iPink BSN, RN

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    What is a Calling to be a nurse?

    iPink replied to Myoclonicjerk's topic in General Students

    Nursing isn't the only profession that people mention is their "calling." I believe I heard Beyonce say being an entertainer was her calling. I know professors who have stated teaching was their...
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    Career Changers

    iPink replied to Eeveetee's topic in Nursing Career

    I made the leap and changed my career to nursing. I graduated from an ABSN, which was tough but I survived. I want to give you my honest insight after graduation.... Reality had sunk in and many of...
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    A nurse who doesn't breastfeed

    iPink replied to j0yegan's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The lactation consults at my hospital are wonderful. There is no judgement going on in terms of BR vs BO feeding, even with us as postpartum nurses. We are big proponents of breastfeeding but we have...
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    federal loans 2nd bachelor's

    iPink replied to love.live.laugh's topic in General Students

    26??? That sounded very odd, so I just checked FAFSA requirements and the questions they ask to determine dependency doesn't add up to 26. You may want to check again, but the magic number is under...
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    I could use some encouragement

    iPink replied to happyinmyheart's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It seems like that class is preparing you for the life of being a nursing student...the extra study time outside of class, the hoping you make it out with a B or even passing. Yup, you'll be fine as a...
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    Should I pursue an AA or an AS?

    iPink replied to sashagomez01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In order for you to sit for the NCLEX, you must have completed all requirements from a nursing program. If you want to get an ASN, you first need to look into getting into the nursing program at your...
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    Couplet care/ discharge nurse/ baby friendly

    iPink replied to PediatricRNTX's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That's for your unit. Doesn't work like that on mine.On another note, I didn't think you could be a dc nurse on a mother/baby unit and not be a mother/baby
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    Is this normal for a first year nurse?

    iPink replied to Ellie-Mae's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You were doing the right thing by focusing on your patient who was experiencing high BP levels. Since you aren't receiving the help that is needed, then start looking for other units at different...
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    Is it me or nursing?

    iPink replied to c.kelly20's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You may want to stick it out and give it some time. You spent 6 months at one unit and then at another unit. Did you not know the ER job required different shift changes, did you not know about...
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    Is this normal for a first year nurse?

    iPink replied to Ellie-Mae's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm on a 35 bed unit and we usually try to staff between 11-12 nurses, but sometimes we are understaffed, but I completely empathize with you. Are all your moms vags or a mix of vags and c-sections?...
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    She Understood The Power of Nurses

    iPink replied to TiffanyMonroeRN's topic in General Nursing

    That quote is beautiful and she was right. I remember reading "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" in HS not because it was assigned reading but because I wanted to personally read it and after finishing...
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    Pre-Nursing Student terrible at Chemistry

    iPink replied to aspiring__nurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Every nursing school have their set of required prerequisites. Chemistry was one of the prereques I had to take and I wasn't the best at it either. Yes, you can still be successful in NS even if your...
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    New Grad Seeking Guidance

    iPink replied to kmg28765's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Is your work environment normal, no, but it's not unheard of. I've read lots of threads on here describing similar work environments. The field of nursing to the outside world is seen as a respectable...
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    HELP! 2nd Interview not so good....

    iPink replied to amichelle1126's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow, interview with the CEO. He's certainly not busy to interview each and every potential employer. On the first day of new employee orientation, that was the day we met the CEO. The only advice I...
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    Is this normal for a first year nurse?

    iPink replied to Ellie-Mae's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work in postpartum and certainly don't take care of 12 patients. I however understand that you are taking the job because you needed income and it's a stepping stone to get to your passion as a NICU...
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    Two offers, one hard choice. HELP!

    iPink replied to newbie5's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    First, CONGRATS! That's wonderful that you got two job offers at such wonderful hospitals. I agree with llg that your heart seems to be with Vandy. Right now with the start of your career, the unit...
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    Couplet care/ discharge nurse/ baby friendly

    iPink replied to PediatricRNTX's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The rare times we do couplet care, we take on 4-5 couplets. Occasionally, day shift has a discharge nurse and some days the charge nurse is the discharge nurse. They do all the discharge paperwork for...
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    Dealing with calls from work

    iPink replied to Katniss88's topic in General Nursing

    My first job as a new nurse was on a busy critical care floor. It was tough and usually limped out of there with exhaustion written on my face, yet I would get asked if I would pick up an extra shift...
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    Sick of hearing "We don't want mom (or dad) to know"

    iPink replied to TXRN44's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    @MunoRN: The second paragraph was meant regarding diagnoses like cancer, not regarding H&H and blood sugars. I worked in critical care where many of my patients were told by me on an almost daily...
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    Sick of hearing "We don't want mom (or dad) to know"

    iPink replied to TXRN44's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree, but I've also had it happen to a few of my patients when I get report from the off-going nurse. Patient was newly diagnosed with cancer, yet the ones who are aware are the family members who...
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    Clinical drama-question about personal property

    iPink replied to chiasmus100's topic in General Students

    I was just about to write that too, especially when she states "No wonder the clique doesn't invite her on their man hunting outings."Man hunting outings? Makes me think she's hiding in the bushes...
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    2nd Degree BSN / career changer

    iPink replied to Grad 2020's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing is my second career. Before I dove completely into pursing this profession, I did my research. I was contemplating LPN, ADN, and even Dental Hygienist. I assumed I would have to start all over...
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    offered PHN position

    iPink replied to WhyMEok's topic in Public, Community Health

    Thanks. My post was almost a year ago when I was on a very busy, often stressful, acute care floor. I've seen transferred to a unit and specialty that I love and can't image leaving it for
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    L&D Jobs Summer 2014

    iPink replied to birthingbabiesrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do you have your BSN? Have you been applying everywhere or just to L&D? If you're just focusing on one particular specialty, the more difficulty you'll have landing a job. New grads can get hired...
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    Ways to beef up experience?

    iPink replied to Nursing24/7's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I heard people on here say they got certs and joined AWHONN to get noticed by potential employers. I personally never did any of those things to get in. I only joined AWHONN as part the clinical...