FunnyPants

I like to go salsa dancing, hiking, gym, try to beat everyone in my fitbit challenge (kidding), and travel internationally once a year.

It may be "big money" for those who have tax write offs, such as a home for example. I can't look at the breakdown of my paystub without feeling a little helpless. Wishing that i hadn't spent so much on an RN education.

I a new grad from an excellent, small hospital based program...Not because your school prepared their students well, and your preceptor stated that she didn't learn anything in school means that it's the end of it. Nursing school is preparatory. You continually learn in your nursing practice and build your skills as your progress. So your school may have given you a good foundation, but your preceptor has much more critical thinking and real world experience that should be taken into consideration rather than denouncing her ability to do her job. However you do have some good observations. Dressing change: Unless otherwise stated, dressing changes don't need to follow sterile procedures. However, I would have changed gloves after removing the dressing. On the other hand, what was the quality of the dressing? Was it very soiled? bloody? was the wound infested with maggots or poop? etc Multiple IVs ordered at the same time: Err, no. I personally wouldn't scan a medication and hold off on administering it to the patient. One might forget. Can the med be retimed? Are they compatible, perhaps they can be y-sited? Can you start a new IV for meds that are not compatible for IV ABX that will be given frequently? Insulin: errrrr, why was the fsbs(finger stick blood sugar) done at 0630 for an 1100 order??? Did you ask your preceptor this? This suspicious. Ideally, the fsbs should be checked about 30 minutes before meal trays arrive. vaccination: assume nothing. Blood pressure and meds: Also, how have the patient's BP been trending? Do they consistently have a high or low BP? Were you going to give all of these meds for a charted BP of 100/75 HR55 or was the BP 185/101? If you're concerned , you can also tell your preceptor that you are checking because you'd feel more comfortable rechecking the BP since the aids began to check vitals 2hrs prior. I check the blood pressure before giving meds, unless I have a BP that's within the past hour. Report: Hmmmm, why was she in the hall and not in the room? Discussing as in gossiping the Hx of drug abuse or passing on the pt. Hx. One should consider your patient's dignity and not speak about them so candidly with others. However, as you progress in this profession you see that it happens quite often. Keep it to yourself and when you are giving report, you won't do what she's doing. This will be your standard. Move along. Charting: When does your shift begin?? "The charting can wait in my opinion, as long as everything is done on time.", said no nurse ever!! Well I am certainly excited that you have the time for am care, and feed your patients (not being a smarty pants here). What's your patient ratio? the acuity? are you reviewing your labs? charts for new or change in orders? reviewing physican's notes? How much/how many tasks do you suppose that you preceptor is noticing not being addressed and she is completing because you are not making a priority to check? I don't know about your hospital, but at my facility we have computer charting. Docs have modified orders based on assessments, notes, and current vitals. You have an aide so that you may focus on your RN job. Utilize them. Feedback: "continued to receive negative feedback from my preceptor and will discuss it with me....But, what do I do about this preceptor? Let it go so the next new nurse can learn these poor habits, or try to bring it to someone else's attention?" At some point you have to ask yourself "what about me? Am I missing something?" have you spoken to other new grads about their precepting experience? Do you talk to your preceptor about why she is doing x,y, z?(i,e,; the dressing change without glove change in between?). I'd like to get your preceptor's perspective. Do you bring to the attention of your manage every little thing that you don't agree with. I support that there are behaviours that you may not agree with, but how much of what she does warrants a complaint?

"Urbane. Also a heart-breaker, this one. They get the closest to 'modern' fit of all brands I've tried thus far. Unfortunately, they're clearly designed by non-medical professionals and thus have no pockets. My heart breaks when I find awesome-fitting Urbane pants with NO POCKETS ANYWHERE. It's like a magic trick - guess where all the pockets have gone? And the catch is that they never existed in the first place. Sob." I had the same sentiments about urbane pants today!! What in the heck am I going to put my damn flushes? Pockets are important!! Then I realized that perhaps unit clerks, medical assistants, etc may not have a need for too many (pant) pockets. my tid bit.

Updates on the panel interview? were you accepted into the program? How do you like working there? I am going to apply to the program myself and would like some tips.

