icyounurse BSN, RN

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    Nursing School or Med School?!? BOTH?

    icyounurse replied to Khaos05's topic in General Nursing

    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?

    icyounurse replied to Khaos05's topic in General Nursing

    I
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    Nurses writing up nurses?

    icyounurse replied to txRN07's topic in General Nursing

    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.

    icyounurse replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    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.

    icyounurse replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    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?

    icyounurse replied to LaeDeesNP's topic in General Nursing

    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.

    icyounurse replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    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...

    icyounurse replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    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...

    icyounurse replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    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?

    icyounurse replied to NurseNature's topic in General Nursing

    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...

    icyounurse replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    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...

    icyounurse replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    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...

    icyounurse replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    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

    icyounurse replied to RNKPCE's topic in General Nursing

    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?

    icyounurse replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    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

    icyounurse replied to njtccrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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

    icyounurse replied to njtccrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...
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    Who's going to Anesthesia school?

    icyounurse replied to jrec's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just got accepted to Barry University starting January
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    Interviews at Barry and FIU

    icyounurse replied to njtccrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...
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    Grades, Gre Scores, Experience, etc...

    icyounurse replied to malraymal's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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

    icyounurse replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

    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?

    icyounurse replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    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

    icyounurse replied to Hoosiernurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    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?

    icyounurse replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    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?

    icyounurse replied to intothemoon's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...