EaglesWings21 ASN, RN

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    "Wait for the nurse"

    EaglesWings21 replied to brido's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with this. They very well may be nurses; you would have to verify the next time you go in there. Also, it is possible that if they are MA's they may not know it is illegal to call themselves...
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    Do potential employers owe you an explaination?

    EaglesWings21 replied to Marshall1's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I can be very OCD and if I am serious about something I research it and look at it from all different angles and here is what I have found: When you apply online often you can check your job status....
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    Doing a project- I need you! Please read!!

    EaglesWings21 replied to gabriellegoss's topic in General Students

    ASN, 24,
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    I'm Not a Nurse, but I am Deliberating It...

    EaglesWings21 replied to pianissimo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Check out your local hospitals and see what kind of volunteer programs they have for high school students. The hospital I volunteer at has a program for high schoolers to come in and job shadow....
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    Thank You Notes to Patients?

    EaglesWings21 replied to BiohazardBetty's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think that it is very admirable for you to be a support to your oncology patients, especially those that are terminal. I do not have any suggestions for your note but if you have the written...
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    Please help me prioritize my nursing diagnosis

    EaglesWings21 replied to lucasrr123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    and we were taught to go by ABC's (airway, breathing, circulation) so lungs, kidneys due to perfusion/circulation, then risk for
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    Help! I've Fallen Behind in Reading and I Can't Get Up

    EaglesWings21 replied to ArrowRN's topic in General Students

    I tried the whole reading thing and it didn't work for me. I ended up being more anxious about having all those pages to read than anything so I just wasn't retaining the information. I made my own...
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    Getting put off my job by nasty nurses!

    EaglesWings21 replied to marsy82's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think it depends on the person. The nurses where I had my clinical were far from pleasant but when I volunteer in the ED the nurses love having me shadow them and teaching me their knowledge!!!...
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    Getting Re-acquainted with Cardiac Step-down and the Darn Computer System Called EPIC

    EaglesWings21 replied to Ginger35's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I don't know if it is the same EPIC that we used, and I am only a student, but we had to learn how to use EPIC for our 1st med-surg clinical. We only had one day of training and then were expected to...
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    What helped you in your first year / semester of nursing school?

    EaglesWings21 replied to Cheripk's topic in General Students

    One thing that has been a huge help to me is volunteering at the local level 1 trauma ED as a student nurse. I can't get vitals and technically cannot do patient care (kinda tricky to not do that...
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    kicked out of bsn program need advise

    EaglesWings21 replied to green505's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am kind of opposite of you as far as work/school. I worked ever since I was old enough. Even now I am "employed" PRN for many companies/ people because I enjoy working. ( They are for the most...
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    PCT interview :)

    EaglesWings21 replied to MommaTy's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Congrats on getting the job!!! that's exciting! I just finished my 1st semester and let me tell you it is stressful, you can work but part time is best, but I would tell your employer you cannot...
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    New CNA needs to be fired, but is union.

    EaglesWings21 replied to CaitlynRNBSN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I also agree to document and if you manager does nothing take it to her manager. I am a student and actively seeking a NA/AP role and would never dream of speaking to a nurse like that. And that CNA...
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    Single moms, daycare and day shift

    EaglesWings21 replied to HelenaHandbasket's topic in General Nursing

    care.com is a website for private babysitters.. I know it is hard right now, and you have to do what is best for you anf you family. But if you make it through all that you will feel so
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    Confused! Dosage calculations

    EaglesWings21 replied to lclopez86's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would try to look up how to do dimensional analysis. It really helped me with dosage calculation and I got a 100% on my test this past semester. This website has a powerpoint that shows you how to...
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    Multiple Interviews

    EaglesWings21 posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    This is a question for more seasoned healthcare workers.. When you have been priviledged enough to go on multiple interviews is there anything you can say to the employer when interviewiewing that you...
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    My husband said...

    EaglesWings21 replied to stephanie.'s topic in General Students

    for the cleaning man's response, yes my husband does things but he does not do them how i would do them and that is how a lot of women i know feel...like seperating laundry, scrubbing with bleach to...
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    Why do nurses constantly say they don't hire ASN?

    EaglesWings21 replied to dance4life's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am still a student but stayed at a hospital recently with my son that is magnet status and MANY of the nurses has recently graduated from my school's ASN's program.. I have also spoke with hiring...
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    My husband said...

    EaglesWings21 replied to stephanie.'s topic in General Students

    I have been in your situation and here is my advice: Keep politely reminding your husband, put school first (when your husband realizes the kitchen is a wreck, no laundry is done, and dinner isn't...
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    How many of you practice on your family members?

    EaglesWings21 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I haven't practiced any shots but I did practice vitals on everyone I knew and a physical assessment on my kids. They loved it they thought I was playing doctor with
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    Fairly Unique Situation

    EaglesWings21 replied to Drstrangelove88's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    And i do agree that with an ASN you can work as a nurse, but with a BSN you have other opportunities as well. I know I plan to do an ASN-BSN transition program when I am finished with my first...
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    Fairly Unique Situation

    EaglesWings21 replied to Drstrangelove88's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I will also tell you that whatever school you decide to go to you can look up the NCLEX pass rates. My ASN program at my specific campus has trended over the past few years with the highest NCLEX-RN...
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    What are you getting paid as a nurse student?

    EaglesWings21 replied to gonnaB37nursedoc's topic in General Students

    I am a nursing student with kids and bill and I am volunteering. I am praying I get a PCT job but nothing yet.. But here is Indy the hospital pay for a PCT ranges from 10/hr to
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    Clinicals - - what to expect?

    EaglesWings21 replied to livmoore89's topic in General Students

    I just finished my first semester on a med surg floor and we did vitals, physical assessments, toileting, bathing, ambulating in hall, glucose fingersticks, passed meds with instructors, and other...
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    Keep Your Head Up

    EaglesWings21 posted a topic in General Students

    Nursing students and nurses, I just wanted to let you all know that I appreciate the company and encouragement of those students and nurses who have a true concern for others at heart. I am almost...