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    A new grad numbers game... just curious!

    calivianya replied to calivianya's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    10 was apparently the magic number for me - I've been keeping a Word document with where I applied and when just so I'd know, and though I applied for 18, the 10th job I applied for is the one that...
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    Ever work with a broken finger?

    calivianya replied to SnowboardRN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe if you really want your coworkers to hate you because they have to help you with everything... seriously, if it was your non-dominant hand it would be inadvisable, but with it being your...
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    Book recommendation?

    calivianya replied to AMR21's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing in the Storm. It's a lot of first-person accounts of what it was like to be a nurse during Hurricane Katrina when the hospitals became islands in the middle of disgusting germ infested water,...
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    Tragically idiotic

    calivianya replied to Clementia's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've had a lot of patients like that. One that comes to mind is a teenager who decided to get in an ATV race with his brother. He lost - to the tune of the ATV flipping over on top of him. He was a...
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    OMG Say it correctly!

    calivianya replied to seanynjboy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had no idea there was any way to say "rales" other than "rails." I have never heard anyone say it any other way - I probably would have given anyone who pronounced it differently a really funny...
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    Help! What is the line where family members are banned from the facility?

    calivianya replied to InSaneMembraine's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My facility is pretty good about banning people who threaten harm to the staff, but that's about it. Obviously, if they also harm the patient they would not be welcome back, but I have never seen...
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    The "Q" Word and Other Mysteries

    calivianya replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Nursing Humor

    I don't try to find synonyms for the "q" word... I find that the word itself knows that that's what you meant and everything will go to pot anyway. Even synonyms of the "q" word are
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    What is the maximum number of patients per nurse?

    calivianya replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm finding I feel even sorrier for the CNAs than the nurses in most of the situations! I'm a new grad nurse, still finishing up as a CNA before I take the NCLEX next week and start my nursing job....
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    Help! I've Fallen Behind in Reading and I Can't Get Up

    calivianya replied to ArrowRN's topic in General Students

    I had a class this past semester that was NCLEX review, and we did hundreds of questions each week. We were supposed to read first. I did not. Everyone does learn differently. What I've found is that...
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    Are You A Victim?

    calivianya replied to queserasera's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Very true! I have a lot of friends who are victims in my life... I have been trying to impress on one in particular to own her classes, job, etc., and it is finally kicking in. It's really gratifying...
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    Ortho, Adult Surgical or Rehab (stroke/TBI)?

    calivianya replied to Wrench Party's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    NOT rehab if you want your sanity! I don't care about what people say about rehab being less acute... that depends on the facility. The place I worked as a CNA took people sick enough that we got...
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    Getting Re-acquainted with Cardiac Step-down and the Darn Computer System Called EPIC

    calivianya replied to Ginger35's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I don't know about resources, but after I took an Epic class for work the instructor sent home the paperwork with us and the work environment had an Epic "playground" application where you could do...
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    In a BSN program..

    calivianya replied to NurseLys27's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The hospitals around here require you to have CNA certification to work for them, but you can sit the exam after your first class with the skills lab where you do CNA work, so you don't have to take...
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    Duties of an overnight certified nursing assistant

    calivianya replied to NurseBre94's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It's pretty much the exact same as a day job. You have all of the same tasks to do. The biggest difference between day shift and night shift is the amount of times patients call out for help... it's...
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    ECG strip reading in 1 hour

    calivianya replied to souleater11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This site will make you a master in an hour. ECG Simulator | SkillStat Learning - Fast, Fun and Effective! Read over the rhythms first, and keep playing the game until stuff starts to become familiar....
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    What type of gross things do registered nurses have to do?

    calivianya replied to Neisha_'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I noticed you mentioned PT as an alternate option instead of being an RN earlier... just thought I'd bust a bubble for you. I work on inpatient rehab as a CNA, and if the patient has to go to the...
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    Support pumping one another up for the NCLEX-RN!

    calivianya replied to ashleyrosesf's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You are awesome and much more dedicated to studying than I am. I'm taking mine June 4th at the closest center, but a couple of my classmates took it before they had time to study at all (their words,...
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    What was your GPA when you were accepted into the BSN program?

    calivianya replied to supermom.of.3's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I had a 3.27 from my previous degree, but then made all As and one B in my nursing prereqs, so my prereq GPA was around a 3.8. Your prereqs count for a lot more than your overall GPA,
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    Has anyone made a medication error and *not* get fired for it?

    calivianya replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in Patient Medications

    That is INSANE. What a toxic facility. I sure hope I never end up working there... I can't imagine anyone with any sense thinking writing someone up for catching an error before it happened is a good...
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    What specialties tend to hire the most new grads?

    calivianya replied to CGlover09's topic in General Students

    It is really subjective and honestly it really depends on whether you intend to pursue your specialty or you intend to pursue your current geographical area. Unless you are very lucky, you may have to...
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    [Blank] Made Incredibly Easy! - book series

    calivianya replied to GracyMae's topic in General Students

    I actually took the review class taught by these people because it was recommended by my teachers, and I HATED it. Too many cutesy words and pictures. I found it incredibly unhelpful overall, with the...
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    "Study the problems, not the material" any truth in this?

    calivianya replied to tarotale's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think that would depend on how comfortable you are with the material. If a question is looking for you to know the treatment of Addison's Disease, for example, and you don't remember exactly what...
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    Choosing a specialty

    calivianya replied to 2bRNatasha85's topic in Nursing Career

    That's a tough one. Are you shy with your patients, your coworkers, or both? If it was one or the other it would be easier to point you in a direction, but if it's both than I think you are just going...
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    Calling all RNs who have had bad work experiences

    calivianya replied to Blue Roses's topic in General Nursing

    I think that's really interesting. I would like to read a paper like that! I don't think it would be a problem not to have objective responses. Subjective responses are fine - it would just be a...
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    Afraid to be a CNA!

    calivianya replied to admiralqueenie's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Personally, I hate hate HATE being a CNA but enjoy being a nurse. If you can't stand being a CNA that doesn't mean you won't like nursing. Honestly, I think being a CNA is way more difficult than...