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  1. New protocol - No report from ER to floor...

    LunaTunaPineapple replied to justjRN's topic in General Nursing

    We started this protocol last year and many people weren’t excited about it, they had lots of safety concerns. We quickly became accustomed to the flow of it, and you find that you learned more from...

  2. When will critical thinking skills come?

    LunaTunaPineapple replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    It comes with time ! I'm a new nurse as well on a MS Tele floor and I'm often caught in situations where I feel "clueless". I'm so frustrated from shift to shift. Don't give up , it gets better....

  3. Right when you thought you were ready !

    LunaTunaPineapple posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm two weeks and 2 days into my graduate nursing orientation (I haven't even hit the floor) and the nerves are starting to set in. Our educators are phenomenal and our hospital is clearly dedicated...

  4. SCABIES!!

    LunaTunaPineapple posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, one of the SNOOTIEST residents within our facility appears to have picked up a few unwanted friends. I have to admit, although unforunate, i find it giggle worthy. How and why, we may never know,...

  5. First Code Blue

    LunaTunaPineapple posted a topic in General Students

    Hi Everyone, Today I started my rotation in the ED. I got the opportunity to be paired with an amazing nurse. She's a natural born teacher and made sure I got a lot of hands on. After assisting...

  6. Is my name Winston?

    LunaTunaPineapple posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    MUST BE because last nights 3-11 (more like 3-1am) took a draaaaaaaagggggg on me. Not even an hour into my shift and I hear "pt x is on the floor"! You have got to be kidding me:arghh:? About 45...

  7. ER nursing or med surg?!

    LunaTunaPineapple replied to clh8987's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion, your lack of hospital experience puts both positions on a level playing field. Either way, you're going to get a long orientation that will make up for your lack of experience. You...

  8. Medical Mystery: What made the night-shift nurses so sick?

    LunaTunaPineapple replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing News

    I really enjoyed the story

  9. Nursing School and Working. Smart idea?

    LunaTunaPineapple replied to toniatorres's topic in General Students

    I obtained little part-time job, I only worked 2-4 days out of the month. Needless to say, I was usually between school and home all the time because I had no money to do anything extra. It paid off...

  10. Does it matter where you get your associates?

    LunaTunaPineapple replied to Kaitlyn.w's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I completely agree with this. My local community college has a well know nursing program. It's no secret that students attend the ADN program, then transfer into the University's BSN program. Nurses...

  11. Out of the frying pan, Into the fire.

    LunaTunaPineapple posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You know, you think nursing school is hard until you get your first job. "Don't be picky" they say, "Take what you can get" they say. I almost hate them for being right. As a new nurse, I already...

  12. Out of the frying pan, Into the fire.

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

    I'm sorry you had to go through that, I couldn't imagine being put there alone! Today I was with another preceptor. She had me pull meds and along side her, then she would leave me alone for extended...

  13. Florida IV certification

    LunaTunaPineapple replied to qlady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Check with a few near by community colleges. I'm on the same hunt. The FLBON website also has a list of places that offer the IV course. If you're employed, then your nurse educator may also have...

  14. Out of the frying pan, Into the fire.

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

    That's exactly what I need ! A list to stay in order! I've noticed that residents love to chat, but I'm pretty good at cutting short and running like the wind! Do you suggest doing dressing changes...

  15. Out of the frying pan, Into the fire.

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

    Thank you! That's a great idea, I'll def create a sheet for that! I've made a few cheat sheets for procedures and codes, so that will def be a great add

  16. "Can I give you report?"

    LunaTunaPineapple replied to future_RN, CNA's topic in General Nursing

    It's great to see you appreciate the effort for team work. I'm a new nurse and I've been thinking about approaching the CNAs about our patients and how to make our shift easier as a team. Since I'm...

  17. are ATI's rigged?

    LunaTunaPineapple replied to NPPN9's topic in General Students

    Hey, I believe that having to focus on so many different ATIs at once is the killer in your situation. Throughout our program ATI was intertwined with the textbook curriculum. The end of each course...

  18. When to start UWorld and preparing for NCLEX

    LunaTunaPineapple replied to cancankthx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Cancankthx , My view is that you begin preparing for the NCLEX from day one of nursing school. That being said, I began casually studying (Saunder's & Nclex Mastery App) 7 months before...

  19. How to reply to negative comments

    LunaTunaPineapple replied to LSimleRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ignore their less than awesome comments and reassure them that YOU feel confident. They're not working those night shifts, YOU are. They may be reacting negatively because they feel they'll lose you...

  20. White Scrubs and That "Time of the Month".

    LunaTunaPineapple replied to Shookclays's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Tampon (Super) + Panty Liner + Spandex . Never had an issue with this combo. My discomfort with Tampons usually occurred due to insertion at a bad angle, but you learn quick after a few

  21. We made it!

    LunaTunaPineapple posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yesterday, I attended my LPN Pinning Ceremony. I was so excited, I was sure I'd explode at some point ( my classmates got a good laugh out of it ). This has a been a long and hard year, but I'm proud...

  22. We made it!

    LunaTunaPineapple replied to LunaTunaPineapple's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I wish you the best. You're doing the right thing by studying early on. It helps to build your knowledge base and

  23. The Longest Forty Eight Hours

    LunaTunaPineapple replied to jaycam's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :) It's a start of a new chapter , so as long as you stay eager, it'll always be interesting. Hope your training is going

  24. The Longest Forty Eight Hours

    LunaTunaPineapple replied to jaycam's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! Big Up Nurse JayCam

  25. Your First Nursing Resume

    LunaTunaPineapple replied to Kate_Peds's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    These are great tips. I utilized a few of these in my new grad resume along with an awesome letter of application. Just scored my first interview today