smilin_gp

smilin_gp specializes in Surgical/Telemetry.

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1. If you're happy w/your 1st RN job ...

   smilin_gp replied to RN007's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I work on a surgical/telemetry floor, and really like my job. At night we typically have 4-5 patients, occasionally 6 if we are teamed with the LPN-who is a great nurse, and those nights are very...

2. Anyone worried about throwing up or passing out?

   smilin_gp replied to c18436572's topic in General Students

   I almost fainted while watching a PICC line placement as a student. Saw black spots and had to excuse myself out of the room holding the walls to stay upright. I think I didn't have my mask on...

3. Is this true about Linfield?

   smilin_gp replied to tofutti's topic in Oregon Nursing

   Ooh this was posted awhile ago, maybe you are still interested. Yes there is a focus on community health. I did not feel shortchanged on acute care hospital time, nor do I feel unprepared for my...

4. 3rd time, now waiting.......

   smilin_gp replied to elfchen1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Good

5. CNS Programs on the West Coast?

   smilin_gp posted a topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

   Hello, is anyone familiar with any reputable CNS programs on the West Coast? Are there any that allow students to complete clinicals in their home area? I am just beginning to investigate my options...

6. VA experiences

   smilin_gp replied to exnavygirl-RN's topic in Government, Military

   I've only been with the VA as a nurse since June, but I agree just about word for word with Daytonite's post. The VA that I work with does still see victim's of agent orange-particularly my floor,...

7. Average salary i can expect...

   smilin_gp replied to Peanut27's topic in California Nursing

   You can also check your area hospital websites, many list available RN positions with current

8. Problem: Abnormally large feet.

   smilin_gp replied to Ausculapius's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   Merrell makes a white professional enclosed shoe in large

9. RN school and tattoos?

   smilin_gp replied to DirtRoads's topic in General Nursing

   Banana republic and Old Navy have these great thin 3/4 sleeve tops that are very light under scrubs, come in both white and navy blue and may do the trick covering a tattoo that goes to the elbow

10. New RN's

    smilin_gp replied to Nurseismade RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated May 28, took boards June 1st. In my state, we get our ATT prior to actual graduation, and then it is null and void if we don't graduate at last minute. I used only the Saunders Book and...

11. I am a nurse, but I dream of....

    smilin_gp replied to Elisheva's topic in General Nursing

    Owner of my own coffee shop/cafe, for which I would be "forced" to travel around the world to find new beans, flavoring, food, and decorating

12. Third Shift Blues

    smilin_gp replied to gracie05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was a wreck my first week on nights, and have now realized that at this point in my life, when tired..I can sleep anytime, anywhere. I know that this is not so for everyone, but I would never have...

13. Just got my 1st job--Cardiac unit

    smilin_gp replied to jlrose's topic in Cardiac

    Congrats! I'm on a floor that is cardiac, transplant and surgical overflow. I am pretty new too, and my only advice is to take it all in, and when things do get busy and you feel overwhelmed, remember...

14. Sterile field contamination?

    smilin_gp replied to MamaT's topic in Nursing Humor

    I think this might actually be a good one for Mythbusters. I can just see it now,and what they'd have to eat to emit the various forms of gas/particle

15. My first few days, as a new RN

    smilin_gp replied to starryx2's topic in General Nursing

    9 patients as a new grad! Wow, I've only been off of orientation for a month, and I usually have 4-5, occasionally 6. Patients are typically telemetry, transplant and postop. I still feel that I am...