huladancer

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  1. passed out

    huladancer posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Last Friday was my second day on the NICU as a new nurse. One of the NP's was about to insert an umbilical line and my preceptor asked me if I wanted to watch. I'm standing there watching the NP...

  2. Breaking a two year contract

    huladancer posted a topic in General Nursing

    Last month I completed the first year of a two year contract with a hospital. When I signed the contract I received a $3000 sign on bonus. I enjoy the hospital I work for and I enjoy the unit and...

  3. Breaking a two year contract

    huladancer replied to huladancer's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you both for the advice. I know 9 months (that's how much time I left on my contract) will come and go. There's this resltesness within me and it may have nothing to do with my job, but I do...

  4. Causes of diabetes and other myths

    huladancer posted a topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    There is this belief among the Hispanic community (and perhaps other sections of the population) that diabetes is caused by a susto (scare) or coraje (anger). I've heard time a time again from...

  5. Causes of diabetes and other myths

    huladancer replied to huladancer's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Chronic stress could be associated with the develpment of insulin-resistance, the key word is chronic. One stressful event cannot cause diabetes, if it did we would all be suffering from this...

  6. Bacteria Outbreak Closes Hospital Units

    huladancer posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    LOS ANGELES Dec 16, 2006 (AP)-- A hospital has closed its neonatal and pediatrics intensive care units to new admissions after a potentially fatal bacterium sickened seven children, including an...

  7. Pig pancreas transplant

    huladancer posted a topic in General Nursing

    My dad talked to a family member who lives in Mexico. According to my aunt, a couple family members, who suffer from diabetes, had a pig pancreases transplanted into their forearms. I've heard of...

  8. Bacteria Outbreak Closes Hospital Units

    huladancer replied to huladancer's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I was watching the local news today and it was reported that a second baby has died from the nosocomial infection. Tha family has stated that they are considering suing the hospital. ABC News:...

  9. Help...back from Iraq and miserable

    huladancer replied to kmftiko's topic in General Nursing

    Hi kmftiko, I'm a new nurse myself. I haven't even started working yet (I start in Feb), but I found this article on line and hope it can help you figure things out. NurseWeek News There are many...

  10. yes/no..notetaking while review nclex questions

    huladancer replied to trekjudy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did take some notes when I studied for the NCLEX, but for the most part I just did many, many, many practice tests. Make notes if you come across something you really don't understand or never...

  11. SOS all OB nurses!

    huladancer replied to bopps's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm not an OB nurse, but how about Effective breastfeeding rt to normal oral structure Risk for sudden infant death

  12. What career would YOU have chosen if you weren't a nurse?

    huladancer replied to RN BSN 2009's topic in General Nursing

    When I was little, I wanted to be a flight attendant to travel the world. Marine biologist was on my list too as well as

  13. thank to allnurses.com

    huladancer posted a topic in General Nursing

    thank you to allnurses.com!! i joined allnurses.com almost 2 years ago seeking advice regarding my immigration status. here's the link to my original post....

  14. NEED HELP!! UCLA interview..

    huladancer replied to blee1's topic in California Nursing

    Good luck on your interview! My friend interviwed with UCLA last year and got hired. They did ask her some clinical questions, but she said it wasn't anything too difficult. For example, "what...

  15. Orange County Hosp-Saddleback & Hoag

    huladancer replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California Nursing

    Traffic in Southern California is just horrible. If you need to get on the freeway to get to work, you are likely to find traffic. In the mornings you usually find more traffic heading South/West...

  16. What do you use? A fanny pack?!

    huladancer replied to er1c15's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    This has nothing to do with the OP question, but I had a teacher tell me that she went to Australia and went to different stores asking for a "fanny pack". She said people kept looking at her weird...

  17. research assistant

    huladancer posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, Well, I'm currently working as a research assistant for a national study. I was asked if I could perform blood draws. I just received my RN license, but I was hired as a research...

  18. contraindications to enteral feeding

    huladancer posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    hi everyone. i'm a soon to be nicu nurse . i will be starting in january 2007. in the mean time, i started reading the awhonn core curriculum for neonatal intesive care nursing. the book says that...

  19. contraindications to enteral feeding

    huladancer replied to huladancer's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Jamie... thank you. Now I understand.

  20. green card sponsorship

    huladancer replied to sharoma55's topic in International Nursing

    Sharoma55, have you found a sponsor? When I was looking for a sponsor in California, my lawyer provided me a list of local hospitals that sponsored. I don't know if you have a lawyer, but if you do,...

  21. First day on the job as L & D nurse.

    huladancer replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    yes... it sounds like you were very busy, but it also sounds like you learned a lot. How exciting!!! Best of luck to you...

  22. Without WaitList? Transfer? Give a bet? I need your helps@Nursing

    huladancer replied to hdowar's topic in California Nursing

    Here's the link to Loma Linda University. The best thing to do is to call the schools you're interested in and ask them about the wait time. Best of Luck....

  23. nclex applicatin form??

    huladancer replied to cliff03's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ooops.... I didn't realize you were in the Philippines.

  24. nclex applicatin form??

    huladancer replied to cliff03's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    http://www.rn.ca.gov/forms/forms.htm#forms Go under LICENSING AND EXAMINATION and click under "application for licensure by examination" and you'll also need the "live scan

  25. Help! Graduated 2004 and now looking for job.

    huladancer replied to Camouflage's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Gonzo1, don't lie about what you've been doing for the past 2 years. Just be honest. As far as updating your skills, I know the nursing school I went to has a skills lab that is open to...