emillie

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1. CGRN Exam Advice?

   emillie posted a topic in Gastroenterology

   I’ll be coming up on two years in GI nursing and love my little niche speciality family! Not planning on going back to school, so figured I could take the certification exam. Any advice on what books/resources to utilize? I have plenty of time before...

2. Passed NCLEX-RN in Illinois!

   emillie replied to emmphy's topic in NCLEX

   You're so observant! I love your support - it truly is a hallmark of a wonderful coworker. I'm sure you also noted the rehab facility experience I have as a CNA and my experience in the medical-surgical world of the hospital as one also. We need more...

3. My Commentary on myself, a CNA

   emillie replied to CNAEdd29's topic in CNA/MA

   By the way, you know you shouldn't call yourself a nurse when you're not licensed as an RN or LPN, right? You're misrepresenting yourself.

4. How to properly wash & disinfect scrubs??!

   emillie replied to seasons18's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I basically take off my work clothes in the doorway, separate them from other attire in the wash, and dry them on the sanitize function on my dryer. I want to say it's 130º that gets about all of the ickies off. Boyfriend and I recently invested in ...

5. tattoos and nursing, yay or nay

   emillie replied to Louise Henaut's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I really don't like the idea of visible tattoos. I've got plenty that I can hide during interviews and work, but none visible - actually, I've got a white tattoo of an ampersand (&) on my left wrist. NO ONE notices that since it's white and I'm p...