Faeriewand ASN, RN

med/surg/tele/neuro/rehab/corrections

Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse and ONS Chemotherapy certified

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    How do hospitals offer jobs?

    Faeriewand replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Just to let you know something time-wise..... I interviewed for the position of my dreams in December--felt I nailed it at the interview. Didn't hear anything for a long time and got the phone call...
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    Help me find the positive in this

    Faeriewand replied to Faeriewand's topic in Emergency

    hmmmmm yeah. I never really thought about how much of a help this would be for me when I become an RN. I was thinking how terrible I would be as a US and that I would be letting everyone down who...
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    Help me find the positive in this

    Faeriewand replied to Faeriewand's topic in Emergency

    WOW. Thanks for the eye opener everyone. I can throw myself into the job more now and have a different attitude which I think will make all the difference. I work with a super awesome US and I just...
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    March 2008 NCLEX support group

    Faeriewand replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh now I remember what I came here to post about! You begin to moan at 35 and stop at 65! Ammonia
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    March 2008 NCLEX support group

    Faeriewand replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am studying the Saunders Book. I'm on neuro right now. With the way I"m going I might not test until April But I graduated January 11th and if I decide to test in April it would be around April...
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    Er Tech?

    Faeriewand replied to DS930's topic in Emergency

    Hmmmm well this is what I'm hoping will happen to me too! I will be working as a tech even after I get my LVN license. If a position as LVN opens up in the ER I will apply. IF not, I will wait. I...
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    Has any one attended Unitek in Sacramento?

    Faeriewand replied to Faith2BAnurse's topic in California Nursing

    Ask the powers that be to move this thread to the California forum and you might get a few good responses
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    Er Tech?

    Faeriewand replied to DS930's topic in Emergency

    So nursingrox you worked as an ED tech when you were an LVN? because I just got hired as an ED tech and I will be testing for the LVN soon. How did that work out for
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    First semester in PNE school

    Faeriewand replied to TLRichard05's topic in General Nursing

    Wow if you just started can you consider this..... that you really haven't had time to see what it's like to be a student nurse yet? You're only in your first semester and it was just your first week...
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    Leaving a new orientee RN on the floor alone

    Faeriewand replied to georgie3's topic in General Nursing

    I believe this is why smoking jackets were invented! I have a friend who smokes and I didn't know it for the longest time because she always took great care to not let the smoke linger about her...
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    National University in San Diego

    Faeriewand replied to surromom's topic in California Nursing

    Well let us know when you do get in and how it goes ok?
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    Reluctant Nurse

    Faeriewand replied to brooklynnatty's topic in General Nursing

    I too was going to suggest LTC. I was at a rehabilitative institute as a student recently and a nurse working there had a very noticeable speech impediment. She just acted like it was no big deal...
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    Accidental arterial stick !!!

    Faeriewand replied to Li'lOne's topic in Emergency

    May I ask a question too? I was just helping a nurse the other night in the ER and she was looking for an artery to stick. Stuck- and it turned out to be venous so d/c'd and looked again. (I can't...
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    Er Tech?

    Faeriewand replied to DS930's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for all the info FlyingScot. You make a good point about every ER being different. Your ER sounds like an awesome place to start out.
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    Which unit would prepare me best for nursing school?

    Faeriewand replied to CNAinNeb's topic in General Nursing

    I've been working in a long term acute care as a CNA and I got to participate in codes and do everything I've seen the CNA's do in the big hospital med surg floors. In long term acute care (not a...
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    new LVN student

    Faeriewand replied to harvmania's topic in California Nursing

    Nope don't know a thing! Thanks for all the info you posted on the TEAS. I understand it is a requirement for all nursing schools in CA
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    new LVN student

    Faeriewand replied to harvmania's topic in California Nursing

    You have a great attitude! There are many paths to nursing so looking into other options is the way to go. I've heard of Saddleback and College of the Desert. Any place you get in it will be worth...
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    new LVN student

    Faeriewand replied to harvmania's topic in California Nursing

    Hey how is the LVN program at Unitek going? (for those posters at Unitek) We are all curious so let us know!
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    What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Faeriewand replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I have that book and yes it is awesome!
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    March 2008 NCLEX support group

    Faeriewand replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ok good but was just reacting to that one post that said magnum condoms ....... 18-24 year
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    new LVN student

    Faeriewand replied to harvmania's topic in California Nursing

    No but ATI makes the test I think. Hey let us know if you got into the LVN program and how it goes for you ok? I am still on campus taking the IV class on
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    March 2008 NCLEX support group

    Faeriewand replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Is my book wrong? Saunders says normal magnesium level is 1.6-2.6 someone please explain. I don't want to memorize the wrong
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    Things you would LOVE to say to your nursing instructors...

    Faeriewand replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in General Students

    Was everyone else just as shocked as I was to not be treated as an adult? Who here was treated as an adult in nursing
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    Er Tech?

    Faeriewand replied to DS930's topic in Emergency

    Plebotomists do the blood draws not the ER tech. Or a tech with phlebotomy training. When hiring they look for experience as CNA, EMT and phlebotomist, and experience with EKG. Some places cross...
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    new LVN student

    Faeriewand replied to harvmania's topic in California Nursing

    Just an update. I dropped that Microbiology class I am studying for the NCLEX exam now so have to concentrate on that. Couldn't do them both. And my teacher for the nclex class said to everyone...