shell1983

shell1983 has 12 years experience.

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1. Break Relief RN

   shell1983 replied to nwnikki's topic in Medical-Surgical

   That sounds like a great idea! We have been working so short, so breaks are impossible (Sadly a common issue that many nursing units

2. April 2017 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

   shell1983 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

   oh, my! How am I going to explain this one to

3. Finding a FNP clinical preceptor

   shell1983 replied to shell1983's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I had been thinking about joining an organization to network a little more. Thank you for your help, much

4. RN salary expectations

   shell1983 replied to Ashtimus Prime's topic in General Nursing

   That is about average in my

5. Finding a FNP clinical preceptor

   shell1983 replied to shell1983's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I agree with you, this issue needs to go public. The classes alone are pretty stressful, but adding the stress of attempting to find our own preceptor is frustrating. As you said, it takes away time...

6. Failed NCLEX twice need advice

   shell1983 replied to M2016's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Have you tried taking a review class? I had attended a one day Kaplan NCLEX review, which I thought was really helpful. They gave tips on how to break a part the questions. The day before the test I...

7. New nurse. What do I need?

   shell1983 replied to ChiMan360's topic in General Nursing

   Congratulations on passing the NCLEX

8. New nurse. What do I need?

   shell1983 replied to ChiMan360's topic in General Nursing

   Stethoscope, extra pens ( I keep some in my locker, they always get lost/someone picks it up), hand lotion, OTC meds like Tylenol in locker. We have workstations on wheels in which all of our supplies...

9. Finding a FNP clinical preceptor

   shell1983 replied to shell1983's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I thought it was going to be a little different. I was under the impression that the school was really helpful in obtaining preceptors. It sounds like they will be helpful if we do not have success...

10. Nursing Boards control of Nurses

    shell1983 replied to Cougar1113's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't think that social media is the appropriate location to express your frustrations/anger about nursing care. It would be beneficial for the nurse to talk with the facility that he or she is...

11. Finding a FNP clinical preceptor

    shell1983 replied to shell1983's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That is a great idea! I will check them out tonight. Thank

12. Finding a FNP clinical preceptor

    shell1983 replied to shell1983's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank

13. Finding a FNP clinical preceptor

    shell1983 replied to shell1983's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    At our orientation, the reason they gave us is that they do not want us all calling and overwhelming staff. I can see this to a certain point, because we do have a lot of nursing programs in this...

14. Finding a FNP clinical preceptor

    shell1983 replied to shell1983's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The program will help us, but they want us to try and get our own first. Thanks for the advice! I will check w/ my primary care

15. Finding a FNP clinical preceptor

    shell1983 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am starting my primary care section of my FNP program in the fall and I am starting to look for some preceptors willing to work with me. Does anyone have any advice on trying to locate preceptors?...