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vhern246

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  1. What do you pack in your work bag?

    vhern246 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering what I should pack in my work bag? I know I should bring a steth and a change of scrubs, but what

  2. Confess! Whats the craziest force of habit you've done in the "Real World"

    vhern246 posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    I have heard some of the craziest things nurses have done out of force of habit in the "Real World". Aka out of the hospital. I've heard that some sign their checks with first initial, last name RN....

  3. Agency earning opportunities

    vhern246 posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    My question is this. If you work for an agency, is it possible to make a comfortable yearly salary? Say, you join an agency that lets you take "local" travel assignments. Is it possible to work 3,...

  4. What do you bring to work?

    vhern246 replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I carry a Steth, penlight, hemostat, tape, pens, alcohol wipes, little notepad, id badge, my little reference flipbook in one of those a drawstring backpack/sack things from academy. In my locker, i...

  5. Please help!!!need a good advice regarding nursing school!!!

    vhern246 replied to davisito182's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are a few things I want to state. 1. Don't let the idea that because of your IQ that you can't or that you're less. You graduated with a degree in BIOLOGY! You should recognize your strengths...

  6. What to do to Get Ready!

    vhern246 replied to RickiP's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Book on Nursing

  7. RN tattoo

    vhern246 replied to jackson145's topic in General Nursing

  8. RN tattoo

    vhern246 replied to jackson145's topic in General Nursing

    I think i'm going to get an EKG line and that's it. I don't want any dates or titles because who knows where i'll be in 15-20

  9. what is the most beautiful thing in being a nurse?

    vhern246 replied to smily11's topic in General Nursing

    They may have had to come to the ER. They may have no where to go after or have no insurance to pay. But tonight, under my care, they were fed, they were warm and they knew they were safe. Even for...

  10. Going from a career in nursing to med school

    vhern246 replied to AmandaMae3721's topic in General Nursing

    Usually science credits expire in 5 years. Be sure to do what you want and invest in an education that will be of use to you. If you want to go for your MD then make sure to plan accordingly....

  11. shutting down my emotions...

    vhern246 replied to its_meee's topic in General Nursing

    I had this instructor that I absolutely loved. I asked her a similiar question and she said, "Go to work and just do your job. Help when you can, know when you can't and don't ever keep it with...

  12. Going into Nursing; what are the benefits of going from RN to BSN?

    vhern246 replied to Lhopk09's topic in General Nursing

    In Texas, I hear it gets you that raise of a whole 10 cents and it may also get you constantly hounded by the higher ups to become one of them. But it's still on my list of things to

  13. Today someone told me something that changed everything.

    vhern246 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Today someone told me something about themselves that was so powerful that it changed everything for me. Today, I was in class and I was talking to another student (we'll call her H) about how I...

  14. Today someone told me something that changed everything.

    vhern246 replied to vhern246's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that she should keep it close to the vest and I realize that she told me and only me in confidence. It was just such a beautiful story that I wanted to share it somehow and I thought that...

  15. IV Questions from a New Nurse

    vhern246 replied to BowHunterRN's topic in General Nursing

    When an IV is infiltrated, the patient will complain of a burning sensation and the area will swell when flushed but it won't give any return. When an IV IS infiltrated, you remove it, elevate it,...

  16. "That's why I don't like working with women"

    vhern246 replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    When I started clinicals, one of my instructors was male and he pulled me aside and said under his breath,"Put your machismo aside and get ready to be one of the girls." "What do you mean?", I...

  17. ...best jobs while in nursing school.

    vhern246 replied to brotherbear's topic in General Students

    Lol, i'm glad it worked (is working?) for you, but when I did retail, I didn't last that long. Some people just aren't meant to be dealt

  18. ...best jobs while in nursing school.

    vhern246 replied to brotherbear's topic in General Students

    I don't believe

  19. Advice for Student Nurse

    vhern246 replied to mmhduer68's topic in General Nursing

    Thats a tough situation. While its important to do well in school and satisfy the requirements of your job, you have to remember about YOU. You have a lot of stress and lots of demands, you need to...

  20. When to apply for new grad RN programs?

    vhern246 replied to Kay-teeRN's topic in General Nursing

    The advice i've been given is to network! Also, if you graduate in may, start working on your resume in january and be interviewing by march! There is a huge flow of grads and you need to have seen...

  21. Where's the best place to sell your books after graduation?

    vhern246 replied to RickLP's topic in General Nursing

    If it's in your area, you could try to sell them to Half Price Books. They take textbooks and it makes the material more affordable and accessible to students on a

  22. What are some reasons why some go for their LPN before they go for their RN ?

    vhern246 replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in LPN to RN

    At my college, the LVN (thats what its called in TX) is two years and the RN is three years. I am doing the LVN because I wanted more hands on experience. I fully intend to immediately apply to the...

  23. What bag do u bring to school?

    vhern246 replied to Newbiestudent's topic in General Students

    Timbuk2 Custom Messenger in Large. Its durable, the weight is evenly distributed and it's easy to

  24. Not smart enough to be a doctor?

    vhern246 replied to AprilRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of the general public have no real knowledge of the skills and education needed to be a Nurse. She was probably making an opinion based on what she'd seen in the media. And we ALL know how...

  25. Agency earning opportunities

    vhern246 replied to vhern246's topic in Agency Nurses

    This is my dream