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  1. To take the sign on bonus or not...

    sjalv replied to scoope23's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps I'm the minority, but as a new grad in Oklahoma, I accepted a $7k sign on bonus for an ICU job. I love my job, management, and the people I work with. I got a great orientation and am...

  2. Why do you wear a white coat? (if you indeed do)

    sjalv replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have no comments on providers or clinicians of any kind wearing the white coat. However, I have to present at a research symposium as part of my BSN capstone and it is written in our syllabus that...

  3. Dosage Cal

    sjalv replied to latre's topic in General Students

    I'm confused what you need help with. Are you trying to calculate the flow rate

  4. How to determine JP drainage color

    sjalv replied to EstC's topic in General Students

    Sanguineous literally means 'of or relating to blood'. Perhaps you meant serosanguineous, which is yellowish with small bits of

  5. Peds vs Med Surg Externship

    sjalv replied to nurse2bsarah723's topic in General Students

    I took it to mean that as a local, she thinks CHOA is a well regarded hospital, and the PICU especially would look good to

  6. Peds vs Med Surg Externship

    sjalv replied to nurse2bsarah723's topic in General Students

    If you want to work peds, take the PICU externship. Externships are most valuable for the experience and for your resume. They usually aren't longterm so although the travel time should factor in, it...

  7. Bedpan Changing Question

    sjalv replied to rnk1712's topic in General Students

    I use a blue pad to line the bedpan and just throw the pad away and reuse the bedpan later. If poop gets all over the bedpan, I honestly just throw it away. I would rather use more supplies than...

  8. Catheters/ IV starts

    sjalv replied to Jengon9344's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a hospital that does not have the air filters that prevent blood from coming out of the hub. In fact, I did not know such things existed. To prevent a big mess when inserting IV's, I either...

  9. Nursing School Tuition Assistance in Oklahoma

    sjalv replied to Alexiaa's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Where are you considering attending that will cost so much? Even a BSN should not cost that much. My ASN was like $8000 total, if that. To answer your question, most major hospitals have loan...

  10. Do nurses do med math

    sjalv replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    If the profiled dosage isn't in stock, it is greyed out and we cannot select another dose unless the pharmacy has profiled it, in which case it would still tell you the ordered dose and how many mL to...

  11. Do nurses do med math

    sjalv replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    I don't know about other facilities, but the pharmacy profiles the ordered medication in the Pyxis along with the ordered dose. So when you go to pull it, it'll say "pull X vials". For example, for a...

  12. What is the Direct Entry MSN?

    sjalv replied to kinkin92's topic in General Students

    If your end-goal is NP or CRNA, I think it would be more wise to do an accelerated BSN. These programs generally require one to have a bachelor's degree in any field, and are completed generally...

  13. How to deal with loneliness as a VERY young RN student...any help or advice?

    sjalv replied to createddaisy's topic in General Students

    You sound like you take yourself too seriously. This is coming from a guy who became an RN at the age of 20. Judging your older classmates like you do (as is evident from your post) makes you seem...

  14. Nurses who've had LASIK

    sjalv replied to Ruger8mm's topic in General Nursing

    Coincidentally, I posted in this thread in October and just saw it in my subscribed threads list. I went for a LASIK screening today and I am a candidate. I will be getting LASIK February 19th and...

  15. Cost vs realistic job prospects

    sjalv replied to Paticake35's topic in General Nursing

    It depends entirely on where you live as far as job opportunities in general, but the general rule is that in nursing, where you go does not matter as long as the school is accredited and decently...

  16. Late admissions/close to shift change

    sjalv replied to Enmc412's topic in Critical Care

    I'm here to echo everyone else's thoughts: do the important stuff. That is, important for the patient. Admission history, med rec, etc can wait. STAT labs/orders (such as blood transfusions) should be...

  17. New grads, how long do you wait after applying..?

    sjalv replied to hilbub's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I live in Oklahoma, graduated with my ADN in May, and got a call back for an ICU position within 2 days of applying. It totally depends on where you live. From what I hear, California has a tough job...

  18. ADN to BSN Schools on Campus

    sjalv replied to Lilacs For Mom's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I honestly think a reason most RN-BSN programs are online is because the content you learn in the RN-BSN isn't really stuff that could take up hours of lecture for weeks upon end like your initial RN...

  19. How is it fair to put PRN nurses on call?

    sjalv replied to sarabear44's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered being PRN for the float pool? Your likelihood of securing shifts would be much

  20. Would you tell a coworker they're going to be demoted?

    sjalv replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    It is rather annoying how it seems to be the theme on AllNurses for posters to assume that any controversial question is a 'homework' question. No, this is real life, and people use this forum for...

  21. Fragrance Sacrifice

    sjalv replied to Shonqueen1's topic in General Nursing

    This is in line with the common knowledge deficit many people have regarding cologne/perfume application. [in my humble opinion] no more than two sprays should be used when applying it, and it should...

  22. Fragrance Sacrifice

    sjalv replied to Shonqueen1's topic in General Nursing

    I wear cologne in my regular life, but not at work. For reference, I work in a cardiac ICU. I notice that several nurses/techs on my floor wear perfume/cologne/scented body lotion. To be fair, most of...

  23. Name one of your favorite things about being a male nurse.

    sjalv replied to DatMurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    I worked with a nurse (male) who started dating another nurse (female) on opposite shifts. The male nurse started hitting on a tech, and word got around, and it made for an awkward breakup. I would...

  24. LPN OR BSN

    sjalv replied to LpntoRN2be's topic in Nursing Career

    I would say go for the BSN. You will have many more work opportunities and opportunities for career advancement. It will obviously take longer and cost more, but it will be worth it. I have several...

  25. Going into the ICU as new grad

    sjalv replied to NURSEJSS's topic in Nursing Career

    Would you sign a 3-year lease with a landlord whom you know nothing about? You don't know what the work environment is like, what management is like, what your coworkers are like, if you'll even like...