otilika

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1. Aspen University

   otilika replied to nmsanch's topic in School Programs

   Not sure if you are still reading these responses, but I completed my BSN at Aspen University, after having gotten my RN with an ADN at a community college. At the moment I have been a nurse for five years and have worked everywhere from med-surg, t...

2. 9 Newbie Nurse Mistakes to Avoid

   otilika replied to Nurse Beth's topic in New Nurse

   1. Just did (3): At the end of shift forgot to unclamp the piggy back IV bag, so patient continued to received only the fluids (which were ordered anyway), until next shift noticed antibiotics weren't running. 2. This one was really bad: walked into...

3. How to stay focused when dealing with a controlling family member

   otilika posted a topic in General Nursing

   As a newbie I had a recent experience that made me feel that I suck at my job, and that I need to improve my ability to focus on the job, rather than get manipulated by controlling family members. Sorry, but I feel the need to vent. Just had a pa...

4. waitlist

   otilika replied to sylwiamod's topic in General Students

   It is hard to guarantee anything, but I personally think your chances are pretty good. Many students apply simultaneously to several schools, and if they get into Uconn or WestConn or some private university, they prefer to go where they can get a BS...

5. Patient wants to connect on LinkedIn

   otilika posted a topic in HIPAA

   Hi, I am a nursing student and also work at a hospital. Recently I took care for a patient and on her last day there she told me that is a nurse, that she was very impressed with my care and would like to endorse me and refer me for anything that cou...

6. Going back to per diem after working part time

   otilika posted a topic in Job Hunt

   Hi everybody! If any of you has experiences similar to mine, please share! I started a job as a CNA in a hospital 1.5 years ago. While working there, I also started Nursing school. After half a year of working per diem on a unit, I decided that I co...

7. Anyone knows of any FREE resources for someone who has lupus but no insurance?

   otilika posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I am in Nursing school and recently we learned about lupus. I have a friend who has lupus but only now I know how serious this condition is. She hasn't seen a doctor in almost two years because she has no insurance. She is a permanent resident of...

8. I'm a CNA, not a MAID.

   otilika replied to Darkstar1485's topic in CNA/MA

   I hear you! Right now I am about to end my first job as a CNA, in home care. I realized I am not very fond of home care especially because you have to deal also with the client's family, and that's a daily thing. So I ended up also dusting, taking t...

9. Do hospitals make an offer before or after the background check?

   otilika replied to otilika's topic in Career Support

   Thanks everyone. You are both right. I just got the offer yesterday and was told that they will start my background check soon. They only wanted my SSN and date of birth.

10. How to network when you are new in the healthcare field?

    otilika replied to otilika's topic in Technicians

    I got the job! And I am so happy to see that it can be done without anyone referring you or putting a word in for you. 10 days after the interview, I wrote an e-mail to the HR person who interviewed me to ask if a decision has been made and if not, w...

11. How long after interview did you receive job offer?

    otilika replied to butterfly_kisses9188's topic in Job Hunt

    Guys, did you get the job offer before or after they did a background check on you? Thanks!

12. How to network when you are new in the healthcare field?

    otilika replied to otilika's topic in Technicians

    Just as an update.. I haven't heard from the hospital yet, and it's been a week since the interview. I had the feeling that I did well, but maybe they had better candidates, or maybe it's too early to have an answer yet. Or maybe they are doing a ba...

13. I want to hear from those accepted to their Nursing Program

    otilika replied to nurseinthemakin's topic in TEAS

    Got into the program, to start in January 2012. GPA: 4.00, TEAS: 84% (I was also disappointed, BUT I have not even cracked the book for the TEAS, so I accepted this result, given that I didn't study at all)

14. How to network when you are new in the healthcare field?

    otilika replied to otilika's topic in Technicians

    Guys, I am happy to say that I was invited for an interview at a hospital without anyone recommending me!!!! I don't know if I am getting the job, but I am so relieved to see that you can get interviews even by taking the traditional route; apply onl...

15. US resident & foreign citizen: does background check take longer?

    otilika posted a topic in Career Support

    I am a US permanent resident with the right to work in the US, but I have lived for 21 years in my home country, which is my country of citizenship. In the US I lived in three states so far. When I got hired for my first job in the US (at an assiste...