SunshineAnytime

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1. To place pneumonia patients on Iso or not?

   SunshineAnytime replied to SunshineAnytime's topic in General Nursing

   Yeah very true. I work on a respiratory med surg floor so just about half of our patients are being treated for pneumonia. But many times family or friends of patients will ask me if they need to wear a mask to protect themselves when they visit... t...

2. To place pneumonia patients on Iso or not?

   SunshineAnytime posted a topic in General Nursing

   Why aren't pneumonia patients placed on isolation precautions in the hospital? My med-surg books are telling me it's spread through contact and respiratory droplets, and even some of the NCLEX pneumonics say it's contact or resp iso. But we NEVER put...

3. New Grad Entitlement

   SunshineAnytime posted a topic in New Nurse

   Im a mid-20 something new grad who just recently started orientation on a med-surg floor in a local hospital. I've been working in home health for the past few months and this is my first acute care job. I'm starting to notice some things about mysel...

4. Families that talk about my coworkers

   SunshineAnytime replied to SunshineAnytime's topic in Relations

   Thanks everyone. These were great responses! I'll try to stay more neutral in the future and point em back to the agency if necessary...

5. Families that talk about my coworkers

   SunshineAnytime replied to SunshineAnytime's topic in Relations

   Wow... I never thought about it that way but you're probably right. The family talks about some of the oncoming nurses right up until the literal point they walk through the door. And then they're totally nice to the nurse, like they haven't just sai...

6. Families that talk about my coworkers

   SunshineAnytime posted a topic in Relations

   How do you address patients and/or family members that have negative opinions about your coworkers? I work as a private duty nurse with an agency and of my patient's family member talks about a lot of the other nurses that take care of this patient. ...

7. New Grad program at Florida Hospital

   SunshineAnytime replied to SunshineAnytime's topic in Florida

   Yep I still have not heard back from Fl hospital! Mursingmedic how did you get in at Waterman? I've applied before, and was told they only hire new grads a few times a year? Any tips for getting in there?

8. Attention new grads in Central Florida

   SunshineAnytime replied to SunshineAnytime's topic in Florida

   Ok send a private message...

9. Attention new grads in Central Florida

   SunshineAnytime posted a topic in Florida

   I have the number of a recruiter who's seeking RN'S and LPN's. Very welcoming attitude towards new grads. The area is just north of Orlando. If you would like her number and more information, send me a message.

10. When do I need to start applying?

    SunshineAnytime replied to perks06's topic in Job Hunt

    I would apply as soon as possible. I wish I would have done so. Some places will not hire you now and want you to reapply once you're licensed. But you never know so apply/contact HR sooner than later... good luck =)

11. New Grad program at Florida Hospital

    SunshineAnytime replied to SunshineAnytime's topic in Florida

    Thanks and good luck to u too. I'm Still excited and nervous :) sorry that's it been hard for you in Philly. I got a position in LTC and it hasn't been the best experience but experience nonetheless. I'm like you... really wanting to get into an acut...

12. What to say when asked: "Tell me about yourself"?

    SunshineAnytime replied to NurseAndLovinIt's topic in Job Hunt

    Do a search on all nurses for the john hopkin's interview guide. It's a great guide and tells you how to answer "tell me about yourself" and some other interview questions. I think a good tip to keep in mind is that managers are looking for a good nu...

13. New Grad program at Florida Hospital

    SunshineAnytime replied to SunshineAnytime's topic in Florida

    HR called me about a week after I filled out my online app. It was an on the spot phone interview...

14. New Grad program at Florida Hospital

    SunshineAnytime posted a topic in Florida

    Hello all! I recently applied to the new graduate program at Florida Hospital. I had my phone interview with HR about 2 days ago. The HR professional then told me she would send 2 emails, one with a personality survey and the other to submit emails f...

15. Tampa/St. Pete New Grads-where are the jobs @??

    SunshineAnytime replied to Futterwacken's topic in Florida

    KKrumm02 - do you mind telling what hospital you got hired at? I live in the Orlando area but have been trying the Tampa are as well for the last few months. Any info would really help!