Scooter321

Scooter321

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About Scooter321

Scooter321 has 5+ years experience.


I moved here from the UK with DH and 2 kids in 1996. It was a good decision, and we love it here. Now with 5+ years as an RN, hoping to move to the ED.

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  1. Need advice to prep for ED interview

    I got it! I start next month. I'm so excited. Nervous too, and sad to be leaving my truly awesome boss here, but mostly excited. :) Thanks so much for your help and your interest. I have a feeling I'll be posting here a fair bit in the future.
  2. Need advice to prep for ED interview

    I think it went really well, although they didn't ask me a single clinical question. They asked me things like what type of emergency did I have to handle in my current position--asked why ED nursing and why now (more than 5 years out of school). Alo...
  3. Need advice to prep for ED interview

    Thanks, ProudEDRN--what a great lot of info. I'll be doing my best to research it all before Monday. :)
  4. Need advice to prep for ED interview

    I have an interview for an ED position (small community hospital), and I was hoping for some hints and tips to help convince her she would not be wasting her time with me. I've been a nurse for five years but none of it in the ED, med/surg, or anythi...
  5. Resume question

    Thank you both. Looks like some sound advice. :)
  6. Resume question

    Thanks, hiddencatRN. I guess that means my school info has to go too (shame, 'cause it looks good). At least NOT having school and clinical stuff there means my resume doesn't absolutely scream "newbie!"
  7. Resume question

    I was wondering at what point it's appropriate to drop the "clinical experiences" and detailed school info from a resume? I've only been a nurse for about a year and a half but had a summer (camp) job as an RN, 10 months at one facility and a few mon...
  8. I've just finished my first week of orientation in HH, some in-office work, some shadowing. I was wondering what you guys thought of two things: an electronic stethoscope (I'm VERY tempted but they're not cheap). an aural thermometer? Or are the temp...
  9. Help!! How to document clinical info narrative

    Starting my first home health care job tomorrow! Any chance I could get on that bandwagon, KateRN1? I would love a copy of that document too. Thanks soooo much. I'm at [email protected] Marie
  10. What kind of watch do you wear?

    Love, love, love my fob/pin watch. I haven't worn one on my wrist since nursing school. Nothing on my wrist to get wet/pick up icky stuff. I can just glance down to see the time or use the second hand for a pulse or resp check, and it glows in the da...
  11. Those around us are clueless...

    And don't forget to document, or it didn't happen! ?
  12. Mount Wachussett CC anybody?

    Yes, I'm working at at a pedi center for kids with severe neurological injury. It's actually the place you will do your pedi rotation if you go the LPN or RN route at MWCC. It's tough, but I really like it so far. They seem to love grads from "the mo...
  13. Mount Wachussett CC anybody?

    I graduated from their RN program just this May. It's hard....but then I think that's true of nursing school in general....but I think it was a great program. Its grads are generally VERY well received in the area (although it's hard for any new grad...
  14. New grads...are alot of you starting out in LTC??

    I would say that most of my classmates (we graduated in May) who have found work are starting out in LTC. Not all, but most, and plenty are still looking for work. I have just started in a facility that offers long-term care for children (mostly) wit...
  15. Looking for a forum recommendation here at AN

    Thank you both--I'll definitely be following your advice.