Newbie_RN17

Newbie_RN17 has 2 years experience and specializes in Med-Surg, Emergency.

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1. Low GPA? Very discouraged

   Newbie_RN17 replied to itsdee's topic in Pre-Nursing

   My school didn't use TEAS, they used HESI. Sorry

2. Low GPA? Very discouraged

   Newbie_RN17 replied to itsdee's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I had a 2.75 from when I was younger and stupid and got into a good ADN program. They did a points system and my prior degree and high entry test score helped though.

3. Advice from current nurses or students?

   Newbie_RN17 replied to Pianoplaya94's topic in General Nursing

   I'm wondering if it comes from the dozens of people who come in to complain that they were told "you're so smart, why don't you become a doctor?"

4. When should I take my NCLEX?

   Newbie_RN17 replied to ASully4924's topic in NCLEX

   I'd personally take it ASAP. You can always do continuing ed online from wherever, but be careful that when you come back you will likely be no longer considered a "new grad" and have a hard time finding a job depending on the area you live in. If ...

5. Pushing metoprolol IV w/o tele..?

   Newbie_RN17 replied to Joanie49's topic in Med-Surg

   I've always done it without tele and just monitored HR and BP before and after.

6. Pt fall- need advice

   Newbie_RN17 replied to dma13's topic in General Nursing

   You need to be honest. Integrity is everything, imo, and the secretary said it didn't go off. They *should* remediate vs punitive measures, especially since no harm came to the patient. We all make mistakes and for all anyone knows, the pt turned ...

7. Stupid questions but need answers

   Newbie_RN17 replied to whiteorchid81's topic in General Nursing

   You should be fine. The DON doesn't need to know because it's not her job to know. There should be a medical records officer with the facility who would contact you after a positive result to confirm a prescription exists.

8. Do nurses have to work from home?

   Newbie_RN17 replied to lilythorburn's topic in General Nursing

   I work while I'm on the clock and that's it. I'll occasionally check my email but I never do any work from home.

9. ER nursing or med surg?!

   Newbie_RN17 replied to clh8987's topic in General Nursing

   I had a year in med surg before transitioning to the ED and I still felt like I knew nothing. I had a 12 week orientation and still ask a lot of questions. If you liked the ED and the environment is supportive, go for it!!

10. I feel like a failure

    Newbie_RN17 replied to KellyVT's topic in General Students

    Infiltration happens for any number of reasons. Some are preventable, some aren't. You assessed the area, determined it wasn't infiltrated at the time, and went on. In all likelihood, I would have done the same. Don't beat yourself up! It doesn't s...

11. ER rushing patients to the floor

    Newbie_RN17 replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    ER nurses transport any patient requiring telemetry where I work. Just because it doesn't happen for you doesn't mean it doesn't happen.

12. Nursing or Vet Tech LVT/BSN

    Newbie_RN17 replied to Cbugsharpe's topic in Career Support

    Even those who are "ahead" because of CNA experience tend to even out after fundamentals. The main benefit I've seen CNAs I work with have from working in the hospital during school is the availability of nurses to help explain concepts they don't u...

13. Nursing or Vet Tech LVT/BSN

    Newbie_RN17 replied to Cbugsharpe's topic in Career Support

    How is the nursing job market in your area? If it's oversaturated like many metropolitan areas are, I'd personally go into the human hospital to get the connections that may help with getting a nursing job. If there's no issues getting jobs after g...

14. Changing states

    Newbie_RN17 replied to CalitoUtah's topic in General Nursing

    Utah Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing Utah BON. They'll have all the info you need.

15. Disclosing mental health information to employr

    Newbie_RN17 replied to mangotango1313's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. None of their business. I made the mistake of revealing my mental illness to an employer in the past and ended up being pushed out of my job because of it. As long as you can perform the duties of the job with no accommodations, there is no ...