christvs DNP, RN, NP

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    Grey's Anatomy/ER.....

    christvs replied to highasthesky's topic in Emergency

    I like Grey's Anatomy but my absolute fave show is definitely House!!! :) And yes I am constantly yelling out diagnoses or pointing out things they're doing wrong. My husband just loves that. :) And...
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    preceptor problems (long sorry)

    christvs replied to DCCCRNn2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow, this totally reminded me of the preceptor I had today! I am at the very end of my 12 weeks of orientation on my med/surg unit (tomorrow is my last day!!!) & the preceptor I was with today...
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    telemetry nurses

    christvs replied to shyone2005's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I'm a new RN (graduated in May 2005) & my first job as a nurse has been on a med/surg/tele unit. I usually get 4-5 patients (I work 3-11 PM) on my shift. You just need to take a class on how...
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    Novice to Expert

    christvs replied to KES's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it is completely normal to feel nervous when you are just starting out. I felt quite timid as a nursing student, & now there are still some times when I feel nervous as an RN (I've only been...
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    What's the trick to putting in Foleys in women?!!

    christvs posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi! I'm a new RN & I would say that the biggest fear I still have is putting in Foleys in women! I always have difficulty getting them in, & end up having to toss out the first Foley & get...
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    Med-Surg Roll Call

    christvs replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I just graduated from nursing school this past May '05 & am an RN & have my BSN. I have been working as a med/surg/tele nurse for 3 months now (this is my second career-have a Master's in...
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    Holy Smokes, I'm an RN

    christvs replied to deernheadlightsRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi! I've been an RN for 3 months now & I'm still adjusting to writing "RN" after my name! :) As for a job...did you do a student internship during your last semester? That's how I got my RN job;...
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    What's a new employee called that is on orientation

    christvs replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    That's weird! At work I am called an "RN orientee." I guess you could say "new RN" or "new nurse"
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    How many of you were CNAs before become a Nurse?

    christvs replied to itsme2005's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a CNA for 2.5 years while I went to nursing school. I just graduated this past May & am an RN now. The toughest part about being a CNA for me was knowing that a lot of what I was...
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    Halloween, costumes or not???

    christvs replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    I have these purple, furry bat earrings I might wear to work on Halloween, but that is as crazy as I'll get! :) I really like the all white scrub dress & nursing cap idea though. Hmm.....maybe...
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    What Nursing Organizations are you in?

    christvs replied to sguiloff's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! Yes I think it's definitely worth the money to get involved in nursing associations. There are so many out there, I would suggest joining one that you have an interest in. For example, I love...
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    NCLEX Quick Results - Free thru.....

    christvs replied to shaker69's topic in General Nursing

    I'm from Mass & we do have quick results here. However if you choose not to use them & wait to see your name appear on the Mass. Nursing Board web site it could take a while. I took my...
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    What Nursing Organizations are you in?

    christvs replied to sguiloff's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new RN & I joined Sigma Theta Tau (Nursing Honor Society) & also the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses. I joined because I receive nursing journals with both of my memberships as well...
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    I made a big mistake on night shift i need to vent (LONG) sorry

    christvs replied to NurseNicoleRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nicole, I think you're a very good nurse because you are trying your best to do every possible thing you can do for your pts, spend the time talking to them & making sure they're ok, etc. Don't...
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    nights vs days

    christvs replied to wanda06211's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've worked 7-3 & 3-11 but have never worked 11-7 so I can't really comment on that shift. However, I firmly believe each shift has its ups & downs, & that no one shift is "better" or...
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    How do you decompress after work?

    christvs replied to QuilterLPN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I vent to my husband & mom about my day, then I vent on allnurses.com :) & then I watch TV, eat some cheez-it crackers & then go to
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    Any help from CNAs/LNAs while on orientation??

    christvs replied to MrsMinor's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi. I'm a new RN & am on week 11 of my orientation (almost done!!) I don't think they should be telling the aides to not help you. That is not fair to you. Also, delegation is something us new...
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    The funniest thing happened to me today...:)

    christvs posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh my! I am still laughing over this one. I had a very, very busy day on my 3-11 PM shift, but it was so much fun at the same time. Two of my four patients kept cracking jokes & made me laugh so...
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    Nurses: Delighted or Annoyed by Nursing Students?

    christvs replied to AthensICURN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad RN (have been working for only 11 weeks) & last week I had a new nursing student (a direct entry MS-to-be student) follow me around for a couple of hours. I didn't mind at all, even...
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    Are You Hard On Yourself?

    christvs replied to lisa41rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh my gosh Lisa, I'm the exact same way! I am always feeling bad about something. Like today for example, I felt so bad for my patients that I spent FOREVER talking & listening to them-which is...
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    What's the trick to putting in Foleys in women?!!

    christvs replied to christvs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you so much everybody for telling me what works for you. I am going to try them all now! :)
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    Pet Peeves

    christvs replied to sjb2005's topic in General Nursing

    How about when you have had a crazy busy evening & it is nearly 30 min past the end of your shift but you stayed a bit longer anyhow to help tie up loose ends & you tell this to the nurse...
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    orientation for med/surg?

    christvs replied to Hoozdo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Lu Ann. I just graduated this past May with my BSN & I started my very first RN job (med/surg/tele) in July & right now I'm on week 11 of my orientation. I still will have one more week...
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    What was the amount of your 1st paycheck as a nurse?

    christvs replied to brina's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just graduated this past May '05. My first RN paycheck I got in July '05 was around $650 after takes. No sign on bonus
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    My Update

    christvs replied to Aneroo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi! I just finished week 10 of my orientation. I can't believe I'll be all done with orientation & on my own in just 2 weeks! I feel like I'll be ready though-I'm basically ready now. I still ask...