ChristineN BSN, RN

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  1. ChristineN

    Can't work while in nursing school???

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

    I worked full-time through most of nursing school, and right before my last semester cut back to part time. I was able to continue working full-time by working every weekend and working...
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    Floating but not hire-able

    ChristineN replied to Morainey's topic in General Nursing

    I understand your feelings as I also have had the opportunity to float to many units throughout the hospital and I fell in love with the ER. I applied to a job in the ER and was shocked that I was...
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    Most common ER pediatric meds

    ChristineN replied to liser79's topic in Emergency

    Chris, I have done peds and adults and I have seen tordol used more frequently with children than with adults. With sickle cell, migraines, or any sort of inflammatory pain, Tordol can work wonders...
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    What are you good at?

    ChristineN replied to proudnurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am good at staying calm in stressful situations (be it code, agressive pt, etc). I am also known as being a good team player because if a co-worker is drowning or stressed I am typically the one...
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    Question of about indweling foley catheter procedure

    ChristineN replied to Christylky's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It is Betadine. I echo Pixie, I would never use Normal Saline for cleansing the area. Normal saline is using more as a wound irrigant, and is not going to sterilize an area like betadine
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    Looking back.. any regrets as NP instead of PA?

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

    I start an ER RN job next month, and currently work as a float RN, which includes frequent assignments in the ER. I am looking into setting up a clinical rotation in the ER, although not sure who to...
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    C's in Nursing

    ChristineN replied to SSNS07's topic in General Students

    When I was in my nursing program I had pretty much straight C's once I started clinical classes. I was working full-time, and didn't have a ton of time to study. I thrived best in clinicals and not...
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    how much salary/hr should I expect since I'm a new grad RN?

    ChristineN replied to BabyRN23's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As other's have said, your starting pay could vary greatly depending what area of the country you are in. I am in the D.C. area and new grads around here tend to start around $25/hr with...
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    Most current list of all possible areas of NP?

    ChristineN replied to xInspiredx's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If you have an MSN then you can do a post master's certificate, also called a certificate only at some schools. This will avoid you having to retake all of those core master's classes you already...
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    what did you get for Christmas from your employer?

    ChristineN replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    A $75 gift card to the grocery
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    antibiotics for a cold?

    ChristineN replied to brownbook's topic in Patient Medications

    While I do not work in outpatient settings, yes, I see this happening with my family all the time. Recently my Father-in-law went to the doc with a cold and the doc told him it was a virus and to go...
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    Got accepted!!!!

    ChristineN replied to flying_ace2's topic in General Students

    Congrats. Now all the hard work
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    PCT Oncology/Telemetry

    ChristineN replied to guest2512's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I hope they are paying you more than $7/hr. When I was a PCT 6-7 years ago I started at $9.50/hr, and believe me, I worked hard for that paycheck. Have you asked them what all your responsibilities...
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    Looking back.. any regrets as NP instead of PA?

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

    Honestly I am an FNP student and am wondering if I will regret doing the FNP track as my current area of interest for specialization is ER, which I do not think my FNP program will adequately prepare...
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    What do I do now?

    ChristineN replied to casperbabys's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I echo everyone else in wondering your definition of graduation. However, just wanted to add that Pennsylvania does have temporary graduate nurse permits in which someone who has graduated but has...
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    What kind of holiday bonus do you get?

    ChristineN replied to cbcle's topic in General Nursing

    Previous places I have worked have never given any sort of bonus. THe hospital I am at now gives every staff member a $75 gift card to a local grocery
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    Do You Feel Adequately Prepared to Enter the Field?

    ChristineN replied to ChristineN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Psych may be a specialty, but as an FNP and the focus being primary care, many people go to their primary care provider for anti-depressants and anti-anxiety drugs, which, I could easily be...
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    Do You Feel Adequately Prepared to Enter the Field?

    ChristineN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am currently half-way done with an FNP program, set to start clinicals in the fall. So while I obviously have some classes yet, I am still shocked at how poor prepared I feel some of the classes I...
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    Do You Feel Adequately Prepared to Enter the Field?

    ChristineN replied to ChristineN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    We have talked about antibiotic resistance and the antibiogram some. However even with antibiotics the focus was side effects as "how to prescribe will vary by practice." Minus the major drug...
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    Student Loans to finance my CC tuition, basic living expenses all the way through BSN

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

    What about looking for student roommates or other roommate situations? You might be able to find roommates are more understanding of your not having a job. Have you tried to get a job at local...
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    Has anyone actually tried preceptorconnect.com ?

    ChristineN replied to RN2SAVEURLIFE's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yeah I did notice that their responses seemed to be heavily in certain areas of the country as opposed to others. For my area I saw several potentials so I figure I will risk the $30 to at least see...
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    Win CASH! Christmas Nursing Caption Contest - $100

    ChristineN replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    I need all my pills crushed up and given in figgy
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    What to review before last semester of nursing school

    ChristineN replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in General Students

    Honestly I wouldn't review anything. I would spend the time relaxing. Soon you will be studying for NCLEX and hunting for jobs so enjoy this free time while you have
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    Job Offer, but I have reservations.....

    ChristineN replied to gerry79's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I wanted to add that the low amounts that NP's in some areas of the country start at is exactly why I wanted to go back to school for my NP before I had a ton of RN experience (I will have 6 years...
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    Scholarships in exchange for service at local hospitals

    ChristineN replied to Katiebang's topic in General Students

    In most situations you aren't officially guaranteed, but you will be considered for openings ahead of other new grads since they have already investing in your future. The job might not be in the...