dashingdiva

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1. Feeling like a stalker....

   dashingdiva replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Job Hunt

   Congratulations~!! But I don't know how much impact the omitting of previous work experience could affect the offer... hadn't experienced it yet.. Hope eveything will turn out ok still.. :)

2. Feeling like a stalker....

   dashingdiva replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Job Hunt

   Congratulations~! Impress 'em~! Sell yourself like hotcakes~!! lol. :)

3. LOC or ABC first?

   dashingdiva replied to Caffeinated RN's topic in Emergency

   ABC should always come first in your assessment. But of course you should not overlook LOC- as this will provide additional cues that will support your ABC assessments.

4. Foreign fresh grad BSN taking NCLEX-RN in new york

   dashingdiva replied to bookaddict's topic in Registration

   I think initially, they allow you to leave the SSN number blank then you have follow up qs on why the area is left blank. You can choose the answer- "choose not to provide SSN" or "Dont have SSN" and if you choose the latter, you have to explain why ...

5. Interview with "Inappropriate" Questions

   dashingdiva replied to Heavenly4505's topic in Job Hunt

   I am aware that such questions are offensive and discriminatory. Learn more about the other possible dark sides of the facility and decide if you want to deal with that kind of management in the future. But if I was you and I was desperate, I would p...

6. What color scrubs would you wear for an interview

   dashingdiva replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Job Hunt

   Probably go with the neutral solid colors or any color that has cool-dark undertones (navy blue, forest green, dark magenta, etc.)- that way the interviewer will not have headaches or a whiplash from the warm/bright colors. Your can stand out from yo...

7. Scared and Terrified to Start Hospital Job......

   dashingdiva replied to uthscsa2011's topic in Pediatric

   Know what you really REALLY want to do and start from there. :) Sounds like youre not fond of doing the med-surg stuff- the hands on clinical/medical (invasive) procedures. There are a lot of options for you and you said yourself- the OB clinic. You ...

8. 1st Psych Nursing Job starts Monday, any advice?

   dashingdiva replied to ChelleNurse's topic in Psychiatric

   Self-awareness and compassion I think are two of the major factors that will help any nurse in the mental health field. You can't deal with someone else and their 'issues' if you have unresolved issues your self or if you don't have a clear idea of w...

9. How long before you were able to get a position as a psychiatric nurse?

   dashingdiva replied to bellabarbiegirl's topic in Psychiatric

   Being a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse has always been one of my dreams~ and I got the offer for it too as my first nursing job after graduating and passing the NCLEX December last year. I sent the DON an email directly and he replied after about 3 ...

10. Taking blood pressure on an agitated patient

    dashingdiva replied to nurselove757's topic in Psychiatric

    Very good advice. :) Exploring by asking open ended questions would provide you with more useful cues regarding your patient's status and behavior. :)

11. Interview for Acute Behavioral Health Unit - What questions would you be sure to ask?

    dashingdiva replied to Trueblood83's topic in Psychiatric

    I had my interview for a position in a behavioral health unit early february. The questions were generic "tell me about a time when you.." and about my mental health background during my clinical rotations. I asked about the orientation length (2 wee...

12. Night Shift or Evening Shift

    dashingdiva replied to MsNewbie's topic in Career Support

    Evening shift is puurrfect~! :) at least IMO. Since I usually wake up at around 9-10 am and be active throughout the remaining hours of the day until 12mn. I also dont have to worry about missing family times since my uncle is usually asleep around t...

13. How To Get a Job As a New Grad Nurse

    dashingdiva replied to hakunamatata's topic in Job Hunt

    ^^^ THIS. THIS is so true! got my dream offer in a Behavioral Health Unit because I stepped up my game- sending your resume online doesn't really do anything much now a days. You have to go out there, stand out, sell yourself and exude confidence! D...

14. I'm just sad :(

    dashingdiva replied to 123_y_321's topic in Job Hunt

    Hi! don't despair! I was like you during the first month that I passed my nclex and still no job offers... but READ THIS! https://allnurses.com/nursing-job-search/i-got-job-532817.html I did what was enumerated in the article and BOOM! after 2 mont...

15. peer interview= Job offer?

    dashingdiva replied to RNJamie12's topic in Job Hunt

    Congratulations~! :) I got 2 peer interviews from different facilities and luckily (ableit somehow stressfully) got 2 offers. No matter who or how many you are going to be talking to, just put in mind that this is your time to impress and sell yourse...