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  1. What's the deal with CNM/UNM Nursing Program?

    azilliRN replied to plottwist's topic in School, College Programs

    I live here in Albuquerque and I went to CNM for my Associates Degree in Nursing. Nursing is my second career and I also have a Masters but in Healthcare Administration. You are correct about UNM...

  2. New grad pay and schedules at a SNF?

    azilliRN replied to Undone's topic in New York Nursing

    I can give you an idea of what it is like to work on a Skilled Unit at a local hospital. First, I work three 12 hour shifts, caring for 9 plus patients. See them? I have two different sub groups -...

  3. Staffing Issues. (rant)

    azilliRN replied to WittySarcasm's topic in General Nursing

    Join the club. We are experiencing the same thing at my hospital. The unit needs four RN's, two for the day shift and two for nights. Almost all the Nurses on my unit are trying to transfer to other...

  4. The Night Before Christmas on Mercy 1st Main

    azilliRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Thank You, for a good chuckle! I needed it tonight

  5. Failed clinicals 2 weeks before finishing the RN program

    azilliRN replied to Blessed Studentin's topic in General Students

    I am so sorry to hear that this happened to you, very unfortunate. Whatever you do, DON'T GIVE UP! You will get through it next time, in fact, you will be more confident and all the better for it in...

  6. Anxiety on my days off!

    azilliRN replied to NurseBerter's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Try and relax and have some fun on your days off. There is nothing you can do about it once you leave work. Believe me, I have the same feelings some nights when I drive home - did I...forget to...

  7. New grad nurse starting in the Operating Room?

    azilliRN replied to kellerj's topic in Operating Room

    If they are holding a position for in the OR, they have a lot of respect for you. In fact, you are quite lucky to have the skills you have after working as a tech. There will be some training as you...

  8. Finally signing RN at the end of my signature :-)

    azilliRN replied to PortCity_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First of all, Congratulations! Make sure you only add the RN initials on work related documents, not on applications, checks, or personal papers. However, every once in awhile, you will catch yourself...

  9. from med/surg and stepdown to pre-op

    azilliRN replied to srleslie's topic in Nursing Career

    I say go for it!! Nursing is my second career and I too am looking into Pre and Post-op. it doesn't hurt to apply. So what if there are people in their 30's, it should not stop you from pursuing...

  10. Getting a Chance

    azilliRN replied to azilliRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't mind doing an unpaid internship. The trouble is, I don't know how to get my foot in the door. I don't know anyone who would allow me to do so. I've thought about going to HR for any...

  11. Getting a Chance

    azilliRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been a Registered Nurse for three years. My career started out in Family Practice Clinic. Currently I am working on the SNF unit at a reputable hospital. However, I have been trying to get in...

  12. What is the nurse-patient ratio where you work?

    azilliRN replied to kaliRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work on a Skilled/Acute Care Unit where the ratio is 8:1, soon to be 10:1. Hence, why I am looking for another job in a specialty area such as the OR or

  13. I don't think it's going to work out...you're fired.

    azilliRN replied to Rodcet's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    We are all human and we all make mistakes! Chuck this experience up as a learning curve - easily said than done, I know. Hang in there and go for your RN. Being let go will have no impact on your...

  14. ABQ VA Hospital?

    azilliRN replied to dolgre's topic in General Nursing

    I did my precept on the Telemtry floor at nights. While I was there, the RN and I had 6 to 8 patients. Most were stable but we had two who were a challenge and therefore, we're close to the nurses...

  15. What color scrubs do you wear?

    azilliRN replied to MJB2010's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Our clinic requires RN's andLPN's wear white tops with either red, black, navy, green or purple pants. Our MA's wear the same colors in both tops and bottoms. However, a plus is that we can wear...

  16. Funny Orientation Story

    azilliRN replied to AICU RN's topic in Nursing Humor

    That was great a story :) I got a real

  17. ADN to BSN (to MSN) or BSN to MSN?

    azilliRN replied to Buddyxboi's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Nursing is my second career. I already have a Bachelor of Arts Degree. However, I went back to school and earned my A.D.N. and now working as an RN in a Family Practice Clinic. The company I work for...

  18. Support Stickie for New nurses who are not coping

    azilliRN replied to madwife2002's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow, what great advice. Thanks Sweetie Pie for passing this on. Unfortunately, I can't eat chocolate cookies, but I will join you in peanut butter cookies. My favorite

  19. Support Stickie for New nurses who are not coping

    azilliRN replied to madwife2002's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Janice; Please do not despair!! You are in a wonderful field of nursing - I too am in my early 40's, second career, as well. I have had many days where I still despair and wonder why I became a...

  20. Wanting to put the telephone down and return to direct patient care

    azilliRN replied to resilientnurse's topic in Telephone Triage

    It will 2 years January 11 th when I started working in a Family Practice clinic. As an RN, I triage daily - 8 hours a day. If I am not doing that I am giving injections. I'm bored stiff. I would love...

  21. Press Nurse Extern Program????

    azilliRN replied to 2 r MC1R's topic in General Nursing

    I work for Presbyterian but in an outpatient clinic at Ana Kaseman. Just as an FYI, I tried getting in as a nurse extern but at the time I looked there were no positions available. Did you apply...

  22. ok which job would you choose?

    azilliRN replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a Family Practice Clinic and I deal with patients of all ages. It can be challenging at times but every day something new and exciting happens. There is never a dull moment! However, I am...

  23. If you don't work at the bedside, where do you work?

    azilliRN replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Family Practice Clinic (9 1/2 months). I do phone triage, patient triage, nurse visits, wound care, transport of patient to hospitals, and whatever my two Doctors need in the way of

  24. Funny Anesthesia Song

    azilliRN replied to avtech's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thanks for sharing this great video. It made my day

  25. Flu shot tips

    azilliRN replied to Mommy TeleRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a Family Practice Clinic and I have been giving out the Flu shot to practically whoever walks in the door. As a way of giving the patient some control over their healthcare, I always ask the...