MidnightAzalea

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  1. Not sure what to do. Licensed RN working as tech.

    MidnightAzalea replied to Spikey9001's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had to tech for 3 months after I graduated, but had a lot of support from my manager. My facility did not hire GNs, and while my dept technically did not hire new grads, they got permission from our...

  2. Has anyone done the WGU online RN to BSN program?

    MidnightAzalea replied to mightymitern's topic in Western Governors University

    There is absolutely none of the posting and responding to posts junk that some other online places require. Tasks are generally papers or power points that are submitted via Taskstream as they are...

  3. What's the best way for me?

    MidnightAzalea posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm looking to go into an FNP program (or maybe women's health?). I started out with my ASN and recently completed by BSN through WGU, a program I did well in. My husband and I are moving out of state...

  4. Has anyone done the WGU online RN to BSN program?

    MidnightAzalea replied to mightymitern's topic in Western Governors University

    I recently completed my ASN to BSN and loved it, it took me a year to do (and I'm a procrastinator!). Several of my co-workers and my manager are also attending the school, it works well for people...

  5. What are these called?

    MidnightAzalea replied to michael79's topic in General Nursing

    Retention

  6. Should I Maintain EMT-B with new RN?

    MidnightAzalea posted a topic in Emergency

    I've been an EMT-B (NREMT) for several years. My current license expires 3/12, though I graduate from nursing school 12/11 and hope to take my NCLEX 1/12. I work as an ED Tech right now and plan to...

  7. Should I Maintain EMT-B with new RN?

    MidnightAzalea replied to MidnightAzalea's topic in Emergency

    If I wanted to eventually get my medic, would it speed things along to have my EMT-B or would it just be an RN-medic bridge

  8. Should I Maintain EMT-B with new RN?

    MidnightAzalea replied to MidnightAzalea's topic in Emergency

    The critical care transport does sound intriguing...

  9. How to deal with blood and guts

    MidnightAzalea replied to Melly01mel's topic in General Students

    Try not to stare at whatever it is (outside of an impersonal clinical assessment) and try not to think too much about how you would feel if it was you. I find staring at blood is a sure way to start...

  10. Advice for an EMT in Nursing school

    MidnightAzalea replied to A-fib's topic in General Nursing

    From a current RN student who is also an EMT and has heard a lot about other students like us: - Don't be that person who has to tell a story about your experience with every question. Nobody will...

  11. What are good shoes, socks, and a watch for a nursing student?

    MidnightAzalea replied to J-Swish's topic in General Students

    I wear Landau comfort shoes, forget the name, but they're all rubber so I can easily wipe them off. Nobody wants to clean blood/poo/etc off of shoelaces! I also get no-show socks with cushion,...

  12. Trauma Nursing, Paramedics, and the ER

    MidnightAzalea replied to pishoncna's topic in Emergency

    ASNs are still getting hired in my area, but it may be different in yours. I'd check your local boards here and

  13. Trauma Nursing, Paramedics, and the ER

    MidnightAzalea replied to pishoncna's topic in Emergency

    Sure, or you can do your ASN so you can start making money sooner before moving on to your BSN. It really depends on your area, financial situation,

  14. Trauma Nursing, Paramedics, and the ER

    MidnightAzalea replied to pishoncna's topic in Emergency

    I'm an EMT-B working in an ED. It's actually possible to work in a lot of different places with your EMT-B depending on your area -- I've been able to use it as a medical assistant, CNA, etc. Where I...

  15. Lactated Ringers vs .9NS

    MidnightAzalea replied to Cindy 17's topic in General Students

    Think of situations where you'd want a patient to have Gatorade (LR) vs water (NS).

  16. Dress Code Violations?

    MidnightAzalea replied to BP91's topic in General Students

    I would get the scrubs your school wants you to have, and then take them to be tailored so they fit in a professional way and are comfortable for you. Good

  17. Emergency Medical Techician Basic - Help!!!!

    MidnightAzalea replied to Shonqueen1's topic in General Nursing

    I am an EMT-B who works as a tech in an ER. I've also used my EMT-B to work as a medical assistant in clinics and doctor's offices, though I've also done my time working on an ambulance. I'm...

  18. CCAC drug test...please help!

    MidnightAzalea replied to dinopurple3's topic in General Students

    Look at your copy of the drug screen. The MRO, or medical review officer, should be listed with name, address, and phone # on the upper right, assuming this was sent out to a lab and the service is...

  19. artices for a paper?

    MidnightAzalea replied to madiskymommy's topic in General Students

    Your college library or google

  20. Drug Screen for Fall Nursing Program

    MidnightAzalea replied to jesskidding's topic in General Students

    Yes, and if you did not have a current Rx for it, you won't be excused for it. Nothing you can do but cross your

  21. Nursing Dx Help

    MidnightAzalea replied to heatherxnicole's topic in General Students

    Got out my Psych care plan book for you (Townsend, highly recommend!). For Alzheimer's dementia, it lists: disturbed thought process *** self-care deficit r/t disorientation/confusion/memory deficit...

  22. Opinions: better job while in nursing school - PCT or Unit Secretary?

    MidnightAzalea replied to WorkingClassDog's topic in General Students

    PCT, you'll get hands-on experience and patient contact, which will help you with

  23. Looking into medical and colorblind

    MidnightAzalea replied to truckinusa's topic in General Students

    There's a LOT of reasons you can't be colorblind for nursing! Sorry, but this just isn't safe for your potential future patients. Checking for infection, making sure your IV fluids or meds are the...

  24. Games to play with a large group during psych rotation?

    MidnightAzalea replied to lef75's topic in General Students

    Pictionary, where each card has a coping mechanism? Jeopardy (playing 'hangman' might be a little macabre for the suicidal patients) with the clues being things like "who can I call with medication...

  25. I want to acquaint myself with you folks!!! (Aim/Facebook)

    MidnightAzalea replied to Selfrespectforwomen's topic in General Nursing

    Try meetup.com for friends instead. This is way too broad of a forum to go passing around personal