Laurenslovely

Laurenslovely

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

    Laurenslovely replied to Laurenslovely's topic in Emergency

    Awww... Thank you :) I know it really sucks-- double stress They don't have us insert IV's in my program, so I wasn't sure what is normal for bleeding. I hope with practice we are able to learn and...

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

    Laurenslovely replied to Laurenslovely's topic in Emergency

    I believe joking does cool and calm situations. It is just my father so in this situation I can't take a joke. As for the IV, in nursing school they don't have us insert IV's so I do not know what is...

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

    Laurenslovely replied to Laurenslovely's topic in Emergency

    Thank you :) Your kindness is appreciated. I really do like my dad to receive useful and good advice from doctors/nurses because he will act on and listen to their advice rather than mine. It doesn't...

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

    Laurenslovely replied to Laurenslovely's topic in Emergency

    Thank you :) Yes, he was put on Lovenox, so that's where my concern stemmed from. I know I may be overly sensitive in this situation because it's my dad. I will def speak up if I am bothered next...

  5. 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'm just too close to the picture to judge logically on this one. He did tell my dad some good tips on exercise, such as staying away from weights. Hugs are appreciated and...

  6. Shadowing

    Laurenslovely replied to latebloomer74's topic in Pediatric

    I think you need to provide more information on your background. Are you in high school? Are you thinking of applying to nursing school? If you are thinking of going into nursing school you will be...

  7. How To Get a Job As a New Grad Nurse

    Laurenslovely replied to hakunamatata's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you for the advice. I will be a new grad soon with my BSN, but I am a little confused and discouraged. I am VERY assertive (and aggressive in a good way), but that didn't land me an externship--...

  8. How to get a job in the ER as a new grad??

    Laurenslovely posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am in a BSN nursing program now and I am really interested in working in the E.R. On Thursday I shadowed an instructor of mine who works at the E.R. at NYU. I LOVE the energy and I know I have the...

  9. How to get a job in the ER as a new grad??

    Laurenslovely replied to Laurenslovely's topic in General Nursing

    Hehe, probably true. I'm looking into volunteering in the ER. I hope that will give me some exposure! It might be what I have to do because the hospital externships are so competitive and they're not...

  10. How to get a job as a new grad in the E.R.?

    Laurenslovely replied to Laurenslovely's topic in Emergency

    Very wise advice! I'm known for constantly asking questions as it is. I don't lack confidence, but I am interested in becoming a good nurse. I will look into the TNCC class as well. Thank you

  11. How to get a job as a new grad in the E.R.?

    Laurenslovely posted a topic in Emergency

    I am in a BSN nursing program now and I am really interested in working in the E.R. On Thursday I shadowed an instructor of mine who works at the E.R. at NYU. I LOVE the energy and I know I have the...

  12. How to get a job as a new grad in the E.R.?

    Laurenslovely replied to Laurenslovely's topic in Emergency

    Thank you for the advice, I really love the energy. I think it may be a personality attribute rather than being brave!

  13. How to get a job as a new grad in the E.R.?

    Laurenslovely replied to Laurenslovely's topic in Emergency

    Thank you for the encouragment!! It's true "new grad" is just a label-- I can't let it to stop me from achieving what I want. I wasn't aware of the hospital orientaion programs, it seems like a real...

  14. How to get a job in the E.R. As a new grad?

    Laurenslovely posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am in a BSN nursing program now and I am really interested in working in the E.R. On Thursday I shadowed an instructor of mine who works at the E.R. at NYU. I LOVE the energy and I know I have the...

  15. New Grads...Don't give UP!!!!

    Laurenslovely replied to AleOnFire's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Awww.... Congratulations!!! Thank you... You give me hope!

  16. Moving from NYC to Miami area... Where to work??

    Laurenslovely posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    In a year I will be graduating with my BSN. I am done with NYC-- I want fresh air and the beach, but I would like to know your recommendations on the hospitals and where to work. Can you tell me a...

  17. Moving from NY to FL, what part/city of Fl would you recommend?

    Laurenslovely replied to purpledrop's topic in Florida Nursing

    Good luck!! I live in Brooklyn now and I'm moving to Miami Beach as soon as I get my BSN. It's beautiful, but a party city, I'm not sure if that interests you with a child. The beach is

  18. Do I NEED an externship to get a job?!?

    Laurenslovely posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm in a BSN program going into my senior year here in NYC. It's soooo competitive to get an externship so I've kinda given up hope. Most hospitals either closed the program, had them open to apply...

  19. Moving to NYC, need advice!

    Laurenslovely replied to RRB2223's topic in New York Nursing

    Go for your dream, I am in a BSN program in NYC and I want to move to Miami AS SOON AS I AM DONE, so we're in the same position. It is very difficult, to even find an externship. Rent is INSANELY...

  20. Do I NEED an externship to get a job?!?

    Laurenslovely replied to Laurenslovely's topic in General Nursing

    Ya, but my point is it's so crazy competitive here in NYC, at my school out of the thirty who applied last year only THREE recieved it. Even getting HR to call or e-mail you for an interview is hard....

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

    Laurenslovely replied to Laurenslovely's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks, the traffic is not really what I am concerned about, more like finding a job and with good pay. Traffic is horrible in CA and New York your in traffic while even

  22. Is there a point in celebrating holidays in nursing school?

    Laurenslovely posted a topic in General Students

    Just wondering if other nursing students are celebrating the holidays, like thanksgiving. I don't really see the point when I just have to go back to studying anyways. I HATE studying being the...

  23. is it worth it?

    Laurenslovely replied to urbanproverb's topic in General Students

    I get it, cause I'm 28 and I hate hate hate nursing school and feel the same way. It's worth it only if it's your DREAM!! It's mine and I'm so thankful I'm in a BSN program. I took pharm/patho last...

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

    Laurenslovely replied to Laurenslovely's topic in General Students

    I'm not sure, but just FIGHT IT TIL DEATH!! I hate my clinical instructor, so I'm ready for any battle she throws at

  25. Tips for first clinical?

    Laurenslovely replied to betsyMT2003's topic in General Students

    The sane way you don't have nursing students in the nursing homes/rehab facilities! Thats the dum&@$t idea I've