RNitis

RNitis

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  1. It's Finally Happened!

    RNitis replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hehe!! I like that! "leave trails a blind man could follow in a snowstorm". That's

  2. Tips for Surviving the 1st Semester of Nursing School

    RNitis replied to ArrowRN's topic in General Students

    I recommend getting all of your books used. Sometimes the school has a used book program (I preferred to shop online with the ISBN # from a reputable company-I don't believe I can advertise for them...

  3. Most shocking thing you've seen another nurse do?

    RNitis replied to SuzieVN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've recently started working as a nurse, and trust me, I feel the same! The best thing us to have a constant fear, so that way you always double check yourself. And the biggest rule is NEVER ASSUME!!...

  4. My orientee gave the wrong narcotic

    RNitis replied to JohnD91's topic in General Nursing

    DRUG!

  5. "I'm an addict...not psychotic." Aren't they both mental health issues?

    RNitis replied to NurseSheGirl's topic in Addictions

    What I've noticed in my lifetime is: It doesn't matter what you say/don't say, do or don't do. If an addict doesn't want to follow through, they'll find any excuse and most likely it'll be someone...

  6. Losing respect for nursing students

    RNitis replied to kjnsweets's topic in General Nursing

    One of my all time favorite clinical instructors would do the same. Make us go find our own answers. In group report at the end of the day, we would share what we learned with the other students...

  7. Looking for my first job

    RNitis replied to LVNmomof4's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Determination. That's the only thing that got me a nursing position after being jobless for two years. I'm not one for religion, but pray, too (and have everyone you know pray for you, too . Be...

  8. Fake nursing/CNA licenses or what?

    RNitis replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In my state, you can work as a nurses aide (equivalent to a CNA, but without license) after completing your first semester in nursing school. I did for two years. The nurse with no license? No way....

  9. Resume question... How should I write this?

    RNitis replied to BolBol's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I saw that I passed the NCLEX 3 days after I took the test by going on the state licensing website (Dept of health) and looking up my license by my name. It stated my license number and dates it was...

  10. RN with a BSN - 2 years in - no available jobs. Should I change careers? Help

    RNitis replied to spade11's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm so sorry you are going through this. Although I do not have any suggestions to make your job search better, I just wanted to let you know you are not alone. We have different circumstances, but...

  11. Job market- ADN students being warned?

    RNitis replied to hope3456's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Which

  12. Feeling sad about my ALS patient

    RNitis replied to ekramona's topic in General Nursing

    When I had patients like this, I would always leave the hospital feeling sad for them, but at the same time, grateful for my own life and those I care for (I would leave crying-at least the first few...

  13. ADN New grad. Everything is BSN preferred.

    RNitis replied to JacobAnderson's topic in Nursing Career

    Same here, in CT. Looking for a position since I got licensed in Nov

  14. Everything is down hill

    RNitis replied to Bigmaine33's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Don't bother coming to Connecticut! I am (was?) a new grad licensed in NOV 2010 and unable to find anyone who doesn't say I need one year of experience. My house is in foreclosure, so I have limited...

  15. Useless degree! At what point do you quit trying?

    RNitis replied to SuburbanGypsy's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I live in CT and have been finding the same issue here (the ones who call me back-seldom...usually get the denial e-mail- or I actually am able to speak to state "you need 1 year of experience" -one...

  16. Best shoe to wear in nursing school for clinical and after?

    RNitis replied to soulshine101's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Besides the shoe (I chose a comfortable pair of New Balance sneakers with a separate squishy insole), the most important thing to get and use are TED HOSE STOCKINGS!!! I guarantee if you try the...

  17. Kudos for working the holidays!

    RNitis replied to RockinChick66's topic in General Nursing

    I never had a problem working the holidays. Yes, the pay is an advantage, but the atmosphere always make for a better day. We would all bring in "goodies" and pick at food and drink smoothies all day....

  18. Unemployed New Grad Support Group

    RNitis replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Same in CT. I even have RN friends attempting to get me into their facilities and all the hiring supervisors say "she's too new". How in the (bad word inserted here) am I supposed to get a job if...

  19. Bullies at the work place.. vent

    RNitis replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Spell check is two words. We, the people, are here to vent, share experiences and get opinions. Not post in fear of our "persons annual review". We actually are all just screen names with stories,...

  20. Name Badges Worn Backwards

    RNitis replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    I hate my name tag on a string. Hangs there and gets in the way ALL the time. Nothing like being in a patients room and trying to get your stethoscope to examine and you have to untangle your name tag...

  21. 10th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    RNitis replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    1) "Bless you! Would you like me to get you a Kleenex?" 2) "I hate to have to tell you this.....but, you have a little something hanging out of your nose." 3) "I know she's your mother, Mrs. Smiley,...

  22. Good idea to keep job in hospital while in RN school?

    RNitis replied to GodIs082010's topic in General Nursing

    I have 2 years CNA experience that I got while attending nursing school. On my last semester I was speaking non stop to the nursing supervisor who would say "lets talk after you pass the NCLEX"....

  23. How scary does this sound to you? Or am I the only one -

    RNitis replied to njgrl622's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    @nurselovespurple. I thank you for writing your experience bc I resently left my first RN position at an LTC facility that was on strike, so they hired me on the spot and tried to (DID, with an epic...

  24. How scary does this sound to you? Or am I the only one -

    RNitis replied to njgrl622's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had a horrible first RN job experience at a nursing home. It lasted 3 weeks. Not enough orientation for a new RN to have an assignment of 30 patients. Besides, once I started asking questions...

  25. Am I the only one?!

    RNitis replied to RNitis's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Again, I never went in there pointing out what others hadn't done, just asked if things that were not completed, I should do since "on my shift, I am responsible for my patient" (to me, I would think...