Wave Watcher

Wave Watcher

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  1. I'm new here, but this forum needs a Staff Lounge...

    Wave Watcher replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    http://allnurses-central.com/ Here's what you are looking

  2. Defining nursing with a single word...

    Wave Watcher replied to tgyles's topic in General Nursing

    AGAPE (Greek for unconditional, self-sacrificing,thoughtful

  3. Help - NCLEX RN test on hold - Received appeal letter from Pearsonvue

    Wave Watcher replied to praying220's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When I took my NCLEX we had to put all our stuff in lockers. They kept the key until we were done with the test. They even checked our pockets every time we left and went back into the testing room....

  4. Need some advice. I hate my job!

    Wave Watcher replied to MommyMmf's topic in General Nursing

    OP stated previously that her husband carries the insurance so that would not be a problem.

  5. the theory of human becoming (help?)

    Wave Watcher replied to buffgyal2012's topic in General Students

    http://virtualcurriculum.com/N3225/Fawcett_Porifice.pdf May...or may not help. Good

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

    Wave Watcher replied to Laurenslovely's topic in General Students

    You should try and enjoy your holidays and time off from school. I know you are stressed and overwhelmed right now. Find that time to relax. If you plan on working in a hospital......you will be very...

  7. What do I do after my clinical instructor told me I will never be a good nurse?

    Wave Watcher replied to starrys's topic in General Students

    And she will never be a good clinical instructor. Have pity on her. Mean people

  8. ? on drawing PT/INR

    Wave Watcher replied to Zookeeper44's topic in General Nursing

    An easy way to remember order of blood draws. Yellow light, red light, green light, go Now all sterile draws first regardless. then... Yello tube (Yello) Light blue (Light) Red tube/tiger tops (Red...

  9. Overseas/travel lpn

    Wave Watcher replied to dolive's topic in International Nursing

    You should look into the USVI (US Virgin Islands). You will be required to have your BLS, ACLS and PALS certification. I have my license there. I was planning on moving there but that is put on hold...

  10. nursing exam questions about "when does discharge begin"

    Wave Watcher replied to wcbembe's topic in General Students

    Yes. Discharge plans begin the minute they are admitted. The whole goal of the plan of care is to get them better and back

  11. Failing 4th semester....feeling like a failure

    Wave Watcher replied to Leesha's topic in General Students

    Hey, there is NO shame in having your LPN license. I know it is not what you were wanting....the ultimate goal was to have your RN. BUT I will tell you.....so many LPN's can run circles around me!...

  12. Nursing hours

    Wave Watcher replied to GivingLove's topic in General Nursing

    I would choose teaching over nursing. I have talked about going back and getting my teaching degree. Weekends off, snow days off, summers off......the best of both worlds for moms with kiddos. Best...

  13. Case Study Confusion! Please Help

    Wave Watcher replied to jaymay588's topic in General Students

    http://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=degeneration+of+articular+cartilage&hl=en&as_sdt=0&as_vis=1&oi=scholart Try this

  14. Correctional RN job vs. ER RN job

    Wave Watcher replied to lei_joshelle's topic in Correctional

    If you click under the Specialty tabs then click Nursing Specialties.....you will find a Correctional Nursing thread. I bet you could find an answer to your questions or at least ask it there also....

  15. I really need some advice ASAP

    Wave Watcher replied to jocelynlpn's topic in General Nursing

    We can agree to disagree. Great thing about Allnurses.com is everyone has their own opinions....that's what makes the world go around. I have my standards and what's expected of myself and the care I...

  16. write-up for insubordination because I turned my back to cry...

    Wave Watcher replied to farmernurse26's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I haven't had that experience. I have been with them for well over a year. If I don't like a job they are wanting to send me on I turn it down. I don't let myself be used and abused by anyone. All my...

  17. I really need some advice ASAP

    Wave Watcher replied to jocelynlpn's topic in General Nursing

    There are ALWAYS other ways to handle a situation like this. Acting like a 5yr old and name calling is not one of them. I have been disrespected by many patients, I have been disgusted by some of...

  18. I really need some advice ASAP

    Wave Watcher replied to jocelynlpn's topic in General Nursing

    If she is saying things like this to one resident, then I can guarantee she is saying and/or doing things to others. I was an RN team lead for a LTC......if the tech was under my supervision....she...

  19. Ready to start a family, 35, and in nursing school...

    Wave Watcher replied to Piggles's topic in General Students

    Wait to have the baby. If you take off "a couple" semesters then you will have forgotten half of what you learned. You really need to do NS all at once without taking semesters off in between if...

  20. Dx Cardiac Output - these crazy NANDA's!!

    Wave Watcher replied to julimom's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm assuming you mean HGB not HBG? I am not aware of low hemoglobin being evidence of decreased cardiac output. Someone please correct me if I am wrong. It's been awhile since I have worked with...

  21. per diem and night shift pay difference? just curious?

    Wave Watcher replied to sf415's topic in General Nursing

    I need to move to California! Where I worked we were paid every 2 weeks. So if you could work 60 hrs one week and 20hrs the next you would not receive overtime. They scheduled nurses for 4 12hr...

  22. Starting pay for new ADN graduate in Nashville

    Wave Watcher replied to Justin123's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    You are right. I suppose if you have several years behind you and work in a specialty area you could make that much or more. But as a new grad you're not going to make that much around Nashville. If...

  23. How much orientation

    Wave Watcher replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    12 weeks where I worked on

  24. Hit rock bottom... ruined nursing career... life is a mess right now...

    Wave Watcher replied to NurseCard's topic in Health, Stress Management

    YOU ARE WORTHY AND DESERVING OF ALL GOOD THINGS. Hugs to you. Have you tried looking into the companies that provide flu shot clinics? I signed up for one last year and they had tons of days open in...

  25. Starting pay for new ADN graduate in Nashville

    Wave Watcher replied to Justin123's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    You're looking at somewhere between $17-$21hr. Pretty much what they pay for new grads. If you work night shift 7p-7a you get a shift difference of a few dollars. I don't like working in the hospitals...