LiLev

LiLev

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  1. Desperately Need to Vent

    LiLev posted a topic in Emergency

    Background: Im an ER nurse with almost 6 years in the ER plus a little over a year on a Tele floor and a year of Med/Surg experience. I just started (1week) at a new hospital, only having worked at...

  2. Mass Exodus of Staff RNs…

    LiLev replied to RegisteredNurseRNnnnn's topic in Emergency

    Same

  3. What Quick References do you have available at Triage?

    LiLev replied to NurseHeart&Soul's topic in Emergency

    I keep our orders protocols for

  4. Addicts in the ED

    LiLev replied to amyjm333's topic in Emergency

    We have a packet of resources to give them but more often than not it gets thrown back in our faces. They are usually not ready the moment they find out they are not going to get the dilauded they...

  5. When will everyone understand things are different in the ER

    LiLev replied to ClayH's topic in Emergency

    I don't know about Mayo clinic but I know in my hospital when we are really busy or most of the beds are filled with 'holds' the triage nurse orders labs and diagnostics and sometimes the doctor sees...

  6. Fire fighter to ER nurse?

    LiLev replied to Anthony11's topic in Emergency

    I'm not sure if you would get your 'thrill' fix in the ER, but in my opinion its definitely less tedious than floor nursing. Sure, you get your occasional exciting cases or codes but percentage-wise...

  7. Going to the ER from floor nursing -telemtry!

    LiLev replied to cholmes1223's topic in Emergency

    I just moved from Tele to the ED myself 6 weeks ago and LOVE IT! Hope you do,

  8. I think I screwed up..feels like quitting

    LiLev replied to etl75's topic in General Nursing

    Those are mistakes you'll never make again...hang in there, it does get

  9. Correctional Facility Registered Nurse, CA

    LiLev replied to AmaruAgent's topic in California Nursing

    Its called an assessment but it really just asks you about your experience...no need to study. There may be a written test later in the process but that isn't

  10. How is an online RN to BSN program viewed by other universities?

    LiLev replied to _nursetina's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    There are plenty of State Universities that have online RN to BSN programs...University of Wisconsin,Arizizona State, and California State University Dominguez Hills are a few I can think of off the...

  11. Best ADN nursing programs in San Diego

    LiLev replied to Rckkrhea's topic in California Nursing

    All of the community college programs are comparably good and they have all done away with wait lists. The new admission system is based solely on points so you could get in right away. I would just...

  12. ATI exam..best way to study???

    LiLev replied to raina2891's topic in General Students

    I did both ATI and NCLEX practice questions since ATI produces the NCLEX as well. Read all the rationales, even on questions you get right and you should do fine. For me reading the book wasn't as...

  13. How long are patients NPO after surgery

    LiLev replied to mlauren's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Until they pass gas; they can't eat until their GI system is working

  14. ATI testing is hard... help!

    LiLev replied to NurseMatt88's topic in General Students

    Depends on how you learn. I, personally do better on ATI's when I do NCLEX practice questions. I have an app on my phone, my computer and my Ipad and I always get a Level 3 on my ATI's. Remeber ATI...

  15. First clinical day was a nightmare

    LiLev replied to freckles23's topic in General Students

    I agree that she was fortunate to have some company for her final hours of her life. I'm a student as well and I would have cried if any of my patients in my first clinical died on

  16. Regarding nursing students- was this too much to ask?

    LiLev replied to blondy2061h's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would totally appreciate the opportunity to show up having at least one competency to my name, I'm sure she did,

  17. I want to become a Nurse

    LiLev replied to liahmortez's topic in School, College Programs

    The state schools are the cheapest and are easily recognized as fully accredited. I'm sure there is a CSU close to you, I know CSU Dominguez Hills has a good program. All the private schools are...

  18. Doubting if I have "what it takes" emotionally.

    LiLev posted a topic in General Students

    I'm currently on a Peds rotation and I get so depressed about my patients I go home crying. I see that my instructor and the nurses are able to detach themselves from the situation but I can't even...

  19. Help communicating with my nurses.

    LiLev posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have recently noticed that my classmates get to learn and do many more things in clinicals than I do; even though I've been paired with the same nurses as them on many occasions. This leads me to...

  20. First semester of Nursing School almost over and everything has gone wrong.

    LiLev replied to ShineyNickelRN's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry to hear about your losses. I know it's no consolation but maybe it's a chance for you to have some personal time to cope with all you've been going through. Best of luck to

  21. I got in to my program!

    LiLev replied to dezmejia's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations!

  22. Med suge I passed w/an A!!!!

    LiLev replied to Mrsladysoul83's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Good for

  23. Help communicating with my nurses.

    LiLev replied to LiLev's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You guys are great, when I went to clinicals yesterday I told my nurse that I would love to learn anything she was willing to teach me and it was an entirely different experience. What a difference...

  24. Help communicating with my nurses.

    LiLev replied to LiLev's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks for all the advice. I definitely will make sure to check in with my nurse frequently. Sometimes I can go for a couple of hours without even speaking to them beyond a cursory all is stable and I...

  25. Medical Missions for Nurses?????

    LiLev replied to jinjewl32's topic in General Nursing

    Oops ... forgot to mention it under the "specialties"