icyounurse BSN, RN

MICU, SICU, PACU, Travel nursing

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    Nursing School or Med School?!? BOTH?

    Sorry about the above post.I think that you should have more nursing experience than that if you want to be a Nurse Practitioner. Wow, just one year? Sounds dangerous. I am starting my program...
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    Nursing School or Med School?!? BOTH?

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    Nurses writing up nurses?

    I agree. If the oversight caused damage to the patient or had the potential to, then it should be written up. I maybe would have talked the fellow nurse in this case, it doesn't seem to me like harm...
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    I don't want to be a CNA anymore.

    Oh and also, if she is indeed not a LTC CNA and is telling an experienced LTC CNA how to do her job, then its a bit like a student nurse telling an experienced nurse how to do his or hers. Just my 2...
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    I don't want to be a CNA anymore.

    Ouch:nuke: You are right, I do not know her experience, it was just that she said she could not imagine getting pt's up before 530 or 6..........then she probably hasnt worked as a CNA in LTC, because...
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    Countdown to the GRE! Any words of encouragement?

    You will do fine!! I over studied for it myself, I bought out the Barnes and Nobles test prep section, was doing about 1100 on practice tests and was so very anxious. The whole time I was doing the...
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    I don't want to be a CNA anymore.

    I wouldn't worry too much about the poster who says you need further training. She is a nursing student according to her profile, and probably one who has never worked as a CNA in LTC or she would...
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    Universal Health Care... what would this mean...

    I hope we are as fortunate as you to stay healthy while we are waiting for the insurance to kick in!! We have our fingers
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    Universal Health Care... what would this mean...

    I am sorry your insurance costs so much. I am not "whining" about COBRA, more like suggesting it isn't the best solution for everyone, I really think there could be a better way. Thats all I am...
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    sweat relief?

    This is probably not appropriate for work, but on deal or no deal last week, the dad of one of the contestants had that problem and they taped maxi pads under his arms. Seriously!! They said it...
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    Universal Health Care... what would this mean...

    Um, excuse me did I say anything about you paying my bills? Funny, I don't think I did. I was just trying to make the point that there are not any very good programs in place for people transitioning...
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    Universal Health Care... what would this mean...

    Amen sister. And actually not everyone who is uninsured is so because they have "made bad choices". Me and my husband recently moved and are starting new jobs and it takes 30 days to get the...
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    Universal Health Care... what would this mean...

    Wow, I can't believe someone actually posted that people from Canada and England seek healthcare in the U.S....... excuse me while I die...
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    Phenergan IV changes in policy

    I work in a recovery room, and we still give demerol and phenergan ivp like its going out of style. demerol works better than morphine sometimes on the abdominal surgeries and also can help with...
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    How are you judgemental?

    I have been working in a recovery room as of late, and before I post this I must say a few things: #1. I understand that surgery can be painful and people react funny to anesthesia and I do my...
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    Interviews at Barry and FIU

    Oh and I forgot to mention, it is my first time applying, I mean I applied to 2 others but I applied really early and am not supposed to hear from them for awhile, so I am probably going to accept at...
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    Interviews at Barry and FIU

    I dont know what the typical applicant has gre or grades wise, but I had 3.64 BSN GPA, GRE 1310, CCRN certified, 2 years Medical ICU, 2 ICU travel assignments, and 6 months in Recovery Room. I wasnt...
  18. Just got accepted to Barry University starting January
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    Interviews at Barry and FIU

    I just interviewed at Barry and was accepted(!!!!)for early admission Jan. 2008. The interview was stressful, but they were very nice, and it all seemed pretty organized. I got there at 830, at 900...
  20. Hello everyone, here are my stats: GPA BSN: 3.64, last 60 hours GPA: 3.9, science GPA 3.7 GRE: 1310 (I read like 7 study books before taking it) CCRN, PALS, ACLS 2 years MICU experiance, 2 ICU travel...
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    Your Worst Mistake

    My biggest scariest med error also involved insulin. When I was in nursing school doing a clinical on a telemetry floor, the nurse I was following said she didnt have time to double check my meds and...
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    Ever had a nurse or doc as a patient?

    A few months ago had this guy come in with end stage pancreatic cancer, impending respiratory failure. His daughter was an RN and she was with him 24 hours a day. She drove us all crazy. I had her the...
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    Frustrated with LPN school

    you know when you become a nurse, positioning a pt and rolling them to change linens will come to you just from doing it in school/on the job. it will come to you, don't stress about it. what they...
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    How long until burn out?

    you know i think alot of people who just want $ figure out there are easier ways to make it and quit alot of
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    How do I get into the ICU?

    um, well applying will enhance your chances :] trust me its not hard to get hired in the icu straight out of school, i did. the only place some new grads in my area have a hard time getting hired...