I'm just a pre-nursing student, but I've told my mother--showed her how--to cut off her IV and disconnect it when she had to use the bathroom. Why? When she didn't do it, she soiled her bed, room, and bathroom bc no one helped her go to the toilet de...
nandosport replied to NewGradKH's topic in New Nurse
With less than 6 months of nursing experience, it's not too late to apply to some new grad nurse residency programs. Most of the programs offer at least 4-6 months of preceptorship with some programs lasting up to 12 months.
nandosport replied to 0.adamantite's topic in COVID
Agreed. I had to read it for AP biology in high school. My friends don't even know what this means because they have not read any literature on the subject. Meanwhile, I remember thinking, at 16, how terrifying it would be if the virus resurfaced sin...
Could you all post your stats? GPA, healthcare experience, volunteer positions, and leadership roles are what I'm asking of you. I need to know what they are looking for in a potential hire. I have but 2 years to strengthen my profile. Thanks in adva...
nandosport replied to NursEMT-P's topic in Tennessee
Could you all post your stats? GPA, health care experience, volunteer hours, and leadership positions are what I'm asking of you. I want to know what I should be working on while I'm in nursing school these next 2 years. Thanks in advance.
nandosport replied to julzgarcia's topic in Pre-Nursing
I've had so many interests. Lateral mobility is a plus in nursing. Here's what I'm interested in: ANYTHING cardiac (Cardiac tele, CCU, CVICU, cath lab), L&D, PACU, and wound care. I took the Johnson & Johnson specialty test and was advised t...
nandosport replied to Brkenarrow's topic in Pre-Nursing
You should do some research and shadowing in each field. The paths for CRNA and med school are very different. If you're set on med school, you want a major that will include the prerequisite courses, but you also want a degree that'll lead to a job,...