Hi folks. So sorry for the late response. My director reviewed what and I sent to the BRN and she suggested the following: Amend traffic accidents to specify that there wasn't a police report, that it didn't result in any disciplinary action or points against my license, and that it was resolved by the insurance company. I updated and hand delivered to the BRN the second week in April. The person who accepted my form informed me that anytime you disclose a ticket it's considered a conviction. Uh huh, okay. He also said that it would take up to 4 weeks to process. #annoyed. Long story short: April 19: Graduation April 24: Received my ATT June 2: Took my NCLEX. The computer shut off in 80 questions. I did the pearson trick and it wouldn't allow me to re-register. They say that this means that you passed but i'm still nervous. When I took the NCLEX my brain was in a fog and I felt as though I forgot everything that I learned from Kaplan. *I would have taken the NCLEX earlier but I had to take 2 weeks off for a wedding and other business. June 3: have an Interview for a new grad program in about 4 hours June 3 post interview plan: drink some wine, watch TV, and go to sleep Anyway, that is all.

Ok, I am freaking out. I received a letter from the BRN-CA that stated the following "due to your disclosure of previous discipline or conviction, your application will require additional processing time". WHAT!!?!? I do not have prior convictions nor any disciplinary action taken against me. The only thing that I disclosed were 2 accidents (one was no fault) and my red-light violation. HOW does this equate to a conviction?? Has this happened to anyone? how long was the delay (esp if you are in CA)? Should I go hassle those BRN people? Any advice because I am very concerned. HELP!!!!!

Problem solved!

Oh goodness, I didn't even notice. Thank you for shedding light on that. I will get right on that. No wonder there were difficulties

OH!!! I asked ----------- about immunizations and she said that we did need this. I wasn't specific, but I assume it's things like: TB testing, hepatitis immunizations, tetorifice shots, possibly a flu shot. I'm sure i'm forgetting something but that's all that come to mind at the moment.

About the group. #1. It is called Stanislaus ASBSN Cohort #2. Type this into the search bar. #2. Introduce yourself and share any information that wasn't on this thread.

Hi. It's called "Sanislaus ASBSN Cohort #2". I just typed it in and it popped up. it's open group so i'm not sure what is going on.

1. Where is everyone purchasing their insurance. 2. If anyone is interested in joining, I started a facebook group.The name is: Sanislaus ASBSN Cohort #2. Hopefully this will be easier for communication purposes. 3. I spoketo "Z" today and we need to have insurance before day 1 of class. For those who have to purchase, I suggest getting on that ASAP becuase it takes a while to process. I'm looking into 1. ehealthinsurance.com & 2. blue cross of CA. They are about $90 and $111 /month. I'm still searching for more affordable rates. If anyone finds anything cheapear, please share. i'm posting all this onfacebook.

Hello Everyone, this question is off topic but i'll ask anyway. Does anyone have plans to continue nursing career after the RN portion or is this it? Are there any future MSN candidates in this thread?

I am working on the application and can't find any information about the major code / code matrix?? (page 6, section G, #29a).

CPR? What? I received no such email. I hope that i'm not the only one out of the loop. Eek

I will also be making the 1 hour commute. Luckily for you, you'll be going in the direction opposite of traffic.

The schedule to which you refer is for Cohort #1. Additionally, the classes that were "originating from Sacramento" were actually televised classes. Luckily for cohort #2, all classes will be taught at the Stockton campus.

The last time I spoke to *******he said that they were going to change the start date and that the program was going to start in early November! I am hoping that I mis-heard and that they'll start in late November because i'm finishing up a few classes

There is already one person who will be declining. YOu might be #1 on the wait-list.

@ ALXiong Oh wow!! I am in the middle of applying for that program myself (Fall 2013 start. A million CONGRATULATIONS!!! Congratulations to everyone to got it. woot woot!

CONGRATULATIONS to Pri25!!! Thank you shyder12. Now what to do about the transcript request forms that I sent yesterday...yesterday!!! @ ALXiong -- Can you uncommit? What is this school if I may ask?

I JUST GOT MY ACCEPTANCE PHONE CALL!!! wooot wooottt

The thing about the depositing of the check is that regardless of whether or not a student we accepted into the program, they're still taking your money! From previous thread replies, it also seems as though we'll get a response and then we'll start school 2 weeks later. Ish!

OMG..So nervous!!!