melissacarey

melissacarey

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  1. Searching for New Grad Jobs

    Hello: I will graduate with a BSN this May. I am currently on winter break but would like to get everything ready so I can have a job set up by the time I graduate. I keep hearing about the stories of people becoming discouraged from applying (but I ...
  2. Look internationally for jobs

    Hi, I will graduate nursing school (BSN) this December from the US. I am looking around the world to get hired as a new grad. What countries are hiring new grad nurses? Thanks!
  3. Volunteer Doctors without Borders

    Hi, I will graduate in December and I'm interested in volunteering with Doctors without Borders. But I am interested in working in pediatrics. Does that hinder my chances of getting a volunteer position as a nurse since I will specialize in peds? Tha...
  4. EKG help

    Hi, I am having difficulty with EKG interpretation and treatment (like what antiarrhythmics drugs to use and when), any suggestions? Thanks!
  5. critical care NP question

    Hi, I'm currently in nursing school and I have recently decided that I don't want to be bedside nurse. I want to be in the fast pace environment and constantly on my toes. Is it possible to go straight into grad school after I graduate? Does becomin...
  6. Nurse in the US same as a nurse in the UK?

    Hi, I am in nursing school now and I am interested in working internationally. Can my degrees translate equally to the UK? What are the chances getting hired as a new grad? Thank you in advance : )
  7. Stroke/TPA

    The text so detailed, it scares me. I have Black/Hawk. From my powerpoints, the professor stated: What are our priorities? • Assess! • General survey: Airway: Is her airway stable is she working to breath, what level of oxygen if any do ...
  8. Stroke/TPA

    Hi, I am a new nursing student (first semester). What are the initial steps when a patient is admitted for a possible stroke? What qualifications do they need for he or she to be eligible for TPA? Thanks in advanced, Meredith
  9. Trough Level Axb

    Ok, I understand. thanks!
  10. Trough Level Axb

    So the trough levels are different for each drug? What is the average trough level where we would give another dose, or hold back. Thanks!
  11. Trough Level Axb

    Hi, I am in the first semester nursing program. We just learned about trough level. I am still confused. So the drug companies or pharmacist decides when it is time to administer the next axb according to the trough level. You cannot miss the next do...
  12. Are nurses nice to each other?

    How can nurses better communicate? Do they praise each other for their hard work? If they don't do something right, how do nurses relay the message in a professional manner? Thanks in advance.
  13. Nursing summer externship UCLA

    Do you remember what Sheri's last name was? I am doing my cover letter and I don't know who I should make it out to. Thanks!
  14. Ok thanks! Much appreciated. Ya and maybe ask how to be a competitive applicant, etc. This info would help to see if I have a chance. I really really want this internship (if you can't tell already). Thanks again!
  15. No wonder the internship requires you to be CNA certified. Are you close to JH Hospital? Have you ever tried to call them/ or get a hold of them? That way you can find out the statistics of how many apps they get, how many they accept, etc. Then you ...