emptyboxcars

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1. Well, I'm on my own as a HHC nurse and it's.....

   emptyboxcars replied to JJsMama79's topic in Home Health

   What kind of patients are you taking care of? What is their level of care? I'm asking because I've been a nurse for about a year and thinking about working in home health, but not sure if I'll feel the same way as you.

2. Nursing jobs that primarily involve teaching your patients...?

   emptyboxcars posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm a newer nurse and am wondering about what areas of nursing focus on patient teaching. That is one of my favorite parts of my job, I just wish I could do more of it! I would be so happy doing that all day! I am interested in home health for this...

3. Any tips for taking the 50 lb. lift test?

   emptyboxcars replied to emptyboxcars's topic in Rehabilitation

   Thanks!

4. New Grad Failed Lift Test

   emptyboxcars replied to KerriaBoo22's topic in Career Support

   Anyone have any further tips? I'm going to be testing for this soon myself.....little nervous about it. I need all the tips I can get! Thanks!

5. failed lift test, may have lost job offer..

   emptyboxcars replied to lovescapeRN's topic in Job Hunt

   I know this is an older post, but I will be taking a physical assessment/lift test soon. I must pass in order to be hired. I must show I can lift 50 lbs without showing it's causing me difficulty. Does anyone have any tips on how to pass this test...

6. Any tips for taking the 50 lb. lift test?

   emptyboxcars posted a topic in Rehabilitation

   I have been offered a position at a rehab facility pending a passing grade on a lift test/physical assessment test. I have to show that I can lift 50 lbs. without looking like I am struggling. Does anyone have any tips for taking this test? Thanks...

7. Acute Rehab nursing....love it, hate it, accept it?

   emptyboxcars posted a topic in Rehabilitation

   I will be starting on an acute floor and would love to hear from those who work in this area. Seems like certain areas tend to be well-loved, often hated, etc. Just curious to hear from you all about whether you love it, hate it, or feel indifferen...

8. Night Shift Rehab Nurses-How do you organize?

   emptyboxcars replied to coopman712's topic in Rehabilitation

   Not to sabotage your thread, because I think it's a great one, but can the OP tell me what it's like working as a night nurse doing rehab? I am a new grad who will be starting on a sub-acute rehab floor soon (doing nights) with the same patient numb...

9. Pediatric Psych Floor....recommendations?

   emptyboxcars posted a topic in Psychiatric

   I will be starting a position on a pediatric psych floor. Can anyone recommend any books to read, offer any advice/tips, etc. for working in this area? I am very excited, but would like to study up as much as I can before I hit the floor. Thanks.

10. Nursing and being a mother....

    emptyboxcars replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the feedback. I am focusing my job searches on part time (less then 12 hr shifts) and casual. However, I still struggle with wondering if this will be too much. I am encouraged by some of your stories. So no one finds themselves regret...

11. Nursing and being a mother....

    emptyboxcars posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been a stay at home mom for awhile now. However, I spent the last few years in school to be a nurse. I've finished my degree and am in the process of finding a job as an RN. BUT, having a strong desire to be a big presence in my kids' lives...

12. I can't seem to get a job in nursing, should I look into something else for now?

    emptyboxcars replied to FarmerFNP's topic in Job Hunt

    Curious to hear how you're liking this experience. I am considering a position as an RN with PSA, but am a little concerned about doing home health as a new grad. Now that you've been doing it for a few months, what has been your experience with th...

13. Took NCLEX today....

    emptyboxcars replied to LLL01's topic in NCLEX

    Quote from Danielle318 I've NEVER known it happen to anyone personally but I've read a few stories in online nursing forums Interesting. The only stories I can find online are about false negatives. Thanks for responding. Guess we'll see what my off...

14. PVT trick

    emptyboxcars replied to obloom14's topic in NCLEX

    AWESOME!!! Congratulations! ME TOO! I just checked Pearson Vue's Quick Results and I PASSED! I was quite dubious after leaving the testing center. And I had my doubts about that PVT, but I got the "good popup." So maybe it is legit. Anyway, so...

15. Took NCLEX today....

    emptyboxcars replied to LLL01's topic in NCLEX

    Interesting. The only stories I can find online are about false negatives. Thanks for responding. Guess we'll see what my official results are soon enough.