bankssarn

bankssarn

Geriatrics, Telemetry, Med-Surg

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  1. LPN vs. RN

    bankssarn replied to hollyann89's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Let me start by saying that you shouldn't feel bad for spending 6 years on a 2 year degree. I did the same. When I started college, I didn't put my heart and soul into it, so I didn't get very good...

  2. Returning to LTC?

    bankssarn posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I was in nursing school, I never had the desire to be a hospital nurse, but I figured I'd give it a shot. I started off working as a RN in the same LTC facility that I'd worked as an aide in for...

  3. Teaching as a new grad?

    bankssarn posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    A girl I graduated with (in December '11) is teaching a clinical on the tele unit I work on. She has less than 6 months of RN experience and she's already teaching a med-surg clinical. That doesn't...

  4. Teaching as a new grad?

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

    She's not my teacher. She teaches a clinical on my unit. I don't know about her history, but I know she's not a LPN. The school we went to has a LPN-ASN program, but not a LPN-BSN program. She...

  5. Teaching as a new grad?

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

    My thoughts exactly! Tuition is $690 per credit hour, plus technical fees and what not. I have nothing against new grads (since I'm still a baby nurse myself), but I certainly wouldn't want one...

  6. Teaching as a new grad?

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

    Thank you for sharing

  7. Teaching as a new grad?

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

    She's not my friend. We've never even socialized. I just know that we graduated the same semester. And actually, the school is supposed to be one of the best in Northwest Indiana. That's why this...

  8. Teaching as a new grad?

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

    Well, she does have a BSN. I don't know what the laws are in Indiana, but it would be interesting to find out. I think - and don't quote me on this - a BSN is acceptable, as long as they're pursuing...

  9. Teaching as a new grad?

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

    It's a Catholic

  10. LPN salary questions

    bankssarn replied to KimPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That's not low. Nurses in my state would be lucky to make that much. I don't even make $20/hr as a

  11. Some of the things you hear as a student..

    bankssarn replied to jasilady's topic in General Students

    I don't see it a CNA stuff. As nurses, we care for the whole patient. If that means putting a patient on a bedpan or swabbing their mouth, so be it. It's just as much my job as it is the

  12. How long did it take to find your niche?

    bankssarn posted a topic in General Nursing

    What area of nursing are you in, and how do you like it? Can you see yourself doing it forever? How long did it take to find your niche? How did you know when you found the right fit? Forgive all of...

  13. Why does every unit have a princess?

    bankssarn replied to echoRNC711's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Our unit "princess" is married to one of our cardiologists, so yeah, she gets away with a lot. She only works one shift a week, and it's an 8 hour shift, when everyone else has to work 12 hour shifts....

  14. New nurse feeling overwhelmed!

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

    Thank you for sharing your experience! Nursing is definitely much more stressful than I ever imagined. I'm starting to get a little more comfortable, but I still feel like I ask TOO many questions!...

  15. How long did it take to find your niche?

    bankssarn replied to bankssarn's topic in General Nursing

    I would love to work in NICU, but since I've only been a nurse for 6 months, and I don't have any ICU experience, I probably don't have much of a chance. One of our local NICUs has a few positions...

  16. Won't get a job in 2 years? - ADN student in South Carolina

    bankssarn replied to joe2's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hi Joe. As a recent ASN grad, I was also worried about finding a job, since most places prefer a BSN over a ASN. I didn't have an issue finding a job, nor did my classmates. Most of them were employed...

  17. New aide in distress..seeking advice?

    bankssarn replied to Cbrez's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What was so "ignorant" about my statement? Sometimes that's all you can do. It would be wonderful if we could meet each and every one of their needs, but we all know that's impossible. According to...

  18. New aide in distress..seeking advice?

    bankssarn replied to Cbrez's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It does get easier. I can promise you that. After some time, you'll get to know the residents and that helps immensely. You'll learn which co-workers you can depend on for help and which ones you...

  19. Night shift clinical

    bankssarn replied to ashakya's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Where I went to school, we didn't have night shift clinicals, only days and evenings. What are the hours? I would suggest bringing your text books. You may have a lot of downtime, especially if you...

  20. Started CNA school!

    bankssarn replied to TurtleCat's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That's great! I'm glad you're enjoying it. I was a CNA for several years before I became a RN. I worked in long-term care, and I loved it. Are you interested in LTC, home health or a hospital

  21. Very confused and trying not to panic

    bankssarn replied to lalice's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No, it just said

  22. OMG why Im I not passing my nursing exams

    bankssarn replied to future2012nurse's topic in General Students

    This! I also agree with WahineMakai; you may need to try some different study methods. Have you started your clinicals already? I found applying my classroom knowledge to the clinical setting was very...

  23. Name your favorite scrub top/pants!

    bankssarn replied to champagnesupeRNova's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I agree with dee78; I like the fit of Cherokee Workwear scrubs. I also like the way Grey's Anatomy scrubs fit. I'm petite, and it's hard to find scrubs I don't swim

  24. When to apply?

    bankssarn replied to erita105's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I started applying for a job a month before graduation (November 2011). I took my boards at the end of February 2012, and continued to apply for jobs. I didn't hear back from anyone until May of 2012....

  25. Very confused and trying not to panic

    bankssarn replied to lalice's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Mine was listed as 'pending' before I even took NCLEX. It doesn't mean you passed. It means your application/verification of licensure is