linnaete

linnaete ASN, BSN, MSN

Psych, Maternity, ER, Ortho

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  1. Joining the team!

    linnaete posted a topic in Emergency

    Had an interview for an ED transfer this week... found out I got the job!! Have about 7 months experience so far on another floor but this is where I originally wanted to be. I'm so excited

  2. Joining the team!

    linnaete replied to linnaete's topic in Emergency

    Thanks! Just wanted to pop my head in & say hi as I'm sure I'll be in here posting or searching for questions once I get started on the floor. Picking up Sheehy's Principles & Practice book to...

  3. Clinic RNs

    linnaete replied to Spotty44's topic in Orthopedic

    Not an outpatient ortho RN, but I did spend some time in a sports medicine/ortho office for a project I was doing. There were 2 RN's on staff along with a bunch of rad techs. The RN's checked the...

  4. is there a difference between pct and cna?

    linnaete replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility PCTs are able to perform certain procedures, such as inserting catheters. They are usually hired on for the ER but do float to other floors as

  5. Blood Administration / Electronic Scanning & Charting

    linnaete replied to njinformaticsrn's topic in Emergency

    Cerner. We are able to scan bloodband and blood bag unit into the system. Everything else entered into the computer. We also still fill out paper sheet attached to the unit of blood & place into...

  6. Probably gonna get fired my first week...

    linnaete replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Looks like they're a nurse

  7. Dayshifters - do you take a breakfast break as soon as you get to work?

    linnaete replied to Snugglibumkins's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes I eat breakfast in the mornings at work. If I do, I run down and grab something and bring it back to the floor in the lounge so I can easily attend to anything that comes up if need be. I...

  8. I got fired today

    linnaete replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sorry to hear about your turn of events. When the subject comes up the best thing is to just be honest about what happened. Be truthful about your prior commitments and what you can offer during your...

  9. Tattoos - after you're already in the NCP

    linnaete replied to Motherofcorgis's topic in Government, Military

    http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/support/uniforms/uniformregulations/chapter2/Pages/2201PersonalAppearance.aspx I would e-mail NCP admin for specific restrictions that they might have while you...

  10. Pregnant when applying for the Air Force?

    linnaete replied to coconutzz's topic in Government, Military

    If you haven't already gone to MEPS, you cannot be pregnant when you go for your

  11. Persistence is paying off...

    linnaete replied to Oldlove's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats! It's a great feeling. I enlisted into the program today, and pay will start as of enlistment day so don't delay

  12. Persistence is paying off...

    linnaete replied to Oldlove's topic in Government, Military

    I received notice last week that I have been final selected for

  13. So here's the kicker....

    linnaete replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Government, Military

    I also just wanted to add: If there is a chance that you can get a waiver based on that information, you're going to need all of your clinical documentation for

  14. So here's the kicker....

    linnaete replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Government, Military

    If it's what you truly want to do, don't let FY limitations stop you. The only way you're really going to know is go through with the process. Everyone has opinions, it's only the final word that...

  15. Persistence is paying off...

    linnaete replied to Oldlove's topic in Government, Military

    I was told that now we just have to wait until they figure out the official approved number of applicants allowed before the final selections are sent out. I am not sure how long this will be, but I'm...

  16. Persistence is paying off...

    linnaete replied to Oldlove's topic in Government, Military

    Agreed. If you show your recruiter that you really want it, they will work hard for you (aside from some bad apples as is always the case). I can't tell you how many people I have seen that let the...

  17. Persistence is paying off...

    linnaete replied to Oldlove's topic in Government, Military

    I just found out I've been prof. rec. too, so I guess I am right up there with you. Such great news, but still more nail biting

  18. Persistence is paying off...

    linnaete replied to Oldlove's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats! I know it is a lengthy process, must feel nice to finally get some positive results from all that

  19. 2 1/2 year commitment to your hiring unit??

    linnaete replied to LisaFis's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just got hired on for a new grad transition program and the requirement is to stay on your selected unit a minimum of 6 months. 2 years seems a bit harsh to me. I could maybe understand agreeing to...

  20. Navy NCP August or September 2011 Board

    linnaete replied to The Tiki's topic in Government, Military

    I tried to get mine in on Aug 1st too, but held up by paperwork! Good luck to everyone applying.

  21. NCLEX taken today HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    linnaete replied to Cindy 17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I felt the same way after I finished my test and I had 75 questions too. In fact, I went with a couple of my friends & we ALL felt the same way. We drove a long way to take our test & kept...

  22. Civilian Federal Nursing Job????

    linnaete replied to tat77's topic in Nursing Career

    There is the US Public Health Commissioned Corps, but you are commissioned not civilian. It does sound similar though, you get a job through US Jobs and can be deployed for national emergencies. Is...

  23. How long did it take to receive license after passing boards?

    linnaete replied to jaznia15's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am in GA and took my test on Wednesday, saw my name on the website the next

  24. sterile technique question

    linnaete replied to 1fabulon's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you for clearing that up Jolie! I can understand your point of view now

  25. coastal college

    linnaete replied to frogkicker's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I can't comment on the acceptance part of it, but I can comment on the math tests as far as the ADN program. I am in my 3rd semester at CCGA, set to graduate in May. They have a med calc test every...