montecarlo64

montecarlo64 BSN

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  1. New to Hospice

    montecarlo64 replied to NurseStephy's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Congratulations! I am also an LPN to RN graduate 2 1/2 years ago & I have been thinking about trying to get into hospice care. Please keep us updated on how it goes! Good

  2. Not doing what I was hired for

    montecarlo64 replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    To wrench party: I hope your meeting goes well & you can find a good compromise. I am sure the patients and families for which you provide care to are appreciative & look forward to your...

  3. New nurse, 11p-7a float on LTC, Dementia and Skilled.

    montecarlo64 replied to Rookienurse12's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LTC facilities usually do not provide much time for orientation...Ask for as much as you can get for each unit you will be working...Floating is very difficult when you are new, since LTC/Skilled...

  4. Did I deserve this?

    montecarlo64 replied to jaelpn's topic in General Nursing

    If there is a policy for drug screen with all incidents, there should also be a policy that the drug screen is provided by a trained nurse. Yes, there does need to be a special bathroom with no water,...

  5. RN-BSN Done!

    montecarlo64 replied to RN_Kris's topic in Western Governors University

    Hi Kris! Congratulations on your great accomplishment of obtaining your BSN!! Did you do the general WGU or a state specific program? I am in Indiana and there is one for Indiana and then one for...

  6. Do Not Work Off The Clock, Nurses!

    montecarlo64 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I advise that if anyone gets a write up for staying over to complete your work to write this directly above your signature: "As a professional nurse (CNA or whatever your title is), I was required to...

  7. New grad, job on MS floor, 6 week orientation. Freak out.

    montecarlo64 replied to woahmelly's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Be thankful that you got that position & I am sure that you will be fine...Just pay attention & jump in to do whatever you can during orientation, while you have a preceptor with you..That way...

  8. List your crazy interview questions...

    montecarlo64 replied to rockstar11's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    "What is your favorite cartoon character"? I replied Sylvester the cat because I am a cat lover. I didn't get the

  9. Question for hiring managers..

    montecarlo64 replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    I think a BSN and BS in Nursing are the same. There is also a RN to BSN for RNs who have an associates degree (ASN) to pursue a baccalaureates

  10. SCARED of being a nurse - hazardous drugs

    montecarlo64 replied to Saija's topic in General Students

    I agree with mattrnstudent...I have been a nurse for a very long time & I use whatever PPE I feel that I need regardless of what anybody else says...I double glove @ times..I wear goggles @...

  11. SCARED of being a nurse - hazardous drugs

    montecarlo64 replied to Saija's topic in General Students

    As a nurse, you most likely will NOT be mixing the chemo meds..Just administering them. You can wear gloves & some medications actually say 'do not touch'...I DO wear gloves when administering...

  12. Please help I need some advice

    montecarlo64 replied to toddk's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes, you are right!! Mine shut off at the minimum & it only took me 20 minutes to do the exam. Once I started the exam, I was so sure that I was going to fail, I just read the question &...

  13. worried about dissection

    montecarlo64 replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am also a cat lover & I was also a 'seasoned' nurse when I had to do the cat...I had been an LPN for 17 years & we did not dissect anything in that program; however, when I pursued the LPN...

  14. New grad nurse can't find work....to take LTC position or not to take LTC position...

    montecarlo64 replied to jammo444's topic in Nursing Career

    I worked as a LPN for 17 years prior to getting my RN in May 2010...Most of my previous experience has been in LTC...Although I have generally always worked in the higher acuity units, I still am...

  15. Please help I need some advice

    montecarlo64 replied to toddk's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I bought the Kaplan book...It was very simple to understand & was an overall good review for the NCLEX...I passed mine first try, but it was absolutely the hardest exam ever...My computer shut off...

  16. Question about financial aid and reaching the max credit limit for financial aid

    montecarlo64 replied to ThePhilster's topic in General Students

    I always thought that you were eligible for financial aid as long as you are moving upward in your degrees...Such as, if you already have an associates degree, you can only get financial aid toward a...

  17. New Grad No Job- extremely depressed.

    montecarlo64 replied to michelle9655's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Have you looked into getting an Indiana license and trying the Gary/Valparaiso Indiana area? I live in east central Indiana, & I too, cannot get a hospital job..I am 47 years old & have a home...

  18. What do you think? (warning: vent ahead)

    montecarlo64 replied to Nursey103's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If this is someone who has chronic pain, these meds can compliment each other therefore making the effect more desirable. I have also given benadryl prior to medications to prevent itching (with md...

  19. GOT MY FIRST JOB!

    montecarlo64 replied to Glenna, LPN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations & Good Luck with your new

  20. When does your Spring Semester start and what r u taking?

    montecarlo64 replied to ginna121's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am an RN ASN & I start 1/9/12 towards the RN-BSN. I'm taking Art Appreciation & Philosophy of Religion... both online classes...I feel much less pressure this time around, but I have a GPA...

  21. "Are you serious?!"

    montecarlo64 replied to sa[RN]ah's topic in Government, Military

    Congratulations & Good Luck...Thank you for your service to our

  22. I am so nervous

    montecarlo64 replied to yroxyou's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations & good luck with your new

  23. Older New Grad RNs Job Discrimination

    montecarlo64 replied to kathliz's topic in General Nursing

    I am 47 years old. I graduated in May 2010 in a LPN to ASN program..I had been an LPN for 17 years, most of which was in LTC..I have yet to find hospital employment...I have had a few interviews but...

  24. Associate Degree in Nursing to BSN?

    montecarlo64 replied to danielle93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are young, go for the BSN..There is still an overabundance of nurses out there to compete with for jobs & even though it will be more expensive & take a little longer, you will be far...

  25. MDS nurse from home

    montecarlo64 replied to achot chavi's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    My facility does not allow that due to potential for confidentiality violations and unsecured