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  1. Full sharps containers not getting emptied!?

    PghRN30 replied to Beanyamean's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    In my facility it is housekeeping as well. We do not even have access to the spare empties or the keys to remove the full from the wall/our carts. Ours do have the flip tops on them, but one time i...

  2. GRADUATED!!! Do I call myself RN yet?

    PghRN30 replied to Nurse-84's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think the easiest thing to say is "i have my adn/bsn (whichever is the case) and I WILL BE an RN as soon as I pass boards" Outside of nursing most dont understand..."graduated, but not an RN yet"...

  3. Dysphoric Mania---what's up with THAT??

    PghRN30 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Dysphoric manic for me sucks......Its like a TON of energy that I just cant get out...just want to scream to let it out but know it wont help....I pace am very easily frustrated, very easily ticked...

  4. St Margaret SON Feb 2011 start?

    PghRN30 posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    So who all in here is applying for St Margaret trying to get in for Feb start? Already got application in? Already heard back? I only just got my application in this past week, so obviously haven't...

  5. Tuition Forgiveness Tax

    PghRN30 replied to Kimba100's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Think of it this way (also a UPMC school grad) .....that money is yours....it is still 100% yours. They are just forcing you to have a savings plan. When you hit 2 years, your pay check that pay...

  6. University of Pitt - New Nurse/New Hire Medication Exam

    PghRN30 replied to JuanabePHNurse's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Yep...and really its one of the few antidotes that ANY nurse should know. Peak rate I guessed because what I thought it was overlapped 2 of the choices they gave so I guessed the one that made more...

  7. St. Margarets Nursing School

    PghRN30 replied to carbon86's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Not that I know of. Many had jobs at graduation. Only a couple im not sure where they are or what they are doing. I took a while...started my job Jan 2nd....and I know one girl started last

  8. CCAC Spring 2013

    PghRN30 replied to despirate2013's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    COMPLETELY agree. They are TOUGH but you come out the other end knowing what you are doing. Ask an experienced nurse. ANY I have heard an opinon from on that would rather work with a new diploma...

  9. New License and CE hours

    PghRN30 replied to justchill's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    So until Nov 1 2013 your ceu s do not matter. After nov 1 keep a folder with proof of your ceus in case you get audited....aparently it does happen. Like nov 1 13- oct 31 15.....need 30. I think...

  10. New License and CE hours

    PghRN30 replied to justchill's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    NO. Thankfully the lady at orientation to my job explained this to us. First licence renewal is the end oct or april that is closest to 1 year out without being less then a year. I was licenced...

  11. University of Pitt - New Nurse/New Hire Medication Exam

    PghRN30 replied to JuanabePHNurse's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    First week of orientation is all nurses orienting to hospital....all more genaric not unit specific type stuff. How to use charting system, different policy and equipment type things that are...

  12. University of Pitt - New Nurse/New Hire Medication Exam

    PghRN30 replied to JuanabePHNurse's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I just started at st margaret in jan. The test I think is same across hospitals. Basic calculation. Drip rates. Do you understand insulin.....like difference between basal and prandial coverage...

  13. Nclex 1/3/12... Did I pass???

    PghRN30 replied to NclexSally's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    PVT WORKS!!!! you passed........i know i did the same thing doing the PVT a hundred times until my license posted. Congrats to both of you. I know when I came out of mine, 75 questions in an hour I...

  14. First Nursing Pay

    PghRN30 replied to nurse_student1's topic in General Nursing

    I should have mine in 2 or 3 weeks depending on how pay periods fall. (Start and find out tomorrow) First pay check will be to fill my gas tank and start paying my credit cards down. (and have them...

  15. St. Margarets school of nursing feb 2013

    PghRN30 replied to Kayc16's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Shoes, anything as long as mostly white. Athletic are ok. I got Danskos and love them. Just one thing to keep in mind when you are looking at shoes, especially athletic shoes, is you will be...

  16. St. Margarets school of nursing feb 2013

    PghRN30 replied to Kayc16's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The meet and greet day is nice to go to, but it really isnt super important unless you are still deciding on if you are really sure this is for you, or if are deciding between schools. You dont...

  17. St. Margarets school of nursing feb 2013

    PghRN30 replied to Kayc16's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    If I remeber correctly they gave you a list with 2 tops on it (one is mens, other womens), several options for pants(just giving options). Lab coat(required). and warm up jacket(optional). You have...

  18. SHOES!

    PghRN30 replied to ATerzoLPN2RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Depends on the unit/hospital dress code....i have known of units where white shoes WERE required, so you

  19. SHOES!

    PghRN30 replied to ATerzoLPN2RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Danskos....they are HARD shoes and take some getting used to, but they are COMFORTABLE. They provide really good support. Yes they 110 or so unless you find them on sale, but it is worth it to put...

  20. St Margaret SON Feb 2011 start?

    PghRN30 replied to PghRN30's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Oh I definitly agree to get the non nursing classes out of the way before hand if you can.....especially A&P. A&P is the most time consuming. (both 1&2).....then micro, then nutrition....

  21. St Margaret SON Feb 2011 start?

    PghRN30 replied to PghRN30's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    If you looked at St margarets and shadyside, and how the programs are different you can understand most of what is going to change. Pretty much they are changing shadyside, mercy and st margaret into...

  22. Permanent documentation... "Please advise"?

    PghRN30 replied to BiohazardBetty's topic in General Nursing

    Im a new RN myself, but having detailed e charting drilled in through school, I would say that I would have one further addition "pt educated on risks of continuted foley, communicated understanding...

  23. St. Margarets school of nursing feb 2013

    PghRN30 replied to Kayc16's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I started the other thread you posted on. I graduated 4 weeks ago.....took boards 2 weeks ago and passed. So now an RN (about to update the name). Can leave that thread go, I will keep an eye out...

  24. St Margaret SON Feb 2011 start?

    PghRN30 replied to PghRN30's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Oh wow.......I started this thread. I graduated 4 weeks ago.....took boards 2 weeks ago and passed. So now an RN (about to update the name). You are going to be in the last class going through the...

  25. a&p II and micro in same semester?

    PghRN30 replied to mee9mee9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Can it be done, yes. However, i would only attempt it if you are a relitivly strong science student (pick up science topics relitively easily, with good accurate retention), and in addition, if your...