RainDreamer BSN, RN

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    under the influence at work/sleeping on the job

    RainDreamer replied to cafenurse1112's topic in General Nursing

    How do you know so many details of her triage visit (i.e. this is what the complaint was, this is what the PA said, this is what the nurse said, etc, etc), as well as all the medications she's on? Is...
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    Night shift: does it make you sick?

    RainDreamer replied to inthesky's topic in General Nursing

    I get sick like that if I work days. Everyone's different, I think it just depends on you ..... finding a shift that meets your needs is the
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    Who is in Nursing for the money?

    RainDreamer replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    In it for the money? Of course! I'm not going to do it for free. I like to eat and pay my
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    Is this too much information to share?

    RainDreamer replied to HappyPediRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    First off, I'm very sorry for the loss of your son :icon_hug: Secondly, I think you should totally go for it. I can feel the passion you have just from reading your post. I don't think that's too...
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    oscillatory and nitric ventilation

    RainDreamer replied to munkypants's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think "stable" is relatively speaking, in terms of what kinds of patients your unit typically has. It's not uncommon for us to have kids on an oscillator or jet, with INO, yet they're considered...
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    What equipment and Medical Software (PDA) should I have for the NICU?

    RainDreamer replied to Disneyfan's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree with having a neofax available, that's a must. Easy-to-access flip cards are also nice. We were given handy reference cards in orientation that I still refer to sometimes. I think the STABLE...
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    I start in the NICU in less than 2 weeks!

    RainDreamer replied to Disneyfan's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congratulations!! How exciting! Good luck to you, you'll do great! Please keep us updated and let us know you it's
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    Witnessed my first death today.

    RainDreamer replied to loriangel14's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sounds like you did a great job. Having such a supportive system of other nurses, including the charge nurse, is so important. I think the way you feel and react to the death of a patient really...
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    Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    RainDreamer replied to makeeRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations to you, RN!!
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    financial planning for the young!

    RainDreamer replied to moonischasingme1's topic in General Nursing

    Don't spend more than you have. Don't carry a balance on credit cards. Money markets and mutual funds are good
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    best places to work as a new grad in phoenix metro area

    RainDreamer replied to JessLP's topic in Arizona Nursing

    If you want a great new grad program and the area of town isn't a big concern, then I would definitely check out St.
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    Not told about a contact isolation patient!

    RainDreamer replied to mgalloLPN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Was there no "contact isolation" sign
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    16hr shifts

    RainDreamer replied to sooner74's topic in General Nursing

    The only way I could do that in your situation is if I stayed the night somewhere close to work. Otherwise, driving 4 hours each day, on top of a 16 hour shift would be KILLER! What would be the...
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    Night or day shifts?

    RainDreamer replied to NICUplease's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We are a 65+ bed unit .... very busy, even on night shift. There's really no difference in the number of admissions on night shift as compared to day shift, obviously babies have their own agendas....
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    Night or day shifts?

    RainDreamer replied to NICUplease's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Pros of night shift: I don't have to wake up at 4 am. I don't have to drive through rush hour traffic. I don't have to park out in never-never land. I don't have to deal with managers/administrators....
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    Pros & Cons Newborn Hep B Vaccination

    RainDreamer replied to couchdogs's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Definitely not too late, as Jolie stated. That's why Hep B is always screened for, as is HIV ..... if you act quick the baby can have a drastically favorable
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    Paradise Valley Hospital

    RainDreamer replied to Codypatody's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I have no personal experience, but I've basically only heard good things. I'd consider it myself if it were
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    under the influence at work/sleeping on the job

    RainDreamer replied to cafenurse1112's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, this would have ended when the house supervisor caught her sleeping on the job. Terminated. For obvious reason there should be NO tolerance for this sort of
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    i took NCLEX stopped @ 76!!

    RainDreamer replied to yashimi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Pretty soon you'll be saying "I passed!" And then we'll all be saying "Congrats!!" So I'll just say congratulations now!! Now just try to enjoy the fact it's over!!
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    Masters in Nursing and health education

    RainDreamer replied to madwife2002's topic in Arizona Nursing

    University of Phoenix? I personally don't know anything about how their program is, but it has a very good reputation from what I've
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    Just had to share with someone...

    RainDreamer replied to RosesrReder's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congratulations to you too!! You guys keep us informed and let us know how things are going for
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    Car seats for Premies under 4 lbs

    RainDreamer replied to PremieOne's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    All of our babies that go home under 5 lbs go home in a car bed. Not sure what the company is though, I would have to check when I go back to work. Our hospital provides the car bed for the baby at...
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    Cafeteria for Night Shift

    RainDreamer replied to TylerTXRN's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital cafeteria is fully open from 12:30 am to 3:00 for us night
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    Sundays Off??

    RainDreamer replied to daisy87's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a hospital that has a weekend program ..... there are a certain group of people that work the weekends and they get paid more for doing so. Benefits them because it works for them and their...
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    New Grad Applications -- Transcripts Required?

    RainDreamer replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    When I was applying to places as a new grad, I was never asked for transcripts. Never. I guess the fact that I passed the NCLEX and had a nursing license was