himilayaneyes

himilayaneyes

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  1. looking up a patients arrest records?

    himilayaneyes replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a county hospital and we get patients all the time from the jail and who are about to go to jail (come in handcuffed and escorted by police). Personally, I think looking up an offenders...

  2. nonimmigrant visa for lpn

    himilayaneyes replied to narina's topic in International Nursing

    It would probably be better to post this in the international forum. They'll more than likely be able to help you.

  3. Better Option: Pregnant in nursing school/after

    himilayaneyes replied to Pa0428's topic in General Nursing

    I personally would wait until after you've had a nursing job for a year to get pregnant so like one poster said you'll have FMLA to protect you. Pregnancy in nursing school on purpose seems like...

  4. For Nightshift Nurses...

    himilayaneyes replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    That's why I got a job closer to home. I just couldn't deal with the long drive and pulling over for power

  5. Too sensitive to be a nurse?

    himilayaneyes replied to StephPR's topic in General Nursing

    People and animals that you take into your home are two different things. You view an animal that you take in as part of your family. I personally don't view my patients as family...they're patients...

  6. All nurses

    himilayaneyes replied to Juwon's topic in General Nursing

    I work two nursing jobs. I work as full-time staff at a hospital and work per-diem for a staffing agency that sends me to different hospitals. I work 3 12-hr night shifts at the hospital and work once...

  7. Not to Sure..

    himilayaneyes replied to loveable2011's topic in General Nursing

    That's not true. It all depends on what you want to do. LVNs dominate nursing homes. They also work in clinics and offices. I'd definitely suggest LVN....I think you'll have more opportunities in the...

  8. amp of D50

    himilayaneyes replied to happyRN21's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Love D50, works quickly. At my hospital, we're to give D50 for blood

  9. My reality of becoming an RN

    himilayaneyes replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    Well, that sounds rough. If you want to continue in nursing for the finances, then I would suggest working for an agency if you have a year of acute care experience. The pay is usually top notch no...

  10. Can someone reassure me?

    himilayaneyes replied to clarabelle81's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like there's a flaw in the system at your facility. The needles are just lying around in a box. There's not a pyxis or some sort of machine to get it out of...plus, most places have sharp...

  11. Job market reality for new nurses

    himilayaneyes replied to DNS on the go's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Unfortunately, this is the reality of nursing. I was blessed enough to have a job within 3 weeks of passing NCLEX at a hospital. However, I realize that's not always the case. I also think it depends...

  12. Is there a slower paced floor to work at in the hospital?

    himilayaneyes replied to *Butterfly8*'s topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm sorry, but you won't find it easier no matter what unit you go to. That's just part of being a new nurse. And in no way would I say that ICU is any easier than the floor. ICU requires more...

  13. Never enough-vent

    himilayaneyes replied to anotherone's topic in General Nursing

    That's just how people are. They don't understand what nursing is..they figure we just pass out pills all day. As far as the am care situation, you could have done the this "I'm sorry for the delay in...

  14. Traveling RN agencies?

    himilayaneyes replied to NEH08's topic in General Nursing

    Most travel agencies require 1-2 years of acute care experience in your specialty before they'll even consider hiring you. I work agency per-diem and you're expected to jump in and do everything right...

  15. work right away or continue with school?

    himilayaneyes replied to Dawn Vylet's topic in General Nursing

    Just so you know, the job market is tough right now and it'll be tough for a long time. The job market for nursing goes in rotations. Quite frankly, b/c of the economy...my advice is to go to school...

  16. work right away or continue with school?

    himilayaneyes replied to Dawn Vylet's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, once you start working...it's very easy to become comfortable making it harder to return to school. Plus, if you have some type of education benefits that are use it or lose it. I suggest...

  17. What should I do??

    himilayaneyes replied to kerussll's topic in General Nursing

    Best of luck to you hon. I work full time as a staff nurse at one facility and work as an agency nurse per-diem in various hospitals. I did home health for a short while. I definitely don't recommend...

  18. How long after orientation before you start on the unit?

    himilayaneyes replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in General Nursing

    It's different for everyone. The best thing to do is to ask your supervisor about your schedule. How many weeks of orientation are they giving you? Personally, I received 3 months of orientation as a...

  19. Med surg first?

    himilayaneyes replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in Ob/Gyn

    My suggestion is that you start on a telemetry (cardiac) floor. It's a higher acuity than a med-surg floor although you will see surgical patients. However, it's a lower acuity than the unit, but...

  20. What is "burnout" and how do you cope?

    himilayaneyes replied to nunnurse1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Unfortunately, this seems to be the reality of nursing. You're not alone in your sentiments. I've only been a nurse for about 2.5 years and already I'm tired of being on the floor. My answer is that...

  21. Meeting the staff on second interview

    himilayaneyes replied to MissJessica,RN's topic in General Nursing

    I've done a staff interview for the job I have now. My advice is to be friendly, be yourself, and be prepared. More than likely, they'll still ask you questions the same as the nurse manager. At my...

  22. RN-EMT conflict?

    himilayaneyes replied to chuckster's topic in General Nursing

    It's true that while you're on the ambulance that you would be practicing as an EMT. However, from everything I've ever heard you would still be held to the standards of your license as a RN. I...

  23. LPN's role for grieving families

    himilayaneyes replied to newdmh's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What does your title have to do with you being a compassionate human being...RN or LPN...doesn't matter. Be there for the

  24. Confidentiality

    himilayaneyes replied to nursingishard's topic in General Nursing

    ?????

  25. Working 12 hour shifts

    himilayaneyes replied to Berdena K's topic in General Nursing

    I personally enjoy my 3-12s in the hospital. For four days of the week, I can pretend that I don't have a job..and do what I want to do. I can't imagine having to go to work 5 days a week doing 8 hr...