elephantlover

elephantlover BSN, RN

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  1. Phlebitis management. Was this handled correctly?

    elephantlover replied to elephantlover's topic in General Students

    This past week at work I was working with a different RN. We had a patient receiving a dobutamine infusion through a peripheral IV. The patient complained of pain at the infusion site a few hours in....

  2. Financial stability while in an accelerated nursing program

    elephantlover replied to FutureNurseInfo's topic in General Students

    Hi there. I am currently in an ABSN program. My experience is different than yours, so I am not sure how much help I will be. Here is my experience: I worked like crazy the two years leading up to my...

  3. Already struggling as a cna

    elephantlover replied to Sammiegurl87's topic in General Students

    Other CNA tips: Establish rapport. introduce yourself to your patients. ask your patients how they want to addressed (what is their preferred name)- this helps to establish rapport. Ask your patients...

  4. Already struggling as a cna

    elephantlover replied to Sammiegurl87's topic in General Students

    I am a nursing student and CNA. Like you, I am book smart and I once was afraid to assert myself. Yes, being book smart helps, but there is so much more to nursing. Being a CNA has improved my common...

  5. Academic adviser says I'm selling myself short by going into nursing.

    elephantlover replied to Wannabenurseneko's topic in General Students

    My advisor told me the same exact thing during my first degree. I graduated with a degree in psychology and biomedical science. I excelled in school and wanted to pursue a second bachelor's degree in...

  6. Depressed in Nursing School

    elephantlover replied to _ashley_'s topic in General Students

    Hi Ashley, I am sorry to hear you are going through this. Nursing school is such a heavy responsibility. It requires so much effort simply to complete a single week. If you couple that with...

  7. Break up during school

    elephantlover replied to Nicoleashley's topic in General Students

    Hi, Nicoleashley. I am sorry you are going through this. Grieving loss is not easy--this is clearly a significant loss. I think that classes will be a healthy distraction. I would focus on taking...

  8. WA Appellate Court says nurses cannot have 'break buddies' must use designated break nurse

    elephantlover replied to klone's topic in Nursing News

    I work as a CNA. The RNs on my unit take a few minutes when they can. Managment wants us to use break buddies, but this simply is not practical for our workflow. I cannot think of a safe alternative....

  9. How far in advance do you get your class/clinical schedule?

    elephantlover replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Students

    It depends on the semester with my program. Sometimes we know a week in advance. Sometimes a month. It is very frustrating. I need to give my availability for work at least one month in advance. My...

  10. Marian university online ABSN in Nashville

    elephantlover replied to mmn7's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    As long as the program is accredited I don't see any reason that the board of nursing would care what method your theory classes were. Since you haven't had luck getting in contact with the board of...

  11. Is this really that controversial?

    elephantlover replied to djksjdalksjf's topic in General Students

    Good for you, serving is a practical job for students! After working crazy hours for a couple of years, I have saved up a good chunk of cash. With the help of scholarships (and living rent free with...

  12. When they're SO sure they're right...

    elephantlover replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting, I had not seen this in the literature until you mentioned it. It seems there is not robust research on this topic yet, but I certainly believe GI health impacts neurodevelopment,...

  13. Marian university online ABSN in Nashville

    elephantlover replied to mmn7's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I looked into this program. For me, the online classes were a turn-off. You can take the NCLEX in any state and apply for a California lisence. CCNE accreditation should be adequate to sit for the...

  14. Working during nursing school

    elephantlover replied to calpals's topic in General Students

    I am currently a student in an accelerated BSN program. I work as a CNA 8-16 hours a week on a medical floor. I pick up hours as needed at a bar serving where I formerly worked full time. I would...

  15. Help with Accelerated BSN application

    elephantlover replied to Juliepink's topic in General Students

    Hi there, I am currently in an accelerated program. I also found the application process frustrating because every school had different requirements. Your best bet is to work with someone from...

  16. When they're SO sure they're right...

    elephantlover replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Schizophrenia a neurodevelopment disorder. Research supports that there is a link between childhood trauma and schizophrenia. Is trauma the only cause and complete answer,

  17. When they're SO sure they're right...

    elephantlover replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Schizophrenia a neurodevelopmental disorder. Research supports that there is a link between childhood trauma and schizophrenia. Is trauma the only cause and complete answer,

  18. Is this really that controversial?

    elephantlover replied to djksjdalksjf's topic in General Students

    I am a nursing student, a CNA, and a bartender. Customers often ask me if I am in school and I have no issue sharing that I am a nursing student. Bartending pays better than being a CNA so I do both...

  19. How satisfied are you with nurse educator or APRN career?

    elephantlover posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    If you are an APRN or nurse educator/ faculty. How satisfied are you with your job? Would you do it all over again? If not what would you do? What is your advice to future

  20. What HARD truth have you learned once you became a nurse and/or CNA?

    elephantlover replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Some hard truths: Western medicine has its shortcomings. People have to be sent home or back to situations that are not healthy for them. Healthcare is wildly expensive. Not all people that work in...

  21. Crna school

    elephantlover replied to Courtneyrn9317's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    How disappointing is this thread? Clearly the poster wants personal insights related to the CRNA role. Isn't the purpose of allnurses is to create a space for professionals and aspiring professionals...

  22. I like my job

    elephantlover replied to Guest219794's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate your transparency. It is uplifting to read some positivity on this site. Work culture is huge. Appreciative patients help most definitely. When I worked as a mental health tech my...

  23. Advice for Interview with ED as a New Grad?

    elephantlover replied to kbear121's topic in Nursing Career

    I am a student. Sorry I have no advice to provide. I am interested in your question and would like to follow along. I have heard mixed things from RNs about going straight into the ED. Some have said...

  24. How satisfied are you with your nurse educator or APRN career?

    elephantlover posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello, Background: I graduated 1 year ago with a B.S. in psychology and biomedical science. I loved my areas of study. I graduated with highest honors. My strong GPA provides a good base to go a...

  25. Bellin college 15 month program

    elephantlover replied to Beth1250's topic in General Nursing

    This world is small. I have a degree from MU in biomedical science too. I was admitted into other ABSN programs, but recently started to revisit Bellin because it is close to