HididiScribbler

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  1. Does it matter where you get your BSN?

    HididiScribbler posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm a relatively new grad with an ADN, and I'm planning on going back to school in the spring. I'm very interested in going on to grad school, probably out of state. My two main options for my BSN...

  2. Unit Secretary Doesn't Know Scope of Practice!

    HididiScribbler replied to Okami_CCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't post that often here, but felt that I had to reply. While I understand the concerns about minors working in the healthcare setting, not all 16 year olds are the same. This specific instance...

  3. SEIU vs. CNA this week at my hospital

    HididiScribbler replied to CABG patch kid's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I'm a new grad, working at a hospital represented by CNA. Honestly, I'm more focused on just doing my job right now than anything else! But I have gotten so many mailings, been called and today an...

  4. Bad Night at work

    HididiScribbler posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    So, I'm a new grad in a Level III NICU, and I've been there since January. I really like my job, I've always wanted to work in NICU so I was so excited when I finally got to start in January! I love...

  5. What Nursing Gear do you personally own?

    HididiScribbler replied to Brian's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    When I was in school I had my adult stethoscope, bandage scissors, penlight, notebook, PDA, and usually a stash of alcohol wipes. Now that I've started my new job in the NICU, all I bring to work is...

  6. January 2008 NCLEX support thread

    HididiScribbler replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX on January 12th...I'm in CA and I've been checking the BRN website every day and as of this morning I'm not on there!! It stopped at 75, I got a lot of priority questions and at least...

  7. I'm done too

    HididiScribbler replied to Imafloat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks so much for the post! I'm a new grad (...still can't believe that) and I'm starting in the NICU next week...on the one hand, this is what I've always wanted and on the other hand, I'm scared to...

  8. Best RN-BSN programs in SoCal?

    HididiScribbler posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hey everyone, I'm an ADN student right now, only second semester, but I definitely want to get my BSN after I graduate. I don't really want to do an online program (I don't think it'd work very well...

  9. PICU, NICU, Peds Med/Surg? (long)

    HididiScribbler posted a topic in Pediatric

    I'm a nursing student in my third (out of four) semester. I have a ways to go but before I know it, I'm going to have to start interviewing for jobs. I already know that I want to go into something...

  10. Any Kaiser nurses?

    HididiScribbler replied to kirsnikity's topic in California Nursing

    I did clinicals at Kaiser-Anaheim...they said that since all positions are first opened up to current employees, usually only med-surg and maybe some post-partum positions are open to new

  11. Wild Color Stethoscope?

    HididiScribbler replied to tofutti's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I can't see that being a problem. I've seen so few nurses with black stethoscopes...I have a purple one so it's not REALLY flashy, but I really don't think anyone notices the color. I just didn't want...

  12. ADN clinicals and BSN clinicals

    HididiScribbler replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Students

    1st semester: Fundamentals: 6 hour clinical twice a week Intro to Med Surg/Gero: 6 hour clinical twice a week 2nd semester: Med Surg I: 8 hour clinical twice a week OB: 12 hour clinical once a week...

  13. What do nurses really think of CNAs?

    HididiScribbler replied to ccyrrus's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just a nursing student, but I thought I'd stick my head in anyway and give my two cents... When I first started nursing school, I worked more closely with the CNAs, since I couldn't pass meds,...

  14. Cal State Fullerton

    HididiScribbler posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi all, Just wondering if any of you have gone through CSUF's RN-BSN program? I posted earlier on being interested in RN-BSN programs in Orange County...Cal State Fullerton would be the most...

  15. Does anyone know about the 30 unit option?

    HididiScribbler replied to scallywags's topic in California Nursing

    I've heard of this, but don't know much about it... If I'm not mistaken, you can get your license ONLY in California but not your associates? I've heard some professors talking about it, and they...

  16. please help me ppl :(

    HididiScribbler replied to amanji's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, it's hard to get into CA nursing schools, but there IS hope IF you can put up with waiting. For example, my school accepts 40 people a semester based on points...for that, yeah, you would...

  17. which hospital for clinical

    HididiScribbler replied to iHeartNICU's topic in General Nursing

    Well, my first semester I was at an awful hospital with a great clinical instructor...this semester I was at a great hospital with an okay clinical instructor. Really, it's hard to say. I'm tempted to...

  18. Injections: to pinch or not to pinch

    HididiScribbler replied to TRINI_RN's topic in General Students

    We were taught that you CAN pinch with SQ if you want, but it's not necessary... We were also taught to do Z-track with IMs, no pinching, but pull the skin back, keep it pulled back until you've...

  19. Soooo, you're observing in the Operating Room (O.R.)...

    HididiScribbler replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Students

    Thanks so much for the info, Marie! I had my one day in the OR today, and fortunately I didn't do anything stupid (that was a relief!). It was the best clinical day I've ever had... it was absolutely...

  20. PICU/NICU experience

    HididiScribbler posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I know that CRNA programs require at least a year of ICU experience. I am very interested in working in a PICU or NICU, however. Is that too specialized, though? Would it hurt my chances of getting...

  21. Celebratory Tattoo?

    HididiScribbler replied to ortess1971's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I REALLY like that idea...maybe I'll wait until I've graduated, and get

  22. Shaky hands

    HididiScribbler replied to *lisa*'s topic in General Students

    Me too! It made my instructor think I was the most nervous person in the group... *sighs* And then after a while, my hands would shake anytime she was watching me do anything... it's getting better,...

  23. Have any NPs considered med school?

    HididiScribbler replied to HealthyRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Out of curiosity...what made you decide to go for the MD instead of sticking with the NP? Why did you decide to become a NP first, instead of just going from getting your bachelor's, to med school?...

  24. Have any NPs considered med school?

    HididiScribbler replied to HealthyRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I can't seem to make up my mind between eventually becoming a NP or a MD...not that I really HAVE to, now (although, what I decide will change what classes I need to take during the summers now...)....

  25. First Year--Gain Weight or Lose Weight?

    HididiScribbler replied to kellyo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I gained about ten lbs. my first semester, which surprised me :-o I figured since I was on my feet a lot, and lifting heavy patients, etc. I would lose weight...then again, I used to walk across...