NurseGirl525 ASN, RN

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    Fired, no proof or investigation. Please help

    NurseGirl525 replied to Fnj9977's topic in General Nursing

    There is more to this. I'm sorry. This makes no sense, at all. A chaplain did this? A chaplain in excellent standing in the hospital? I believe something happened here. I truly do. But not what...
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    Asked to Move to Another Floor?

    NurseGirl525 replied to aurora119's topic in General Nursing

    What are you having issues with I guess would be my question? Assessment issues? Are you still asking questions about how to admisinister meds or what are implications or varying vital signs? I...
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    Get depressed with my situation...

    NurseGirl525 replied to micstn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm confused. Chart nurse? Maybe your hospital is different. Most don't do what you are talking about. Do you define yourself by your job? I'm going to ask this without trying to be rude. Is...
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    SO BAD at drawing blood, starting IV's??

    NurseGirl525 replied to Chimio's topic in General Nursing

    I suck at drawing blood. We had mannequins with huge stickable veins in nursing school. Sadly, you don't get to do this in this day and age of clinicals. I can get a blood gas no problem from a...
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    Did You Know the Specialty You Wanted to Work In Before Clinicals?

    NurseGirl525 replied to Shookclays's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry if this has been responded to, but good luck with that. I hope you aren't in CA or NY. Remain unemployed for years looking for that coveted NICU role. Eventually, you will become a new grad...
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    Did You Know the Specialty You Wanted to Work In Before Clinicals?

    NurseGirl525 replied to Shookclays's topic in General Nursing

    I think you have tunnel vision on n this and should be open to other specialties. NICU is very hard to get into initially for a new grad. I thought I wanted pediatric oncology. I still would if I...
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    ED vs ICU

    NurseGirl525 replied to anjelekag's topic in General Nursing

    I would say a big chunk of nursing is supporting patients at their most vulnerable. I like icu over emergency because there is just too much madness in the ED. Not that I don't see craziness, but my...
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    Clean stick needle change

    NurseGirl525 replied to Emergencyhotdog's topic in General Nursing

    I've never stuck myself, but if it was just the needle, why would you replace the whole thing, med and syringe? The needle or blunt is separate from the syringe. I guess I would have to witness the...
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    Delirium

    NurseGirl525 replied to 3rdshift098's topic in General Nursing

    Delirium is reversible, dementia is
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    Wrong side for amputation(loss of license)

    NurseGirl525 replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Oh my. Guess this post was just trying to stir the pot. Sorry I
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    Wrong side for amputation(loss of license)

    NurseGirl525 replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Your first issue is, you listen to gossip. Second, yes, carry malpractice
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    HELP me! Im Lost! I need college advice please!

    NurseGirl525 replied to joslynmh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You need to look at different schools you want to go to. Then, you apply to the college. The best thing to do is go in person and talk to admissions officers. You need to talk to financial aid....
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    Giving report to the next RN?

    NurseGirl525 replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    I will say mine is a bit more detailed as my patients may have had multiple surgeries and procedures
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    Giving report to the next RN?

    NurseGirl525 replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    Name, age, code status allergies, history why patient is here to begin with what all surgeries and tests being done and what they showed neuro, resp, gi, gu access and skin issues any abnormal labs...
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    Nursing Admissions: A Frustrated Student's Manifesto

    NurseGirl525 replied to medicapoetica's topic in General Nursing

    What area of the country do you live? What kind of schools are you applying to? Does your 89% calculated GPA mean you are a B average student? I'm confused about that part. My GPA entrance was...
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    Dr. complaint

    NurseGirl525 replied to Kavikziggy77's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This. You were not negligent in patient care, nor diverting meds. That is why you would lose your license. I would honestly roll my own eyes that the doctor did that. He probably just didn't want...
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    Night owl on day shift

    NurseGirl525 replied to kataraang's topic in General Nursing

    I'm the same way. I literally get nauseous in the morning when I have to get up at 5am. I'm actually pretty happy I'm going to nights soon again. For some reason my body naturally likes to go to...
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    Is it worth it now or should i wait?

    NurseGirl525 replied to Nicole.oss123's topic in General Nursing

    What is your current GPA? It's very competitive to even get into the program. You would also need to discuss with a financial aid person. If you complete a degree, there may not be any financial...
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    ADN new grad jobs

    NurseGirl525 replied to taylor92's topic in General Nursing

    I had no problem getting hired. I had many job offers upon graduation. It depends on where you live. I work on a highly specialized icu. Neither I, nor any people in my ASN cohort, had an issue...
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    First Nursing Shift

    NurseGirl525 replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    Two weeks is
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    Level I Trauma Center

    NurseGirl525 replied to Okami_CCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Look, you are making it more than what it is. Yes, it's icu. Yes, you will see some crazy stuff. But, you know what you need to know. Lab values are the same, vital signs? Same. You just chart...
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    I'm So Over Nursing. I would rather work at Costco!!

    NurseGirl525 replied to rnfrombama's topic in General Nursing

    I thought I was quite compassionate and nice in what I was saying to you. I was acknowledging your strengths and at the same time tell you your weaknesses could be used for positive things. Its not...
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    I'm So Over Nursing. I would rather work at Costco!!

    NurseGirl525 replied to rnfrombama's topic in General Nursing

    I wholeheartedly agree. Why are you calling the unit when you are at home? You are becoming too emotionally attached and taking the profession too personally. I admit, there are families and patients...
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    Become a NNP process from start to finish

    NurseGirl525 replied to warriorsunpaw's topic in General Nursing

    The RN is the license. The BSN is the degree. I hate the way schools advertise RN to BSN programs. You are the exact same RN whether or not you have an ASN degree or BSN degree. You can start by...
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    Working Without UAPs

    NurseGirl525 replied to JohnJoeJ's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes we get one, sometimes we don't. I'm most often without one, so I guess it's not a big deal to me. If we have one, they are spread thin throughout the unit so I can't count on them. It's...