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1. help me not dread telemetry

   file03 replied to file03's topic in General Nursing

   my floor had me take the certification. some pts on our floor are on it. that's why. i just get nervous with it because I feel stupid with it. I can read basic rhythms, but complicated ones, ugh. but its my fault for not trying to really learn it and...

2. help me not dread telemetry

   file03 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I passed my telemetry certification, but I just naturally dread telemetry. I don't know why I'm so negative about it. I'm sure my negativity isn't helping me, it's hard for me to learn and really practice it and identify them because I just hate it. ...

3. resume advice. 2 year experience at 1 place.

   file03 posted a topic in Career Support

   I was hired as a new grad at my facility and have been there 2 years. I'm editing my resume for the first time since being a grad. how much info should I list about my job? I listed the type of care and needs the patients have. do I go into patient/s...

4. crushing medications

   file03 posted a topic in General Nursing

   crushing medications for pegs/ngts and for mixing in food for patients... I'm 2 months into being a new nurse. at my facility almost every patient has a peg tube. I've been doing the "proper" way, crushing each med separately, and having mini cups an...

5. recommendations on "easy" reading

   file03 posted a topic in Pulmonary

   I'm a new grad RN at a Long Term Acute Care Facility, we have RTs on the floor, but I would like to learn more about respiratory failure and the types of management for them: ESPECIALLY different vent modes. anyone recommend any books that explain it...

6. I feel dumb. re: talking to doctors and patient's family.

   file03 posted a topic in New Nurse

   I'm a month into my new job at a long term acute care facility (LTAC). I'm a new grad. I'm pretty confident about the actual nursing skills: giving meds, suctioning, flow sheets, etc etc. I felt pretty good for a month, up until the last week. I'm g...

7. can I really do this?

   file03 replied to file03's topic in New Nurse

8. can I really do this?

   file03 posted a topic in New Nurse

   I'm a new grad nurse at an LTAC - long term acute care facility. going into my 3rd week. most patients I've had so far is 3. nurses with experience can have up to 6 patients. I'm not hesitant about the patient care, I'm more nervous about interacting...

9. which kind of nike shox?

   file03 posted a topic in Uniform/Gear

   I see various kinds.. shox experience, turbo, etc. etc. which kind should I get? or any other footwear recommendations? please don't say crocs. I don't feel safe wearing something with holes in them, or shoes without a back covering. I'm dying. I've...

10. thoughts on doing LTAC as new grad?

    file03 replied to file03's topic in New Nurse

    thanks for the info! I guess people have different opinions. my friend that's a nurse (she's a new nurse... she was a new grad in Dec 07), says for me not to start in LTAC. and that it's just going to be monotony and I won't experience enough conditi...

11. thoughts on doing LTAC as new grad?

    file03 replied to file03's topic in New Nurse

    it isn't definite! I hope it is. I've heard this ltac is 3-1 ratio.

12. thoughts on doing LTAC as new grad?

    file03 posted a topic in New Nurse

    I've had clinical experience in nursing school with just med/surg, ortho, etc etc. no experience in ICU or any kind intensive care settings. what are your thoughts on a new grad having their first position at a long-term acute care facility? it's th...

13. new grad, cant get hired

    file03 replied to jojo19's topic in New Jersey

    It's been 2 months of applying so far as a new grad, about 8 or 9 hospitals. I didn't want to look at south jersey, or super far north NJ, but I may have to now. I've only gone to St Peter's in New Brunswick open house, and St. Barnabas open house- t...

14. new grad, cant get hired

    file03 replied to jojo19's topic in New Jersey

    I also cannot get hired. I have my RN, and I am a new grad. It's been about 7-8 weeks now, I have applied to about 7 or 8 hospitals. No official interviews yet. I know my resume and cover letter is good, because my boyfriend's mom (she is a nurse) lo...

15. desired wage/salary on application? re: new graduates.

    file03 replied to file03's topic in New Jersey

    really? I feel like leaving it blank would be rude, I mean, it's there for a reason? also putting negotiable, don't you think it makes it look like you aren't confident? I don't know what to think of this at all, haha.