RookieRoo

RookieRoo

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  1. Indiana State University FNP spring 2017- anyone?6

    RookieRoo posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Well, I've finished applying to ISU's online FNP program and gotten the word that it may take until October 15 for them to decide. So, I guess it's a waiting game now! Is anyone else on here who has...

  2. Nursing Diagnosis book recommendations

    RookieRoo posted a topic in General Students

    Hello, the book my school recommended that I bought last semester was atrocious and impossible to use easily; as such, I am looking for recommendations for a good book on nursing interventions. I...

  3. Need advice -- California-- where to live and work?

    RookieRoo replied to themidwestbaby's topic in California Nursing

    I just did this move! Indiana to san diego. We moved to SD because of my spouse's job, because of family, because it's where I'm from and because of thw weather! Yes it is more expensive but the pay...

  4. Indiana State University FNP spring 2017- anyone?6

    RookieRoo replied to RookieRoo's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hope you get good news! Let us

  5. Indiana State University FNP spring 2017- anyone?6

    RookieRoo replied to RookieRoo's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Got the email today that I got in! Spring 2017,

  6. Indiana State University FNP spring 2017- anyone?6

    RookieRoo replied to RookieRoo's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Nothing yet here, anything for

  7. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    RookieRoo replied to zornzo's topic in California Nursing

    Omgomgomg! My license FINALLY WENT THROUGH. It wasn't there at 8am this morning (I checked) and now at 11am, it is!!! I am CONVINCED that leaving a message for the supervisor AND following up with all...

  8. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    RookieRoo replied to zornzo's topic in California Nursing

    I'm thinking of driving up to the board this weekend and getting there first thing Monday morning... I just don't know if it would do any good at this point or

  9. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    RookieRoo replied to zornzo's topic in California Nursing

    spoke with everyone and their mom today at the board. I don't even want to look at my phone to see how many times, how many minutes I called and was on hold. I got bounced around from cashiering... to...

  10. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    RookieRoo replied to zornzo's topic in California Nursing

    Here is my latest update. I am SO MAD right now. I called the admin building number this morning (the number I posted earlier in the thread). I had called this number last week and the lady wouldn't...

  11. Thoughts on going for NP with 2 young kiddos?

    RookieRoo replied to BabyFood26's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I just applied for NP with a 3yo and a 1yo. I did nursing school pregnant and with a toddler! It was hard but with the right support system (daycare, emergency care people, etc) it was very

  12. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    RookieRoo replied to zornzo's topic in California Nursing

    So as of today, there is no longer a place on my application where it says "status." What does this mean?!?! Is it a sign, or is it a glitch? LOL I called that back door number and the lady there...

  13. How do I peel pill packets without meds flying everywhere!

    RookieRoo replied to hs4zu's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    why on earth would it be the end of the world with pharmacy? At my hospital, we just had to waste it in MAK (sometimes with a witness, depending on what it was) and then get a new one out... anyways,...

  14. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    RookieRoo replied to zornzo's topic in California Nursing

    I'm not celest but I can answer for you... (916)

  15. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    RookieRoo replied to zornzo's topic in California Nursing

    I called again this morning... I used the other number and got through to a human being on ONE ring! This person said that they actually DON'T have my nursys verification in yet and restated what the...

  16. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    RookieRoo replied to zornzo's topic in California Nursing

    congratulations! I'm jealous... and nervous about how long this is REALLY going to

  17. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    RookieRoo replied to zornzo's topic in California Nursing

    I've been too nervous to even begin applying for jobs until I have at least a temporary license. I wasn't even sure if hospitals would even look at my application without one. In terms of wait time......

  18. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    RookieRoo replied to zornzo's topic in California Nursing

    Okay, I'm throwing my lot in with all of you here. In the process of endorsing from IN to CA and let me just say... I'm not entirely sure "process" is the right word, more like long-ass freaking...

  19. OG Tubes after Intubation - suction

    RookieRoo replied to Genavina's topic in Critical Care

    We hook up right away, but no feedings until confirmed placement via

  20. How many days do you work in a row?

    RookieRoo replied to Jaellys's topic in General Nursing

    I just finished a five in a row stretch of 12hr shifts... not typical, and by no means pleasant, but that was the way the cookie crumbled this time. Usually though I only work 3 in a row with maybe an...

  21. ICU RNs floated to floors?

    RookieRoo replied to jamisaurus's topic in Critical Care

    Where I work, ICU is a closed unit and we don't float to other units, nor do other units come to us. We do our own scheduling just within the ICU. It's nice. We do have travelers who are sometimes...

  22. merry christmas to me... 1st shift off orientation

    RookieRoo posted a topic in Critical Care

    Well, it's Christmas, and not only am I working it, it will be my first shift off of orientation! Ahhhhh! I am trying to think positively but I'm kinda freaked. My orientation went fine, stuck to the...

  23. First/Second Rapid Response

    RookieRoo replied to TIB217's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was in my first code and couldn't remember my patient's code status! No one had ever told me he was a DNR so I was assuming he was a full code, but when the moment came I started second guessing and...

  24. Who worked New Years? How was your shift?

    RookieRoo replied to Lev's topic in General Nursing

    One pt I was supposed to get went to my colleague, ten minutes after arrival to the floor she stroked out. A lot of busy poop issues. And then at 650am, right before i was due to give report and go...

  25. **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    RookieRoo replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Indiana ICU New grad, first RN job $23 and change per hour days, $26 nights, a couple more for