AnaCatRN

AnaCatRN

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  1. who else is in Chamberlain RN-BSN program currently

    AnaCatRN replied to sunzzi's topic in Chamberlain College

    Thanks. I'll be happy if I get a B, but I'm always striving for an A. I'm doing fine. We'll see how I do on the midterm later today.

  2. who else is in Chamberlain RN-BSN program currently

    AnaCatRN replied to sunzzi's topic in Chamberlain College

    I used childhood obesity to tie in with diabetes for my project, too. Even if you're focusing on adults, obesity is the biggest risk factor for type 2 diabetes, so focusing on lowering the obesity...

  3. Not fair attitude

    AnaCatRN replied to ALHA's topic in General Nursing

    I would be nervous about floating. Two hospitals I worked at wouldn't let new grads float until they had been there a year. Depending on where they float you to, it could be unsafe. I'd talk to your...

  4. Medical Telemetry

    AnaCatRN replied to NewToRX's topic in General Nursing

    That made me laugh! I used to get so mad at the nurses! You have no idea how many times I would call at 3am to tell a nurse a pt was in VTach, only to be told "he's brushing his teeth." It happened...

  5. Medical Telemetry

    AnaCatRN replied to NewToRX's topic in General Nursing

    I was a telemetry tech before I went to nursing school. I earned a certificate in EKG at a community college to learn how to read rhythms and 12-lead EKGs. I suggest you get a book like ECG...

  6. who else is in Chamberlain RN-BSN program currently

    AnaCatRN replied to sunzzi's topic in Chamberlain College

    I'm at the end of week 3 in the Capstone course, too. I'm also kinda confused about the final project and feeling burned out. I'm glad I'm not the only one feeling this way. We're almost done!...

  7. I'm experienced. Why can't I even get an interview?

    AnaCatRN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry. This might be a long story. I graduated with an ADN in 2006. I immediately got my dream job at a pediatric hospital. Due to family problems (very sick relative, along with domestic violence...

  8. who else is in Chamberlain RN-BSN program currently

    AnaCatRN replied to sunzzi's topic in Chamberlain College

    I did NR 351, Soc, and HIST 410 my first session, and I was able to earn A's in all three courses. It IS a lot of work, and if you have a full time job and kids, it might be too much, but then again,...

  9. Nursing school: Bizarre practice in learning to bed bath..

    AnaCatRN replied to Cat_RN's topic in General Students

    I don't see what the big deal is. We had to do that, too. We were given the option of wearing bathing suits or shorts and t-shirts, whichever made us more comfortable. We used real soap and water, and...

  10. who else is in Chamberlain RN-BSN program currently

    AnaCatRN replied to sunzzi's topic in Chamberlain College

    I'm finishing my second term this week (I took NR351, SOCS350, and history last term; MATH221 (stats) and NR361 (informatics) this term). I'm rocking a 4.0, which makes me very happy. Stats isn't as...

  11. associate's degree continuing to bachelor's degree

    AnaCatRN replied to purple*11's topic in General Nursing

    I'm enrolled in Chamberlain College of Nursing's online RN-BSN program. It's all online, based in St. Louis, like the physical school. It's a private school. Doesn't matter what state you're

  12. Examples of times you have been bullied in nursing profession

    AnaCatRN replied to luvmyyorkie24's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What a jerk! I'm glad you stood up to him. Why do people have to be like

  13. Examples of times you have been bullied in nursing profession

    AnaCatRN replied to luvmyyorkie24's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I was in nursing school, i worked as a CNA in a hospital. There was a nurse on my unit who was a control freak. She was charge nurse one day, and she assigned a 30-something year old woman being...

  14. Should I tell the hiring manager??

    AnaCatRN replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Um, you're in for a shock , but no one seems to care about those pesky labor laws. You are definitely not guaranteed that you'll ever get a break, either to eat or to pee. I know we should fight and...

  15. associate's degree continuing to bachelor's degree

    AnaCatRN replied to purple*11's topic in General Nursing

    I'm enrolled in an online RN-BSN program now. All my nursing credits transferred. It supposedly takes 9 - 12

  16. Sickle cell

    AnaCatRN replied to inteRN's topic in Emergency

    I don't think the SC causes the itching. I'm thinking it's because that is what they've been given before, not only for the itching, but for the added pain relief. Also, perhaps the continuous...

  17. So grateful to have a job but I'm hating it =(

    AnaCatRN replied to mcpnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I loved that book! My first RN job gave all the new RN residents a copy. To the OP: Do you study on your own time? Do you re-read your textbooks or the policies and procedures from your...

  18. Working during nursing school

    AnaCatRN replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Nursing

    It's true. In this job market, many hospitals will only hire internally. I would like to add this: some hospitals will not hire you back if you quit, even on good terms. I left the hospital I worked...

  19. Nurses and incontinence

    AnaCatRN replied to marielina85's topic in General Nursing

    That can indeed cause incontinence. Funny, isn't it? OK, not really, but you'd think our bladders would get stronger from that "training," not weaker. lol Do whatever you can to go when you gotta go....

  20. HELP whats involved in pre employment exam as RN???

    AnaCatRN replied to CrammyCute11's topic in General Nursing

    Are you signed up with Monster and CareerBuilder? You can also look on craigslist (but be careful that you don't get scammed). If there are any job fairs sponsored by nursing publications or...

  21. HELP whats involved in pre employment exam as RN???

    AnaCatRN replied to CrammyCute11's topic in General Nursing

    I have experience, and I'm having a heck of a time finding a job (I've had offers from agencies, but I declined them, because they weren't exactly what I was looking for - many agencies are quite...

  22. Sickle cell

    AnaCatRN replied to inteRN's topic in Emergency

    Wow. I can't imagine being so bold as to lie about something like that. That's ridiculous. All sickle cell patients have at least some sickled cells in their blood. Don't the fakers know how easy that...

  23. Sickle cell

    AnaCatRN replied to inteRN's topic in Emergency

    I agree. They have usually dealt with it for so long, they probably know to ask for Benadryl. I'm sure other chronic pain sufferers know that, too, but maybe the OP hasn't had any patients like that?...

  24. Sickle cell

    AnaCatRN replied to inteRN's topic in Emergency

    Oh, well if she doesn't have any sickled cells, she most likely doesn't have it. It is possible for someone with sickle cell trait to have pain, but that would involve rapidly entering high altitudes...

  25. Sooo...why do you love your line of nursing?:-)

    AnaCatRN replied to leonurse's topic in General Nursing

    My specialty is pediatrics (I also do cardiology, but pediatrics is my favorite). I chose pediatrics because I love working with kids (and I was a patient in pediatric hospitals as a child d/t...