applelady

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1. Need Help Please

   applelady replied to coloradonativenewrn's topic in Pediatric

   I'm a new grad (December 08) working on a peds floor...some of the questions that I was asked in my interviews included prioritization of patients, and a lot of "what would you do if..." type of questions. Let the panel know who you are and be humble...

2. Tips for New Interns: How To Get Along With The Nurse

   applelady replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Relations

   Remember, if you treat me like a "stupid nurse" I will be more than happy to play "stupid nurse" all night long and call you with every "stupid" question I might have regarding "your" patients. Respect is a two way street. Don't be offended when we ...

3. Wanting to organize a sexual assault response team in a rural area.

   applelady replied to applelady's topic in Forensic

   I spoke briefly to the officers who brought the victim to the hospital about this issue. They said they would be happy to help connect me with our state forensics lab for training. Before today, I wasn't even aware of SANE certification. I'll be expl...

4. Large hospital and specialize or small hospital and cross train?

   applelady replied to applelady's topic in General Nursing

   So far I've enjoyed the smaller hospital atmosphere more than the larger hospital, for many reasons. I enjoy having a variety of patients with varying needs. I've also noticed that at the two smaller hospitals that I have done clinicals at, the nurse...

5. Large hospital and specialize or small hospital and cross train?

   applelady posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am a nursing student graduating in December. I am trying to decide whether to work at a larger hospital and specialize (L&D, ER, ICU, Med, Surg, etc.), or work at one of the smaller rural hospitals in our area and cross train. I like the variet...

6. Wanting to organize a sexual assault response team in a rural area.

   applelady posted a topic in Forensic

   I am a nursing student planning on completing my ADN-RN program this December. This past week I was precepting at our local rural hospital and was able to stand in on a sexual assault exam and try to provide support to the victim. I am dissappointed ...