AJPV

AJPV

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  1. About to graduate with no hospital employment experience

    AJPV replied to AJPV's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone for your thoughts - and congratulations avtech! I do think the market is very location-specific. I don't think I really have enough time to still try to get my CNA license and then try...

  2. Penn Valley RN Program...What is like?

    AJPV replied to HealingRainne's topic in General Nursing

    From what I've seen, if you want to work in the daytime, afternoon or early evening, prn jobs are about the only ones that give you the flexibility you'll need. The only part of your schedule you'll...

  3. Penn Valley RN Program...What is like?

    AJPV replied to HealingRainne's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the RN program now (started in Jan 2010). I had 6.0 points and was initially an alternate, but then got in only because someone dropped out before the semester started. I heard that the minimum...

  4. Patient sitters for 11-7

    AJPV replied to Salt-of-the-earth's topic in General Nursing

    I would think a blanket sitters-instead-of-restraints policy would place inherent pressure on the nursing staff to not declare a pt as a safety risk - since making that call may create unmanageable...

  5. Is my supervisor trying to get me to quit?

    AJPV replied to LNDRN19's topic in General Nursing

    Whenever you're scheduled to work with her, eat LOTS of beans before you come to work! Continually place yourself in close proximity to her and ask her repeatedly what you can do to help

  6. Tearing my hair out Postpartum Diagnosis

    AJPV replied to OnTheRoad's topic in General Students

    Funny thing, I thought nursing school was supposed to teach us how to care for the most RELEVANT patient needs! Instead, we're putting all our energy into creating "original" and "unique" care plans...

  7. uterine subinvolution

    AJPV replied to laurainri's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I really appreciate this clarification. Our textbooks do a HORRIBLE job explaining the difference between atony &