Newbie_RN17

Newbie_RN17

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  1. Low GPA? Very discouraged

    Newbie_RN17 replied to itsdee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

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

  2. Low GPA? Very discouraged

    Newbie_RN17 replied to itsdee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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

  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

  4. When should I take my NCLEX?

    Newbie_RN17 replied to ASully4924's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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...

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

    Newbie_RN17 replied to Joanie49's topic in Medical-Surgical

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

  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...

  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...

  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

  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...

  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...

  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

  12. Nursing or Vet Tech LVT/BSN

    Newbie_RN17 replied to Cbugsharpe's topic in Nursing Career

    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...

  13. Nursing or Vet Tech LVT/BSN

    Newbie_RN17 replied to Cbugsharpe's topic in Nursing Career

    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...

  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

  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...

  16. School project

    Newbie_RN17 replied to Brianbaecht's topic in General Nursing

    1) what advice to u have for new grads heading into there first nursing job? Acknowledge that even if you were the top student in your nursing school class and grasped all of the material with no...

  17. How do you leave it at work?

    Newbie_RN17 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hi everyone! I'm a new nurse and I had a really bad day a bit ago with a patient who I had to call our rapid response team for and he ended up in the ICU (I have no idea other than that, HIPAA and...

  18. Do you get paid to stay late and chart?

    Newbie_RN17 replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    You shouldn't be clocking out at any job before your duties are complete. If your employer is telling you to do that, you should talk to your state's Labor Board because it is illegal 100% of the...

  19. Do you get paid to stay late and chart?

    Newbie_RN17 replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    I refuse to clock out if I am still working. For one thing it is not legal to work off the clock and for another, if I am putting in time for the company they are absolutely going to pay me. Don't...

  20. Surgery right before school

    Newbie_RN17 replied to Pnutlife's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree that talking to your doc about expected outcomes, etc. is best. However, I had to have my gallbladder removed in the middle of a semester (attacks were becoming more and more frequent...

  21. RN transfer MI to NY

    Newbie_RN17 replied to lauraligh57's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to update you that I got my license number today! It surprisingly took about a month, sent in the paperwork in mid-July and had the final piece done last week (apparently I'd forgotten to...

  22. 2 credit nutrition class

    Newbie_RN17 replied to Futurenurse29's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Unfortunately that's a question that only the schools you are interested in applying to can answer. A quick email to their nursing department can clear that up for you-good

  23. Online Job searching

    Newbie_RN17 replied to mbarakhan18's topic in General Nursing

    If you have them, go for it! I don't see any way it would be a negative, you are doing what you can to "sell yourself" to employers and references are a great way to do

  24. RN transfer MI to NY

    Newbie_RN17 replied to lauraligh57's topic in General Nursing

    I'm actually in the process of transferring my license from KY to NY. I put in my application a few weeks ago and am still waiting, it's 6-8 weeks from the time they get ALL of the paperwork, so for...

  25. Nursing Shoes For Flat Feet

    Newbie_RN17 replied to guest8616's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have flat feet and I'm significantly overweight, which only adds to the problem. I found Danskos to be uncomfortable, despite TONS of people loving them but bought a pair of Brooks running shoes...