iPink BSN, RN

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    Starting out

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

    I worked with the same hospital system and it still varies from hospital to hospital and unit by unit all within the same system. Some specialties only offer 8 hours (like OR and L&D) while others...
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    Is it bad that I have no interest in working on Med/Surg floor?

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

    Had no interest in M/S and never did it..I started in critical care with 4 patients. Quite a busy floor with plenty of experience. Sent via iPink's phone using
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    Miserable first experience

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

    Medsurg can be difficult especially when it's your first job out of school. No, it's not widespread to have the supply room locked at night that the nurses can't access. No it's not widespread to not...
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    I got a mother/baby preceptorship

    iPink replied to NICUnurse21's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You are caring for mothers about 2 hours after delivery. You'll be assessing bleeding, fundus, pain management, assisting with breastfeeding. For c-sec patients, you'll be assessing incision site,...
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    degree changers, was nursing harder than your previous degree?

    iPink replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, because I went through an accelerated program. Also with nursing I had to change the way I thought. What is considered "common sense" is different in nursing. Sent via iPink's phone using...
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    7 months and I can't do this anymore.

    iPink replied to nursetobe2013's topic in Ob/Gyn

    @herbie06: I make more as a nurse than I did in my previous career. I decided to change my career due to the many opportunities nursing provides. You may not start out landing your dream job or you...
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    7 months and I can't do this anymore.

    iPink replied to nursetobe2013's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Career changer here...My first nursing job was on a Stepdown ICU and thought it was going to kill me. I wanted to leave the nursing profession due to the stress. But with the many applications I put...
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    Hireability out of Accelerated BSN program

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

    ABSN grad here and my BSN, stated on my diploma, didn't hinder me from obtaining my current job. In fact it's because of my BSN why I was chosen...magnet status hospital. Sent via iPink's phone using...
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    Is a six week orientation too short?

    iPink replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    How long was your LTC experience? If you had at least a year, you are no longer a new grad and therefore would get 6 weeks. Are new grads with absolutely no experience getting 6 weeks too? Sent via...
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    Black and Job Hunting

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

    When I moved South I applied in person for a nursing position that had openings for CNAs, LPNs, and RNs. I go in and told them I was applying for an opening. They immediately passed me the CNA...
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    New Grad RN in Postpartum Unit

    iPink replied to sunnysideusa's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congrats! PP night shift RN here...bring a small notebook and fill it with information learned during orientation. You can also make a binder with info regarding PP hemorrhage, unit protocols, Mag...
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    Thinking about quitting

    iPink replied to snider1970's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Windsurfer made some valid points... I switched careers, but before I made the leap I did my research. That included looking into the ADN vs BSN route and what made sense for me in the long run. I...
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    Will quitting this job early kill my career?

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

    As a new grad that is stressed we tend to exaggerate our circumstances. On my critical care floor it felt like I called RRT way too often (every shift) but in reality it wasn't. Sent via iPink's phone...
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    L&D nurse with Postpartum Interview

    iPink replied to Calinurse4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congrats for getting this far! I remember from your previous threads that you wanted to get out of L&D. When I interviewed for M/B, I cracked open my OB book to brush up on postpartum hemorrhage,...
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    New grad nurse about to start first nursing job

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

    It will be scary. It may be tough at first. You may not like it. But remember you're being molded to become a confident and competent nurse in critical thinking, time management, clinical skills, and...
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    Can you have piercings in the nursing program?

    iPink replied to choomtop's topic in General Students

    As previously stated, we can tell you what is and isn't allowed in our programs but the best thing you can do is inquire with your OWN program. Trust me they'll have a policy regarding all piercings...
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    Will quitting this job early kill my career?

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

    You're not getting call backs for interviews because most employers want candidates with at least one year experience. I've heard of a 1:7 patient ratio in Medsurg, so your ratios aren't unheard of....
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    I started my nursing career and I am so unhappy!!!!! :(

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

    The transition from student nurse to primary nurse will be eye-opening and a learning curve. And just because the first day was tough doesn't mean it will always be tough every time your scheduled. By...
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    BSN to ???what's my next step

    iPink replied to jw2015's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Getting a preceptorship in L&D is good, but in case that doesn't work out make sure to get into a hospital system where you can start out on a different unit then within a year or two, you're able...
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    Accelerated vs. Traditional Program

    iPink replied to theivleague's topic in General Students

    There is NO advantage between one or the other. A BSN is a BSN whether you got it in 15 months via an accelerated program or four years via a traditional route. I graduated from an accelerated...
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    African American Hair Problems in Nursing

    iPink replied to desertstar6's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have been natural for about 3 years now and when I was on interviews, it was twisted out. I had to learn to embrace my beautiful natural hair and I have been fortunate that my interview skills and...
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    for those who work 12 hour shifts, how long is your lunch break?

    iPink replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    Luckily where I work you MUST take your 30 mins. I had done that in the past in my old unit and gotten spoken to by management when they saw I didn't take my 30 mins. I now take an hour. I just...
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    One year down, need a change, what now?

    iPink replied to marshbrick07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Six months here and six months there isn't saying much except your a job hopper. It won't look good on your resume. Why don't you stick to your current unit for at least a year and then move on. Good...
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    What to expect after graduation!

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

    Ativan or Haldol....but that's usually last resort. I bring in the charge nurse to see if just asking the patient what could be the problem gets to an answer for their behavior. Maybe family...
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    Does anyone else get grief from their family for choosing nursing?

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

    Nope. My family couldn't have been more proud and even relieved when I switched my career to nursing. I agree with PP that you may need to educate your mother on the many roles of nursing and the...