theviolinist

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1. Do we "just give meds"?

   theviolinist posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I've been at my job in a LTC facility for 2 months now and on more than one occasion a cna has mentioned something about the nurse "just passing meds". It certainly seems that way sometimes but I...

2. Orienting as a new nurse

   theviolinist posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Ok, I just found out I have to orient a nurse on my unit this weekend. I have only been a nurse since July and I've only been at my LTC job for a little more than a month. I still don't know a lot and...

3. Starting in LTC?

   theviolinist posted a topic in General Nursing

   I recently graduated with my BSN degree and accepted a job in a LTC facility after not being able to find a job anywhere else. I'm still in orientation, but I feel overwhelmed. Mostly, I have been...

4. New Grad in LTC

   theviolinist posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Hi all, I recently passed my boards and I've accepted an RN job at a LTC facility. After my first day of orientation, I am feeling so overwhelmed and just want to cry. I will have 28 residents to pass...

5. Took NCLEX Today

   theviolinist replied to theviolinist's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Thanks everyone! I found out today I passed! It's a huge relief for

6. Took NCLEX Today

   theviolinist posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   So, after weeks of studying and preparing, my NCLEX is over. 76 questions and the screen went blue. I just about cried when that happened and I just felt overwhelmed. I wasn't expecting it to shut off...

7. Preceptorship in OB

   theviolinist posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi Everyone! I'm a senior nursing student and I was assigned to the OB floor for my preceptorship. What tips would you give me? I am excited and a bit nervous for this learning opportunity! I have...

8. Dilemma...do I need my CNA license for nursing school?

   theviolinist replied to itiswell's topic in General Students

   You should look into the requirements for the nursing program you are applying to. My nursing school required us to have a CNA license in order to be accepted. It depends on the program

9. Need Advice

   theviolinist posted a topic in General Students

   I'm in my senior year of nursing and every year in clinicals my instructors tell me how quiet I am. I know I'm quiet, but I feel like I can do a good job. Even though I don't talk constantly when I'm...

10. Reading Textbooks

    theviolinist posted a topic in General Students

    I need some advice..I know there have been topics on this before but I was wondering how often do you read your books? I'm started my third semester of nursing school this week and I feel so...

11. IVPB infusion rate

    theviolinist posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello, I need help making sense of infusion rates for IV piggybacks. So, last week at clinical I had an IVPB medication that was 250 mg in 200 mL to give over an hour. However, we decided to slow the...

12. Advice about Clinical

    theviolinist replied to theviolinist's topic in General Students

    So, I had a meeting today with my instructor and advisor and they are going to make me retake clinical because I'm quiet. They even think I should see a counselor for shyness. I was so upset when they...

13. Advice about Clinical

    theviolinist replied to theviolinist's topic in General Students

    Well, I've had about the worst day of my life. I talked to my advisor and she was very understanding and helpful, however the decision isn't up to her. They will probably decide next week and I have...

14. Advice about Clinical

    theviolinist replied to theviolinist's topic in General Students

    My instructor asked me a week ago how it was going for me. I told her I thought it was going good and I felt more comfortable. I do feel much more comfortable than I did the very first weeks, so that...

15. Advice about Clinical

    theviolinist replied to theviolinist's topic in General Students

    Thanks for your replies. My instructor said she's concerned that I won't ask questions when I have them and that when I'm a nurse I won't be able to talk to doctors or pharmacy if I have questions...