Tarabara

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1. VA nurses, help with federal resume please!

   Tarabara replied to Tarabara's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I just googled "federal resume" and looked at templates then chose one that i liked. The biggest difference between federal resumes and regular resumes is that federal resumes are very detailed. You...

2. VA nurses, help with federal resume please!

   Tarabara replied to Tarabara's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Did you send your resume directly to the recruiter or did you submit it through usajobs? Make sure you submit all job applications through usajobs. All applications go through an automatic filtering...

3. day in the life of a tele/cardiac (not cvicu) nurse?

   Tarabara replied to ivyleaf's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   I work on a tele unit and we mostly have patients who come in through the ED for chest pain and require work up- trending trops, stress tests, or angiograms and we prep and recover post angiogram...

4. PCCN certification help

   Tarabara replied to MercedesBaseyScottRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Unlike the NCLEX, I felt the PCCN test was actually pretty straightforward and had logical questions. I don't remember which book exactly I used for practice tests but I know I rented it from Amazon...

5. The "Q" Word and Other Mysteries

   Tarabara replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Nursing Humor

   Whenever drawing labs I always grab enough stuff to stick twice because if I grab just one butterfly Im sure to need the second! And never remove the IV until discharged papers are signed, the ride is...

6. How can a pt experience both anemia (with a low hematocrit) and volume overload?

   Tarabara replied to Tarabara's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for your responses, sorry I should have included more info. The patient does not have kidney disease, his low hgb and hct are suspected result of GI bleed. Therefore if he has a GI bleed I...

7. How can a pt experience both anemia (with a low hematocrit) and volume overload?

   Tarabara posted a topic in General Nursing

   I cant seem to find the answer on google. Any info would be appreciated! Thanks

8. Efficiency

   Tarabara replied to daisygirl5's topic in General Students

   Not to worry you but organization and time management are definitely skills you need as a nurse. You'll of course get better and faster at tasks with experience which will help, but I would work on...

9. VA Hospitals

   Tarabara replied to C-lion's topic in General Nursing

   I have worked at VAs in two different cities and it can definitely depend on the specific one. One I didnt like much and the other I love now! They all have their ups and downs though, there are...

10. Year 1 Down!

    Tarabara replied to Tarabara's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone! Jarhead, I'm sorry you're work situation isnt supportive. I'm lucky to work with a great group of people who I can always turn to when I have questions. What about the nurse who...

11. Year 1 Down!

    Tarabara posted a topic in General Nursing

    I officially have 1 year of nursing under my belt :) I know I'm not seasoned yet but its exciting to look back at all that I learned this past year and think about all there is still to learn. I've...

12. Tips and Tricks for an efficient shift

    Tarabara replied to MicMcRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Group as many things together as you can. For example, its now a habit for me to check if my patient needs more water or another blanket or anything if I'm leaving the room for something else so that...

13. new grad jobs ...

    Tarabara replied to katiebry1031's topic in General Students

    Sorry forgot to add, dont wait until you graduate to search the job market as you said. I graduated last December but started applying for jobs in august, most will post new grad residencies months in...

14. new grad jobs ...

    Tarabara replied to katiebry1031's topic in General Students

    I'm from Arizona but now work in salt lake city. I had no ties to az either and applied all over the country. I'm so glad I did! I love it here and there's so many new areas to explore/learn about...

15. Trouble with starting IV's

    Tarabara replied to Katniss88's topic in General Students

    Just a few tips: In school I was taught to anchor below the vein and go at an angle, I always failed that way. I find it much better to anchor above the vein and go at a very shallow angle. Make sure...