ICRN2008 BSN, RN

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    Nursing student tips for ER

    ICRN2008 replied to fusster's topic in Emergency

    My main recommendation is to be prepared to move fast. My preceptor was difficult to keep up with at times, so I really had to be on my
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    Lift test

    ICRN2008 replied to ICRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    As an aside, I was only told about this requirement after I had already interviewed, accepted the position, completed my drug testing and scheduled my orientation. I found out today when the...
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    Lift test

    ICRN2008 replied to ICRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    Are you all basically saying that if someone does not pass the test they are denied employment? I think that this is pretty poor, especially in the face of the current nursing shortage. In addition,...
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    Lift test

    ICRN2008 replied to ICRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the link. From what I understand, I can get a lift restriction from my primary care physician. However, I am worried that doing so will impact the organization's decision to hire me. I am...
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    New nurse jobs - easy or hard to get?

    ICRN2008 replied to socishan's topic in General Nursing

    In my area it is not necessary to have health care experience, but it does seem to help new grads get into specialties that they otherwise wouldn't get. Your back in a precious commodity; please...
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    Nurses as relatives of patients

    ICRN2008 posted a topic in General Nursing

    When the Family Health Expert Second Guesses the Doctor By BENJAMIN BREWER, M.D. wsj.com "In times of medical need, it's natural, even useful, for patients to turn to a family member who's a doctor...
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    'Unhealthy' nurses...bad examples?

    ICRN2008 replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think that a nurse's weight has anything to do with his or her competence. However, I do wonder what our patients and their family member think when they see the pizza delivery guy bringing...
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    How do nurses know all of these diseases?

    ICRN2008 replied to bcskittlez's topic in General Nursing

    If I have a patient at clinicals with a disease I'm not familiar with, I go on Up-to-Date (most hospitals have this computer program) and look it up. I also did A LOT of studying during Med-Surg...
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    RN school and tattoos?

    ICRN2008 replied to DirtRoads's topic in General Nursing

    I think that if you want to go to school to be an RN, you should go for it. Just don't be surprised if you receive some negative reactions now and then. Like it or not, there are a fair number of...
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    would you laugh at me ?

    ICRN2008 replied to sunshineonleith's topic in Emergency

    If your wisdom teeth are impacted, I would be very wary about getting them removed by anyone but an oral
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    Neurotic or Not?

    ICRN2008 replied to Irishgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I am not so much concerned for the patient as I am worried about the OP. She is putting herself at risk for an exposure, and it only takes once! I used to do phlebotomy with only one glove, but then...
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    Is it too late? Any advise?

    ICRN2008 replied to Fionasmommy's topic in General Nursing

    It is never too late to work towards your goals. However, I noticed that many of your motivations for becoming a nurse have little to do with nursing itself (want to get a degree "quick", want a...
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    I love night shift!!!!!

    ICRN2008 replied to tinderbox's topic in General Nursing

    Here are my suggestions from 2 years on nights: 1) Wear sunglasses on your way home 2) Go straight home, do not stop 3) Buy blackout curtains (it must be completely dark in your room) 4) Earplugs (but...
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    Neurotic or Not?

    ICRN2008 replied to Irishgirl's topic in General Nursing

    You really shouldn't be tearing off the finger of your glove, because that negates the whole purpose of wearing them (but I'm sure you know that already!) I probably would have gotten a new needle,...
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    Were you rejected the first time you applied to a RN program , but eventually became.

    ICRN2008 replied to RNsoon!'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Many programs show preference for students that, in the words of my program "Show the potential to increase the diversity of the student body and the nursing profession as a whole". In the case of...
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    need t-shirts for winter!

    ICRN2008 replied to Diva Nurse Dani's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I bought mine at Gap and they're holding up very
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    Would this discourage you?

    ICRN2008 replied to jennifers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is excellent advice- my school allows students in the accelerated program to CLEP most classes for which they provide a test. I am certainly glad that I didn't have to sit through Human...
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    Catholic hospitals-yes or no?

    ICRN2008 replied to texascowgirl's topic in Nursing Career

    The Catholic hospitals in my state are not obligated to provide health insurance to domestic partners, and I think that it is the same throughout the country, including New
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    UW Madison Hospitals!

    ICRN2008 replied to SillyLilly's topic in General Nursing

    I did research in a lab at UW Hospitals and Clinics (UWHC) and also did my clinical laboratory rotations there while in school. It is a great place! From what I hear the tuition reimbursement is...
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    Future SLU student

    ICRN2008 replied to tinkerbeth2000's topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone heard anything about the graduate programs at SLU? Specifically what about the online program for nurse practitioners?
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    Where were u 9/11/01?

    ICRN2008 replied to k_cole21's topic in General Nursing

    I was away at college (senior year), and as I was waking up one of my roommates had the T.V. on in her room. I went in there just as they were reporting on the second plane hitting. My roommate was...
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    !st LPN job nightmare

    ICRN2008 replied to Ultreya816's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I hope that after you leave your position you will consider reporting this facility to your state ombudsman. My father received atrocious care in his LTC facility, and I wish that someone had...
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    help me please(Ukraine)

    ICRN2008 replied to Dennis78's topic in International Nursing

    Obtaining a J1 visa to study in the United States is usually contingent on showing that you have sufficient financial resources to cover tuition and cost-of-living for the duration of your academic...
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    Research College of Nursing Accelerated BSN - Typical Schedule

    ICRN2008 replied to SA2BDOCTOR's topic in General Students

    I worked 20 hours/week for the first and most of the second semesters of my program, but I began to get burned out by April of this year. I have since dropped to PRN status and an relieved that I am...
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    Help, strange marks..

    ICRN2008 replied to KeLs 37's topic in General Nursing

    I suggest that if you are not receiving a satisfactory diagnosis from one health care provider, it would be wise to seek a second opinion, in this case from a