jjdennis1279

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1. Pulling Sheaths on a Cardiac Stepdown

   jjdennis1279 replied to ItalianRN's topic in CCU

   First, I should mention that I am I a new graduate nurse with only 3 months of licensed experience under my belt (although my scrubs don't have a belt). I'm currently working working on a cardiac med/surg unit that has a union mandated 4:1 patio to ...

2. Which MO Programs Are Good, Which Are Not?? Advice please.

   jjdennis1279 replied to newgirljill's topic in Missouri

   Did you pick a program yet? If so, which one?

3. No return call from nurse manager, should I keep calling?

   jjdennis1279 replied to ARRR10's topic in New Nurse

   I've noticed that rejection emails are becoming more common place.

4. VA Palo Alto New Grad Program

   jjdennis1279 replied to WittleOnesRN's topic in California

   I agree. Great attitude. I was told to call a couple weeks after the deadline to follow-up. The gentleman that answered the phone said they are still sorting out the applications and have not made a decision yet. He said 500 applications was a lo...

5. If i don't find a job im going to go insane!!!!!!!!

   jjdennis1279 replied to mizzLVN's topic in California

   While I can't admit to knowing exactly what HR managers are looking for, have you tried volunteering to get some experience?

6. WANTED: Nursing student tidbits of advice

   jjdennis1279 replied to KellRrn2b's topic in General Students

   My struggle with nursing school would have been significantly more challenging without my study groups. I can't say my study group was always the same from semester-to-semester, or even from class-to-class. My study groups helped me prepare for tes...

7. Name change from DNR to AND

   jjdennis1279 replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

   Does anyone have an online link to the above referenced article or other means of identifying it so that I can research it?

8. Should I Carry Nursing Malpractice (Liability) Insurance?

   jjdennis1279 replied to sirI's topic in Career Support

   Interestingly enough, I think this is a topic discussed on the Saunder's NCLEX review book. Does anyone have any suggestions for how to compare the quotes from these different insurance provider's? I'm beginning to feel a little overwhelmed by the ac...

9. Just finished OB rotation

   jjdennis1279 replied to newmale2nursing's topic in Male Students

   A lot of your nursing school experiences, including the OB rotation, is going to depend upon your instructors, staff, and institution that surround you. Another big variable, maybe the biggest, is the attitude you carry with you into the learning op...

10. I'm sorry if this sounds stupid, but I must ask!

    jjdennis1279 replied to GucciRN22's topic in CCU

    I concur!

11. Male Chest Hair and Scrub Tops

    jjdennis1279 replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    I vote for whichever option is safer for the patient, safer for the nurse, and increases the standing of nursing as a profession. Accordingly, I propose someone perform some research on the matter so that we can make an evidenced-based decision. W...

12. Does anyone know any open positions for new grad in Bay Area?

    jjdennis1279 replied to kim129's topic in California

    Thanks for the info.

13. How Long Did it take?

    jjdennis1279 replied to LVN2010M's topic in NCLEX

    I took my test on Thursday, May 21st in Missouri. I had the option to check on some specific website for the results for $7.95. The results were posted on Saturday, May 23rd. Ironically, I received a letter in the mail from the State Board of Nurs...