santababy52

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1. Fluid Changing practices

   santababy52 replied to NANSNURSE's topic in NICU

   I have some questions regarding changing TPN on neonates. #1-what is the point of wearing sterile gloves, gown, mask, and cap to spike a unclean TPN bag that has been handle by pharmacy in questionable clean handling and spiking that bad with non ste...

2. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted: Resume + Interview hints!

   santababy52 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Career Support

   Hey, get on the internet and use the keywords "behavioral interview" or "behavioral interview questions" and you will have sine king of questions that could be asked. One popular one is what your long term goals are, like "What do you see yourself do...

3. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted? Resume + Interview hints!

   santababy52 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Hunt

   Hey, get on the internet and use the keywords "behavioral interview" or "behavioral interview questions" and you will have sine king of questions that could be asked. One popular one is what your long term goals are, like "What do you see yourself do...

4. Link to photos of Hurricane Ike

   santababy52 replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

   These pictures speak volumes of the devastation that these communities have had to deal with. I can't believe it. Thanks so much for sharing these with us.

5. Link to photos of Hurricane Ike

   santababy52 replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

   Our community was on the edge of keeping power. In Navasota, Grimes County, most people were without power and we had to receive hospital patients to our hospital on the day of the hurricane. Bryan/College Station was spared but I know many who were ...

6. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted: Resume + Interview hints!

   santababy52 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Career Support

   You might try linking up with a nurse recruiter to help you open the door to job openings. You can also put your resumen on Absolutely Healthcare.com and your resume will show up on a large database. While experience is always a great thing on a resu...

7. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted? Resume + Interview hints!

   santababy52 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Hunt

   You might try linking up with a nurse recruiter to help you open the door to job openings. You can also put your resumen on Absolutely Healthcare.com and your resume will show up on a large database. While experience is always a great thing on a resu...

8. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted? Resume + Interview hints!

   santababy52 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Hunt

   You might want to get on with a nurse recruiting firm. There are many out there. Also you might want to get on with a travel agency. The pay is good but of course if you have a family it isn't the best choice. I know when I put my resume on to Absolu...

9. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted: Resume + Interview hints!

   santababy52 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Career Support

   You might want to get on with a nurse recruiting firm. There are many out there. Also you might want to get on with a travel agency. The pay is good but of course if you have a family it isn't the best choice. I know when I put my resume on to Absolu...

10. Humiliating IV questions

    santababy52 replied to elizabells's topic in NICU

    We use those in our NICU and I have found that lately we have had a bad batch where they are so flimsy they kink really bad, and to make matters worse, the hub is very difficult to dislodge. The catheters with wings makes it a little easier. When you...

11. Please Read Before Posting: Tips Regarding Distance Programs

    santababy52 replied to BBFRN's topic in Online Learning

    You may want to look at University of Texas at Galveston (UTMB). They have a BSN-Doctorate bridge program with a generous stipend to go along with it. There may be some parts of the program where physical attendance is required, but my understanding ...

12. Nurses with disabilities

    santababy52 replied to bestblondRN's topic in Disabilities

    I think with the kind of determination you will do great. Like I had said in another post, there is a great website to help you find a direction in nurisng. There are so many areas of nursing to use your talents and the passion that you have for doin...

13. Nurses with disabilities

    santababy52 replied to bestblondRN's topic in Disabilities

    Ooops forgot to give you all the website I was talking about. Here it is www.exceptionalnurse.com Also there is a good book out there called "You Are Not Your Illness" by Linda NobleTopf, M.A. ISBN #0-684-80121-8. Though she had a illness that became...

14. Nurses with disabilities

    santababy52 replied to bestblondRN's topic in Disabilities

    There is a good website for disabled nurses with links for job applications and areas to look for employment. I am in school as an amputee getting my BSN. I have a motorcycle accident with 6 years trying to get my leg to mend. 46 surgeries in 6 years...

15. Extremely tempted by large sign on bonus

    santababy52 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Do you remember why you left in the first place? Was it a really great place to work? Sometimes the work environment is so bad you understand why they are offering the sign on bonus. I worked in a large hospital in Dallas and could only stay 6 months...