calirn05

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1. School Nurse Interview

   calirn05 replied to calirn05's topic in School

   Thanks for replying. I didnt think about reviewing ADHD and meds. I'll do that! cali

2. School Nurse Interview

   calirn05 posted a topic in School

   I have an interview Friday for a school nurse position and I'm told there will be several scenario type questions. I would love to know what to study for, I'm thinking: seizures, DM, asthma, head injury.... any other ideas? Thank you in advance!

3. Three Weeks in... No Sweat!!!

   calirn05 replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in New Nurse

   I just finished my third week too, and wish I looked forward to my shifts like you do. The people I work with seem to think I should be as fast and experienced as they are. I guess they dont remember being a new nurse. Do you work with nice, encourag...

4. I really truly think I chose the wrong department

   calirn05 replied to JentheRN05's topic in New Nurse

   I'd LOVE to work part time for PP/nursery! That's awesome and I hope you enjoy it! :balloons:

5. Day 8 and I'm expected to take 4 patients?

   calirn05 replied to calirn05's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks so much for your replies. I had a long talk with my manager today and she did not want to lose me and has me set up to work side-by-side with the nurse educator all next week and keep me paced. We will re-evaluate after next week. I know it's ...

6. Day 8 and I'm expected to take 4 patients?

   calirn05 replied to calirn05's topic in New Nurse

   After reading all the replies, I'm starting to worry about what I got myself into. They keep telling me "ask questions of anyone, there's not one person here who wouldnt help you". But you are right, I have worked hard to earn my RN license, I dont w...

7. Day 8 and I'm expected to take 4 patients?

   calirn05 posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hi-I am working my first RN job on a med-surg floor and had a preceptor for 5 days. The past 3 days I was on my own but was encouraged to ask lots of questions of anyone, "everyone will help you". Well these 3 days this week, 2 of my 3 patients had b...