LittleLiz8235

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1. Sexual Health Nurse

   LittleLiz8235 replied to capybara123's topic in Public, Community Health

   I’m a little late to this question but Yes, it exists! I am a family planning/STD nurse for the state. We work in an expanded role-meaning we operate on standing orders so we can dispense birth...

2. Public Health as a New Grad?

   LittleLiz8235 replied to Phelixer's topic in Public, Community Health

   If you apply with the state Be prepared to wait for an interview and then to potentially wait some more for a second interview, and then yet more waiting for a job offer and actually starting. State...

3. How in this world do you ever get 1 year experience?

   LittleLiz8235 replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

   I live in North Indiana and my hospital would be throwing job offers at you! there are hospitals all over the country that are looking for nurses for all different types of units. I would definitely...

4. GA, AL or TX NICU:which would fit me?

   LittleLiz8235 replied to verytallnurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I'm not a NICU nurse (yet! Hopefully soon) but I'm originally from Alabama. I would say look into UAB. There is also a level III NICU in Huntsville, where I'm from. As for a warmer climate, Let's just...

5. Accepatnce letter to NS with a catch?!

   LittleLiz8235 replied to Marsha238612's topic in General Students

   My nursing program does that, but we get 3 tries every semester. Even if you don't make it in 3 tries, some of the professors will sit down with you and Walk you through the problems and pass you....

6. Is it covered under Obamacare? - Cartoon Contest Winner

   LittleLiz8235 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

   LOL I think Indiana is it's own world. They definitely march to the beat of their own drum, at least in Northern Indiana

7. Is it covered under Obamacare? - Cartoon Contest Winner

   LittleLiz8235 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

   There is racism and intolerance everywhere, on both sides of the fence unfortunately. I grew up in Alabama and moved to Indiana 3 years ago. I would say that racism is worse up here than in Alabama,...

8. How much poop/puke/cleaning of bodily fluids is there in nursing school?

   LittleLiz8235 replied to priorities2's topic in General Students

   yes you are going to deal with urine, sh*t, vomit, sputum, GI bleeds, gangrenous feet, and everything else you can think of. you're going to have to pay your dues before you become a NP. besides, if...

9. New student having troulble with assessment of client

   LittleLiz8235 replied to dslothour's topic in General Students

   For my very first checkoff during my first semester, we were supposed to check each others blood pressure with the grad assistant listening on a dual tube stethoscope, and then report what we got....

10. PCAs on med/surg

    LittleLiz8235 replied to Kdrenee's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I work as a PCT on med/surg at my hospital. Generally, my day consists of bed baths and helping patients ambulate to the bathroom (about 85%), answering call lights, feeding patients who need...

11. Did I just made a mistake by declining an interview?

    LittleLiz8235 replied to miniangel729's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would've just taken the interview. You could have always said no later. and yes, your name is probably crossed off The list for that hospital. I think that if I were a recruiter it would leave a bad...

12. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    LittleLiz8235 replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

    A storage clipboard! Pretty sure that and good quality shoes (I love my nursemate doves!) were the best investments that I made in nursing school. :) Other than that you need a pen and a big 3 ring...

13. Information overload!

    LittleLiz8235 replied to Sarah812's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I live by my Google Calendar and Google Tasks. Plan out your entire semester at the beginning-that way you wont be surprised. Then, make a task list for each day/week/homework session or however you...

14. Schools that you dont need a TEAS to get in

    LittleLiz8235 replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in School, College Programs

    Most places will require some form of entrance exam. Not to be rude but If you cant perform those basic skills how will you survive as a

15. Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA

    LittleLiz8235 replied to beanwiles's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Umm my aunt lives in Atlanta and she mentioned that Grady is a HORRIBLE hospital that is located in a very dangerous area, and that they have a hard time keeping people because it is so bad. They...