caeRn

caeRn

ICU, Float RN , Quality & PI

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  1. just need to vent

    caeRn replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

    I feel you, HATED NIGHTS. I worked ICU did the flip flop. I tranferred hospitals to float pool because its self scheduling and you dont have to do nights if you dont want! tell your manager how you...

  2. How do I get over this?

    caeRn replied to nohika's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I am sorry to hear that. I have gone through a similar situation It was my senior year of mursing school and my friend committed suicide. I was also pregnant at ths time. ( STRESSED OUT) Its...

  3. RACISM BY PATIENTS???

    caeRn replied to Mr. Evans's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had one experience where i was caring for a man in his 50s. Seemed to be real nice. Everytime i entered the room we would chit chat. I thought he was a nice man, then he looked at my badge and said...

  4. how do i get into ER nursing after school?

    caeRn replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in Emergency

    your junior year apply for nurse extern/intern position in ER at the facilty you want to pursue. From my experience, if you extern with them they rare likely to hire you as a new grad because they...

  5. Best Doc Stories

    caeRn replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

    MY OBGYN. she is amazing. I have one child who was delivered by her, but i have suffered 2 loses. The last being absolutley horrible. (long story) however we were devistated. I was very ill and then...

  6. ADN or BSN?

    caeRn replied to studentstorm's topic in General Nursing

    in the end a nurse is a nurse either program doesnt make you any better or worse than the next. you need to choose what fits your life best and if it is adn and you have a future goal of bsn or msn...

  7. ADN or BSN?

    caeRn replied to studentstorm's topic in General Nursing

    depending on what you want to do with your nursing career, a bsn is required in some facilities for certain positions and money can be a drastic difference. For example, I work in Float pool....

  8. ADN or BSN?

    caeRn replied to studentstorm's topic in General Nursing

    BSN will open a lot more doors for you. Go for what fits your life

  9. New Job

    caeRn replied to cbccern's topic in General Nursing

    When i started in my current position as a float RN I had three years of ICU experience under my belt. However when i took this position it was at another hospital that i never worked at before. I had...

  10. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    caeRn replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    i worked in ICU straight out of grad school. I had a patient who was dying and was all alone. The family was there early in my shift. (7p-7a) We informed them he wasnt going to make it through the...

  11. which field of nursing is the most flexible?

    caeRn replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    True ICU gives you tons of expereince. I started straight out of grad into ICU and it was my best move ever. I learned so much and became very confident as a nurse. However, I do not think all new...

  12. which field of nursing is the most flexible?

    caeRn replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    Starting in med-surg area can give you a feel of nursing and confidence you need to specialize. Always a good place for new nurses to get started. Most hospitals work 12 hour shifts so you only work 3...

  13. I need a lot of help, failed out of nursing school

    caeRn replied to MakeMeABird's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    ok I really cant type. I meant life doesnt always go as planned and im sure that isnt how you planned school to go, but that is what makes us stronger. you can do

  14. I need a lot of help, failed out of nursing school

    caeRn replied to MakeMeABird's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You can do this!!! Like I said its HARD but it takes the dedicated hard working person and being a wife and mother and trying to go back to school you are that person. Life his wasnt the way you have...

  15. I need a lot of help, failed out of nursing school

    caeRn replied to MakeMeABird's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Best Wishes and lots of support. Nursing school is no walk in the park. It hard real hard. You sound determined and dedicated. Try again and show them your meant for this program!! You can do this not...

  16. legal nursing

    caeRn replied to caeRn's topic in Legal

    Thank you so much for your

  17. legal nursing

    caeRn posted a topic in Legal

    Hello, I am new to this website. I have an intereset in legal nursing i have researched it for a couple weeks. I am still not sure where or how to get started. I have looked into the aalnc course and...

  18. legal nursing

    caeRn replied to caeRn's topic in Legal

    Any examples of an intoductory letter? would it be beneficial to purchase "legal nurse consulting" book prior to

  19. legal nursing

    caeRn replied to caeRn's topic in Legal

    Thank you for the welcoming words. I have looked through some threads. I have noticed many questions about software. Anyone have any software tips??? Do most LNC start independtly or do they start in...