ambitiousblonde

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  1. T Shirts for hospital staff?

    ambitiousblonde posted a topic in General Nursing

    So recently the hospital I work at has started allowing speciality areas to wear custom t shirts with a logo specific to their department. We have to come up with our own designs and then they have to...

  2. Brand of graduated compression stockings?

    ambitiousblonde replied to SNB1014's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Total Compression Solutions!! I wore Nabee socks until I bought a pair of the TCS during a flash sale they had and I'm so glad I did! They're a little pricey, but totally worth it! Look them up on...

  3. discharge/admit nurse

    ambitiousblonde posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am curious if any facilities utilize this position, a RN strictly responsible for admitting and discharging patients in the hospital setting. Working on a fast paced MS floor with a high turn...

  4. Social Skills in Nursing: The Art of Validation

    ambitiousblonde replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can't wait to read the next

  5. ULL RN-BSN January 2015

    ambitiousblonde replied to 1mrsbs's topic in Online Distance Learning

    ULL

  6. ULL RN-BSN January 2015

    ambitiousblonde replied to 1mrsbs's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'll second that! I'm starting in Jan as well. Sadly, I've got to take a few more prerequisites than I anticipated 😞 But starting with the nursing courses nonetheless

  7. ULL RN-BSN Course Info

    ambitiousblonde replied to 1mrsbs's topic in School, College Programs

    Bump bump! I'd like to know as

  8. Nurses Notes: Guidelines On What Not To Chart

    ambitiousblonde replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Just wondering if any fellow nurses come across documentation from CNAs on vital signs (not WNL) stating/annotated "notified xxx, RN," and they never actually informed you. How do you handle this? It...

  9. Great option for prerequisites online

    ambitiousblonde replied to nurse_swan's topic in School, College Programs

    So you took American Lit through there, any other

  10. PLEASE, someone tell me what makes a "good report" for M/S nurses?

    ambitiousblonde replied to Nola009's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'd personally like to know their medical hx, pertinent surgical hx, neuro status, activity level, are they a min/max assist..Any consults needed/pending. Are there any drains, foleys, dressing...

  11. ULL RN-BSN January 2015

    ambitiousblonde replied to 1mrsbs's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hahaha! 1mrsbs are you needing to take any core classes? Do you have your schedule

  12. ULL RN-BSN January 2015

    ambitiousblonde replied to 1mrsbs's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Admissions called this afternoon, all transcripts are in! Still waiting on the final

  13. discharge/admit nurse

    ambitiousblonde replied to ambitiousblonde's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone! I can see where this would need to be very structured, as stated. I'm just trying to see if there is possibly a better way at keeping pts and staff happy. With patient satisfaction...

  14. Danskos

    ambitiousblonde replied to MissCoCoKit_E's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Sanita fits better for me. I'm a 9 1/2-10 and I wear a 41. Dansko 41 was way too

  15. ULL RN-BSN January 2015

    ambitiousblonde replied to 1mrsbs's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I hope so!! Still waiting on transcript

  16. Compression stockings or not

    ambitiousblonde replied to gelibean's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    http://nabeesocks.com/collections/womens These socks are awesome! When I first ordered mine about a year ago, they didn't have an XL in women's, so I bought a L. The website says if you're b/t sizes...

  17. Danskos

    ambitiousblonde replied to MissCoCoKit_E's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I remember reading online about Dansko and Sanita originally being under the same manufacturer but when they split Dansko started having their shoes manufactured in China. Whereas Sanita remained...

  18. Danskos

    ambitiousblonde replied to MissCoCoKit_E's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I had the same issue with my danskos fitting too tight across the top, my last 2 toes would be numb towards the end of shift and I was also in between 2 sizes. ( 9 1/2- 10 US) I finally found a...

  19. how does your facility measure I&O

    ambitiousblonde replied to n.vere's topic in General Nursing

    One would think this is such a simple task, but for some reason our floor struggles with this as well. After I assess my pt I check in the BR to see if there is a hat, if not I grab one and put it...

  20. Advice for a newly graduated Nurse.

    ambitiousblonde replied to cholmes1223's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Have you applied at a hospital? If you can't get in working on a Tele floor, then try MedSurg just to get started. Once you're in you can always transfer to another department There's absolutely...

  21. Quitting tomorrow, in panic

    ambitiousblonde replied to ~Shrek~'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    Try your best to stick it out, or at least work your notice out according to the facility's policy. Underneath this overwhelming emotional state of mind you are in, you must remain professional,...

  22. ULL- RN-BSN

    ambitiousblonde replied to brenda1234's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Any updates? How did this course end

  23. Great option for prerequisites online

    ambitiousblonde replied to nurse_swan's topic in School, College Programs

    Have you taken a course through this program

  24. Recommendations on RN-BSN online programs

    ambitiousblonde replied to Grace_fire88's topic in School, College Programs

    University of Louisiana at Lafayette! I have applied and currently awaiting transcript review. I've researched a lot and have heard great things about this program, which is completely online. The...

  25. University of Louisiana Lafayette (ULL) RN-BSN Experience

    ambitiousblonde replied to Oiseau_libre's topic in School, College Programs

    Bumping for