EternalFeather

EternalFeather

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  1. Starting in ICU

    I started in ICU as a new grad. it was definitely stressful and difficult. However, it was WORTH IT, to me personally. I had a preceptor with a very "strong personality" it was an expert nurse who...
  2. Graduate RN with BSN

    Im from South Florida too but Ive since moved after graduation and board exam, and I know that you are paid a fixed amount & no differentials yet, during your orientation and the length of...
  3. Should I transfer to an LPN program?

    my suggestion is to stay in the ADN program if you can. it will be worth it. more opportunities as an RN and it will be less time and effort if you add it all up because if you transfer to LPN, you...
  4. I failed out of nursing school midway, now what?

    My friend failed medsurg and it wasnt until a year until that same class was offered again. she decided to become a phlebotomist in the meantime until it was time to go back to nursing school. try...
  5. Nursing notes & legal stuff

    I dont really write much in the nurses notes or progress notes. Unless its is something that doesnt have some boxes and words that i can click in the assessments section and some other forms that are...
  6. What book or tool should I get to start preparing for the CCRN exam?

    Also would like to know of a book or tool that I can also bring to work to use as
  7. Would this be a good way to increase my chances at an ICU job?

    Im sorry that you havent found your dream, job yet. I went through a similar interview, there was a test and i went through panels of interviews. However, I'm sure i failed that test, and my answers...
  8. Hand Hygiene causing hand eczema

    I just started working at a new hospital. 2 nights ago was my first shift on the floor. I noticed since that night and it even got worse later to even now, I started getting eczema in my hands. It is...
  9. Hand Hygiene causing hand eczema

    I still havent gone to the emoloyee health cause i work nights and I tend to forget to go or I'm too tired to wait for them to come in. I'm sure it's not the gloves. I think it's more likely the...
  10. Hand Hygiene causing hand eczema

    i hadn't thought of that. I'm going to do that. this has never happened to me before. it is the first time
  11. I'm filing as many job applications as I can find and recently, I got a call back. The person wanted to call the previous workplace for reference. I said 'yes' as I did left with good standing with...
  12. "may we contact your previous employer" what is the correct answer?

    I am unemployed now. I did not the place burning bridges and I did leave a nice resignation... I am afraid Im not going to get any position I want to apply for. I think Im just going delete that work...
  13. How difficult will it be? I decided to just settle for a med-surg, Telemetry rn position at nearby hospitals now since I was not fortunate to be hired for any critical care RN residencies/...
  14. Day shift vs. night shift

    What's the difference? I am starting my first nursing job soon and its day
  15. this is probably a stupid question, but please help me. I will be done with the RN - BSN program this semester and I want to work for a bit and save money first before i go to graduate school. I will...
  16. Can you become an RN at age 19?

    I think you can. Other countries Do not have middle school in their educational system unlike the US so many of the kids graduate high school at around 15/16 years old. If they went straight into...
  17. What schools offer online NP

    Is there a list somewhere that is of accredited NP schools that let student take everything online? Im planning to work while studying so hopefully if anyone could help me with this information, it...
  18. What should I study ahead?

    Don't study. Enjoy your little free time before the program. Say your temporary farewells to your family friends and everyone in your social life cause once you start the program, its crunch time....
  19. Can I shadow my parents?

    Lol. I personally wouldn't. Even if it is allowed. I don't want to get in their way and it might be kinda awkward, as someone who isn't a medical professional yet. Also, I don't want to witness them...
  20. Anxiety during clinicals - advice?

    I also am introvert. I used to get very anxious and get panic attacks when i was younger but now, not so much. Now I am a nurse for 2+ years and I think exposing myself to lots of new things made me...
  21. Tested positive for TB 1 step test?

    it shouldnt. you were probably exposed but if you arent sick or showing symptoms, the worst that could happen right now would be you being on tb prophylaxis. but its ultimately the school's decision...
  22. How can I credit my classes into my license CEU? I am in the RN to BSN program and I heard that I dont really need to do a lot of CE? Is it possible in the first place? I heard that I can use my bsn...
  23. how to credit college class for license CEU

    I contacted the CE broker for the FLorida BON and I found out that I can use college classes as CE and i jjust needed to report to them my transcript. a college class with 3 credit per semester is...
  24. Time frame from graduation to NCLEX

    after graduation i signed up for the nclex. it took more than a week to do the requirements to get the approval to test. i graduated in december then took the nclex 2nd week of february. i didnt take...
  25. Hi I have an assignment for my research class and I have to interview a nurse practicing in another country now. I already have some questions but I want more ideas and questions and other stuff I...