LittleLiz8235

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...

  16. teas science study help

    LittleLiz8235 replied to aachavez's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I took the Teas today! I studied from the Kaplan and the Ati study guide, mostly from the latter. It was definitely not easy-but doable! I had the hardest time with math, but that is because it is my...

  17. A&P placement test

    LittleLiz8235 replied to dkmamato3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have never heard of an A&P placement test. At my school we have to wade through every bit of it regardless. I would get one of those Incredibly Easy series A&P book. I wish id had a copy in...

  18. I am so frustrated with Anatomy & Physiology :(

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

    I was struggling with memorizing stuff in lab, too. Then a friend suggested that i make a list of all the terms and then find them on myself. IT WORKED! I have gotten full credit on almost all my...

  19. IUPUI/IUSON Accelerated BSN, Spring 2012

    LittleLiz8235 replied to HEATHER_LYN's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Oh yeah, i forgot the

  20. IUPUI/IUSON Accelerated BSN, Spring 2012

    LittleLiz8235 replied to HEATHER_LYN's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Yaaaaay congratulations :) i know you must be very relieved and

  21. IUPUI/IUSON Accelerated BSN, Spring 2012

    LittleLiz8235 replied to HEATHER_LYN's topic in Indiana Nursing

    IPFW doesn't have an accelerated program, although I know IUSB does. This is a second degree for me, so I have only had 5 nursing prereqs to work on anyway. I think it kind of makes sense for them to...

  22. IUPUI/IUSON Accelerated BSN, Spring 2012

    LittleLiz8235 replied to HEATHER_LYN's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I am applying to the IPFW school of nursing :) the deadline isnt until December 1, though. Im so nervous! I want this more than

  23. Preparing for A&P I

    LittleLiz8235 replied to BSNMomOf6's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Flashcards! Quizlet.com is good if you have a hard time keeping up with paper. Don't just write definitions, turn your notes into flash cards. And then for each subject (e.g., the blood flow of the...

  24. Which Specialty Do You Have Your Eye On?

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

    Nicu! I want to be an advocate for the ones who can't speak for themselves. I know that it is one of the most emotionally draining nursing fields, but someone has to do it :) I soak up every piece of...

  25. The Courage to go back to Nursing School

    LittleLiz8235 replied to naide88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    YOU have to have faith in you first. Your faith is the only one that even really matters, because you are the one that looks at yourself in the mirror every single day. If you really want to be a...