Tinker Bell RN

Tinker Bell RN has 3 years experience and specializes in Pediatrics.

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1. NRP?

   Tinker Bell RN replied to Tinker Bell RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thank you to both. Klone I agree with you but wasn't sure if I was thinking on the right track or not.

2. NRP?

   Tinker Bell RN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Just curious what the veteran L&D RNs and/or managers think about getting NRP certification (or any other certifications really) before you actually work in the speciality. Is it necessary? Helpful? Does it make you stand out? I vaguely remember ...

3. Pediatric Clinic Job

   Tinker Bell RN replied to MelissaRN.'s topic in Pediatric

   Oh my goodness, I'm SO sorry for the delay in my response This is my first job as a nurse ever. My previous career was an Executive Assistant, and actually I do believe this may have given me a little bit of an advantage, because there is a lot of a...

4. Pediatric Clinic Job

   Tinker Bell RN replied to MelissaRN.'s topic in Pediatric

   Hi Melissa, I am a new graduate and just finished my first week at a pediatric clinic. Sorry you haven't had any responses yet, and I'm assuming you have either started already or moved on to something else, but here's my input! As a new graduate, ...

5. Why is it so hard to find someone to hire a new nurse?

   Tinker Bell RN replied to SunnyorRain's topic in New Nurse

   There's a lot of threads on here about this same subject so you can read some of those to try to get some help or advice. I'm a new grad myself and it's so discouraging.

6. If you're not a "good test taker" don't get intimidated!!!

   Tinker Bell RN posted a topic in NCLEX

   Hi everyone, I wanted to share my experience here and in the event that it gives anyone some hope then I will be glad! I was never a "good test taker" ... So for those of you like me, I am hoping you get some tips from this and be confident! J I to...

7. Most common meds in LTC??

   Tinker Bell RN replied to Tinker Bell RN's topic in Geriatric

   Tyvin, thanks for the info! My interview was this morning and I think it went well. I should hear back next week about a second interview. You're right, it was best to just forget about the drugs for now. The time will come! BTW, "cyber hugs" = s...

8. Most common meds in LTC??

   Tinker Bell RN replied to Tinker Bell RN's topic in Geriatric

   Thanks Ms. RN ... I've been reading that same thing and definitely wrote that down on my list of questions to ask. It's really intimidating because I think people don't realize how much work RNs do at LTC versus acute care... I'm nervous but I just ...

9. Most common meds in LTC??

   Tinker Bell RN replied to Tinker Bell RN's topic in Geriatric

   Yeah I know there are a TON and I will be looking up a lot of drugs that I know elderly people take, I just wondered if there was a list of the most common ones you definitely see. Considering how many drugs are out there, it may be a false hope

10. Most common meds in LTC??

    Tinker Bell RN posted a topic in Geriatric

    Hi everyone, I am a new grad and have an interview tomorrow for an RN position at a LTC facility. From reading some of these posts I am a little nervous, but trying to prepare myself as best as possible. I was wondering if any experienced LTC RNs (o...

11. L & D Preceptorship Tips??

    Tinker Bell RN replied to Tinker Bell RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Bosnanurse - that would be awesome if you can send that to me, I would really appreciate it! Thank you!

12. L & D Preceptorship Tips??

    Tinker Bell RN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi everyone, I just found out I will be doing my preceptorship in L & D and I can't believe how lucky I got ... I am so excited! I only have two days of experience there because that's all we were allocated in our clinicals. Since my clinicals ...

13. How I passed NCLEX first time around! Easiest exam EVER!

    Tinker Bell RN replied to BreeeRN's topic in NCLEX

    Thank you, I enjoy reading peoples success stories and how they got there. People shouldn't be attacked for sharing them.

14. Clark College Applicants

    Tinker Bell RN replied to Tinker Bell RN's topic in Oregon

    Nope, I had 47 points and was only an alternate. I still haven't heard back yet. I'm starting MHCC in the fall. Congrats to you!

15. Clark College

    Tinker Bell RN replied to Tinker Bell RN's topic in Oregon

    If you had 48 I imagine you have to be a shoe-in, but then again I had 47 and statistics show I should have been in. Just call their main line (from the website) and ask to talk to someone in nursing admissions. They are all really nice there. You...