ChristineN BSN, RN

Pediatric/Adolescent, Med-Surg

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  1. ChristineN

    Holy Cross in Maryland Holiday Schedule

    ChristineN replied to mssophisticated1's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Even for a specific hospital that answer can vary from unit to unit. You should really ask the manager of the unit you are interviewing
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    What if.....your Director has falsified his credentials?

    ChristineN replied to miserere's topic in Critical Care

    You always need a license in the state you are working, just some states are compact states so you are licensed there by default of being licensed elsewhere. OP, is your state one of the compact...
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    Nursing School Making Me A Hypochondriac!

    ChristineN replied to NICUnurse21's topic in General Students

    Take a deep breath. It is going to be OK. You are going to learn a lot about different illnesses and assessment findings and while you may occasionally have a symptom or two, if you look at the...
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    Is this specialty flooded in your area?

    ChristineN replied to mmcc26's topic in Pediatric

    I started out in PEDs 5 years ago as a new grad and honestly had no interest or intention on going into PEDs when I started nursing school. I had no problem finding a position in PEDs at a major...
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    married/engaged/involved students, how are you juggling your relationship w/ school?

    ChristineN replied to richardgecko's topic in General Students

    This is not fair to you. Intimacy is about both people getting their needs met. Obviously with work, school, and motherhood you are busy and exhausted, so I really don't see where you would fit time...
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    Blood Glucose Monitoring- What is your workflow?

    ChristineN replied to janeybirdRN's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I agree the OP's method sounds like it is risky for errors if transcribed one place incorrectly. Also sounds like a time consuming
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    Our unit needs your good vibes...

    ChristineN replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

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    Finished ADN. What textbooks to keep for BSN program

    ChristineN replied to Gentleman_nurse's topic in General Students

    I didn't use any of my RN books in my BSN program. If you have an APA style guide I would hang onto that. You won't be doing care plans or revisiting med- surf so those books won't be necessary. My...
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    Float Pool

    ChristineN replied to Twinmom06's topic in General Nursing

    I worked float pool for several years and loved it. At the time I took the position I didn't expect it to be such a perfect fit. You learn so much. Every unit is happy to see you because without...
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    GIVING REPORT!!!!!

    ChristineN replied to friendlylark's topic in Emergency

    I agree it can be frustrating trying to give report. Does your ER have a handoff report sheet they use for calling report? My ER does, and I think it helps some, but you still do get the nurse that...
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    Narcan Prep

    ChristineN replied to cjdmomma's topic in Patient Medications

    This is what came to my mind too. I have only ever given it once and still remember that the pt vomited almost immediately after it was
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    Vacation and school...what would you do?

    ChristineN replied to MBrickle's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    The OP is enrolled in an on-line RN-BSN program, and is not a student at a traditional brick and mortar school. With it being online classes I see it doable, but I would pack a
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    New residents in the ER (wee rant)

    ChristineN replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    I feel lucky after listening to you guys that the interns aren't even allowed to write orders where I work. The residents, while given more independence, are kept on a short
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    Worst mistake you've made as a CNA?/am i in trouble?

    ChristineN replied to anewcna's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Calm down and take a deep breath. It is ok. You didn't cause any harm to a pt. We all get busy and forget things sometimes. You will not be in
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    Being directed to get a patients son a ride home

    ChristineN replied to unappreciatedrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sounds like this pt needs a social work consult to find out what resources are
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    Less men in pediatric nursing?

    ChristineN replied to marinelayer's topic in Pediatric

    I have worked with some male nurses in peds, most were peds ER or PICU, but some did general peds. They were all amazing nurses, and I wish there were more guys in peds. I have seen in some...
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    $33, 000 for Medical Assistant program

    ChristineN replied to 1Luv_xo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The price tag on my RN program was only 20k, which I did not pay a dime for as the hospital picked up the whole
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    how long is too long?

    ChristineN replied to IrishTraveler's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hmm. Is there anything in your resume that might cause them to overlook you? Or, is there anything positive that sets you apart you aren't emphasizing (ie, foreign language, worked as a paramedic,...
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    If I attend Upmc Shadyside SON diploma program, will I be able to to get masters?

    ChristineN replied to DJones2's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    If you have a diploma, you may actually find it easier to get a job in Pgh and work while you get your BSN. My part of the country has many hospitals that are BSN only, including for experienced...
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    PATIENT posting pictures on Facebook

    ChristineN replied to nkochrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No, the are only made aware of the policy when they break it. Not a perfect system by any
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    how long is too long?

    ChristineN replied to IrishTraveler's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

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    MD: Seeking Fall 2014 A/G NP Preceptor

    ChristineN replied to GoalsInTransition's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Most schools limit the amount of specialty hours you can have, and most of it has to be primary care internal medicine or geriatrics. I know my programs only allows 60 hrs in a
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    PATIENT posting pictures on Facebook

    ChristineN replied to nkochrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hmmm. I am not at work and it would only be available on our Intranet. If I think of it I can copy/paste it next time I
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    PATIENT posting pictures on Facebook

    ChristineN replied to nkochrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Actually, my hospital has a policy that while patient's can take whatever pics of their body they want while in the hospital, they can not take any pics with staff members in it. If a patient does...
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    New Grad Question about PRN RN jobs

    ChristineN replied to we.cant.stop's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I used to work PRN and I can tell you right now it is not an appropriate position for a new grad at all. I would only get 2-3 days orientation and then was expected to hit the ground running,...