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  1. Grad school supplies

    oceanblue52 replied to Julius Seizure's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Can't speak to the color question, but I really love my Brother duplex printer. It has worked flawlessly for 3 years and was so helpful during my BS

  2. Planner types

    oceanblue52 replied to Peachez1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've been using Moleskine for 8 years. The weekly one has less room per day, but has an opposite lined page to organize to do lists, due dates, etc. They also make a day planner if you need it broken...

  3. Important , please read

    oceanblue52 replied to briaairb's topic in Nursing Career

    You would definitely benefit from job shadowing to see what the different roles entail. All of these jobs are going to require hands on skills. Some people are naturals and pick these skills up...

  4. Administrative HELP!

    oceanblue52 replied to fettywap's topic in General Nursing

    Asking for feedback about why they are having charting difficulty, followed by actually following up on that feedback might be helpful. In my experience the best managers are those that invite...

  5. Not sure if this is stupid question or not but..

    oceanblue52 replied to EP10's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've had it both places, one wanted me to have it in hand and the other offered training. Check and see what kind of classes AHA offers. If they are frequent enough, you should have enough time to...

  6. I'm a new grad / OR nurse!

    oceanblue52 replied to Yellow Scrubs's topic in Operating Room

    Very exciting! It's nice to hear a fellow new grad excited about their work. Would love to hear more about the process of Peri-Op 101 and what is involved in that nine month time frame. Keep us...

  7. How to study for the NCLEX? Overwhelmed.

    oceanblue52 replied to stacylethani's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Regarding Saunders you really just need to pick up the book and take it one chapter at a time. Start with the "Fundamental" chapters, and do, say, 1-2 a week. After you've done those, start reviewing...

  8. Wonder Wink or Grey's Anatomy scrubs?

    oceanblue52 replied to quazar's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Have to second they Greys Anatomy line, they are so soft and comfy that I could probably sleep in them. Definitely made my C.N.A. job more comfortable. Is there a scrub store where you can try them on...

  9. Current CNA Pay Range

    oceanblue52 replied to nursemama13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As a nursing student with my CNA license, I made about $13.50 (not including differentials) at a hospital in Colorado. Nursing homes in this area advertise about

  10. Pens or pencils?

    oceanblue52 replied to imapsychrn's topic in Psychiatric

    We use floppy pens and felt tip markers for acute patients. No golf pencils because we've had several injuries with them at a facility I worked

  11. Pigeonhole?! Psych RN

    oceanblue52 replied to Open mind's topic in General Nursing

    If you had said you loved it I would say go for it. I have a background in Psych and as a recent new grad, haven't had problems getting interviews in other specialties because any wise manager will...

  12. Do you think I did something wrong here? Advice?

    oceanblue52 replied to ellebee87's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think you did the right thing. I don't quite understand what your scope of practice is as a Med Tech, but the only thing you did was bring it to the attention of the nurse, who then took it upon...

  13. Which medications are given at bedtime?

    oceanblue52 replied to klinn08's topic in General Students

    I haven't figured this out either, except for obvious things like Ambien. A later test question also said Zantac should be given at bedtime. Any other thoughts from others? The teacher made it sound...

  14. 75 Q's Today... Feel Crushed.

    oceanblue52 replied to misskris528's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's easy to feel crushed, especially feeling all that during the test! Don't bother yourself with the PV trick, it's just not reliable. You cannot know until Wed, focus on what you did well on. EVEN...

  15. Why is it so hard to find a job?

    oceanblue52 replied to JFLEURIM's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Talk to your classmates, see if the floors they were hired on are looking for new grads. Consider non-traditional settings like private duty, home health, Psych, etc.. If you have the money get your...

  16. Want to Quit My Tech Job-How Much Notice am I Obligated to Give?

    oceanblue52 replied to herenurseynursey's topic in General Nursing

    SI'm sorry you are going through such a hard time. It is not acceptable care to not be able to be reliably able to pass on blood sugars to a nurse, much less get them to look at pressure wounds. I...

  17. Quizzed in Clinical

    oceanblue52 replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in General Students

    Really know the medications your patient is on. I can't remember the specific example, but the patient was on a med that was mostly for Psych but also helped with neuropathy. It was important to know...

  18. Two RN Jobs as a new Grad

    oceanblue52 replied to Dezi919's topic in General Nursing

    I am not a nurse yet (waiting to take NCLEX as well), but yes, I would say that is a little nuts. You may be able to do overtime sometimes once you have a routine down but I promise you will be...

  19. Best shoes for clinicals

    oceanblue52 replied to Erythropoiesis's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I think Danskos are WAY over rated. They are good for eliminating back pain but I get shin splints walking too far in them and have rolled my ankle and fallen more times than I can count (and this was...

  20. A new grad who needs some advice

    oceanblue52 replied to NewNurse91D's topic in General Nursing

    I can relate to some of what you are going through as a new grad. It's difficult to study for NCLEX after you just graduated and made that final push to wrap up everything. Is there any chance you...

  21. Tips for really strict clinical instructor?

    oceanblue52 replied to Kiki<3's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry to hear you had a hard first day with clinical. It is a hard feeling to get sent home and reprimanded when you thought you knew what the expectations are. You have received a lot of good...

  22. I think I'm going to end up with a B in chem, how to get over the guilt?

    oceanblue52 replied to RaggedyAm's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wish I could give you a big hug. Stop beating yourself up about not getting perfect grades! Some Chemistry concepts are hard. There is a saying in nursing school that "B's get degrees." There are...

  23. First Semester Text Books

    oceanblue52 replied to afjags's topic in General Students

    For all your foundation nursing classes, I would recommend purchasing the books, like Pharm, Fundamentals, Health Assessment and Patho. I referenced these quite a bit throughout school so they are...

  24. Microbiology in 6 Weeks? Who is with me?!

    oceanblue52 replied to Ballasm's topic in School, College Programs

    You could also try tape recording your notes and listening to them on your

  25. Microbiology in 6 Weeks? Who is with me?!

    oceanblue52 replied to Ballasm's topic in School, College Programs

    It's very fast paced (obviously), and expect to spend a lot of time reviewing basic bio concepts like genetics as those form a foundation for a lot of concepts. If you can, try to study and reinforce...