ChristineN BSN, RN

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  1. ChristineN

    I said nothing; family, friends or a job will stop me from being a nurse

    ChristineN replied to rportee0's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I don't really get why you think becoming a CNA"traps" you. In this economy it has been harder and harder for new RN grads to get jobs, they need something to set them apart. This something could be...
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    Lpn programs near pittsburgh?

    ChristineN replied to mew187's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I thought St. Margaret's used to have one. I would also check
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    LaSalle MSN Adult & Gero NP Program

    ChristineN replied to uru66's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi, I am an FNP student at LaSalle and am getting ready to start my final year. The program is good and the professors I have had have all been very helpful, knowledgeable, and encouraging. Doing...
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    What's the weirdest thing management has said to you?

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

    This is great. I actually left my last jobs for, among other reasons, having a manager refuse to give me 2 days off so I could get married, when I asked 6 months in advance. She said they would have...
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    Losing respect for nursing students

    ChristineN replied to kjnsweets's topic in General Nursing

    My experience with student nurses has been mixed. I have had some, especially those that were LPN's, that are excellent to work with, very involved and always looking for educational opportunities....
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    Practicum in PACU, women's hospital

    ChristineN replied to Menelope's topic in General Students

    There is way more than pain management and vital signs that goes into PACU care. I suggest you research PACU nursing some. These nurses take care of Pt's that come straight from the OR, and often...
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    Fastest (<9 mo), multiple start dates, under 10-15K, online RN-BSN?

    ChristineN replied to CrazyCoconut's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I did my RN-BSN on-line through Chatham University. It was expensive (ending up paying around 20k), but from start of program to graduation was 8 months and they are a recognized, legitimate private...
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    A little help from my fellow ED nurses!

    ChristineN replied to jme5097's topic in Emergency

    You guys make me really glad that nursing doesn't do the billing in my ER. We have an order sheet (including standing orders that we just time and initial if we do) and an out processing form that...
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    Which is more stressful: med-surg or SCU?

    ChristineN replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    That is a very reasonable ratio. Why don't you apply for the position. If offered you don't have to say yes, and it will give you an opportunity to shadow another unit and see how they
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    Preceptor letter...Can i get your feedback?

    ChristineN replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Your letter sounds amazing. I may have to take a few hints from you the next time I have to send out e-mails to find FNP
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    I got found out!

    ChristineN replied to hiddencatRN's topic in General Nursing

    Normally I don't say anything. I remember being really sick one time and going to the ER and the ER physician figured out I was an RN because he saw my employer was another area hospital so he told...
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    IVs/blood draws

    ChristineN replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Pediatric

    I also work in a primarily adult ER that gets peds pts. I did peds for years before making the switch and am disappointed at how non-peds aware my facility is. Having child life available to us in...
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    Advice for Finding FNP Preceptor DC Metro Area

    ChristineN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hey, I am an FNP student in the DC Metro area that has been having difficulty finding a clinical location for my first semester of FNP clinicals this fall. I have been contacting NP's that are listed...
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    Advice for Finding FNP Preceptor DC Metro Area

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

    I have been utilizing the VA as well as MD state associations for NP with no success. I have not tried the ENP network, I will look into that,
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    Prerequisites for Pediatric Primary NP Programs

    ChristineN replied to AnnaB154's topic in Pediatric

    Beyond having a BSN and RN most grad school apps I have seen want to ensure there was an undergrad assessment class and an undergrad stats class on your transcript. If you are just doing PNP, you...
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    Not Excited About Becoming FNP

    ChristineN replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    Prof4RN, Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. I have thought about teaching clinicals with my MSN, and by the time I graduate my MSN program I will have 6 years experience. Your...
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    Charge nurse taking patients

    ChristineN replied to bamaguy1989's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't work med-surg anymore but I know my hospital is currently trialling a free charge nurse at night. The charge nurses already don't have an assignment during the
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    Paying for Grad School

    ChristineN replied to rockymnthoney's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Do you get any tuition benefits through your employer? Even if you do not some employers offer scholarships you have to apply
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    If a patient wants something but an RN says don't do it, whom do you follow?

    ChristineN replied to Naturally Brilliant's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    It sounds like whatever the nurses are doing for his pain control is not working, so hopefully they have been in communication with the doctor about adjusting his pain plan. If this has not happened,...
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    Prerequisites for Pediatric Primary NP Programs

    ChristineN replied to AnnaB154's topic in Pediatric

    The answers to your questions can vary by program, so your best option is to research programs that interest you. Some programs require a year or two of RN experience first, while others allow you to...
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    What is expected from me on my clinical for fnp

    ChristineN replied to melania0909's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Your school should clearly explain your expectations to you, and you and your preceptor should be on the same page as far as expectations. I am starting clinicals for FNP this fall as well and while...
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    Advice for Finding FNP Preceptor DC Metro Area

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

    Bump. Anyone have any
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    Calcium Gluconate

    ChristineN replied to SweetMelissaRN's topic in Emergency

    They don't even stock calcium gluconate in our ER pyxis because it is on drug shortage. Pharmacy sends it up in a 100ml bag which they recommend giving over 5 min, normally I just hang it to
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    Adult NP asked to cover call for Endocrinology

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

    Juan, When I worked as an RN on an endo unit the endocrinologists would admit DKA's to the floor so they could be the primary admitting team in charge of the DKA's instead of the critical care team....
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    Day Shift Position

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

    I have had a NP who does Sat clinic say I could do clinicals with her. There are also urgent care and clinics with extended hours that have 10-12hr days so you may be able to avoid going to clinical...