RubberDuckieLove

RubberDuckieLove

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  1. New Neuro Nurse Here!

    RubberDuckieLove posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Hi everyone! I am officially a Neuro Nurse! I could not be more excited, or more scared, in my life. But I look forward to the challenge of critical care. I do not start for another three weeks (basic...

  2. New Grad Residency

    RubberDuckieLove replied to ANurseInPearls's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My hospitals new grad program is a year long. Included educational meetings, support groups, etc. Floor orientation for me was 12 weeks

  3. Compression stockings or not

    RubberDuckieLove replied to gelibean's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Yes!!! I never leave home without

  4. I think I made a mistake by going into the ICU as a new grad.

    RubberDuckieLove replied to Skips's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You need time!! Like the previous poster said, it's been one month. Just one! You should still be under your preceptor. Set a goal for every shift for you to accomplish. I am also a new grad in the...

  5. Former BSN student confused whether to go back to BSN or start LPN?

    RubberDuckieLove replied to Sophia1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Chances are your classes have expired since it has been 4 years. I would contact your old school and see what the options

  6. Just curious

    RubberDuckieLove replied to Julesmama28's topic in General Students

    I think I did about 850 clinical hours, no preceptorship. This was for my

  7. Considerations for first critical care job search?

    RubberDuckieLove replied to JoseQuinones's topic in General Nursing

    I have my associates in nursing and got my first job in the Neuro ICU. I've had a great experience and would recommend anyone who can handle going into critical care right away to go ahead and go for...

  8. Looking for a nurse to interview

    RubberDuckieLove replied to Sassenach's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Absolutely!! I've been a fan for so many years! I even had the opportunity to go to her release party for the last book, meet her, and pick her

  9. New Grad in Neuro ICU

    RubberDuckieLove posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello all! I've landed my first job in the Neuro ICU. I am beyond thrilled but scared at the same time. It's an odd feeling I was hired on in my hospitals new RN program, which is awesome. I'll have...

  10. Is it okay to tape record on my phone my patient's report?

    RubberDuckieLove replied to strawberryluv's topic in General Students

    Absolutely not. If you have questions, just

  11. Blood pressure cuff?

    RubberDuckieLove replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    Allheart.com, or

  12. I caused skin tear

    RubberDuckieLove replied to Purple_roses's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Sounds like you handled it professionally and provided proper first aid. Thats all you can really

  13. Accused of cheating at pearson vue

    RubberDuckieLove replied to dori1987's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Brain dumping is addressed on the white sheet they give you as soon as you walk in the door. The one you have to read before they process you to go in to take the

  14. get fired?

    RubberDuckieLove replied to bellefleur's topic in General Nursing

    Falls happen! Incident reports happen! It's unfortunate and I hate it, but it's also a chance to learn and correct mistakes that will keep future patients safe! Don't be embarrassed. I have yet to...

  15. Where to go???

    RubberDuckieLove replied to Lharrell12's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Your clinical rotations should give you a better idea of where your heart is. I wouldn't worry too much about picking a specialty until you have some hands on experience in those settings. I always...

  16. breaching practices

    RubberDuckieLove replied to michellemarie's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Absolutely. Don't do it. You could loose your job, or even worse, your

  17. Desperately Need ADVICE!!

    RubberDuckieLove replied to Kermie90's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Take it!! Experience is good, no matter where it comes from! Network, network,

  18. Are Pearson vue "quick results" reliable? If I pass why my name isn't listed yet

    RubberDuckieLove replied to Zofia21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Agreed, if Pearson says you passed, you passed! The rest depends on how fast your state will post your license. Just check your application status and make sure all the paperwork that you need is...

  19. VIRTUAL ATI!!!!

    RubberDuckieLove replied to ammanke64's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used VATI up until the maternal child module. I got a 99 percent chance of passing NCLEX the first time when we took the comprehensive assessment in school. I also sat in the three day live review....

  20. PARAMEDICS IN THE ED...Do you have them????

    RubberDuckieLove replied to EDtraumaCNS's topic in Emergency

    We do. The paramedics usually live in the swarm room (intake for ambulances and other urgent cases) and they are paired with a RN. They perform a lot of the skills while the RN focuses on assessment...

  21. IVF in an emergency situation

    RubberDuckieLove replied to Doms09's topic in Patient Medications

    Totally read this as "in-vitro fertilization" On another note, if it was an emergency situation, then I would assume the facility would have protocols for that sort of

  22. New Grad Salary??

    RubberDuckieLove replied to akilah530's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Im starting out at 21/hr with a $3 shift diff and $3 weekend. Thats the norm for the hospitals in mid

  23. New Grad scared to be in L&D

    RubberDuckieLove replied to Ndnrnbsn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am in the same boat, but in the NICU. I never thought when they asked me what my passion was, that they would actually give it to me right out of school! Im just focusing on orientation and asking...

  24. Looking for a nurse to interview

    RubberDuckieLove replied to Sassenach's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    OMG I love your screen name!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is

  25. Took NCLEX-RN Today!!

    RubberDuckieLove posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The computer cut me off at 75 questions, at least 30 SATA, and got the "good pop up" with Pearsons new site. Totally feel like a bombed it. Big time. But who knows? This is going to be the longest 48...