ICRN2008 BSN, RN

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    Full day CPR course--what to expect

    ICRN2008 replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    I would recommend that you wear slacks as well- you will be wearing scrubs as a nurse anyways so you might was well get used to it now :) (Neither of my employers allow skirts as part of the dress...
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    RE: Hospital pre employment exam

    ICRN2008 replied to Zar's topic in General Nursing

    Our medication exam consisted of drug calculations, IV drip rates, etc. It wasn't as much about the actual meds (we had a drug handbook to use) as it was the ability to calculate numbers of...
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    Florence against men

    ICRN2008 replied to MountainMan's topic in General Nursing

    I read an interesting biography of Florence that focused on her early years. I recall that she cared for her cousin very much and almost married him, but doing so would have in essence relegated her...
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    Gag Me, The Hospital's Food's Rank ! ! !

    ICRN2008 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    The kids at my new hospital seem to like the food. However, most of it isn't particularly healthy, but I guess it's better for a kid to eat mozzarella sticks or beef nachos than not to eat at all
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    Mandatory Patient HIV Testing after Needlestick Injury

    ICRN2008 replied to S.T.A.C.E.Y's topic in General Nursing

    Even though HIV testing after needlestick injury is part of the "consent to treat" form, patients have a right to withdraw this consent at any time. To conduct a blood draw after a patient changes...
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    What is your weakness?

    ICRN2008 replied to StrwbryblndRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sputum. Most of the time I just avoid looking at the specimen if at all possible. Plating out sputum specimens during my Medical Technologist clinicals was the hardest thing I had to do. The smell of...
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    Uninsured=financial ruin

    ICRN2008 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    My state has a program that pays for well woman exams, contraception, pap smears, mamograms, etc. for low-income, uninsured
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    Private Student loans

    ICRN2008 replied to nurse2btracy's topic in General Nursing

    I took out a private student loan last summer because I had already maxed out on federal loans. I took out enough to cover tuition, books and parking. The interest rates aren't great and there's no...
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    time off revoked $3500 trip,

    ICRN2008 replied to BSN74's topic in General Nursing

    I was discussing the issue of vacation time and work schedules last night with my husband. He said that in no other profession but health care can your employer treat you (a professional with a...
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    NCLEX tomorrow- freaking out a bit

    ICRN2008 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So my NCLEX is scheduled for tomorrow morning, and my nerves are starting to get the best of me. I can't even manage to eat lunch, and I don't know how I'm going to stomach dinner tonight let alone...
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    NP program- what to expect

    ICRN2008 posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I will be starting classes towards my FNP this spring, and I am looking for information about how graduate classes compare to undergraduate classes. Do you find that they are more difficult, more...
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    NP program- what to expect

    ICRN2008 replied to ICRN2008's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thank you all for your responses. I am only taking one class this spring so that I can ease myself into grad school. However, I am really looking forward to being around such enthusiastic students...
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    NCLEX tomorrow- freaking out a bit

    ICRN2008 replied to ICRN2008's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just wanted to let you all know that I passed- thanks to everyone for their
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    Staff nurse with MSN

    ICRN2008 replied to NextSummer's topic in General Nursing

    I once shadowed a PICU stafff nurse who had a MSN (as a PNP). She was probably the best preceptor I had during nursing school, because she had a broad knowledge base and liked to share what she knew...
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    OT: and not getting paid?

    ICRN2008 replied to nynurse2be's topic in General Nursing

    I heard of someone who was fired for working overtime without pay. In this case, she was being too chatty during her shift, so she never finished her work on time. She then clocked out and finished...
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    Pinning ceremonies...

    ICRN2008 replied to MsBruiser's topic in Male Nursing Students

    As a girl, I am appreciative that my school did not have any candles, roses, etc as part of our pinning ceremony. Even I would have found that cheesy, so I'm sure that the guys in my class (one in...
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    applying for new grad job and preg.....

    ICRN2008 replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Well, she'll have to disclose her pregnancy to the employee health nurse when she goes in for her pre-employment physical/screening. In my area, you are not officially offered the job until you pass...
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    Nursing Stressful......Says Who?

    ICRN2008 replied to MISS_TCM's topic in General Nursing

    I am going to print out what Interleukin wrote and keep it on my clipboard, with his permission. I wish that someone had told me those things before I started my first job as a Medical Technologist!...
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    75 questions cut off

    ICRN2008 replied to sharoncbrn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just took my NCLEX this morning as well. My test shut off after 75 questions, and I also felt like they were getting easier towards the end. However, I will try to have confidence, because a vast...
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    NCLEX tomorrow- freaking out a bit

    ICRN2008 replied to ICRN2008's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you to everyone who replied. I got 75 questions, so I'll take that as a good sign. A word of advice: Bring a sweater. Those testing center can be pretty chilly in the wintertime! Good luck to...
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    hearing impaired interested in becoming a nurse

    ICRN2008 replied to charmbaby25's topic in General Nursing

    Here are some links for electronic stethoscopes. They are quite pricey, but I have heard that they can work quite well. Good luck in school :) Steeles.com - Welch Allyn Master Elite Plus Electronic...
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    Night Shift for DUMMIES

    ICRN2008 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    The one thing that really helped me when I worked night shift was to have a routine when I came home from work. I wore sunglasses on the way home (too much sunlight wakes me up), had a rule of no...
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    how do i max my income as new grad

    ICRN2008 replied to focker-male nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I will echo what our financial planner has told us numerous times: "It is not how much you make, it's how much you keep." Look at the benefits of dumping $2000 into a Roth each year beginning at age...
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    how do i max my income as new grad

    ICRN2008 replied to focker-male nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto. I was told at my HR interview that the salary will be X. Period. No room for negotiation as there isn't much of a shortage
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    young nurses

    ICRN2008 replied to HHNDON's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of us just coming out of school have very little experience with skills (I have only put in one feeding tube, and it was on a baby). I think that a lot of more experienced nurses are...