FairyPrincess06

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1. Night shift time management - new RN

   FairyPrincess06 replied to graykitty's topic in New Nurse

   Update: my report at work, so I have been told, had been improving each shift :) My timeliness inregards to documentation gets better when I use a timer and limit myself to 10mins an assessment to document in the computer. I also find that I do bette...

2. seek advice on proficiency and time mgt from senior nurses

   FairyPrincess06 replied to tarotale's topic in New Nurse

   Any suggestions on what to look up before the start of the shift? Also what kinds of things are ok to pass on to day shift if I can't finish them during my night or can wait to be done until after report before clocking out? Time management though ge...

3. Night shift time management - new RN

   FairyPrincess06 replied to graykitty's topic in New Nurse

   So glad I found this posting as its somewhat helpful for me. I have 6-7 patients a night on an in pt surgical floor and time mgmt when it comes to computer charting in meditech is eating up my time at the current moment. I think I may try standing an...

4. Nursing bag for hospice RN?

   FairyPrincess06 replied to crossingfingers10's topic in Hospice

   What about the ultimate nursing bag I think it's sold at nursing gear stores. Its a nursing mates product.

5. How do I get nurse recruiters to call me back?

   FairyPrincess06 replied to pitaya's topic in Job Hunt

   Leaving messages unless for a specific person usually lead to dead ends. Once you leave a message you are waiting for them to get back to you and its now on their time. Good luck and just keep trying to call back.

6. Portsmouth, NH nursing and Nurse Practioner Info.

   FairyPrincess06 replied to juliagulia1's topic in New Hampshire

   Does anyone know anything about the new grad Prog at Elliot hospital? Also should I already have my nh licence process started by the interview(licensed in MA already)or should I wait to see if I get an offer?

7. Question about your first job as an RN

   FairyPrincess06 replied to Chameleonchick's topic in General Nursing

   Try community based jobs like schools or working with community based agencies maybe even clinics or out patient facilities thats my only thought as to a 8/9-4/5 schedule you seem to be looking for...best of luck let us know if you find anything :)

8. May 2009 OLD grad, called 17 hospitals today...

   FairyPrincess06 replied to GuatericanNurse's topic in Massachusetts

   Why not try applying for a job doing something in a hospital I have heard its easier to move internally from one position to another with in a hospital system then trying to get hired as an external applicant. Also work in general will help make it l...

9. May 2009 OLD grad, called 17 hospitals today...

   FairyPrincess06 replied to GuatericanNurse's topic in Massachusetts

   Have you found a job yet....did the new grad prog work out?

10. Failed NCLEX-RN - need help indentifying weaknesses

    FairyPrincess06 replied to irish_rainbow's topic in NCLEX

    Did you pass the 2nd time around? I sit for my second attempt at the end of October which feels like to much time to wait to retest and I could take it sooner I would just have to change my test location which I really don't think would be helpful. I...

11. i need recommendation on how to study for the nclex rn

    FairyPrincess06 replied to smartypant's topic in NCLEX

    how many times do you second guess answers? i just took a class and they said you should go through the questions as if they were on the computer for example don't underline or jot notes and just pick your gut answer and go through the questions revi...

12. Tattoo Cover Makeup?

    FairyPrincess06 replied to hiddencatRN's topic in General Students

    I know this is an old post but what about the bare minerals brand makeup? I know it can be expensive for us students on a budget but it works well on my skin and I have seen it used to cover tattoos. I got my current stuff as a gift but seeing as a l...

13. Tips from new grads who got job offers

    FairyPrincess06 replied to namiani's topic in California

    So I have sent out a few applications having graduated just this past Sunday. My question is how do you keep the process going once the job apps have been sent out? Is there a good way to get noticed with out coming over as that applicant that calls ...

14. Thinking of moving to Providence,.........

    FairyPrincess06 replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in Rhode Island

    Not Sure if you are still looking but Dartmouth and Westport(both in Massachusetts) are nice areas esp South Dartmouth if you can afford that area of town. They are towns just outside of RI, on the water/state beach in Westport, and the commute isn't...

15. Finding a peds job as a new graduate

    FairyPrincess06 replied to MachoNurse's topic in Pediatric

    How early should May 2010 graduates start applying for pedi jobs or any jobs in general? Any tips or hints in regards to landing jobs?