Lisa CCU RN

Lisa CCU RN RN

Geriatrics, Cardiac, ICU

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  1. Nursing school didn't prepare me for reality

    Lisa CCU RN replied to jjjoy's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is exactly why I like the school I go to and the area I work in. In out last semester we get a preceptor and work our way up to taking care of the full load that the nurses do at that...

  2. Non-Nurses calling themselves a Nurse

    Lisa CCU RN replied to sarajasmine's topic in General Nursing

    I was waiting for someone to make this

  3. Non-Nurses calling themselves a Nurse

    Lisa CCU RN replied to sarajasmine's topic in General Nursing

    She must have not known you were an RN. At least she could have given the right treatment for the

  4. TN New grad pay

    Lisa CCU RN replied to Mommy TeleRN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    How much is the place where you're working

  5. TN New grad pay

    Lisa CCU RN replied to Mommy TeleRN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Vanderbilt is 17.50 and I believe $5.00 an hour extra for weekends--don't know what the evening and night diffs are. Methodist, in Memphis, is 19.75 with 1.00 extra an hour if you extern there....

  6. I'm scared, angry, and don't know

    Lisa CCU RN replied to Annie2005's topic in LPN to RN

    Take a look at my first signature for my advice. Read the

  7. Progesterone to prevent preterm labor

    Lisa CCU RN replied to Araminha's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks! They should research this more. It seems like there is some hormone out of whack and the solution would be to correct

  8. Progesterone to prevent preterm labor

    Lisa CCU RN replied to Araminha's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Has anyone ever thought to check a woman's progesterone levels when she was in PTL? The way we are learning it, progesterone =

  9. Question about med surg to OB

    Lisa CCU RN replied to Mayaquice's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Nowadays, you can start in any unit you want to, even the ICU if the hospital will orient you and most will. It always helps to work as a CNA or extern in the area you want beforehand, so you will...

  10. Nurse initiated SVE

    Lisa CCU RN replied to canoehead's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow. I don't know what to tell you but I'd be most upset about the fact the doc lied on me. Good

  11. Got a Great Job Offer

    Lisa CCU RN replied to Lilnurse0803's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congratulations. I am liking my L&D rotation right

  12. Good outlooks for class of 2007>?

    Lisa CCU RN replied to Imissthefall's topic in General Nursing

    There is a shortage of nursing educators, that's why there are waiting lists and competition at schools. It just does not pay as well to be an educator. It's true that in some areas there is not a...

  13. Can I get ACLS, PAL, and BLS certification before I graduate?

    Lisa CCU RN replied to Scrubz's topic in General Students

    Where do you go to take the

  14. Single Mom, become a nurse??

    Lisa CCU RN replied to Honeylee's topic in General Students

    I'm a single mom, no family in the area and my kids are 4 and 6. I have been getting along just fine and if I can do it, anyone can. PM if you want to know anything

  15. Loan Amounts? .. .

    Lisa CCU RN replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be scared. I'll have around

  16. For pete's sake, how do I stay well?

    Lisa CCU RN replied to zilla704's topic in General Nursing

    I take that effervessant (sp) dietary supplement everyday ( you know the one invented by the teacher who was tired of being sick) and I haven't had a cold, flu, or anything in years. Actually, I've...

  17. Why are RN's so fat!

    Lisa CCU RN replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

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  18. Career vs family

    Lisa CCU RN replied to PEDSVA's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe it's just me, but how does going to work affect time with children? How old are yours? Kids have to go to school during the day anyway. Mine go from 8:30 to 3:15. I'm sure most children go...

  19. Work, classes and clinicals? How to do it all....

    Lisa CCU RN replied to lannisz's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree with mtngrl. I remember havinga non nursing job where I wanted to work 40 hours and they were only giving me thirty. I went to the manager and told them I was giving my notice because I needed...

  20. would you be a RN for $11.00/hr?

    Lisa CCU RN replied to PHLEBOTOMIST_TO_RN's topic in General Nursing

    H E double hockey sticks

  21. Med error could cost my job? Need help!

    Lisa CCU RN replied to dmwRNpa's topic in General Nursing

    You found the pill, why can't you just take it

  22. Moving to Memphis - Which school??

    Lisa CCU RN replied to taylorpup's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Cingly, the U of M program is great. You have your great professors and not so good ones. Same goes for clinical instructors (I have liked all mine so far though). I think the grading is fair, the...

  23. My son needs help. The system isn't working!

    Lisa CCU RN replied to Dixiecup's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with most of what has been said here. I never would have bailed him out in the first place and the system is fine, it is the son in this situation that needs fixing and HE is the only one who...

  24. How to get a job at Dr. Offic when they are not hiring

    Lisa CCU RN replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Where do you live? The hospitals in my area have nothing but 7-3 for LPN's and the nursing homes have 7-3, 3-11, and 11-7

  25. Newborn reflexes

    Lisa CCU RN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Does anyone know what the magnet, trunk incurvation, and crossed extention reflexes are and how to assess