Shanlee79

Shanlee79

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  1. NICU, PICU or Children's ER?? Need to choose for final practicum..

    Shanlee79 replied to Shanlee79's topic in General Nursing

    So just an update to my decision. I have done some shadowing in the past few weeks. Children's Emerg never got back to me, so I spent a day on a pediatric oncology ward, which wasn't bad but I wasn't...

  2. I don't know what I want to do with my RN

    Shanlee79 replied to anonymousstudent's topic in Nursing Career

    Don't worry, you're not alone! I am also a student and have one term left before I enter my final practicum. The whole time during school, it seemed that I was the only one who didn't have a plan as...

  3. NICU, PICU or Children's ER?? Need to choose for final practicum..

    Shanlee79 replied to Shanlee79's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks...You know, you made a good point about the family involvement. I know what you mean, and as a health care aide in emerg I am reminded that the main focus is patch em up and on they go. Though,...

  4. NICU, PICU or Children's ER?? Need to choose for final practicum..

    Shanlee79 replied to Shanlee79's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the reply! I guess that was also part of my question...which one is best to start with in order to gain experience that can be transferable to another unit? It is kinda the what comes...

  5. NICU, PICU or Children's ER?? Need to choose for final practicum..

    Shanlee79 replied to Shanlee79's topic in General Nursing

  6. NICU, PICU or Children's ER?? Need to choose for final practicum..

    Shanlee79 replied to Shanlee79's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Bortza..it is nice refreshing change to have passionate nurses like you, who are encouraging us students rather than eating em up. I certainly loved my day I shadowed in NICU, the nursery side...

  7. NICU, PICU or Children's ER?? Need to choose for final practicum..

    Shanlee79 replied to Shanlee79's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Chris...ya, it is good to know that I am not the only one in this boat. I've worked my way through school as a health care aide in adult emerg, so I am familiar with the flow of things, and it...

  8. New Grad NICU Support Thread

    Shanlee79 replied to niculove's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for the reply! I have since gotten in touch with the patient mgr for the NICU and now have shadow days set up for this month! I spoke with her about my concerns about being a student. I...

  9. Giving Nursing Students a Taste of NICU

    Shanlee79 replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just stumbled across this blog and so happy I did. I am a nursing student finishing my final term this fall. I have set-up a couple shadow days for this month, to help me determine if the NICU is a...

  10. Floor nursing vs ICU nursing

    Shanlee79 replied to faithrn2002's topic in MICU, SICU

    LOL. Too funny, You're right on the money. I was a waitress for nearly a decade and some shifts I feel no different then my days at the restaurant. I think even by habit, sometimes when they're eating...

  11. Floor nursing vs ICU nursing

    Shanlee79 replied to faithrn2002's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks Bella for your input. I think I would be up for the challenge and I hope shadowing will re-inforce what I am looking for. My CEF says my concerns could be b/c I am a student but I don't think...

  12. trying to decide if NICU will be a good fit...

    Shanlee79 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have to select a final practicum placement and I never enjoyed being on the floor. I wasn't sure if this was just because I was a student. I can now narrow it down a few things. This week, I found...

  13. New Grad NICU Support Thread

    Shanlee79 replied to niculove's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello new grad nurses... I am completing school this term and want to try and get into NICU for final practicum..I found this thread and enjoyed reading everyone stories. Now that it's been awhile for...

  14. Floor nursing vs ICU nursing

    Shanlee79 replied to faithrn2002's topic in MICU, SICU

    Just read through this thread and I found it very valuable. I have to make a practicum placement choice for school this fall. I just met with my instructor about this same topic, as I have been having...

  15. "practice what you preach"..am I only one who gets this?

    Shanlee79 posted a topic in General Nursing

    The other day I half-jokingly told my mother that I was going to enjoy a nice bowl of cereal for supper. I get the ol'.."oh, and you're going to be a nurse??" comment in return. I have heard this a...

  16. "practice what you preach"..am I only one who gets this?

    Shanlee79 replied to Shanlee79's topic in General Nursing

    Oh man, I think we may have the same mother somehow. lol. It reminds me that apparently I too must know everything about health because I am a nurse in training and every other day I get a phone call...

  17. "practice what you preach"..am I only one who gets this?

    Shanlee79 replied to Shanlee79's topic in General Nursing

    haha...well, I am sure there is some nutritious nuggets hiding between those honey combs I had. Funny part, I am sure I went home and had a bowl just out of spite

  18. Comfort Food After a L o n g Shift

    Shanlee79 replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    ME TOO! hahah...my boyfriend always knows when I am in clinical because I whip out the pancake mix and mrs. buttersworth. I think last rotation I ate them 3 nights in a row..for supper! Now he makes...

  19. What's your personality like?

    Shanlee79 replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work for a company and we would conduct behavioral based interviews. You know, the ol'..."tell me a time when.." kinda questions. I hated them and knew that every applicant struggled with...

  20. Today after clinical I broke down in Tears!!:(

    Shanlee79 replied to believeallispossible's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Not sure if my 2 cents will mean anything but let me tell you I am in your exact shoes. I am also a student with one term to go (communities) and I have also missed out on many opportunities to do...

  21. Palliative care...advice for a novice please.

    Shanlee79 replied to Shanlee79's topic in Holistic

    Thanks for looking out for me...I wasn't too sure either but you're right I do think it will be more helpful

  22. Palliative care...advice for a novice please.

    Shanlee79 posted a topic in Holistic

    Hello, I am a nursing student but I thought this was more of a general question that any new nurse may have. I was going to post it under "Hospice" but my rotation will be focused in a facility that...

  23. Palliative care...advice for a novice please.

    Shanlee79 replied to Shanlee79's topic in Holistic

    Thanks for the link! Funny, I just took out Maggie Callanan's other book "Final Journeys" and have just begun to read it. I have been fortunate to have a couple weeks off before I enter this rotation...

  24. Discouraged by Nurses who hate their job

    Shanlee79 replied to Tooimpatient's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi MaritesaRN...sorry to spin off this thread but I read your post and I related to your comment about the assembly line. I more or less had that same observation when I had my clinical rotations on...

  25. Palliative care...advice for a novice please.

    Shanlee79 replied to Shanlee79's topic in Holistic

    Thanks Leslie. That helps paint a better picture for me. I guess there is no best way to be fully prepared for what my experience will be like. I will try my best to embrace the rotation and be open...