rainswhisper,RN

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1. Meaning of 72 hrs/pp?

   rainswhisper,RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   What does "72 hrs/pp" mean? Thank you

2. NEED HELP-Licensed RN (ASN) NJ, no experience and out of school going on 3 years...

   rainswhisper,RN replied to rainswhisper,RN's topic in Career Support

   Another question.........if I were to take a Nurse Refresher Course, would I then be considered the same as a "New Grad"?

3. NEED HELP-Licensed RN (ASN) NJ, no experience and out of school going on 3 years...

   rainswhisper,RN replied to rainswhisper,RN's topic in Career Support

   Sorry I haven't responded yet, I was having a problem with my computer. Thank you so much for your responses. Yes, I was doubtful about the aide thing, but just wanted to make sure I wasn't bypassing something. I'm glad I asked. Your ideas are great,...

4. NEED HELP-Licensed RN (ASN) NJ, no experience and out of school going on 3 years...

   rainswhisper,RN replied to rainswhisper,RN's topic in Career Support

   Thank you for your reply. Do you think it would be a good idea to try for a nursing assistant job just to get my feet in the door or would that not be a good idea?

5. NEED HELP-Licensed RN (ASN) NJ, no experience and out of school going on 3 years...

   rainswhisper,RN posted a topic in Career Support

   Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 27 My question is for people who do the hiring......I graduated my nursing program (ASN) almost 3 years ago, I'm a licensed RN and have no nursing experience except for the clinicals at school. Due to ...

6. NEED HELP-Licensed RN (ASN), no experience and out of school going on 3 years...

   rainswhisper,RN posted a topic in New Jersey

   My question is for people who do the hiring......I graduated my nursing program (ASN) almost 3 years ago, I'm a licensed RN and have no nursing experience except for the clinicals at school. Due to a multitude of reasons (including spouse having surg...

7. New Grad---Needs Interviewing Tips

   rainswhisper,RN replied to rainswhisper,RN's topic in Med-Surg

   Daytonite---again--thank you so much! I've seen your name on the site quite a bit and I wonder if you know how much your wisdom really helps others. I feel like I've learned as much from you and this website as I have from school. I'm so glad you ar...

8. New Grad---Needs Interviewing Tips

   rainswhisper,RN replied to rainswhisper,RN's topic in Med-Surg

   Thank you so much, Daytonite! You don't know how much your post has eased my mind. I have another problem---recommendations and references. My school wants you to fill out a recommendation form and the particular instructor will send the recommendat...

9. New Grad---Needs Interviewing Tips

   rainswhisper,RN posted a topic in Med-Surg

   hi! i have my first interview next friday and am terrified! lol. i sent my resume to a hospital that i had heard was one i shouldn't even attempt to go to as a new grad just to see if my resume would get a nibble. i sent it xmas eve and they called t...

10. Who is graduating NOW!! Dec 07, Jan 08

    rainswhisper,RN replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Congratulations to you, too, SoulShine75!:balloons::yelclap::cheers: Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays!

11. Who is graduating NOW!! Dec 07, Jan 08

    rainswhisper,RN replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Congrats, Faeriewand!!!! I'm also graduating on January 11th! ADN program/RN. Began taking pre-reqs summer of 2004. Actual nursing program was 2 years (4 semesters). We had to take A&P, Chemistry, Microbiology, psychology first. I worked full ti...

12. Care Plans....again.

    rainswhisper,RN replied to Lacyanne64's topic in General Students

    Thanks for your reply, Daytonite! My patient's hydration status is good---no signs of dehydration, he is getting D5NS 150ml/hr, his electrolytes were a bit low 2 days ago but all wnl today. Nutrition---his albumin is low, total protein is low, calciu...

13. Care Plans....again.

    rainswhisper,RN replied to Lacyanne64's topic in General Students

    Hi---I, too, am working on a careplan tonight and I find myself stuck. My patient has esophageal cancer and completed a course of chemo 5 days ago. The reason for his return to hospital is diarrhea and a syncopal episode. Tests are being done to find...

14. Monitor for Occult Trauma-Help

    rainswhisper,RN posted a topic in Student Assist

    I need help with a prioritizing exercise.... The patient admitted thru the ED. 7 hours post MVA. The "ED ruled out initial chest and abdominal trauma, however, he is being monitored for occult trauma". I think occult trauma would be trauma that may n...

15. What is the biggest frustration for nursing students?

    rainswhisper,RN replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in Educators

    I want to add to my above post that I understand that things change and that there are different ways of doing things and that in the real world you have to learn and relearn. Howev...