CherylRNBSN

CherylRNBSN

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  1. I'd kill you

    CherylRNBSN replied to gonzo1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    iluvit, I agree w you completely that the charge nurse was unprofessional and crude. 100%. However, I would suggest a more tactful approach to dealing w the situation. The goal is to DE-ESCALATE,...

  2. RE: on-call and alcohol/etiquette at social function

    CherylRNBSN replied to DuckFan23's topic in Advanced Practice

    JUST. NOT. WORTH.

  3. RN license with criminal record

    CherylRNBSN replied to acp0041's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    While I have never been in that situation, I think your post supplied extremely helpful, concrete advice. I respect you for your motivation and attitude and hard work. Congratulations! You have earned...

  4. Defiling the test room

    CherylRNBSN replied to Catzilla's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just curious...do you all know your NCLEX pass rates for your school? If they are high, you should take comfort in that. It means a good program, and you should be well prepared. GOOD LUCK TO YOU...

  5. Confused and nervous

    CherylRNBSN replied to jda1977's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I just made a very similar post. I share your frustration. I would at LEAST like to be notified that the position was filled. To just leave someone hanging seems...wrong. However, I guess this is how...

  6. Death

    CherylRNBSN replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I guess we all arrive as nurses with vastly different experiences. I have known lots of death. Murdered 5th grade teacher (stabbed to death by husband's mistress), murdered girlfriend (also stabbed...

  7. Anybody get accepted with a GED?

    CherylRNBSN replied to Julie19's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Don't worry! Me... GED, LPN, ADN, BSN... Have faith in yourself, you'll be F.I.N.E. fine! Not all of us have it so easy in life. People WILL give you a chance! After that, it's all up to

  8. Just when you think you've seen/heard it all.........

    CherylRNBSN replied to Ruas61's topic in General Nursing

    Why are you surprised? End stage liver dx. And what is the etiology of the liver dx? ETOH? I'm thinking...perhaps a long term alcoholic? Now realizes he/she has an end stage dx, and is scared to...

  9. Your thoughts on being "written up".

    CherylRNBSN replied to RNSuzq1's topic in General Nursing

    Many years ago, when I was an LPN on med-surg floor, I was written up by the temporary manager while regular manager was out of the country for extended period tending to very ill mother. I was a very...

  10. ACLS Heartcode via AHA?

    CherylRNBSN replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    I had the SAME complaint about not being provided with a manual. So I spent $30 something bucks and bought one from Barnes and Noble. That was the ONE criticism I listed on the post course eval. I...

  11. How long are Panel Interviews?

    CherylRNBSN replied to Inori's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi. I just had an interview, and the manager was very nice, actually encouraging me to interview and shadow other units in the hospital. They really want the right fit for both parties. So I think you...

  12. Job offer.....finally!

    CherylRNBSN replied to LCCrn4me's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Tell them of your plans soon, I wouldn't necessarily say you have to do it immediately, but in the first week or so. And be ready to work X-mas :-) It will probably come up naturally when they speak w...

  13. New to the Forum, Just accepted into LPN program

    CherylRNBSN replied to drewfus88's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Amend my answer: if you have the energy to work or volunteer and prepare for baby while pregnant, go for it! But since you are preggers, maybe you should take time to get nursery ready and just do...

  14. ACLS Heartcode via AHA?

    CherylRNBSN replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    SKills check was pretty much as I was told. Demonstrate one rescuer CPR, followed by rescue breathing after the pt. developed a pulse. Insert OPA and NPA. Nothin' to

  15. New to the Forum, Just accepted into LPN program

    CherylRNBSN replied to drewfus88's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    A part time job as a patient care tech might be fun, you will learn helpful things, still have time for fun, earn some extra money, get that all important foot in the door which will provide a work hx...

  16. ACLS Heartcode via AHA?

    CherylRNBSN replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    From what she said (and this was prob a secretary? ), I am thinking they need to see you be able to do BLS Survey skills, i.e., effective compressions. Not sure. She just said "demonstrate CPR". But...

  17. ACLS Heartcode via AHA?

    CherylRNBSN replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    Just want to correct something in my above post and share what I just found out. My skills check is scheduled for tomorrow. I called and wanted to postpone it a few days, b/c I felt like I needed to...

  18. ACLS Heartcode via AHA?

    CherylRNBSN replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    No option for bicarb! Though I so wanted to give it. Can't resuscitate an acidotic

  19. ACLS Heartcode via AHA?

    CherylRNBSN replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    Yes!!! The cases definitely change each time you go over them. I had a "patient" who came in on the bradycardia algorithm. So I gave Atropine. But then he arrested. Post arrest, after the epi, since...

  20. ACLS Heartcode via AHA?

    CherylRNBSN replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    I just finished post test about a week ago. I am a critical care nurse away from the bedside for (gulp) 14 yrs. I LOVED IT. It was like playing a game. It was actually FUN. I go for skills check this...

  21. Interviewed...Now what?!?!

    CherylRNBSN replied to runningoutoftime's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I feel your pain! I am having a similar experience. They were 1.5 hrs late to call me for scheduled phone interview. Departmental interview seemed to go well. Shadowed next day. Emailed after...

  22. Should I give nursing another try?

    CherylRNBSN replied to almostmadeit's topic in Nursing Career

    Please do not take what I said personally. You are very young, and struggling. (I have been there in my own way.) My comments really were addressed to those considering making your mistake. But to...

  23. Should I give nursing another try?

    CherylRNBSN replied to almostmadeit's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow. Just wow. I am a passionate RN who started out as a junior volunteer at hospital at age of 14. Nurse tech during high school. Then, LPN. Then ADN. Then BSN. I DO NOT want to be harsh and am not...

  24. Have you ever cried when a Pt died

    CherylRNBSN replied to Topaz7's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Of course. I am a seasoned nurse. 12 years in acute care, six of those in critical care. Not only have I cried, I have stood at the bedside and prayed for my patients.(Always silently. And always at...

  25. Need some help. Insight, support, just something

    CherylRNBSN replied to jamie.glaze's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Jamie, I want to elaborate on how the volunteering I did at Hospice served me more than I could have imagined. I did it primarily to get out of the house and save my sanity, but it did SO much more...