April, RN

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  1. Very unexpected job opportunity - need feedback please

    April, RN replied to CFitzRN's topic in General Nursing

    Could you keep your PRN jobs for a bit while you start this home health supervisor gig? That way, if the home health job ends up not being a good fit for you, you could quit and essentially just be...

  2. Life after nursing school: did you keep your "stuff"

    April, RN replied to carajoy's topic in General Nursing

    The only thing I have ever referenced since nursing school is my med-surg book. I've never regretting throwing out my notes or getting rid of my other books. As you mentioned, I usually use...

  3. Student Nurse and Real Nuse.

    April, RN replied to Katholley's topic in General Nursing

    Of course it's scary, but your co-workers and charge nurse should be able to help you if you need it. That's why it's so important for a new grad to start out on a supportive unit with a good new...

  4. Student Nurse and Real Nuse.

    April, RN replied to Katholley's topic in General Nursing

    You are still very new. There's a reason why they say the first year of nursing is the hardest! Eventually you will figure out a routine that works best for you, and everything just clicks. You...

  5. Student Nurse and Real Nuse.

    April, RN replied to Katholley's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I find working as an RN way easier than being a student nurse. Sure there is more accountability and high stress situations, but I have developed my own style and time management skills,...

  6. Is This Accurate Information? Inaccurate?

    April, RN replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have any information on whether it's right or not, but I have seen units where the PCAs do basic dressing changes, like a DSD on a surgical incision during a

  7. Pediatric floor at age 19?

    April, RN replied to bigd123's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital has bed extenders that add about another foot to the

  8. Which state pays best for new RN grads??

    April, RN replied to 1a2s3d's topic in General Nursing

    Orientation is your training period. As a new grad, you want to make sure your new employer gives you a fair orientation period, meaning long enough for you to learn what you need to know to practice...

  9. No idea how to choose a specialty!

    April, RN replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    How about cardiac? Having cardiac experience will help you out in any specialty you choose to move on to in the future. How about a surgical floor where all the patients are post-op, not necessarily...

  10. New Year Diet Questions

    April, RN replied to hawkfdc's topic in General Nursing

    I honestly don't think we burn all that much. Yes, we are busy and constantly moving, but it's not like we are doing hard labor. I did wear a podometer at work for a while which clocked in something...

  11. 370$ to renew my annual nursing license! AHHH

    April, RN replied to Iggy123's topic in General Nursing

    That IS high! I'd be whining, too! My state just increased ours to $120 every 2 years and I thought that was

  12. Sign announcing you're an RN on your car?

    April, RN replied to Perpetual Student's topic in General Nursing

    Very good point as

  13. Phlebotomy course?

    April, RN replied to mlisk589's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't learn how to draw blood in school. In fact, I don't think anyone I know learned how to while in school. When I was a new grad, one of the PCAs showed me how to draw blood one night shift....

  14. Sign announcing you're an RN on your car?

    April, RN replied to Perpetual Student's topic in General Nursing

    Even as a home health or hospice nurse, I wouldn't want the fact that I'm an RN advertised anywhere on my car. I wouldn't want to be targeted by some crazy person who thinks I have narcotics on me...

  15. How many pair of scrubs do you own?

    April, RN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've never worked in a facility that has the color code system, so I have acquired quite the collection of scrubs over the last 7 years. I would personally buy enough for the work week, plus one...

  16. Why????????

    April, RN replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hopefully it wasn't because the patient is difficult to handle and the facility made up an excuse to send them out to get a

  17. I need 50 ways to get out of my med surg job.

    April, RN replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's better to talk to the manager now while you are still early on in your orientation, rather than to string it out longer when you know you aren't going to last. Not every job is a good...

  18. apply for job before nclex or wait?

    April, RN replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you can still apply even though you have not yet gotten your license. Facilities understand that you have not yet graduated and will have you start orientation once you actually pass the NCLEX....

  19. Do you call IN or OUT sick?

    April, RN replied to firefox828's topic in General Nursing

    I've been wondering the same thing! I've always said "call out" when I won't be at work. When my unit calls me to come in for OT or schedule switch, I say I got "called

  20. Past med error... hindering my confidence for ICU

    April, RN replied to ruralgirl08's topic in MICU, SICU

    Well, as unfortunate it is to make a med error, there is a positive side to it. You were lucky that the med error didn't cause any harm to the patient and it has caused you to be very aware of the...

  21. AIC Springfield, MA

    April, RN replied to JessH's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    In 2007, they had a 94% pass rate with a bigger class. The numbers will fluctuate a little year to year. I know a few nurses who went there as well. It's a good

  22. Internal "Lady Parts" Falling Out?!

    April, RN replied to MauriceRC's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like your grandmother is referring to a prolapsed

  23. Failure to Respond to Jury Summons

    April, RN replied to Angeljho's topic in General Nursing

    We aren't summoned to jury duty to give us the wonderful interesting opportunity to participate in the justice system. It's not about us. It's about providing a fair trial to our peers. As others...

  24. Dislikes

    April, RN replied to mindystl's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with this!!! #1. Entitled, non-compliant, rude patients and family members. This by far is THE worst part of my job. #2. Working holidays. #3. Being exposed to bodily fluids and...

  25. RN to RD. What do you think?

    April, RN replied to HURN's topic in General Nursing

    If that's what you really want to do, go for it! Are you able to speak to an RD in an area you are interested in to get a real idea of what their job is