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  1. Fairly Unique Situation

    albsRN replied to Drstrangelove88's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It sounds like the right decision for you to get the ADN cheaply now. But I would definitely plan on getting the BSN soon after. I already know of hospitals that are requiring RN's to get their BSN's...

  2. Advice for intimidated and overwhelmed yet dedicated new grad

    albsRN replied to throughaglassdarkly's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yes that is exactly how it feels. I just finished a new grad icu residency and it sounds like you're perfectly describing my first month. The way I got through was by doing all the little things and...

  3. New Grad RN Internship Worth it?

    albsRN replied to NightBloomCereus's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It really stinks that the program would be unpaid. Of course you should make sure it would be doable to work both jobs at once, but it may be worth it if there aren't many opportunities in your area...

  4. Peds vital signs

    albsRN replied to gladysaw's topic in Pediatric

    It's best to get an infants apical pulse with your stethoscope. It helps if you can catch the baby while sleeping or see if parents or you can calm it before you try, then you won't have to try to...

  5. stuttering as a nurse.

    albsRN replied to MartinArvizu's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you can definitely still be a nurse. Yes, as a nurse you will do a lot of teaching/explaining to your patients and I can see how a stutter may at first come off strange (the patient might...

  6. Am I over reacting? what to do with my preceptor?

    albsRN replied to dann023's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, I'm a new grad as well into my second month of orientation on a critical care floor. I know very much what you're feeling! I remember during weeks 1-3 my preceptor was the same way: at the...

  7. In your opinion, how difficult are NCLEX SATA questions?

    albsRN replied to MissHaleyDawn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had 25 SATA questions and passed in 75 questions. A bunch of my friends said they had about the same amount. For a few weeks leading up to NCLEX I did a minimum of 50 multiple choice q's plus a quiz...

  8. Should I get my ADN and work for a few months then go back to school for my BSN?

    albsRN replied to lrosen95's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'd say the major flaw is that you're banking on getting a job as a nurse right away with no experience working in a hospital (since you are not planning on being a CNA). Without your BSN it will be...

  9. Interview for peds unit in hospital......please help!

    albsRN replied to MrsMwenja_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm assuming you know the general things to do for an interview in terms of dressing right, being on time, etc. When I was interviewed for a CNA job at a children's hospital they asked the normal...

  10. At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

    albsRN replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I agree, it's really annoying. But at the same time, it's somewhat of a compliment that so many healthcare workers wish they were a nurse lol. It's kind of like a PA telling people they are a doctor....

  11. BPs on an infant

    albsRN replied to A&OxNone's topic in Pediatric

    Hi! I work in pediatric cardiology and it is possible to get an infants blood pressure manually. The first step is to make sure you have the right size cuff. Also, the stethoscope I use is shaped in a...