Unknown member replied to ineverseeu's topic in NCLEX
This sounds like a bad idea. They are very strict about the NCLEX and if any activity seems odd, they review tapes/recordings/each question and how you answered it etc. I think it'd spark a red flag to see someone take 6 hours for 75 questions and yo...
Unknown member replied to Unknown member's topic in Medications
Why take the time to comment if you're just going to be rude? Very unnecessary. Please close this thread, as I didn't come here to be spoken down to, rather seeking advice from my soon-to-be fellow nurses. Thanks everyone who shared intelligent answe...
Unknown member replied to Unknown member's topic in Medications
i know what "within an hour" means...thanks... i used it incorrectly but didn't need a whole 2 paragraph explanation. in school, we were told a half hour before or a half hour after. not "within an hour"...my apologies. anyway, thanks everyone for...
Hi, In school, we learned that meds can be given within an hour of the designated time frame. In other words, if a med is due at 2100, it can be given between 2030-2130. Here on AN, I've noticed others saying that they combine 2000 & 2200 meds an...
Unknown member replied to serenie222's topic in General Nursing
I had a similiar test question in the past. But the question specifically stated that the COPD pt was terminally ill and was SOB on 2L. Options were: sit with the pt, turn O2 to 3-4L, get a fan, and I forget the last one. The answer was get a fan. I'...
Unknown member replied to Unknown member's topic in General Nursing
The DON referred to it as a local community hospital and they do on their website as well. I accepted the job today. I read the threads on here about how bad HCA facilities are....alot of them focused on understaffing etc. The job I just accepted has...
Unknown member replied to Unknown member's topic in General Nursing
Update: I GOT THE JOB!! (pending I pass the NCLEX of course) This was the first job I applied to and only had ONE interview. I live in a difficult area for new grads too. Thanks again to everyone who responded!
Unknown member replied to Ct22's topic in Job Hunt
I went on a interview recently. I brought a folder with my resume & cover letter (although these were already submitted online w/ the app), 2 letters of recommendation (each were written by clinical instructors), and a list of references (3 -- 2 ...
So..I was just looking on facebook and saw some really cute pictures of 3 Patriots players with a bunch of sick children at Children's Hospitals. The kids looked so happy, I almost cried! But then I thought....how is this not a HIPAA violation? Posti...
Unknown member replied to sle1191's topic in Safety
I'm graduating in May and give all medications on my own including injections such as Lovenox and Insulin, except for IV meds (I flush without supervision but can't hang meds or push). I go to the med room with my instructor and she watches me take t...
Unknown member replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing
Obviously nursing care comes first as the PP explained.... but I agree with the OP that nursing is most definitely related to customer service. In fact, I just recently went on an interview where the NM was extremely impressed with my past jobs becau...
Unknown member replied to Nurseadam's topic in Job Hunt
If you are already a registered nurse and never worked as a CNA but held a license, I wouldn't put it on your resume. Did you work part-time in high school ANYWHERE? If not, I'd leave that section out entirely. List all of your clinical sites with th...
Unknown member replied to Unknown member's topic in General Nursing
Hello Everyone, I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who took the time to answer this post. My meeting was on April 11th and went very well. When the director and manager asked why I wanted to work at a community hospital, I gave several reason...