CP2013

CP2013

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  1. Take ACLS before last semester of Nursing School?

    CP2013 replied to libby11's topic in General Students

    I worked as ED tech for about a year, so I have gone through codes, and have a fairly extensive knowledge of EKG, at least compared to students who have never even placed a 12 lead, and had to...

  2. A "dating female students in your class" post

    CP2013 replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Male Nursing Students

    UCF. I hear Tampa pays better, perhaps it's time to move?

  3. What's so great about a pinning ceremony?

    CP2013 replied to SummitRN's topic in General Students

    I am hoping to skip both, as neither are of any significance to me, and in my opinion are just the schools way of earning more money off of me. I would have to purchase cap & gown for graduation,...

  4. Help!! PICO question:patient abuse

    CP2013 replied to MaryCross021's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I tried. Haha. I am working on PICO questions too, and have been having to re-work mine almost daily to get it to fit what I am trying to say. They are quite an interesting concept, and one I hope I...

  5. Anyone a new grad working at FLorida Hospital or Orlando Health?

    CP2013 replied to Renee4christ's topic in Florida Nursing

    ORMC = Orlando Regional Medical Center, it is a part of the Orlando Health system. It is not a faith based institution. Florida Hospitals are faith based, and are based in Seventh Day Adventist...

  6. A "dating female students in your class" post

    CP2013 replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Male Nursing Students

    PRECISELY. And even in clinicals too. It's a rather crummy outlook on the dating game for me it would

  7. Day shift vs Night shift

    CP2013 replied to juleslevesQ86's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVED nights. It's actually a deciding factor when I am looking at job postings, and I am still a nursing student. I worked as a tech previously, worked as a registration clerk in the ED - always...

  8. SoCal New Grad Friendly Hospitals?

    CP2013 replied to Goody86's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for posting this, I graduate in June 2013, and really want an ED position as a new grad. I plan to take ACLS & PALS for my resume. (already have an ED nursing course and an EKG course...

  9. A "dating female students in your class" post

    CP2013 replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Female nursing student here. I am in my mid 20's, and nursing is my life. School consumes my life, and afterwards, work will. I don't go to bars or nightclubs or anything like that. As a single gal,...

  10. Take ACLS before last semester of Nursing School?

    CP2013 replied to libby11's topic in General Students

    I would love to know this as well, really would love to get into a specialty after graduation, so I want to do all that I can to show my commitment to the profession! Would any hiring managers or...

  11. Help!! PICO question:patient abuse

    CP2013 replied to MaryCross021's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Suffer a longer disease process? Suffer more psychological trauma? Are you trying for a physical, psychological, emotional, or what kind of outcome?? Also, are you going to need research articles to...

  12. Totally overwhelmed

    CP2013 replied to nerfnurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Have you spoken with your school regarding what they can do to schedule your preceptorship around your appointments, etc? Are you keeping up with your OB appointments to ensure this pregnancy is...

  13. Did anyone had to retake course?

    CP2013 replied to EduardoLugo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Try the direct website for the hospitals you are trying to work at. Try going in to the department and asking what you can do to be hired. Try nursing homes, go in and ASK which website they use for...

  14. So... What if patient says that the wristband is not them?...

    CP2013 replied to Student2001's topic in General Students

    I have only ever seen pictures on charts in long-term care facilities or nursing homes, etc. where the patients are there for a long time, and because there are so many staff members. I have seen...

  15. Question on giving a full bed bath

    CP2013 replied to dsf43's topic in General Students

    AHHH. ::CRINGE:: I ALWAYS wear gloves. I worked as a CNA/PCT before and had a co-worker who only wore gloves for peri-area care, well that patient had MRSA and wasn't on contact precautions at the...

  16. Books to help prepare for ED Nursing

    CP2013 replied to Carrie_MTC's topic in Emergency

    Sheey's has a study guide as well, I used that book for everything, even though I am still a nursing student. (I rented the actual textbook, but the study guide book is super too!) Talk to the...

  17. Who is applying for Fall 2013?

    CP2013 replied to liz_hansen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Try posting this in the Pre-nursing thread for more responses? The best resource to ask is a nursing program advisor about the application process at the schools you want to apply for and whether or...

  18. Registration in Bermuda

    CP2013 replied to eezee's topic in International Nursing

    I know this thread is old, but I am a BSN student in the US looking to work in Bermuda after 1-2 years of experience. I would love to know more about the registration process in Bermuda, how I would...

  19. Would like to become an Ob/Gyn nurse.. advice?

    CP2013 replied to ndjarvi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You don't HAVE to be a CNA first, but it is certainly beneficial to you, especially because the experience you acquire will be absolutely priceless when you start nursing school. You don't specify...

  20. My brother has two petty theft misdemeanors in California. Any advice?

    CP2013 replied to truckinusa's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    The OP suggested her brother wants to go to school for respiratory therapy - are they still governed by the BON? If not, I would seek out the governing board for licensure of respiratory therapists...

  21. The youngest new mother's you've seen

    CP2013 replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I worked in an ER where we sent anyone over 20 weeks to OB/GYN floor. A young girl presented with c/c lady partsl bleeding. She had just had her 11th birthday a few days prior, and the ER was...

  22. UF DNP Fall 2012 BSN-DNP

    CP2013 replied to lmclauchlin's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Anyone have any idea how hard it is to get into the ACDNP program? I am interested in UF, and will be completing my BSN from UCF in December 2013. Any advice for trying to apply to UF? Hopefully I can...

  23. Orlando Nursing Pay ? Anyone heard anything good?

    CP2013 replied to Airbrushguy's topic in Florida Nursing

    ORLANDO area hospitals pay between $20-23/hr for new grads + shift differentials, nights/weekends, and will bump approximately $1 each for completion of orientation program, additional certifications....

  24. Hello! New RN..looking for jobs..What do I do? Confused!

    CP2013 replied to leanjess's topic in Florida Nursing

    If you decide to complete ACLS and/or PALS - keep your receipt for the course! Some employers are willing to reimburse you for taking the course if taken to boost your resume to apply for a position...

  25. Hello! New RN..looking for jobs..What do I do? Confused!

    CP2013 replied to leanjess's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi Jessica, I am currently in nursing school, and sadly, the situation in Orlando is rough for new grads who have graduated within the area. Many of the local hospitals 1) Are looking for BSNs because...