JDD1017

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1. Labs/Blood Gases

   JDD1017 replied to salaw's topic in NICU

   I would love a copy as well!!:-)

2. ED to NICU?

   JDD1017 replied to OlivetheRN's topic in NICU

   I came to NICU from the ED!!:) I too started out as a new grad in the ED and worked there a year before transferring to NICU. I still work PRN in the ED because I DO love working there, but I think the NICU is definitely where my heart is. It can de...

3. LPN to RN online school? Need help finding one?

   JDD1017 replied to lynnie88's topic in Online Learning

   I don't think we had anyone from California, but there were people from Washington state and Oregon. The only time you would have to come to Kansas for the program would be for clinicals each semester (for a total of 3 semesters). Most people from ou...

4. Priority patient...abd pain, vag bleeding, or broken arm

   JDD1017 replied to JDD1017's topic in Emergency

   Thanks for all the comments everyone! I also said abdominal pain because it seemed to be the most likely to be most acute and I must have gotten the question right or did okay with my other interview questions because I got the job!!! I can't wait to...

5. Priority patient...abd pain, vag bleeding, or broken arm

   JDD1017 replied to JDD1017's topic in Emergency

   Thanks so much for your responses! I also agree that a new nurse without any ER experience shouldn't be asked these questions, but I guess he wants to make sure that he hires nurses who are able to think critically. Hopefully my eagerness outweighs m...

6. Priority patient...abd pain, vag bleeding, or broken arm

   JDD1017 posted a topic in Emergency

   I just had an interview and was asked this question: you are working triage and have the following patients: a pt c/o abd pain, a pt c/o vaginal bleeding, and a child with a broken arm, who do you see first? Using the ABC's I said vaginal bleeding (c...

7. Talking to a unit manager about a job

   JDD1017 replied to JDD1017's topic in Career Support

   Thank you for your response! I felt that it was inconsiderate to show up unannounced as well and I wanted to get other people's opinions about it. I am hoping to start volunteering within the next few weeks. I have to fill out the application and the...

8. Talking to a unit manager about a job

   JDD1017 posted a topic in Career Support

   Hello, I am currently a nursing student and will be graduating as an RN in December. I have been trying to get hired on as a nurse tech at a hospital here in town and there are either no positions open, or when I do apply I get a rejection letter a c...

9. Does volunteering at a hospital REALLY increase your odds of being hired there later?

   JDD1017 replied to magichospital's topic in General Nursing

   I got on this website hoping someone else had posted this question! I also want to go into NICU nursing!:) I am currently in an RN program and will graduate in December and am having no luck finding a nurse tech position so I figure I might as well g...

10. What is the best approach when trying to find out if a entity or facility is hiring?

    JDD1017 replied to RedPhoenix's topic in Iowa

    That's a great idea, but I'm wondering how you know where to go to apply? I live in KS and all of the hospitals that are in the area want you to apply online, however I think it is so impersonal and I really would like to do just what you suggested, ...

11. LPN to RN online school? Need help finding one?

    JDD1017 replied to lynnie88's topic in Online Learning

    I am currently in an LPN to RN bridge program that is all online. The program is at Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, KS. It is also for Paramedics to bridge as an RN. Our class has 50 students, 25 paramedics and 25 LPNs. I'm not sure how m...