LV3677

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  1. New nurse struggling!!

    LV3677 replied to Kcv19's topic in Nursing Career

    Try not to leave your first job, especially after finishing orientation. It's best to stick it out for a bit and gain some experience. Self reflect a little: What do you really need to work on?...

  2. Tough Job Decision

    LV3677 replied to tcate's topic in General Students

    Ruin? No, I wouldn't say it would ruin your chances at all. Medsurg is a great place to get valuable experience. However, a tele unit is a good place to start. And the hospital being a level 1 trauma...

  3. Holy cow! My book total is how much?!

    LV3677 replied to MeiDei's topic in General Students

    Some students in my class figured out that for each ebook, you had certain number of electronic devices that could access it. This meant that if one person bought the books, 2 or 3 other computers...

  4. Scope of Practice Question

    LV3677 replied to bon_bon's topic in General Nursing

    RiskManager, definitely a needed addition, and excellent at

  5. Scope of Practice Question

    LV3677 replied to bon_bon's topic in General Nursing

    I'd reply as such: To me, scope of practice is a serious issue as it brings up both patient safety and legal issues. I would feel the need to report such actions to my supervisor if I saw an...

  6. Getting Nervous Now

    LV3677 replied to mirandaaa's topic in General Students

    No problem! No certification for the rehab tech job was required. It was basically CNA work but no CNA required but I was paid more once I had it. I think it's a great idea to reach out to nurses...

  7. Getting Nervous Now

    LV3677 replied to mirandaaa's topic in General Students

    Are there any other LTC facilities that you could work at PRN or nox? I worked as a rehab tech for a group home for women with disabilities- ended up being a wonderful experience. Several of the...

  8. New nurse/ bad colleague relations

    LV3677 replied to Colleen59's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm sorry to hear that you're having troubles at work. It doesn't make it any easier, especially for the new and wanting to learn nurse. Kill them with kindness, and remember that what matters more...

  9. Which EHR do you use at your practice

    LV3677 replied to synaptic's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've used Paragon, Meditech, and Epic. Epic is by far the best of the three. Paragon is absolutely horrible- I would not work at a facility again that uses Paragon; in fact, I make it point to ask...

  10. looking for ADN or BSN nursing program in pacific north west

    LV3677 replied to snowlover10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Can't hurt to apply and give it your best shot. That's what I did. I had no idea it was so competitive until later on in my nursing

  11. Can scientific types go into nursing?

    LV3677 replied to Young Tangerine's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm. As a nurse, you'll definitely be collecting bodily fluids but not testing them. In my [limited] experience, RN's are not typically employed in the lab to test specimens. I can tell you that I'm...

  12. looking for ADN or BSN nursing program in pacific north west

    LV3677 replied to snowlover10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Unfortunately, no. I graduated from a college in Idaho, so I am more familiar with the Washington/Idaho area. Montana has a couple, like Carroll College but that's a difficult school and expensive to...

  13. looking for ADN or BSN nursing program in pacific north west

    LV3677 replied to snowlover10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Off of the top of my head... Walla Walla Community College (ADN) North Idaho College (ADN) Lewis-Clark State College (BSN) Spokane Community College (ADN) Idaho State University Washington State...

  14. Can I take one class a diffrent college?

    LV3677 replied to Mommyfuturenurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I attended two colleges to complete prereqs because the university I was attending at the time didn't have all of the needed classes. You'll need to apply to the college (as a non degree seeking...

  15. Nurse Supervisor sleeps with the staff, it's bringing down morale!

    LV3677 replied to TheLazyCNA's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. Just...Wow. And you wonder why people aren't giving you respect- it's because you are saying things like

  16. Help with interview outfit

    LV3677 replied to lrobinson5's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have a dress similar to that that I wear for professional/business attire events. A cardigan is a must- black is great. Also with a dress or a skirt wearing nude nylons/stockings is appropriate...

  17. Maternal assisted cesarean birth

    LV3677 replied to vickiewenzl's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Did a google search on the subject and came up with some articles- The natural caesarean: a woman-centred technique Cesarean Delivery on Maternal Request - ACOG P&P from an Australian hospital on...

  18. Engagement/Wedding Ring Question

    LV3677 replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in General Nursing

    OP: Emeralds are rated the same hardness as your morganite- and I wouldn't wear that one to work. Too high of a risk for damage to the stone, especially with numerous hand washings, but more...

  19. hard to get first job with no experience beyond nursing school?

    LV3677 replied to FarrarSanchez's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I suppose it just depends. Can you handle working and going to school while maintaining good grades? If so, go for it. In my [limited] experience, having CNA experience is a good thing to have on...

  20. You should know better

    LV3677 replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Nicorette gum. I can conquer the world if I got a piece in my mouth and a cup of coffee in my hand. I second the popcorn. Especially the cheddar cheese kind. I can down a bag no problem. And maple...

  21. resume and cover letter

    LV3677 replied to nicole808's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Check out what NurseBeth has to say about cover letters, resumes, etc. She's a good resource. Just use the search function up in the corner to look for her and the articles she has written. I would...

  22. Craziest vitals on a person who lived?

    LV3677 replied to guest64485's topic in General Nursing

    HR of 33- not feeling great, but walking and talking. Young thing too. She was originally placed into the urgent care section of the ER and then was immediately transferred to another room after...

  23. recent nclex RN takers, which prep did you use?

    LV3677 replied to corann's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I found that the Decision Tree was fine for the NCLEX, especially for questions that involved the ABC's. The video content review was good too; only poopy thing is that they use brand names for...

  24. Exam in 2 days........

    LV3677 replied to shelby929's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Practice clearing your mind. The anxiety and stress is the worst part of the exam. Your Kaplan scores are solid. Just take it easy. Get a massage, go for a run, knit, whatever, just relax that...

  25. New Grad Residency Programs

    LV3677 replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    Don't forget the Mayo clinic! A friend of mine who works there says they love new grads, and working medical/onc/surg might be a great way for you to start, even if it's not a residency