ChristineN BSN, RN

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  1. ChristineN

    Is it just me or does everyone hate nursing?

    ChristineN replied to kristen312's topic in General Students

    Just wanted to add my thoughts as I have been an RN for five years and I love being a nurse. I have worked in various inpatient areas and truly love the different pt populations I can work with. I...
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    I'm really struggling here with a tough decision, please help!

    ChristineN replied to tabz4u2's topic in General Students

    I am guessing it is too late to withdraw and get any money back, so at this point you are better off just finishing up your classes. Even if you withdraw you would be withdrawing failing. I say...
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    I am SO mad.

    ChristineN replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    Wow if her school finds out she could be in a lot of trouble. Depending how close you are with her, I might suggest she try to keep patient information (even without identifying info) off
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    California NP's

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

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    Most shocking thing you've seen another nurse do?

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

    Some antibiotics are actually compatible with TPN you just have to look it up first. Many are either compatible or compatible at the
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    California NP's

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

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    Median pay for L&D RNC-OB with 4 years experience

    ChristineN replied to jennycorn11's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Have you thought about travel nursing? Are you able to relocate? I used to be a Pgh RN, and when I relocated to an area with a higher cost of salary, my annual income increased by over 100%, and I...
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    Pre Nursing Student Denied From Nursing

    ChristineN replied to cmd1098's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you also looked into other RN programs in your area? I would apply to more than one program to increase your
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    To go or not to go?

    ChristineN replied to kht124's topic in General Students

    Go to the interview. Explain to them you are a student. Sometimes if you make a good impression managers are able to work with you. I was able to work as a tech through nursing school by working...
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    What is a Rapid Admit Unit?

    ChristineN replied to SubSippi's topic in General Students

    My experience with these units is no vents, basic drips (ie Heparin gtt might be initiated). They may have cardiac monitoring, especially if they have pts coming from ER with chest pain. If you have...
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    Want to quit nursing school.

    ChristineN replied to dpf112's topic in General Students

    OP I went to nursing school with a girl who was always into graphics and drawing. She graduated and got her RN and started working. After being a nurse for a couple years she found herself...
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    So disappointed with my clinical experiencr

    ChristineN replied to donk's topic in General Students

    That does sound like a disappointing experience, at no fault of yours. You could ask your ob/peds instructor if they are able to assist you with any shadowing opportunities outside of class. You...
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    Volunteering as a student nurse

    ChristineN replied to EaglesWings21's topic in General Nursing

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    honey moon phase with my workplace is over

    ChristineN replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

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    Should pediatric patients shower with central lines while in the hospital setting

    ChristineN replied to bonsairn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have never worked anywhere (including pediatric hospitals) that allowed pts to shower while hooked up to an IV infusion. We would always disconnect them from the pump, and if that wasn't possible...
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    Nursing Diagnosis

    ChristineN replied to paratroopa's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    As a nurse I can tell you I have never worked anywhere where nursing care plans are used. I agree that the nursing diagnosis format can be awkward and difficult to put into actual practice. However,...
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    What do you do?

    ChristineN replied to texasmum's topic in General Nursing

    I worked straight nights for years. On slow nights I would catch up on my annual mandatory educational modules, do homework for my graduate classes, look up recipes, etc. Some nights I would be...
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    How much do you owe in student loans?

    ChristineN replied to Glenna, LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I borrowed around 10k. Otherwise everything else for my RN, BSN, and now currently MSN is being paid for out of pocket by me as I go. I still owe 5k of the 10k but will finish paying on it when I...
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    Do you talk about work at home?

    ChristineN replied to blackvans1234's topic in General Nursing

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    Do you talk about work at home?

    ChristineN replied to blackvans1234's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that one of the ways I destress from work is to talk about it. So, after I come home from work I am always telling my husband about what was stressful, what made me happy, etc. When me and...
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    ICU vs ER

    ChristineN replied to kevsgirl1's topic in Nursing Career

    A couple of your points can vary by facility. Some hospitals have residents or ACNP/PA's that are there for the ICU pts at night. My hospital does have someone in house covering the ICU 24/7 Also,...
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    Switching jobs, how early to start applying?

    ChristineN replied to vaRN13's topic in Nursing Career

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    RN to MSNthen toNP or BSN to NP?

    ChristineN replied to mph55's topic in Advanced Practice

    While the RN-BSN will undoubtedly cost more in the long run as opposed to going straight to a RN-MSN program, there are benefits to doing a RN-BSN first. If you live in an area where BSN's tend to be...
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    Switching jobs, how early to start applying?

    ChristineN replied to vaRN13's topic in Nursing Career

    You might try posting this in the VA and DC forum to see if you get more responses. As for good hospitals in the area, depends what sort of job you are looking for. As a nurse in that area (have...
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    omg! Bad day! Failed my AcLS recert....

    ChristineN replied to jalws's topic in Emergency

    I don't think your failing has as much to do with your not knowing ACLS protocols as it does your lack of sleep. I can not imagine being up for 24hrs and then trying to do a mock code. Of course you...