ChristineN BSN, RN

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  1. ChristineN

    I'm flipping out here :-s

    ChristineN replied to CrazziiRN913's topic in General Students

    Are you able to get a job as a tech while you finish school? You would be able to do/see more that
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    Is it worth it taking out a loan for a CNA program certificate?

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

    I worked as a CNA and eventually a PCT in the hospital setting while in nursing school and I never paid a dime for training...the hospital trained me. However, I was in PA, and has some has said that...
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    "We don't hire RN's who got RN-BSN online"

    ChristineN replied to 33762FL's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have never heard that. I would think if your school is accredited, you shouldn't have a problem. I went to an on-line RN-BSN program that had a brick and mortar location and no one has ever even...
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    BPs on an infant

    ChristineN replied to A&OxNone's topic in Pediatric

    I work peds and I've never seen a infant sized manual cuff. I can't imagine how you would hear anything. I would check the BP in an arm and a leg, make sure the child is calm, not moving, etc. If...
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    FNPs - where do you work?

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

    The OP stated she would be interested in working in the NICU as a staff RN, not as a nurse practitioner. Honestly if I was the OP I might consider putting a NP on hold until I could figure out what...
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    Two-minus-one pregnancy

    ChristineN replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I will say that I am fairly pro-choice, but this makes me uneasy. I would not be comfortable assisting with this procedure knowing I was helping "reduce" a healthy
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    nurse to patient ratio orthopaedic floor?

    ChristineN replied to nurseortho's topic in Orthopedic

    The ortho floor at my hospital that I float to sometimes has 1:4 day/evenings and 1:5 at nights (after 2300). They always have a tech, and a sec from 0700-2300. During days charge is out of the...
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    I need serious advice on whether I should become a nurse!

    ChristineN replied to Skylarslaughter's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree. I have a cousin that went to college for education and he has been out of school for several years and has yet to use his degree. There are less jobs for teachers too. I'd say do whichever...
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    Does anyone ever get hired in the future?

    ChristineN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Nursing Career

    I did have a place call me 6 months or so later to interview for a different unit, but by that time I had already found a
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    "Professional Dancer"

    ChristineN replied to kalevra's topic in Men in Nursing

    Perhaps you mean Nina Hartely a nationally known Media star and sex educator. She started doing Media to get through her BSN program, and then ended up sticking with Media. I would think nothing less...
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    what would you do!!!!

    ChristineN replied to sweetnurse63's topic in General Nursing

    I have never been in such a situation. However if the nurse had been trained in intubation in training as a SRNA or a paramedic I would not have an ethical problem with
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    Associates degree in Nursing vs. a Bachelor's

    ChristineN replied to caittxo21's topic in General Students

    A two year path to an RN such as a diploma or an associates degree is faster and much more affordable. Typically they can be completed in 2-3 years. A BSN will typically take 4 years to complete....
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    Is this CRAZY?--What do I drop?

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

    I would personally take Micro now and drop English or art. I would not drop spanish if there is any way you can keep it. My reason being even a basic understanding will help you. I work in an area...
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    pet peeves when nursing students arrive

    ChristineN replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Let's see for the most part I LOVE having nursing students on the floor. However, my pet peeves are Not asking to help the RN/asking if I have anything cool going on with my other pts. You know like...
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    Sell me on your specialty...

    ChristineN replied to rose_marie's topic in General Nursing

    You may find like I did that after a few years of working in a specialty that you are bored. So what do I do now, I'm a float pool nurse! I work in almost every department in my hospital (peds, ER,...
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    Nurses as primary breadwinners?

    ChristineN replied to learning08's topic in General Nursing

    While my significant other does work, I have always made $20-30k more a year than him. He has a master's degree but works in a dying industry where jobs are scarce and lay offs are plentiful. I must...
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    4 weeks in... What do yal' think about this???

    ChristineN replied to tmartin83's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm sorry but that would scare me as an experienced nurse to be responsible for that many pts. I wonder if they have a higher rate of codes/rapid responses and pt
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    Does this job sound like a scam?

    ChristineN replied to glenlorie's topic in General Nursing

    A little Off topic but... Not every post on Craigs list is a scam. There are legitimate items for sale/job prospects, etc. It would not be my first place to look for a job or a personals ad, but...
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    Does this job sound like a scam?

    ChristineN replied to glenlorie's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like some sort of scam. Notice how besides driving the pt to dr's appts, he never really said what they needed an in-home CNA for. Does this pt need fed, bathed, etc? Oh and BTW no legitimate...
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    Time off for Funerals???

    ChristineN posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I got an e-mail from a co-worker today asking me if I would be able to work for her so she can attend her in-laws funeral. I found the whole concept strange, as everywhere else I have ever worked...
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    Time off for Funerals???

    ChristineN replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    Um wow. Yes Someday I'll be busy flying home, planning a funeral, helping take care of my parents estate, and oh right forgot to mail my employer the obit to prove this is for real.
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    need help with a question...

    ChristineN replied to pamhlpn's topic in Emergency

    Um are you trying to get us to do your
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    PICU vs ICU

    ChristineN replied to cag01's topic in General Nursing

    Just stepping in here. I broke a contract several years ago. I had a 4 year contract and broke it 1 1/2 years in. My contract was not prorated, and after they took my vacation time, I still owed...
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    Time off for Funerals???

    ChristineN replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, maybe I just worked for good companies/managers before but I almost wondered if she was trying to pull a fast one as I could never dream of finding my own replacement for a funeral. My family...
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    New Grad RN w/ job, but seeking another...

    ChristineN replied to LokanaRN's topic in Nursing Career

    You've been at your current job for longer than just orientation, so yes, I would list it on a resume. Also, I would not quit your current job until you have something else lined up. It may be...