iPink BSN, RN

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    Provided with a phone for shift?

    iPink replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in First Year After Licensure

    On my previous unit, we didn't have phones. We had these small walky-talky devices called Volceras that allowed staff to reach us. An MD could call us directly on the Volcera and speak to us if they...
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    Advice Needed from Older Students/Nurses

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

    How badly in shape is your current car that it can't hold you for a least 1-2 more years? I ask because I've been there, done that. I chose the ABSN route because it made sense for me and my goals....
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    You can add your credentials to your username

    iPink replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in News, Announcements

    Agree, but since RN is apart of my username already, I have to settle for the "RN, BSN".Edit...problem
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    Do nurses have free time?

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

    Yup, I have a social life. I feel like I'm off more than I'm on, depending on how I schedule myself. I currently work on a unit where I don't get the burnout feeling afterwards. On days I have off,...
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    What kind of car would you want?

    iPink replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Audi Q5 in a custom
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    Seeking longterm career advice for finiancial goals

    iPink replied to icarr757's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A few questions you have to answer for yourself, so you know what direction to take.... What professional certs are you looking to get? Do you plan to stop at the BSN? Do you want to stay in the...
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    Afraid of being trained as a bad nurse.

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

    If you have these concerns please speak with your preceptor. Are you sure the other nurses and preceptor are really not doing a full assessment? As a GN, you're going to move slower when doing your...
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    Do I take too long to learn new skills?

    iPink replied to lorichka6's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I was a GN, I started on a high paced, stressful, critical care floor. Like you OP, I'm a career changer, and to make it even more difficult for me, it was several months before I actually landed...
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    Any difficulties finding a job?

    iPink replied to hdd55146's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I chose the ABSN route for several reasons. One being, I wanted to be done with school once I graduated. I wasn't interested in going through another program to obtain a degree that would open up...
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    First week of work down as a GN and I am struggling!

    iPink replied to 1Jessie86's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Week 1 and Week 15 will be different. Not being able to change PICC caps won't make you a horrible nurse. Breathe. You are new and you need to give yourself time to learn. However, what you are...
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    Second career...opinions on path

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

    Hello and welcome to AN! I'm a career changer as well. I'm happy with my decision to change. You have to narrow your choice by deciding what you want to do. For example, my school path was based on...
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    Leaving the nurse profession

    iPink replied to Cindycin37's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Moving not an option for you? If not, you can start working on your BSN. Do you find more nurses being chosen because they have a BSN over nurses with ADNs in your area? Also, networking will help try...
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    NCSBN Learning Ext

    iPink replied to pmiller1129's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did the 12 week course and it helped me pass NCLEX. I was scoring in the 60-70 range too and was nervous it meant I was doing poorly. But I had success where it mattered. However, I did take mine in...
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    Report: is it too much to ask.....

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

    On my previous unit by the time we got report and passed morning meds, it was time to make rounds with the Hospitalist. Sometimes I didn't get the time to verify some things. I had them highlighted on...
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    Talky Nurse

    iPink replied to HappyWife77's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Some would call it "the gift of gab." They can't talk to anybody and everything, whether people are listening or not. To get a word in you may have to talk louder and look them in the eye when you do...
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    Question about iv fluids

    iPink replied to Cook23's topic in General Students

    If the clamp is not open the pump should beep, with an error message. Depending on the pump. You can adjust the drips by adjusting the clamp. If the system detects an occlusion, it will let you know....
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    no new grads allowed in hospitals?

    iPink replied to ramosyasmin16's topic in General Nursing

    You may have to explore other options that are willing to hiring new grads, such as SNF, LTC, public health, and so on. Any experience is better than no experience and you're still using your skills...
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    I got scared in an emergency.

    iPink replied to banpoprock's topic in General Students

    You actually should be proud of yourself for not hiding. You did the best you could by staying with the women when help arrived. I can tell you stories as someone who works in a hospital and have...
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    New Grad Residency

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

    I completed one. GNs apparently have different meanings in different states. Where I received my BSN, a GN is a student who recently graduated from his/her program and is waiting to take the NCLEX....
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    Should I even bother with hospitals?

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

    All you can do is try...face those fears, dust yourself off and get back out there and apply. If you get an interview, they'll most likely ask about your reason for leaving your previous job, but you...
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    Nurse Residency Programs in Houston- Need advice on offers

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

    I don't know anything about that hospital. You can probably ask some Houston nurses about the hospital. There has been some site changes so you may need to navigate to find the forum. But new grads...
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    Need job advice

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

    Your response led me to believe you didn't care they would be waisting money. I have every right to post what I want whether you like the response or not. Sent from iPink's phone via allnurses
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    Need job advice

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

    I wasn't rude I was giving you what you didn't want to hear....the reality. Find out where you'll be moving to and start looking there...ASAP. Sent from iPink's phone via allnurses
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    I've Been Accepted!....and now I'm freaking out

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

    When I first started school (getting my first degree) interest rates were 1.5%. When I went back to school for nursing, interest rates were around 6.8%. I consolidated those loans to get an interest...
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    Need job advice

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

    I'm confused by your post. You said your husband got a job out of state but you don't know where it is? Four months is hardly anything especially when 3 months of it is orientation. What opportunity...