LaraRN86

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1. NYC New grad nursing jobs

   LaraRN86 replied to hlatky's topic in Job Hunt

   Being a new grad RN is a tough market, especially when out of state. NYC has some great nursing schools, and they often do clinical at the hospitals that you'd probably want to apply to. Since these students are already accustomed to the hospitals an...

2. Ever feel like you are not smart enough to be a nurse.

   LaraRN86 replied to Kimdesiree1's topic in General Students

   do not give up. you will succeed if you believe in yourself.

3. How to get the position you want. Am i dreaming?

   LaraRN86 replied to StudentNurseM1's topic in Male Students

   Be persistent. Show up in clinical, always offering to help. Introduce yourself to the floor managers. Get their contact information.

4. Advices for upcoming nursing student

   LaraRN86 replied to kikyou322's topic in Share Tips

   Always allow yourself a day of rest. In between intense studying, of course!

5. How to File a Complaint against BON

   LaraRN86 replied to twins2014's topic in Activism

   My board of nursing was very disrespectful to me, but that is just the nature of speaking to people who work in customer service oriented postions, including nursing. People are people everywhere.

6. unrelated job history- yes or no on resume?!

   LaraRN86 replied to g.elizabeth's topic in Job Hunt

   This post is very valid. Follow this advice.

7. RN to NP license on probation

   LaraRN86 replied to theresadavis32's topic in Advanced

   What is your probation for?

8. Immediate advice needed!

   LaraRN86 replied to allensn's topic in Psychiatric

   I would pick option 1. Acute care experience is much more beneficial to gain experience for a psych np program.

9. Interview attire

   LaraRN86 replied to kataraang's topic in Job Hunt

   A nice neutral colored dress and short heels, or a business suit and classic button shirt under.

10. Leaving Nursing for Another Career

    LaraRN86 replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

    I think my true calling is to be a stay at home wife and mom. But I am missing the husband and the kids!

11. job fair for psych position

    LaraRN86 replied to heynow1313's topic in Psychiatric

    What is the most productive member of your team like and what can I do to be more like them?

12. New grad preparing for ICU

    LaraRN86 replied to DoulaJessie's topic in Critical

    My first job out of nursing school was in an ICU. I do not think you should do either of those programs, as it will will take away from your focus. You should study pharmacology, ensure you know vent settings, make sure you know all of the medication...

13. Medication transcribed then immediately d/c'd now boss write up transcription error

    LaraRN86 replied to sb1959's topic in General Nursing

    I had the same scenario happen to me as a new RN. The nitpicking in nursing is just atrocious. If you found the error yourself and discontinued, and it was never given to the patient, medication returned to pharmacy, I do not understand the commotion...

14. Shame on you ANCC : Psych CNS: Don't precept Psych NP's

    LaraRN86 replied to dmarie82's topic in CNS

    Hmm. I was precepted by a Psych CNS and it was one of my favorite precepting experiences.

15. Highest Paid NP for 2015, According to AANP, Are NNPs

    LaraRN86 replied to SunshineeStudent's topic in NP

    This is excellent information. Very useful. Thank you