iPink BSN, RN

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    Advice - New coworker on orientation may be let go

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

    It seems like the gossip is extremely rampant on your unit. OP, your intentions are nice, but I hope you take note on what not to do when you one day become a preceptor. There are quite a few people...
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    POLL: nurse-to-patient ratio

    iPink replied to j0yegan's topic in General Nursing

    1:4-5 on
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    From Start to Finish Nursing Student Phases

    iPink replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    I look like that from the start and ending of my shift. Wash, rinse,
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    Terrified to graduate in May...

    iPink replied to ALDsn14's topic in General Students

    I was never a CNA and glad I didn't waste time and money becoming one. I'm glad it's NOT mandatory for ALL students to become a CNA. If anyone chooses to take a CNA position before deciding to become...
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    Terrified to graduate in May...

    iPink replied to ALDsn14's topic in General Students

    OP, I assume the picture you chose as your avatar sums up how you are feeling in your last semester. All I want to do is pick you up and hug you. There will be some sense of fear as you leave the...
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    A full year after graduating .... Still no job

    iPink replied to srm_lvn13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You've been on 10 interviews, which is 10 more than many new grads still looking for a job. Did you feel confident after those interviews? Have you gotten any feedback after being interviewed? It is...
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    Coworker talking smack about my political party & every thing I stand for/believe in

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

    I personally wouldn't just keep my head down, nod, and take it because he may look at you as his dumping ground and feel free to continue on his soap box. You may have to be a bit more forceful in...
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    First day at new job New Grad- AFRAID

    iPink replied to RNla0044's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats on landing a job! Many new grads never worked a day as a CNA and did fine (including myself). As new grads we tend to second guess ourselves, but definitely brush up on your assessment...
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    scared and i haven't even started ! Eeek

    iPink replied to nicky73's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats on making the journey to becoming a nurse. Now, take a deep breath (don't forget to excel) and put those fears behind you. Just don't over do it when you are signing up for your...
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    Open Letter to Incoming Students

    iPink replied to smoup's topic in General Students

    I went through an ABSN program. Never read a textbook cover to cover. No such time for that, especially since you'll most likely be skipping certain chapters. Never shed a tear either. I had a...
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    Do you ever feel like a social worker?

    iPink replied to BlueLightRN's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I have patients who are struggling financially. When they tell me what's going on, I don't hear "blah, blah, blah," instead I hear "help." Unfortunately, I can only do so much but I immediately get...
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    Accelerated BSN loan info. HELP!

    iPink replied to JohnsonZ's topic in General Students

    I took out private loans and received a bit more from FASFA Direct Loans (Subsidized and unsubsidized). The unemployment benefits I was getting while in school helped pay my rent and other living...
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    Don't go into nursing school if_____

    iPink replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Students

    Don't go into nursing school if... you really don't want to be a nurse! Please don't take the spot of other prospective students who actually want to follow their own path of becoming a nurse instead...
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    Very discouraged...I regret not becoming a CNA during RN school.

    iPink replied to Cynnie24's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Whether you were a CNA, Unit Secretary, or a Tech, being an RN is a whole other ball game. As far as getting a job, you may have to hustle like everyone else. Apply out of state and get licensed in...
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    I LOVE THIS WEBSITE!!

    iPink replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Students

    I've been a part of this site since 2009 as a pre-nursing student. I'm still here as an RN. The nurses on here give excellent advice and are brutally honest. I'm usually on AN during my lunch break...
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    Working the holidays

    iPink replied to Karebear29's topic in General Nursing

    I'm working tomorrow (on my acute care unit) and bringing a dish. We are having our own Christmas dinner. This will be my first time working the holidays. I'm also working New Years. I will be...
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    Leaving the nursing field after 3 years

    iPink replied to Hacker's topic in Canada

    @TU RN: I hear you on this. I had gotten advice from other staff that have been on my unit for several years that when I get the call to come in to pick up an extra shift don't do it. I'm already...
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    New Grad L&D Interview

    iPink replied to Calinurse4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    @Calinurse, I graduated last May and currently on a progressive care unit. I plan on applying to the Woman's hospital that is a part of my hospital's system in a few months (my one year on the unit)....
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    Am I Too Old?

    iPink replied to rdl48's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    With your PH degree, you may be interested in being a public health nurse. That is an area that has always peaked my interest when I was in nursing school. In fact, that's an area I would move into...
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    Where's the tipping point???

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

    I never sold my med-surg books so it was a good source to review. Sent via Glad2baRN's iPhone using
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    Where's the tipping point???

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

    OP, I'm a career changer too. It took me about 10 months to land a job after I graduated, partly due to me moving to a different state where they preferred to hire ADNs from their own colleges than a...
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    Clinical rotation report from 1920s

    iPink replied to Emergent's topic in General Students

    I liked seeing "Sense of humor" on there. Sometimes my own patients and I enjoy cracking some jokes. Laughter is good for the soul. Thanks for
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    New to the idea of nursing

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

    When I applied to UMDNJ in 2010 they accepted everyone that applied as long as your previous degree's GPA was at least 3.0 and you passed all your required prerequisites. I was already a Rutgers, New...
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    New to the idea of nursing

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

    Is there a particular reason why you didn't want to follow through with pharmacy? Btw, I graduated from UMDNJ's (now Rutger's) Accelerated BSN program in 2012. I printed out all the prerequisites...
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    RAWRRASDFAOJAD (Job Hunting)

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

    @rinskins: It's been 7 months since you graduated and your license is expiring in 2 months? You worked hard to get that BSN and pass that NCLEX, I wouldn't give up. It took me almost a year to get a...