shell1983

shell1983 has 12 years experience.

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1. Break Relief RN

   shell1983 replied to nwnikki's topic in Med-Surg

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

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

   shell1983 replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

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

3. Finding a FNP clinical preceptor

   shell1983 replied to shell1983's topic in NP Students

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

4. RN salary expectations

   shell1983 replied to Ashtimus Prime's topic in General Nursing

   That is about average in my area.

5. Finding a FNP clinical preceptor

   shell1983 replied to shell1983's topic in NP Students

   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 that I can be studying. There needs to be more of ...

6. Failed NCLEX twice need advice

   shell1983 replied to M2016's topic in NCLEX

   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 really didn't study a lot, just did some questions....

7. New nurse. What do I need?

   shell1983 replied to ChiMan360's topic in General Nursing

   Congratulations on passing the NCLEX too!

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 like flushes, alcohol swabs, IV tubing, caps etc....

9. Finding a FNP clinical preceptor

   shell1983 replied to shell1983's topic in NP Students

   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 and can document our failed attempts in finding our ...

10. Nursing Boards control of Nurses

    shell1983 replied to Cougar1113's topic in 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 upset with. It might be an issue that is easily fixed ...

11. Finding a FNP clinical preceptor

    shell1983 replied to shell1983's topic in NP Students

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

12. Finding a FNP clinical preceptor

    shell1983 replied to shell1983's topic in NP Students

    Thank you!

13. Finding a FNP clinical preceptor

    shell1983 replied to shell1983's topic in NP Students

    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 area. I might try picking up some overtime on other u...

14. Finding a FNP clinical preceptor

    shell1983 replied to shell1983's topic in NP Students

    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 provider.

15. Finding a FNP clinical preceptor

    shell1983 posted a topic in NP Students

    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? The program that I am in currently does not permit ...