lee.mckinley

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1. RN Interview: Where to send a thank you note

   lee.mckinley replied to ellie23's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I share your question. I have always followed up with a hand written thank you on a nice note card. I use to take it to the hospital the following day - as recommended by my schools career center....

2. Pelvic area blood pooling and increased hemorrhage risk

   lee.mckinley replied to lee.mckinley's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I like your critical thinking flow sheet for nursing students. I just completed nursing school, but I think I'm going to use that for a bit until I have a better knowledge

3. Pelvic area blood pooling and increased hemorrhage risk

   lee.mckinley replied to lee.mckinley's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Thank you all for your comments - I was concerned I had missed a concept or had something incorrect in my thinking. I think I just over-thought the statements. I did not have an abdominal surgical...

4. Pelvic area blood pooling and increased hemorrhage risk

   lee.mckinley replied to lee.mckinley's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   The question is about pt. safety (monitoring) after any abdominal surgery. I didn't quote it exactly because it is from copyrighted NCLEX preparation materials. Obviously anyone is at increased risk...

5. Pelvic area blood pooling and increased hemorrhage risk

   lee.mckinley posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I'm trying to understand the reasons for increased hemorrhage risk after abdominal surgery. Specifically the statement "Blood pools in the pelvic area after abdominal surgery and increases the risk...

6. How much does your school matter when it comes to getting hired as a new grad?

   lee.mckinley replied to amd615's topic in Nursing Career

   From what I've learned, it depends a great deal on your location and where you want to work. There are many certifications that hospitals want (because the insurance companies want them to have them)...