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  1. Jehovah's Witness nurses in the critical care unit?

    N51308 replied to asdf88's topic in Critical Care

    Hi Asdf88, I'm a Jehovah's Witness and Registered Nurse. I wish I had seen your thread sooner before you had to endure these misguided posts*because I'm scared this may be your last. :-/ Some ignorant...

  2. INFPs where are you working in nursing?

    N51308 posted a topic in General Nursing

    At a crossroads professionally. I wonder what is the best fit in nursing for my personality type INFP. Does anyone else find that the busier units Telemetry, Critical Care, and the ER just drain you...

  3. INFPs where are you working in nursing?

    N51308 replied to N51308's topic in General Nursing

    JillPaige, It does get easier. I have found working nights is better for me because there are less people to deal with i.e management, doctors, and family members. Don't mind the 'supernurses' there...

  4. INFPs where are you working in nursing?

    N51308 replied to N51308's topic in General Nursing

    LoriAngel14, I tend to like the elderly more so than young adults or children. So Geriatric care is also something Im considering. Thanks for the advice. I appreciate

  5. INFPs where are you working in nursing?

    N51308 replied to N51308's topic in General Nursing

    Rhone, Welcome to nursing! Glad it seems like you found your niche! Yes, it does depend on where you are working as far as the ratio goes for PACU. The PACU you described sounds like a similar unit...

  6. INFPs where are you working in nursing?

    N51308 replied to N51308's topic in General Nursing

    Cathy T. RN Yes, more and more I feel this may be my calling. Thanks for your advice. I appreciate

  7. INFPs where are you working in nursing?

    N51308 replied to N51308's topic in General Nursing

    Pennyaline, While I appreciate that you are trying to be helpful. I purposely titled this thread to INFPs ONLY. If you are not an INFP there really is no need for you to comment or give your opinion....

  8. INFPs where are you working in nursing?

    N51308 replied to N51308's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you that was helpful. I appreciate your

  9. INOVA Trauma/ICU Preceptorships

    N51308 replied to msjack's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Yes, they do!! I actually interviewed with the Trauma department but turned it down in favor of Telemetry. You will need to apply and there are three interviews you go through. Your initial interview...

  10. Hired As A Nurse Extern Now Being Used As A Cna ???

    N51308 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I am looking for help/guidance in my situation. I have worked at a local hospital for 4 years as a unit secretary. Last year during my summer break between freshman and senior year I...

  11. Hired As A Nurse Extern Now Being Used As A Cna ???

    N51308 replied to N51308's topic in General Nursing

    Again, thanks to all who have responded. I agree that I am probably rushing my decision. Upon further insight I have decided to stick it out. I think my frustration lies in that my original preceptor...

  12. Hired As A Nurse Extern Now Being Used As A Cna ???

    N51308 replied to N51308's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all your responses. I'd feel different if I felt appreciated and part of the "team." But the majority of the nurses don't appreciate the CNAs or myself. More than anything I was really just...

  13. Yet another new grad to Home Health Question Please Help?

    N51308 posted a topic in Home Health

    Hey all, I have really enjoyed reading the responses everyone has posted especially in regards to the reality of home health nursing. That being said I, too, need advice. Here it goes, I am...

  14. Yet another new grad to Home Health Question Please Help?

    N51308 replied to N51308's topic in Home Health

    Thank you to all for your input. I do appreciate your advice and see that maybe this is something that will have to wait until I've had more exposure.

  15. Looking to meet all MCI students in VA.

    N51308 replied to emtn2b's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I would be very , very, VERY careful!! That being said I will tell you that I attempted their registered nursing acclerated program in Newport News back in fall of 2005/winter 2006 with the promise I...

  16. Yet another new grad to Home Health Question Please Help?

    N51308 replied to N51308's topic in Home Health

    Thanks to all for your responses so far. I will say that I would love to hear that everyone thinks this is good idea. But the reality is that I need to weigh the pros and cons heavily. I will take...

  17. Fundamnetals practice questions

    N51308 replied to BrooklynRN2008's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi I'm in your same boat. Don't feel bad and don't give up. And I thought A & P was hard. :uhoh21: It is difficult because we are in the learning phase of how to think like a nurse. I went out and...