FutureCRNP

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1. scrubs with collars

   FutureCRNP replied to Platypus's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   Rather than a collar, I would go for a well fitted, crisp/ tailored look. Today's scrubs come in a variety of looks that can look neat and well put together. I always launder my scrubs at home and...

2. Stuck by used insulin needle

   FutureCRNP replied to FutureCRNP's topic in General Nursing

   Well, I just took the first dose of the "House In Virginia"(as we like to call it at work) prophylaxis meds. I'm hoping it does not make me nauseated. Also, they have me a hep-B shot as well. I'm just...

3. Stuck by used insulin needle

   FutureCRNP replied to FutureCRNP's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, I repeated it to the human resources office as well as to the infection control office. I'm afraid of an HIV infection even though the CDC reports less than 1% chance with a small bore

4. Stuck by used insulin needle

   FutureCRNP posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm so scared! I'm a new LPN (Liscenced in Sept) working in a LTC facility. I was giving insulin before dinner on 3-11 shift last evening, tying to be swift as I'm new and poked my finger. The...

5. New Grad with mental health challenges

   FutureCRNP replied to FutureCRNP's topic in General Nursing

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6. New Grad with mental health challenges

   FutureCRNP posted a topic in General Nursing

   Greetings, I'm a new LPN grad who just passed NCLEX in September. I immediately matriculated to a LPN---> RN bridge program and we just finished our first semester of 3. Since the fall semester...

7. Delegation Woes

   FutureCRNP replied to FutureCRNP's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Postpartum,RN- thank you. I feel like my issue may be insecurity because I'm such a new nurse. I need to learn

8. Delegation Woes

   FutureCRNP replied to FutureCRNP's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Sounds like the majority of the CNA's, at least on here are reasonable to work

9. Delegation Woes

   FutureCRNP replied to FutureCRNP's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I'm greatful for all of the opinions and advice!I'm taking note of all the nurses that have more experience than me and listening carefully. I guess I'm just so excited about being a nurse that I...

10. Delegation Woes

    FutureCRNP replied to FutureCRNP's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Too awesome for words! I hope I get to work with someone that awesome that would look out for me like

11. Delegation Woes

    FutureCRNP replied to FutureCRNP's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The most experience I have CNA wise is mostly from long term care rotation in school and the other clinical rotations we have had. I'm certainly not as quick as some of the CNA's I've seen. I do see...

12. Delegation Woes

    FutureCRNP replied to FutureCRNP's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Perhaps my "rose colored glasses" have to do with the fact that I'm a brand spanking new nurse that just passed boards about a month ago and I'm " ready to take on the world" =) I'm very excited to...

13. Delegation Woes

    FutureCRNP replied to FutureCRNP's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I plan on being a nurse who helps as much as possible, isn't afraid to take someone to the restroom, give a bath, feed, etc...but I don't want to get taken advantage

14. Delegation Woes

    FutureCRNP posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ok, so I recently passed boards as LPN. I don't have any experience yet, but I'm looking to do long term care. I've heard horror stories concerning delegation to UAP/CNA's. I'm worried.So my concern...

15. Freaking out over nclex-pn!!

    FutureCRNP replied to FutureCRNP's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed in 85 questionsí