nursewriter2

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1. first day on the job advice?

   nursewriter2 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Any tips for what to take with you or how to set yourself up to be organized in your work space, besides what they tell you during orientation?

2. tips?

   nursewriter2 posted a topic in General Nursing

   How do travel nurses combat the blues over the holidays? Any tips for new travelers away from home for the first time?

3. travel nurses

   nursewriter2 posted a topic in General Nursing

   i'm writing an article about travel nursing with tips on what clothes work best in different regions, what's easy to pack, how you plan your wardrobe when you move around a lot, etc. Does anyone have tips you'd be willing to share?

4. pre-employment drug testing?

   nursewriter2 posted a topic in General Nursing

   i'm doing some research on pre-employment drug testing. is it a common practice in nursing? what type of test is used? how do nurses feel about it? it the urine or saliva-based test most commonly used? any thoughts or anecdotes to share?

5. help for article about nurses' uniforms

   nursewriter2 replied to nursewriter2's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you all very much. And what wonderful humor too! Do nursing schools in the U.S. discuss dress and what to expect as part of your curriculum? Or do you just find out on-the-job? Does what you wear signify seniority or years of experience? I've a...

6. help for article about nurses' uniforms

   nursewriter2 replied to nursewriter2's topic in General Nursing

   thanks for the response. do nurses have say in what employers choose? are uniforms different in different units and specialty areas? who pays for them? thanks

7. help for article about nurses' uniforms

   nursewriter2 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am writing an article about nurses' uniforms and how they vary country to country. Maybe there isn't a difference? I would appreciate any input, advice or resources I can check out to make comparisons. Also, within the States, how is it decided wha...