Faeriewand ASN, RN

med/surg/tele/neuro/rehab/corrections

Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse and ONS Chemotherapy certified

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    News - CA ratios produce better outcomes

    Well here's hoping that other states will follow California's example.
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    New Grad starting ER

    Ditto about the shoes. It makes all the
  3. An older nurse I know said it was easier back then because the patients weren't so sick and you didn't have to chart so much and do so much busy work. They took care of their patients. We are always...
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    Information on outpatient dialysis

    If you are burnt out on med/surg I think a change will do you good
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    help in making in a decision

    Complete your degree in whatever manner you can and don't take a break from school! Ok that was my advice :) Good luck whatever you decide
  6. Good luck to you in your career aspirations. :) Don't give up and keep looking! Maybe you could work on a different unit while you get some experience and then transfer to the L&D unit when a...
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    I want you to help me, but you will do it my way.....

    LOL @
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    Could I enter RN school wth poor high school gpa?

    I was 2. something in high school but when I got to a community college it was a different story. Much better grades and better study habits :) Anyone can do it! Good
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    Daytonite has passed away...

    God bless you
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    Do doctors really yell at you, and get away with it?

    I've witnessed really bad behavior on the part of one doc who used the f word to a nurse because she didn't give him the right thing in an almost emergency situation. I wondered to my self if he only...
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    Career/Educational Guidance Much Needed

    If you are doing LVN-BSN you can get hired in hospitals. Your school will make you do a resume and cover letter assignment and then help you fix it up to look real good. There are many many BSN...
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    Tips on getting into NICU after graduation...

    I would like some tips too
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    First NICU job

    I just spent my first day in NICU as a student and am in awe of NICU nurse. I say, don't give up your dream guys. You can do it! RNN09 are you going to mother baby? Let us know where they will...
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    OB & Pediatrics

    I'm using my Saunders to study alongside my regular books. I use Saunders to study for the tests I take in class. It really helps. I just can't study my big book and Saunders condenses it all.
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    ED/trauma shadow last nite... should i transfer??

    I would go with my feeling and go ER.
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    Med-Surg good preparation for ER?

    I would like to know also. I've been in med/surg for 18 months though as an LVN-finishing up my RN now and wondering where to go from here if I don't want to stay med/surg.
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    ACLS certification in San Diego area..??

    Thanks! Great link!
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    Cannulation Blood in the Flashback Chamber

    I like the
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    Need Help Passing the NCLEX!

    The NCLEX forum here may have the answers you seek. I probably wouldn't do Kaplan anymore if it didn't help you
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    RN to BSN online

    California State University Dominguez Hills is completely online RN-BSN and no o chem required unless you don't have enough units then its an elective. Very affordable too. Online Bachelor of...
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    Is it safe to do CPR outside of work????

    I figure I would do CPR and just not mention I am a nurse and EMT. :) When I am not in a hospital I would be helping as a citizen (and helping all that I can) I don't carry supplies around with
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    Online RN-BSN programs

    Thank you so much for posting about FHSU. It looks great! $5040 for the 30 units of the RN-BSN classes. I know University of Wyoming is inexpensive as well. I'm in California and Cal State...
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    Cruise Nurse Great job

    Yeah I looked into cruise ship nursing. They want ED experience so it looks like it would be a while before I go that route. And yest I've heard you get Peanuts for pay
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    ATI Testing for RN School

    Do you mean the TEAS test? Or are you talking about the ATI tests that you do while you are in school testing you on each
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    University of Wyoming RN to BSN online pros/cons

    Micky, it's true that U of W is the least expensive. I've been checking out their website for a couple of years now :) Thanks Steven for starting this thread. Maybe we can get some good input from...