lizzieB05

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1. Nurses pulling chest tubes?

   lizzieB05 posted a topic in Cardiac

   I work on a cardiac care unit and we see A LOT of chest tubes. Recently we have learned that one particular doctor wants the nurses to pull the chest tubes when he decides they can be dc'd. Anyone...

2. Mom to a 2 year old and looking for better schedule.

   lizzieB05 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   I have a wonderful little girl who I only see about three days a week at the moment. I have been working a lot of four day weeks and picking up my daughter only to get home at about 830 and put her to...

3. A nurse for 9 months and already offered a supervisor postion....scary!

   lizzieB05 replied to lizzieB05's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for the positivity. I did decline the position simply because I dont feel ready and I have seen the stress in causes. I do feel like someday I would like to do more....just not sure what...

4. Scheduling and weekends...what works?

   lizzieB05 posted a topic in General Nursing

   OK. So my unit is attempting to remedy our scheduling problems. We self schedule at the moment and it is all on a grid. The problem is that people pick what they want to work and most of the time...

5. A nurse for 9 months and already offered a supervisor postion....scary!

   lizzieB05 replied to lizzieB05's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you all for the feedback. I honestly was flattered for about 15 minutes at the offer and then looked around me. It's just not the right time and I'm not so sure that management is what I am...

6. A nurse for 9 months and already offered a supervisor postion....scary!

   lizzieB05 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have been a nurse on a cardiac care unit for 9 months now. A few days ago my supervisor approached me and asked if I would be interested in taking the clinical supervisor position for our sister...

7. In nursing uniform during a traffic copstop!

   lizzieB05 replied to Suninmyheart's topic in General Nursing

   LOL!!! I just came off of my fourth 14 hour day and was on my home to see my family. I got pulled over for not coming to a "complete" stop at a stop sign. I was in uniform with my name badge...

8. 8 months in.....thinking about what's next.

   lizzieB05 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I have been on a cardiac/telemetry unit for 8 months now and I do "like" my job. I have learend a lot about nursing and about myself. I enjoy the fast pace on my floor and the people I work with are...

9. 1st test grade :(

   lizzieB05 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   Had my first nursing test last week and made my first C ever. The layout of the test totally blew me away. I wasnt expecting it to be soooo in depth. The professor said she writes her tests to...

10. ***Chemistry - Fall 2005***

    lizzieB05 replied to Princess74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    WOW! Had my first chem test today and all I have to say is wow. My professor is on probation for failing too many students but from what I saw today, that hasnt changed the way he tests. I...

11. Volunteer Nurses Needed for Hurricane Emergency!

    lizzieB05 replied to glascow's topic in General Nursing

    I am a resident in lafayette louisiana and I am also a nursing student. I understand that all medical volunteers are desprately needed here but many have no place to stay. I would like to offer my...

12. ULL Accelerated Program

    lizzieB05 replied to MitchF's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Hey guys! I was just accepted into UL's accelerated program for 2005. My GPA is a 3.5...not a 3.7! You have to have certain pre-reqs to apply. I was lacking CHEM 125 so I am taking that this...

13. Charity Hospital

    lizzieB05 replied to tracimom's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    If you have a BS, I would suggest looking into accelerated programs in N.O. at Tulane and there is one at ULL in Lafayette. There are also several other ASN programs throughout Louisiana. If RN is...

14. What's so great about the day shift?

    lizzieB05 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been reading about the many RN's that are set against working anything other than days. I went to meet with the CEO of the hospital that I have a contract with and she actually told me that...

15. aspire to become a CRNA...any advice

    lizzieB05 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I will start my first semester in an accelerated nursing program on the 22nd. I cant ell you how excited I am to know that I am finally going to be that much closer to my goal of becoming a CRNA. I...