Laurenslovely

Laurenslovely

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  1. RN license in more than one state? NCLEX in New York applicable to any state?

    Laurenslovely posted a topic in California Nursing

    I'm in a BSN program in New York. I would like to get my RN license in California as well (where I'm from). I don't want to sound novice, but can you have a RN license in more than one state at a...

  2. Help with taking/giving report!!

    Laurenslovely posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi... I just started my preceptorship (shadowing) on a cardiac floor of of a busy NYC hospital and I'm a month until graduation. One thing I'm not so good at and nervous about having to do is give and...

  3. Help with taking/giving report!!

    Laurenslovely replied to Laurenslovely's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you!!!!!! This will help so much! I appreciate it a lot

  4. Help with taking/giving report!!

    Laurenslovely replied to Laurenslovely's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! Yes... I am a visual person too. That's a problem in the morning because I haven't seen the patients and hearing report on them w/o seeing them first throws me off. I guess I have to learn...

  5. Help with taking/giving report!!

    Laurenslovely replied to Laurenslovely's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Tait!! I think I need to practice... Maybe to myself or nursing school

  6. Did you have more stress FREE TIME after you graduated? What did you do?

    Laurenslovely posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm just curious... I never thought the end would be near ((2 weeks-- then preceptorship!!)) I've sacrificed taking care of myself (mentally and physically) SO MUCH in nursing school. Did life get...

  7. Did you have more stress FREE TIME after you graduated? What did you do?

    Laurenslovely replied to Laurenslovely's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I do want to take ACLS, PALS, TNCC. A nurse in the ER I was shadowing suggested I take the classes b/c hospitals prefer not to pay to send you and it would be a bonus if I took them on my own. I don't...

  8. Did you have more stress FREE TIME after you graduated? What did you do?

    Laurenslovely replied to Laurenslovely's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi... I'm in NYC, but I am from CA (bay area). I have a lot of RN friends over there who received their ADN and still don't have jobs years later!! Its hard to believe! I don't think there is very...

  9. Did you have more stress FREE TIME after you graduated? What did you do?

    Laurenslovely replied to Laurenslovely's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thank you @ fmxkrazyone. I had a clinical professor tell me you don't really get comfortable for 5 years... So I think what your going through is normal. I was the same, not wanting to work on a med...

  10. Did you have more stress FREE TIME after you graduated? What did you do?

    Laurenslovely replied to Laurenslovely's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thank you! Yay... That is SO good to hear! I'm so ready to be out of this never ending program!!! I forgot what life is like w/o this stress! Praying to be done-- in a few weeks!!!

  11. Did you have more stress FREE TIME after you graduated? What did you do?

    Laurenslovely replied to Laurenslovely's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi Christine, I haven't had a day off either, between family tragedies and nursing school. I don't believe it will be this stressful even when I do have a job. Thank you, I look forward to breathing...

  12. Did you have more stress FREE TIME after you graduated? What did you do?

    Laurenslovely replied to Laurenslovely's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Yes, I definitely will be planning a

  13. Did you have more stress FREE TIME after you graduated? What did you do?

    Laurenslovely replied to Laurenslovely's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thank you!!! I definitely know it is not stress-free being a nurse, I am just so ready to be done with this program. It does seem intimidating to have patients of my own (on my own), but I will do my...

  14. Did you have more stress FREE TIME after you graduated? What did you do?

    Laurenslovely replied to Laurenslovely's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thank you!!! Ya I have those nightmares too... I wake up worried about tests and studying, I really do think it belongs in the category of PTSD! Now I just can't really believe it may soon be

  15. Is nursing in Florida (Miami) really as bad as it sounds?

    Laurenslovely posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I am a nursing student in NYC, but I am originally from California. I will be graduating in May 2013 with my BSN. I visited my best friend living in Miami and I fell in LOVE with it (the culture and...

  16. Do you know of anyone who has been thrown of of nursing school/program? And why?

    Laurenslovely posted a topic in General Students

    Did you believe it to be fair or justified? I'm just wondering how often it really happens and what the reason would

  17. What are the pros of working as a RN in FL (Miami)

    Laurenslovely posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm moving to Miami from NY when I graduate with my BSN in Spring 2013. Can you tell me anything good about working as a RN in FL? I've heard sooo many negative things!! Please tell me what there is...

  18. Do the hospitals in FL hire or prefer BSN over ADN?

    Laurenslovely posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Just wondering. I know they all want you to have experience and here in NY BSN is required for many major

  19. Is a nurse in the ER joking to a patient like this appropriate?!?

    Laurenslovely posted a topic in Emergency

    I (a nursing student close to graduation) took my dad to the ER for chest pain last night. (He suffered a MI). He was immediately treated by a group of very pleasant doctors. The male nurse who was...

  20. Is a nurse in the ER joking to a patient like this appropriate?!?

    Laurenslovely replied to Laurenslovely's topic in Emergency

    Thank you. He was put on Lovenox. It's true. I do have anger I'm trying to displace on the nurse. :-/ but after reading the responses, I see he was actually doing a good job, so I'm just going to...

  21. Is a nurse in the ER joking to a patient like this appropriate?!?

    Laurenslovely replied to Laurenslovely's topic in Emergency

    Aww... Thank you :~} I wouldn't actually report him. I'm just wasn't sure correct procedure with IV's. I know it really does take intuition to be a nurse. He did make my dad relax a bit.

  22. Is a nurse in the ER joking to a patient like this appropriate?!?

    Laurenslovely replied to Laurenslovely's topic in Emergency

    Thank you :) Very true to focus on what's really

  23. Is a nurse in the ER joking to a patient like this appropriate?!?

    Laurenslovely replied to Laurenslovely's topic in Emergency

    THANK YOU for seeing both sides!!!

  24. Is a nurse in the ER joking to a patient like this appropriate?!?

    Laurenslovely replied to Laurenslovely's topic in Emergency

    So sweet :~} I will def will use this experience to treat families well and keep them informed. I know its real life experience that makes you a good nurse. I feel better knowing the IV leakage was...

  25. Is a nurse in the ER joking to a patient like this appropriate?!?

    Laurenslovely replied to Laurenslovely's topic in Emergency

    Thank you very much :) I know my emotions are out of whack and i may be overreacting to the situation, which is why I am asking advice rather than acting on anything. I'm not sure what is normal for...