prettyinblu

prettyinblu

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  1. Interview; complicated situation

    prettyinblu replied to sweetsleep28's topic in General Nursing

    I just picked up a job at a local LTC and the ADON not once looked at the application The questions were based on nursing experience and what was I looking for with their company. I hope the same...

  2. Who else love's their 12's?!

    prettyinblu replied to jnfRN's topic in General Nursing

    At first I loved 12's because it allows me to attend school and not worry about scheduling. However when I finish school and get RN experience under my belt....... I will be switching to 8hrs. When I...

  3. Stocking up before nursing program starts

    prettyinblu replied to prettyinblu's topic in General Nursing

    Ive been trying very hard to stock up on money, starting a prn job and working 2days per pay period, downsized on my bills that I could lol! Anything

  4. IV calculation question?

    prettyinblu replied to californiarebel's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would strongly suggest taking the IV therapy course. That would increase your chances of getting a

  5. Taking the NLN tomorrow, need some advice!

    prettyinblu replied to dylanltc's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I took the nln in june and i used the study guide everyday! The majority of the words I never saw before. The book for me was just like the test. If you studied then you will do fine! Good

  6. How to medicate chronic pain

    prettyinblu replied to prettyinblu's topic in Pain Management

    He states " electric shocking pain" in the lumbar. Dilaudid 4mg q3h, zanaflex 4mg tid, valium 5mg tid, neurontin 300mg tid. Hx of past gastric bypass and unable to take "long acting" pain meds?...

  7. To chart, or not to chart

    prettyinblu replied to soon2have2's topic in General Nursing

    WOW, I acutally couldnt prove that I notified a supervisor that my patient's blood from the blood bank was late. When it came down to the verbal coaching the supervisor never recalls being called. So...

  8. Family members that follow you

    prettyinblu replied to prettyinblu's topic in General Nursing

    No! None of his questions made any sense and I am so sure by the 20th question he couldve guessed that I was getting a bit agitated! He would say O did you know the MD said xyz and I would reply no...

  9. How to medicate chronic pain

    prettyinblu replied to prettyinblu's topic in Pain Management

    I called the supervisor twice ( this is hospital policy) the MD increased the frequency of dilaudid to Q3hr instead of Q4hr and increased the neurontin and the patient and wife were still unhappy. I...

  10. How would you respond to staff who are obviously disrespectful to patients?

    prettyinblu replied to Yiggs's topic in General Nursing

    I hate dealing with staff that are like this! I work baylor and there is a nurse that is known for being rude to patients and family. She once stood at the nursing station and refused to give a...

  11. Feel like part of my identity is gone

    prettyinblu replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    Im so sorry to hear that. It sounds like you are a great nurse that enjoys nursing. I understand how you feel with your child. Look into different areas of nursing to see if you find another fit? In...

  12. Is it worth it to pay someone to write your resume & coverletter

    prettyinblu replied to lifein08's topic in General Nursing

    Im glad you posted this. Ive often wondered if it was worth it as well. Honestly Ive always used the template o resume on my computer and used and example cover letter that i found online. Some of the...

  13. The same old battle - work vs school! Ughh..

    prettyinblu replied to A&OxNone's topic in General Nursing

    if possible see if you can work weekends? my facility offers the baylor program, work sat-sun 12hrs and one 12hr shift during the week and get paid for 40hrs? thats what i do and each schedule i can...

  14. Online Programs... good or bad? Your opinion please!

    prettyinblu replied to Enza's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have taken online classes and really enjoyed them. But when it comes to nursing i was afraid that not having the hands on componet would be important for me. I would love to save on gas and not have...

  15. Anyone from Galen College of Nursing in Tampa Area

    prettyinblu replied to swirlynrs's topic in Florida Nursing

    2015-REALLY? Do they think people really have time to wait? Well I will be starting the LPN-RN bridge in

  16. Should I stop @ lpn or go on and get my rn?

    prettyinblu replied to toshaann5's topic in LPN to RN

    You should keep moving forward! When I first became an LPN all I wanted to do was make money to get out of debt. That was a great thing but my career ladder stopped. My pay rate wasn't going to get...

  17. Joining specialty nursing associations?

    prettyinblu replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ive often thought the same question! however the fees for joining some are just crazy! The only reason I wanted to join some were just for the scholarships offered.

  18. How many nurses are tired of being a nurse?

    prettyinblu replied to ardiente's topic in LPN to RN

    Thats so true! It took me a month to here back from a job just to work prn in a snf! Thank god I have a full time job and just wanted to pick up

  19. Galen or Center for Allied Health & Nursing

    prettyinblu replied to luv_n_psych_nursing's topic in LPN to RN

    Is there a reason that you dont want to do Galen's bridge program besides the million dollar tuition? I will also be driving

  20. Galen or Center for Allied Health & Nursing

    prettyinblu replied to luv_n_psych_nursing's topic in LPN to RN

    Yeah I told them the same thing when she said it and there was slience! Im doing the LPN-RN Bridge, at first I was afraid because I will be driving some distance. Im just ready to get it over

  21. How many nurses are tired of being a nurse?

    prettyinblu replied to ardiente's topic in LPN to RN

    I have 7years in so far, and at times I am tired of being a nurse! If I could change anything it would be start the RN program sooner. Not very pleased with how LPNs in my area are being

  22. Galen or Center for Allied Health & Nursing

    prettyinblu replied to luv_n_psych_nursing's topic in LPN to RN

    My personal choice is Galen. I looked into Allied but it wouldn't work for me because I have completed all the prereqs and didn't feel like I should have to take a final exam to receive credit AGAIN...

  23. Getting very discouraged with my PAX-RN scores..feel like giving up

    prettyinblu replied to FutureRNKKP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What school are you applying

  24. Physics part of the NLN-RN--what is MOST helpful to study?

    prettyinblu replied to shannarini71's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ]All I did was study the book and use the cd EVERYDAY! Doing this helped a lot. If you have studied you will be fine! What school are you going

  25. ACLS...

    prettyinblu replied to andreasmom02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :heartbeat My ACLS class was today and it was great! Very informative and the instructor was very nice! A lot of the LPNs were afraid to take it at my job but it was the right decision for