Annabelle57

Annabelle57

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  1. Life as a burn nurse..

    Annabelle57 replied to Dempather's topic in Burn

    I went into nursing school dead set on doing maternity/L&D nursing... and then I did a clinical rotation on a burn/trauma step-down unit and fell in love with it. I'm now working there as a...

  2. My CROCS made me fall tonight..

    Annabelle57 replied to jodyangel's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I believe I've seen another poster call that the "Croc stop". I can't tell you how many times I have tripped over my own feet wearing my Crocs - I thought it was just me until I watched two other RNs...

  3. Did anyone hate nursing school?

    Annabelle57 replied to FNPhopeful's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There were definitely parts of NS that made me want to scream: incompetent instructors, the general lack of sleep and lack of social life, the post-exam autopsies after every test ("What did you put...

  4. darwin award

    Annabelle57 replied to mint_julep7's topic in Burn

    The ones that kill me are bonfires and turkey fryers. Always seems to include some drunk/high guys with daredevil complexes. "Yeah, I can jump over the

  5. Explaining: WHY nightshift, to family and friends

    Annabelle57 replied to skislalom's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, in laws! Augh! Tell him you have no problem with it, and that he's made it clear he does, so he needs to move on. You're providing for your family and doing what you love best, which is the...

  6. Pet Peeve: Poor Grammar by Nurses

    Annabelle57 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    We get a lot of tib/fib fractures on our floor, and I often heard my preceptor say that the patient fractured his "tibula and fibula". I bit my tongue many times to keep from correcting her... My...

  7. Hours you worked while you were in school.

    Annabelle57 replied to vaileheart's topic in General Nursing

    During pre-reqs, I did full-time (40 hours/wk) work, then when I started my accelerated BSN, I went to 12-24 hours a week, plus as many shifts as I can squeeze in during breaks/holidays. Generally, I...

  8. MSN Programs in Gainesville area?

    Annabelle57 replied to Pompom's topic in Florida Nursing

    UF's NNP program is also all online, too: classes online, clinicals arranged wherever you

  9. Orlando: hospitals & neighborhoods????

    Annabelle57 replied to mrreah's topic in Florida Nursing

    Be careful with the Metrowest area - nice homes, but it's right up against some not-so-hot areas, and crime has gone up significantly in that area. Many of my friends who used to live there have...

  10. Reasons NOT to be CRNA

    Annabelle57 replied to Terpole's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Excellent point, and I hope I didn't sound like I meant that money should never be considered. It definitely should no matter what you do! Not considering money would be just as ridiculous and...

  11. Reasons NOT to be CRNA

    Annabelle57 replied to Terpole's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I can think of one big reason NOT to be a CRNA that I've heard from countless (and wise) CRNA's: if you're in it solely for the money. I can't tell you how many of my nursing school classmates were...

  12. Accelerated BSN Advice

    Annabelle57 replied to jspacegirl's topic in General Students

    Well, thanks for the props everyone! To answer an earlier question: no, not my baby in my avatar - it's a stock photo I found online somewhere and loved. Regarding study groups: I used to *loathe*...

  13. Accelerated BSN Advice

    Annabelle57 replied to jspacegirl's topic in General Students

    First of all, congratulations on starting nursing school soon! It's a wild ride, but a worthwhile one. I'm currently in an accelerated BSN program - I graduate in August (mine was a May starter,...

  14. RN to MD anyone? Feeling unsupported.

    Annabelle57 replied to Anagray's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above posters - don't listen to the naysayers! You will make a fantastic MD with your nursing background. Not that you don't have our support, but there is a forum for pre-med/med...

  15. any other students trying to lose weight?

    Annabelle57 replied to allthingsbright's topic in Health, Stress Management

    To NurseCadet: Just wanted to say: LOVE your avatar. Every time I see a post from you, I smile - I love the dance!

  16. any other students trying to lose weight?

    Annabelle57 replied to allthingsbright's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Girl, you are my HERO. Congratulations! Losing over 100 pounds is no easy feat - what an amazing, strong person you are! I just started Core myself, and I hope I can have the same success and...

  17. Central Florida Students Roll Call

    Annabelle57 replied to brazuca's topic in Florida Nursing

    Just adding my name to the list! I'm a UCF student finishing up my first semester in Orlando. Best to you

  18. What exactly ARE the wrong reasons?

    Annabelle57 replied to Lachrymologist's topic in General Nursing

    Great thread and great responses! I'll concur with a lot of previous posters: the "wrong" reasons would include doing it solely for the money and doing it because it was someone else's decision and...

  19. Getting CNAs to WEAR GLOVES & WASH HANDS?!?!

    Annabelle57 replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh... GROSS. Where I work as a CNA, hand hygiene (and the enforcement of it) is a pretty big thing, and at least on the m/b floor I'm on, I've never had a problem with other staff not utilizing...

  20. I got it!

    Annabelle57 replied to elizabells's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congratulations! You'll be a great NICU addition. Out of curiosity, how was the senior rotation in NICU? Final semester will be here soon, and I'm hoping to do my preceptorship in the NICU. I'd...

  21. How does a person fail clinical?

    Annabelle57 replied to Dratz's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Most of our clinicals this semester (2 of the 3) had a skills checkoff attached with them: you demonstrated the proper steps, from memory, of a certain basic nursing skill like NG tube insertion,...

  22. What is your dress code?

    Annabelle57 replied to huskersfan's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses wear navy blue, royal blue, or white scrubs - there doesn't seem to be any problem with mixing, either, since some RNs will wear the all-white scrubs with a navy jacket, for example. Techs...

  23. Accelerated BSN and working while in school...

    Annabelle57 replied to chickapin's topic in General Students

    Congratulations on getting into the program! Are you at USF? I'm in an accelerated BSN program, too, and I work one shift a week at the hospital as a tech. We self-schedule at work, and I'm pool/PRN...

  24. Any other UCF students here?

    Annabelle57 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    hi everyone! i'm starting ucf's accel bsn program in a few weeks (may 15) and wanted to hear from any other ucf nursing students about the program, the school, whatever. i'm excited to start but...

  25. Any other UCF students here?

    Annabelle57 replied to Annabelle57's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi! :welcome: So far, we're all doing okay. The program has its ups and downs, but generally, I feel good about it. We do have some awesome, super-organized professors who are passionate about what...