amdale

amdale has 1 years experience.

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1. Will you get typecasted if you go into public health as a new grad

   amdale replied to GraysonGitchell's topic in Nursing Career

   Grayson, I am currently a PHN and have been so for about 1.5 yrs. If Public Health nursing is your passion do it if you are uncertain I recommend getting some hospital experience first. In 2009 my...

2. Hospital policies

   amdale posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

   Is it legal for the hospital to require an RN stay on call for the entire 12 hour shift? Without

3. Ten Ways To Know You're Burning Out

   amdale replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Health, Stress Management

   Thanks for the support. I am shocked, horrified and somehow relieved to see I am not alone. Today I have updated my resume and began to look on line for new opportunities. I do like (love) some...

4. Ten Ways To Know You're Burning Out

   amdale replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Health, Stress Management

   I have not been a nurse very long 1.5 yrs. I work on a med/surge floor. It is an extremely tough floor to work. As I am told the worst floor in the hospital and possible in the county. I am...

5. Support Stickie for New nurses who are not coping

   amdale replied to madwife2002's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I am soo glad I found this thread. I have felt very hopeless at times. I just hit the 1 yr. mark on a med-surg floor. I was started on nights. The first wk off orientation had a team of 8. Whew,...

6. Preparing for the NCLEX

   amdale replied to dlayne_g's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I too am preparing for the NCLEX. Just took an ATI predictor test which showed I have a good percentage of passing NCLEX first time but I am still very nervous. Should I take it sooner since I...

7. The Patient I Failed

   amdale replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Wow, I'm not even sure what to say. I think you are impressive I don't think you failed her. Thank you for your story. That daughter was only thinking of herself. I'm sure shell never comprehend...

8. Care Plans - What's their purpose? - What do you think of them?

   amdale replied to jjjoy's topic in General Students

   I am in peds currently and feel as if I am struggling. I think I would really appreciate a teacher like you. Part of my problem is that we have not been given clear guidelines on vitals. We had one...

9. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

   amdale replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Thanks for the mag sulfate antidote, That may be on this weeks exam. Great

10. meds pub/ evolve results.

    amdale replied to puddingpie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I too have difficulty with medspub, and I am also now having difficulties with same format of questions in class. Any tips for reading, thinking more clearly, critically would be great. Up until this...

11. 1st semester clinical rotation

    amdale replied to amdale's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks for the input. I do not want to start off behind everyone else so your input is important and appreciated. I can hardly wait to get started. Thanks again.

12. 1st semester clinical rotation

    amdale posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi everyone. I will be starting my clinical rotation this fall. Orientation is on Aug. 20th. I want to be as prepared as possible. Are there any important items I need? Is it necessary to have a...

13. Going CRAZY waiting for Decision Letter

    amdale replied to RN2B-09's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I too know your pain. I have already waited 1 yr. for clinical rotation. I was waitlisted again this year. I started to take courses towards my BSN. Finally I received notice that I should attend...