BackpackingRN

BackpackingRN

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  1. New ED Resident

    BackpackingRN replied to BackpackingRN's topic in Emergency

    Thanks guys! I will keep that in mind nursej22, I can see how that would be

  2. post-interview anxiety!

    BackpackingRN replied to SrnD's topic in General Nursing

    SrnD - Basically hoping you are because I am trying to absorb as much help as I can before I go in there, I have an idea of what it will be like, I was working pretty much independently for my senior...

  3. post-interview anxiety!

    BackpackingRN replied to SrnD's topic in General Nursing

    SrnD - I am a new grad, I did my senior practicum in the ED and was an EMT very briefly in the summer between high school and starting Uni in the fall... Are you an ER nurse by chance with great...

  4. post-interview anxiety!

    BackpackingRN replied to SrnD's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Guys! I got it! They let me know today, Emergency Dept Residency, here I come! Good luck to everyone, let us

  5. Signing R.N., B.S.N. to name after retirement?

    BackpackingRN replied to Dangerous's topic in Retired Nurses

    no one is discounting the training.... you will always have the training and experience.... just not the "registered". Here is an easy way to see it. go to your state DOH licensing website and go to...

  6. Signing R.N., B.S.N. to name after retirement?

    BackpackingRN replied to Dangerous's topic in Retired Nurses

    well your BSN is with you for life like they said Rock, but RN means Registered Nurse and by putting it after your name, you are telling others you have a current registered nurse license. I think...

  7. Dad just doesn't understand...

    BackpackingRN replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

    The how come you're being JUST a nurse attitude. I've gotten it before. The people who get it, get it. The people who don't, don't. I find that pretty much everyone has had an experience that was...

  8. When hiring, do hospitals look at where you got your BSN?

    BackpackingRN replied to traceydolovesyou's topic in General Nursing

    Every job I have applied for asked me where I got my BSN, what they do with that, I don't know. Do they judge? maybe, who

  9. post-interview anxiety!

    BackpackingRN replied to SrnD's topic in General Nursing

    Monday is when they said they would get back to me. Let me know what happens with yours you guys! Best of

  10. Why I'm sick of the ED

    BackpackingRN replied to RoyalNurse's topic in Emergency

    As a new grad this is the field in which I am desperate to get a residency... :/ I hope my future hospital post lives up to what I hope it will

  11. post-interview anxiety!

    BackpackingRN replied to SrnD's topic in General Nursing

    Im waiting to hear until Monday, a week after the last interview.... I am just dying! It is seriously as bad as or worse than waiting to hear about the NCLEX... at 75 questions I was pretty hopeful...

  12. Connections to a NONTRADITIONAL nursing job?

    BackpackingRN replied to monique1688's topic in General Nursing

    most of those or things like working at club med in thailand or other fun places require experience, usually at least a year, more often 3 years in the ER...

  13. Why can't I leave work at work?

    BackpackingRN replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    What do you do on your days off? do you have any hobbies or activities that you do? I found that doing things I really enjoy helped me to leave work at work when I was doing my senior practicum in the...

  14. New Grad RN CAN'T FIND WORK!! What should I do?

    BackpackingRN replied to Aubrey88RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    hmm ok, is it generally lower for a residency than it is for just a general new grad new hire or is it about the

  15. New Grad RN CAN'T FIND WORK!! What should I do?

    BackpackingRN replied to Aubrey88RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi guys! Like so many new grads out there I am floundering in the search for a new job, graduated in December, have had a few interviews but have fund in the final round they are cutting me because...

  16. Ampule Question: Does this make sense?

    BackpackingRN replied to L&DWannabe's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, that sounds a bit intense. But I can see the point made for possibly damaging the tip I suppose... My bet is that they want it to be done absolutely perfectly in school and this is what their...

  17. night workers- how do you keep a normal routine/life?

    BackpackingRN replied to arnie1234's topic in General Nursing

    melatonin! its a lifesaver for

  18. How Does Training Usually Work?

    BackpackingRN replied to wishfulthinking21059's topic in General Nursing

    I am a bit surprised that somewhere hired you as a nurse tech with no nursing school experience or tech training really.... hopefully this 4 week training helps a bit. Be careful not to go outside...

  19. What to do for this patient simulation????

    BackpackingRN replied to ilovetonurse's topic in General Nursing

    So I think they want you to do some critical thinking here... just to get you started: the pt has been in bed for days. post surgery. what should you be thinking here. no movement.... post surgery.......

  20. Longer length scrub top?

    BackpackingRN replied to Moaca's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    http://medicalwear.com/product/4/127/Fashion-Seal-6535-Extra-Long-Cap-Sleeve-Scrub-Top.html just type extra long scrub top or something like that into the search engine, a ton of stuff came

  21. Venting about job search...Has anyone experienced this?

    BackpackingRN replied to rnnow09's topic in General Nursing

    ha, this pretty much is exactly how it is for me and for my classmates and all other new nurses I know. They don't need to respond to you or even look at your stuff because thousands of more...

  22. GONZAGA BSN

    BackpackingRN replied to Crucial's topic in Washington Nursing

    Hey! I graduated from the GU nursing program in Dec 2010. I actually really liked it despite a few glitches the program prepared me pretty well. I passed the NCLEX in 75 questions - actually our...

  23. CNA waiting to take state certification

    BackpackingRN replied to SkinnyLatte's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, it is really hard to find any job related to the nursing field these days in most states it seems. I am in Washington and it is the same here. There are also too many people available who have...

  24. Alternative uses for Synthroid?

    BackpackingRN replied to CareGiving's topic in General Nursing

    Is the pt overweight? I read an article recently about using it for weight loss. If this is for the pt you are caring for, you should ask the nurse you are working with because he/she will have all...

  25. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    BackpackingRN replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey everyone! I just found out I passed the NCLEX! I was almost dying after I took it, 75 questions, almost passed out upon standing up because I was so nervous! Good luck to everyone out