ByTheLake

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  1. Supplies You Can't Live Without

    ByTheLake replied to felineRN's topic in Emergency

    Carry in your pockets the things that you need in your pockets. At the start of your shift, check all your rooms right away as you check in on your patients, and take the time to inventory your...

  2. Nursing Habits: Sleeping Pills

    ByTheLake replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I will give sleep meds until 0200, but I work psych, and our pts often have serious sleep issues, and if they are psychotic, manic, etc. will often still be up for breakfast 5 hrs later. When I work...

  3. Can somebody answer my questions!!!

    ByTheLake replied to shakshi's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I just finished my ADN and am making exactly what I would have made doing the same thing with a BSN. And though I had to pay for my ADN all by myself with only assistance from loans (which I'm now...

  4. What's In Your Pocket?

    ByTheLake replied to AmyD_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1-2 black pens (2 if I'm doing an admission) 1 highlighter Bert's Bees chapstick Man Down alarm That's it. I have a stethoscope I keep in my locker in case it's needed. I've used it 4 times in 2...

  5. weekend/holiday pays during orientation

    ByTheLake replied to tabycat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes! I was told my my manager to not so much as attend a CPI course without filling out a time slip or clocking in and out. I get paid for every last minute I'm on campus, including the 10 minutes it...

  6. weekend/holiday pays during orientation

    ByTheLake replied to tabycat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was paid at full new-hire new-grad rate from day one throughout my orientation, and that included the full rate for evening, night, and holiday differential. I also received OT pay a couple of times...

  7. Four years for an associates?

    ByTheLake replied to Annieee's topic in General Nursing

    Not all schools have these issues. My school did not have a waiting list. Either you were in the top so-many number of applicants, or you weren't. No waiting list nonsense. They started new classes...

  8. What should I insist on learning in orientation?

    ByTheLake posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I'm starting orientation next week at my first job as a new grad in a Psych unit. I'm fairly optimistic as the mgr is nice, turnover is almost non-existent (he said they generally only lose nurses to...

  9. Should I give nursing one more chance?

    ByTheLake replied to my2girlsRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I would suggest that you go to your local police department, pay the $5 per card and have 2 fingerprint cards made right then and there,a nd then mail them into the BNE. The company they send you to...

  10. texas BON

    ByTheLake replied to maury's topic in Texas Nursing

    It took them 3.5 months to grant eligibility since so many things were lost. Most people had eligibility within less than a month of graduating as long as their paperwork was submitted and their...

  11. Has anyone had the experience of knowing a patient on their unit?

    ByTheLake replied to njmonsterboi80's topic in Psychiatric

    I recently discussed this with a friend of mine who has previously been a pt on the unit I will be starting on next week. I was relieved he was willing to speak frankly with me about the possibility!...

  12. First job 3 years since taking NCLEX

    ByTheLake replied to opam's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Definitely insist on a long orientation period such as new grads would go through. That will give you lots of review, lots of time to brush up, lots of practice, and lots of time to see what you will...

  13. Needed advice on staying up and staying healthy in night shift

    ByTheLake replied to geaalrn2007's topic in Health, Stress Management

    So glad you asked this! I'll be starting 7p-7a shift soon, too! (and I also have 2 children who might just want to see me now and then) I used to have a bedroom w/no windows and it was a God-send. Dh...

  14. BLS vs BCLS question

    ByTheLake posted a topic in General Nursing

    Dumb question here: Asked if I have BCLS. I have "AHA's BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED)." Is BCLS the same? Something completely different? Or an add-on to the

  15. How soon did it took you to find a job?

    ByTheLake replied to azabache21's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've already graduated, haven't taken NCLEX yet, and am now *starting* to look for a job. I moved to a new home 4 hours away *before* graduating (months before), and between the crazy commute and not...

  16. Anyone sew their own scrubs?

    ByTheLake replied to cherokeesummer's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer McCall's patterns myself (Simplicity patterns often aren't simple!). I haven't sewn scrubs yet, but I have sewn many things in the past from easy to very difficult. If you've never sewn...

  17. BLS vs BCLS question

    ByTheLake replied to ByTheLake's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, you were helpful! I feel especially silly asking as it's for online app for first nursing job ever. I'm already scared poop-less over graduating and startign to work as a nurse, and here I...

  18. A Different Approach to the ADN vs. BSN Debate

    ByTheLake replied to Sheri257's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    No, they don't. Mine learn at home, from me. And study after study has shown that "professional" teachers don't produce better results than mom-teachers with *only* a high school diploma. You should...

  19. A Different Approach to the ADN vs. BSN Debate

    ByTheLake replied to Sheri257's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Well, how very generous of you to concede that at least *some* of us are intelligent. What percentage of us, do you suppose, are intelligent? And What percentage would then remain who are *not*...

  20. Is 26 too old to go back to school?

    ByTheLake replied to anouk's topic in General Nursing

    Honey, if you are too old, then I am *ancient*!! I'm 32 and finishing up my ADN right now. I am in class with other students who have bachelor's in other subjects, and one who has a masters in...

  21. Organ Donation and Homosexuals

    ByTheLake replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in General Nursing

    Not only that, but with anal sex and increase chance of tearing, there is an increased chance of infection considering poop is what, 40-60% bacteria if I'm remembering correctly from Micro. Sadly,...

  22. ? about Mandatory Reporting of abuse

    ByTheLake posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, I'm a student nurse right now, and I understand that I am already considered a mandatory reporter. I'm in a situation where I'm not sure if I'm required to report. Sorry if it's wordy, I'll...

  23. Hesi Testing

    ByTheLake replied to sherrybaby's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Relax, don't fret!! The questions are very similar to the ones you find in those NCLEX review books. In fact, for preparation, I just read through the rationales in the answer section of my review...

  24. What about Nursing Dx's for abandoned babies?

    ByTheLake posted a topic in Pediatric

    I'm doing peds clinical right now, and am caring for a very young infant who was placed for adoption after birth by drug-addicted mom (CPS involvement). I'm in a county hospital this quarter, and...

  25. Nurses are overpaid!

    ByTheLake replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for sharing that with us, Bipley! That was very interesting. Do you know what region the notes are from in addition to the time? And if it was home care as opposed to hospital, which I...