ChristineN BSN, RN

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    ER float nurses

    ChristineN replied to kaylasmommy's topic in Emergency

    As a float pool nurse (soon to be ER nurse), I float to my ER on a regular basis and am generally given a med-surg or step-down assignment. On occasion I have taken a peds pt, but I also have a peds...
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    Lining and labs/ hemolyzed specimens

    ChristineN replied to psu_213's topic in Emergency

    I have never heard of this and can't imagine the pts are thrilled. In my ER we not only draw labs when we put lines in, but we also will continue to draw off the IV as long as they are in the ER....
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    NURSE work schedule

    ChristineN replied to Student Nurse_7's topic in General Nursing

    That is something you and your girlfriend would have to figure out. Maybe your girlfriend sometimes if she is off, maybe a grandparent. Really there is no right answer for this question but you do...
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    NURSE work schedule

    ChristineN replied to Student Nurse_7's topic in General Nursing

    Depends what you mean. As a nurse you will be working nights, weekends, and holidays when daycare facilities aren't open so you may have to find someone to watch your child that doesn't mind your...
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    Assistance w/Littmann stethoscope

    ChristineN replied to ADAngel's topic in General Students

    At this level you do not need an expensive stethoscope. Also I would not buy a peds stethoscope. Wait and see what area of nursing you get a job in and then if you need a peds stethoscope buy one....
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    tell me about your most embarrassing job interview!

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

    My worst job interview was when the interviewer asked me if I was married or had kids as it is always more difficult to accommodate the schedule needs of nurses with
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    NO LUNCH

    ChristineN replied to pm2rn's topic in Emergency

    Um I don't think they are legally allowed to tell you not to report no
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    ASN vs BSN

    ChristineN replied to vhowru's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Lots of people go to schools that aren't state schools. Honestly, even though I am not familiar with Brookline, the idea of going to Everest makes me more nervous. Research Everest and you will find...
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    Telemetry monitoring on wrong patient!

    ChristineN replied to bobs201's topic in General Nursing

    Whoever admitted the pt to tele should have verified the name was correct. However, at my hospital we are supposed to verify the correct pt is on tele with the correct tele box number if on a...
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    Relocating? Any advice welcome!!

    ChristineN replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

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    NURSE work schedule

    ChristineN replied to Student Nurse_7's topic in General Nursing

    Many nursing homes will train you to be a CNA. A tech is a nurse's aide (not necessarily certified) that works in the hospital and has a few more skills than ADL"s, such as drawing blood. A good...
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    NURSE work schedule

    ChristineN replied to Student Nurse_7's topic in General Nursing

    If you are getting a 2 year degree then doing other things to help your RN application stand out would be useful. Work as a nurse's aide or tech while in school. Do a summer internship in a...
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    Debate topic for Young Family

    ChristineN replied to kayla.st.j's topic in General Students

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    NURSE work schedule

    ChristineN replied to Student Nurse_7's topic in General Nursing

    You haven't even told us what state you are in. Are you and your girlfriend open to moving if necessary to find work after graduation? Are you in a 2 year or a 4 year
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    NURSE work schedule

    ChristineN replied to Student Nurse_7's topic in General Nursing

    This question has been answered in this thread already by several different people. If you want to know how much you and your girlfriend could make it might be a good idea to look at job listings in...
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    Nursing live vs family life

    ChristineN replied to Student Nurse_7's topic in General Students

    Why do you keep starting multiple threads on the same topic? It is annoying and makes people less likely to answer
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    NURSE work schedule

    ChristineN replied to Student Nurse_7's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the pp that "comfortable" can vary from person to person, but I am able to live more comfortable that I was before I was an RN. When I was a PCT I basically lived paycheck to paycheck....
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    NURSE work schedule

    ChristineN replied to Student Nurse_7's topic in General Nursing

    VA=veteran's administration. Your hourly rate and benefits will vary greatly depending what part of the country you are in. I am in the Washington D.C. area where new grads start out around
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    Relocating? Any advice welcome!!

    ChristineN replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

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    Preceptor

    ChristineN replied to lincoln8's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would wait until you are accepted and then contact potential preceptors. That way if you don't get in or something comes up you aren't wasting their time. Besides the schools telling you who...
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    Working for competitors at the same time...bad?

    ChristineN replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I was employed concurrently at two area hospitals for two years, finally cut back too one hospital last spring. Initially it was not a problem, and both were PRN positions. However after a while the...
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    Spanish

    ChristineN replied to ufo8micats's topic in General Nursing

    Check your local community college. I live in an are with a large Hispanic population, and the community college is able to meet the need by offering Spanish as well as a Spanish of Healthdare...
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    How long was your orientation

    ChristineN replied to porkey2's topic in Emergency

    I just want to say that unless you are also going to be working ER, which it doesn't sound like, your orientation will be nothing like an ER orientation. It will cover significantly less material,...
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    How should I approach Nurse Practitioner before 2015?

    ChristineN replied to ggryz's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Those are the traditional post-master's you listed, but there are some new ones coming down the pipeline including oncology (UNC-Chapel Hill has a good program), palliative care, emergency medicine. I...
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    Obamacare

    ChristineN replied to Topher53's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You do realize "Obamacare" doesn't really go into full affect until 2014. As a RN and a current NP student I believe that government healthcare will increase the amount of Americans seeking...