simonemyheart

simonemyheart

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About simonemyheart

simonemyheart specializes in cardiac.


New grad, mom, and wife

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  1. Is Your Name Important?

    Yes, a name can help or hurt you. My last name makes people think I am a race that I am not. It's funny what people say :-0 Before I got married recently I did not get any call backs for a job interview. When I changed my last name I got call backs r...
  2. New Grad with PEDs interview!

    Express your passion for the job. Everyone says "I always wanted to work with kids" or any other generic answer, make yours stand out.........instead let them know you and your story. Let them see your heart and your passion to make a difference. Don...
  3. Why do the unit nurses treat the students like this?!

    Great post!!! As a nurse I love helping students, teaching, giving feedback, and watching them learn new skills.
  4. New Grad Nurse -- Med/Surg or Specialize right away

    I moved here from another state after graduation and had a hard time finding a job. I had given up and just decided to do what I have been doing for years.......let my husband take care of me and our family I only appiled for jobs when I felt like i...
  5. Energy drinks and teens coming to ER with chest pain

    It was more of a dig at the companies who advertise in night clubs, bars, casinos, loungers, etc. I am a nurse and I didn't realize the dangerous effects it was having on me. Granted I am far from a saint and kind a million things I have done in my l...
  6. Energy drinks and teens coming to ER with chest pain

    Helped my ADHD too
  7. Energy drinks and teens coming to ER with chest pain

    I was one of those pts. I had been drinking red bull and vodka for almost 4 years. I had chest pain for almost 2 years but never connected the dots. I went to the doctor for pain in my shoulder and we were just discussing everything and I mentioned h...
  8. Soooo, I quit

    Hello.......I feel you're pain!!!! I work on in PCU and we can have up to 7 pts, but average 6:1. It is unsafe and fair to us or our pt's. I just got a new job and I look forward to turning in my 2 wk notice. You are a brave woman!!!!
  9. Hello! New RN..looking for jobs..What do I do? Confused!

    If you are near the tampa area I know a good hospital that takes new grads
  10. Certified Nursing Assistants - The Nurses think we have it so easy.

    I was also an aide before I became a nurse and after being on both sides I don't think it is fair to blame the RN for the load CNA's have to do. STAFFING!!! STAFFING!!! STAFFING!!! Is often the problem. Many facilities higher up's have no idea what w...
  11. help!! lpn looking to move to Orlando/Tampa area...

    I know at my facility they are not hiring LPN's due to the push for RN's and the lack of jobs of new RN's I think it would be even harder for LPN's. The insurance companies pay more out to hospitals that have a greater number of RN's. There are a few...
  12. A Day in the life of a Telemetry Nurse?

    I get to work about 6:45, get my pt assignment for the day. I look up the H&P, consults, order's, labs, VS hx - to not trend or change. I go and look in on my pt's rooms to make sure no one is in distress and assess who is the most critical. I ge...
  13. Top 10 Reasons Why I Love ObamaCare

    1. How many goodies your doctors get Is your doctor prescribing you certain drugs because those are the best for your condition or because of a pharmaceutical company's influence? Here's one way you can find out. The Physician Payment Sunshine Act un...
  14. Obamacare Survives, Supreme Court Rescues 'Big Health'

    One thing I am sure all of us can agree with with....... When I had my first child in the UK I was young, dumb, and alone. I had no idea how to take care of a baby. My midwife came to my house everyday to help me care for the baby and teach me how t...
  15. Obamacare Survives, Supreme Court Rescues 'Big Health'

    I live in the UK for years and LOVED it. There was such a peace of mind knowing that I didn't have to choose between taking care of family or taking care of my health. Not to mention France has the #1 rated healthcare system. What part of Europe are...