RunBabyRN

RunBabyRN

L&D, infusion, urology

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  1. How has walking into HR worked out for you?

    RunBabyRN replied to JustAdmitToObs's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Not at all. I think most of us can find SOMETHING in one of these areas with a little time spent applying. It's cracking that acute care shell that's so hard for us! I finally cracked and applied...

  2. Any military nurses out there?

    RunBabyRN replied to CourtneyRN2014's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes, a lot of people have difficulty maintaining relationships when they're in the military. Most get married at their first duty station, then get divorced fairly soon after their first PCS...

  3. Convincing the manager to take a chance on a new grad

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

    This is my thought as well. Almost everyone knows how hard it is for new grads to get a foot in the door. I am definitely committed to making this work, and I would hope that would be the take-home...

  4. Convincing the manager to take a chance on a new grad

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

    Thanks! I actually got a lead from my old maternal child clinical instructor that another hospital in the same system is hiring new grads in LDRP, and she gave me the inside scoop. Luckily, I'll be...

  5. Any tips for "spasmy" veins? Also, PIVs on chemo pts?

    RunBabyRN replied to RunBabyRN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Right now, he's trying a month off of the therapy I've been providing (which I think is good, really). He may be able to avoid the infusions altogether, though I'm guessing as his tx progresses, he...

  6. Oh you're a Nursing student?

    RunBabyRN replied to happyinmyheart's topic in General Students

    YES. I had the same problem- politics led to an offer made in March being rescinded when I got licensed in June. I'm not the only one who got screwed in the deal, but thankfully I was still looking...

  7. Any tips for "spasmy" veins? Also, PIVs on chemo pts?

    RunBabyRN replied to RunBabyRN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Yes, this is certainly possible. I will check out the video. I can usually find them, but any little tips help.

  8. Any tips for "spasmy" veins? Also, PIVs on chemo pts?

    RunBabyRN replied to RunBabyRN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    A lot of this I already do (I've never tried two tourniquets). I've done enough phlebotomy and IV therapy usually to know to pull back the cath a bit to see if I've gone through the vein (which, of...

  9. Oh you're a Nursing student?

    RunBabyRN replied to happyinmyheart's topic in General Students

    This is something that varies very widely. This was for an agency, and anything you do that's in the office is at minimum wage. The training was, I think, a day or two. The $9/hour is CA minimum...

  10. Oh you're a Nursing student?

    RunBabyRN replied to happyinmyheart's topic in General Students

    This was in July. Remember, I'm a new grad.

  11. Oh you're a Nursing student?

    RunBabyRN replied to happyinmyheart's topic in General Students

    This is why I am framing my first nursing paycheck. $8.24. Rolling in the dough! LOL That job paid minimum wage for training, then $20 per hour for hours worked (in the SF Bay Area). Well below...

  12. I *loved* my ED Rotation

    RunBabyRN replied to SopranoKris's topic in General Students

    Yay!! ED is great!! You may be able to find new grad positions/programs in the ED upon graduation. Keep an eye out!

  13. Things You See On Craigslist

    RunBabyRN replied to MissMoo25's topic in General Students

    WOW. I want her for my nurse!!! Does she realize you have to show your

  14. CNA to LVN to RN or CNA to RN?

    RunBabyRN replied to mrslizgraham's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    CNA is a great first step! Plus, many programs are starting to require it, anyway. It saves the time it requires to teach you those basic skills. Plus, getting used to hands-on patient care and...

  15. New to the program

    RunBabyRN replied to aaliyahwilson's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My father-in-law has a home health nurse that passes out at the sight of blood. She HATES being a nurse, and has said on more than one occasion that after this job, she will do anything BUT nursing....

  16. CNA to LVN to RN or CNA to RN?

    RunBabyRN replied to mrslizgraham's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wouldn't waste your time and money on LVN. LVN experience isn't RN experience. Even having extensive healthcare experience is only moderately helpful (I also have about 10 years of hands-on...

  17. New Grad+Per Diem=Success?

    RunBabyRN replied to livethequestions14's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would apply. Many hospitals in my area are moving away from full time positions, for the sake of not having to provide benefits and other guarantees. A foot in the door is a foot in the door, and...

  18. Opinion on job opening/interview.

    RunBabyRN replied to Java_Wench's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would call on Monday just to follow up and ensure they have everything they need. It could be that they're still waiting to hear back from a reference or something along those lines. Good

  19. Does any home IV nurse charge after hours rates??

    RunBabyRN replied to RNfromSA's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I don't set the rate, but I do arrange with my patients when they have their infusions. I don't have call with my agency. They do have a rate range, but it's a narrow range. They will call and say...

  20. Any tips for "spasmy" veins? Also, PIVs on chemo pts?

    RunBabyRN replied to RunBabyRN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    He hates having it accessed, and the last nurse apparently did something bad with it, so it's reserved for the chemo txs (per pt and chemo center). Right now he's taking a holiday from my infusions....

  21. Convincing the manager to take a chance on a new grad

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

    Nothing yet. I was supposed to see my pt today, so I was going to ask her about it, but her insurance is now denying her medication, so she's focused on that right now. I don't want to bug her about...

  22. How you do that?

    RunBabyRN replied to garciadiego's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I think what she means is that you put on the dressing before administering the hep flush, and you don't have to be sterile once the dressing is on, thus the hep syringe does not need to be

  23. Does any home IV nurse charge after hours rates??

    RunBabyRN replied to RNfromSA's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I'm not on-call through my agency, but I don't charge a different rate for weekends. I am also paid per hour, rather than per tx, with a minimum of 2 hours (which is good, because infusions can range...

  24. Infusion RN for new grad with lots of IV experience prior to RN school

    RunBabyRN replied to RunBabyRN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I'm starting with a new IVIG pt next week (my third client thus far, though my second client's insurance has decided to deny her the infusions that are working VERY well for her condition- so...

  25. Worksheets

    RunBabyRN replied to jessblue's topic in General Students

    I use a lot of post-its on the bathroom mirror and kitchen window and such to learn stuff. Having things RIGHTTHEREINYOURFACE can be very helpful!