SchoolRN,BSN

Hi, I went to a conference last week & was told that a running log is a huge no-no for legal reasons. The presenter suggested using 2 part carbon-less slips (custom made by a local printer for their school corp) in which front copy is kept in cli...

Welcome:balloons:

:welcome: I'm in a similar situation. Going to be at the same school district as my kids, coming directly from an ICU setting. Hoping we both love it! Something to consider... I joined NASN, along with my state chapter, & it has been extremely h...

Bergren~ Thank you for the clarification. Until our PS health component is ready, I will use the log like you suggested w/ in & out times but no documentation other than home or return to class. I have been working on a form as well for individua...

Per the conference staff the problem with the paper log is that if your records are subpoenaed then you have multiple students information on one page. I guess redacting isn't allowed? Thankfully, I haven't had to find out. I don't remember her menti...

schooldistrictnurse, Thanks for the info! We use PowerSchool as well, but I'm not sure how to use it the way you are describing. I think it was new as of last year and I was only there two days/week then. This year I will have my own school, so I wil...

I completely agree. A tech job will make you much more marketable. If you can swing it with school, I would absolutely look for a position in the hospital I wanted to work at after graduation. Good luck!

I can't offer specific advice about the Tampa area, but just wanted to encourage you to look at the bridge programs. I graduated at 42 with a BSN after going the ASN, then RN-BSN route. It was much longer route than it needed to be (I also have a deg...

I know that Tipton, Howard Regional, St. Joseph, & Dukes Memorial all have openings listed on their websites. They are all around the Kokomo area.

Apply at the places where you had clinicals & use your instructors as references. That's what worked for me. Good luck :)

I'm wondering if anyone has good recommendations for stores to buy scrubs, shoes, stethoscopes, etc... I know there are many on the internet, but I would rather purchase locally if I can. That way I can try them on & such. I am about an hour nor...

Thanks so much for all the great input. I officially accepted an ICU nights position today & I would not have thought to do so without the encouragement of all of you. Many many thanks:yeah: :redbeatheHeather

Hi all~ I will be graduating in May & have been trying to decide which shift will work better for my family. I have four kids, 16-6 & have been a SAHM for the last 15 years. NS was a huge change for us & a full-time job will be another. T...

Thanks for all of your help. I know either shift is doable. I just keep telling myself there are working parents everywhere :) I am overwhelmed I think b/c I haven't worked f/t in soooo long & I am the primary "go to" parent for everything. The ...

Light at the end of the tunnel anyone??? As far as the "light", I am beginning to see a little fuzzy bit. Before this semester, I would always be thinking about: 1. do i want to do this? 2. can i do this? 3. will i make it? And now: 1. i totally wa...

When I was thinking about going back to school, I looked at 1. school reputation (both public & private) 2. proximity 3. When could I start. When I tried to make my decisions on those three areas, it was a fairly easy choice. You also might cons...

I'm in my fourth semester. I've thought about the RN to MSN program as I also have another degree (Speech Comm), but don't know if I'd ever get it done! There's nothing available locally like that, but we do have a good RN to BSN option that I could ...

What a great idea, Heather! I am in my last semester of an ADN program, trying to decide if I want to go straight into the BSN classes. The thought of more school makes me want to puke, but I'm afraid if I don't do it now, it won't get done. Classes ...

Welcome Jess & Good luck with your move. :cheers:

The patients I have given them to say it hurts less if they are given very slowly. I don't usually go faster than 1.5 min.

Thanks for the info. I haven't heard of it in Indiana, but you never know what the state will come up with next :)

if you don't mind my asking...what is that & why do you have to take it if you wait until september?

We're going to go to Walt Disney World as soon as finances allow. It will be the final piece of the plan. Sounds like a lot of people are doing the same thing :) Good luck to you & to everyone else this last semester. May it go by very quickly &...

When do you plan to take the NCLEX? ASAP Will you work before you take the boards? I don't think so, unless something fantastic presents itself Have you started applying for jobs? No- I worked as a SN last summer & may do so again after grad...

I am told that ALL dosage calculations can be solved by dimensional analysis. Get a good workbook & practice 15 minutes every day. Also see if your school has a nursing tutor that is willing to work with you on these. We were taught to use this ...