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  1. OR training programs in PA

    beauty912 replied to justchill's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Upenn health system has something called gateway to the OR for new grads. I believe the application is up right now for November. They do it twice a year I think. Hope this

  2. Unhappy in Job

    beauty912 replied to Unhappy RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with previous posters and say that I would give it a little more time. At 3 months I was just ending orientation and feeling horrible about my job performance did last a while. Now I am 10...

  3. I want to be a Psych NP- Advice please!

    beauty912 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi everyone, I am a new grad nurse who has been working on an ortho/med-surg floor for about 6 months now. I almost can't wait to go back to school because I have always had lots of interest in psych...

  4. How long can a patient go without urinating after receiving a Duramorph spinal?

    beauty912 replied to willyRN86's topic in Orthopedic

    I work on an ortho floor and if a patient doesn't void in 6 hours, we bladder scan and do a straight cath. Lots of times I'll even scan @ 5 hours just to see how much is in there. I always tell the...

  5. Full Time or Part Time Grad School?

    beauty912 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Everyone, I am planning to enroll in a Psychiatric NP program in summer 2012. Currently, I am struggling with whether or not I should apply for full time or part time status. Right now, I am a...

  6. I want to be a Psych NP- Advice please!

    beauty912 replied to beauty912's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you both! I appreciate the

  7. Most Common Patient Diagnoses

    beauty912 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hello Everyone, I'm a recent grad looking to go into med/surg nursing. I would like to know which conditions or illnesses seem to be the most common on a general med/surg unit. I ask because I'd like...

  8. calling ALL newly licensed NURSES.......[3yrs<]

    beauty912 replied to NURSESrMEAN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Graduated May 2010, Licensed in July 2010. First full time RN job in December 2010/ Hope this

  9. Just Hired into a Med-Surg unit...and am TERRIFIED!

    beauty912 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    hi, I haven't started my new job yet. I actually start on Monday. I am so glad that you posted your concern and that there is so much positive feedback. It really is helpful for me reading this post....

  10. Most Common Patient Diagnoses

    beauty912 replied to beauty912's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thank you so much everyone. I was recently hired into a med/ surg position, and I did receive from them a list of the common conditions seen on the unit as well. Thank you all so much for your posts....

  11. How to get hired without any experience??

    beauty912 replied to mack8985's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Keep an eye out for New Graduate Internships or Residencies at your hospitals of interest. You can check their websites for this info or call nurse recruitment. If you find that you may have missed...

  12. Just Hired into a Med-Surg unit...and am TERRIFIED!

    beauty912 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi! First of all congratulations on your new job!!! I know you probably wanted posts from experienced nurses, but I am a new grad in the same boat as you. Graduated in May, just got hired on a...

  13. Most Common Patient Diagnoses

    beauty912 replied to beauty912's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thank you both for your posts! I really appreciate your responses. This really helps a

  14. Common Conditions in Med/Surg

    beauty912 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello Everyone, I'm a recent grad looking to go into med/surg nursing. I would like to know which conditions or illnesses seem to be the most common on a general med/surg unit. I ask because I'd...

  15. Common Conditions in Med/Surg

    beauty912 replied to beauty912's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone. You've mentioned some conditions I hadn't thought about. I really appreciate the feedback. I wish I could do more, but for now reviewing the conditions and nursing interventions is...

  16. Common Conditions in Med/Surg

    beauty912 replied to beauty912's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! This will be a great start for my review. I appreciate

  17. Drug Calulation Problem

    beauty912 replied to juzme's topic in General Nursing

    The previous 2 posts used the same formula that I like to use as well. It's easy to remember and it always works. Find some sample questions online somewhere and try it out

  18. Pass NCLEX recently without Kaplan?

    beauty912 replied to shannahan's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, Congratulations on making it through nursing school! I graduated in May 2010 and I didn't use Kaplan either for the same reason. Our school used a system called ATI and I used lots of the books...

  19. How I Got My First Nursing Job

    beauty912 replied to MissCharlieRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That was truly a blessing. God is so

  20. Clincals coming up for my pysch rotation

    beauty912 replied to 21police's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi, Glad to hear that you're so excited about psych! I'm a new grad and hoping to get into a psych nursing position as soon as I can. One of the things that really helped me out with my psych clinical...

  21. Starting nursing school.. how can I be a successful new grad?

    beauty912 replied to jennafezz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There's so much advice we could all give. The fact that you plan to do CNA work is great! That may help you out, especially if you work in a hospital where you wish to be employed as an RN. Networking...