TheLiftedButterfly

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1. Mentor, orientation, or trial by fire?

   TheLiftedButterfly replied to RunawayN's topic in General Nursing

   Good question. I find it interesting because in my case it was trial by fire. Fortunately enough, I only received one patient at a time with their diagnosis, medication, and all info before accepting the patient, so I was able to carry out all the pr...

2. Delegation & management tips

   TheLiftedButterfly posted a topic in General Nursing

   Anyone want to give me the simple run down for delegation? Also, any tips for how to manage people most effectively? How to induce the best response and handle difficult people or situations? Share your stories! Thanks :)

3. Does the entrance med dosage calculation test in hospitals allow calculators?

   TheLiftedButterfly replied to TheLiftedButterfly's topic in General Nursing

   Hmm. Thanks everyone. Stupid me didn't ask Friday & I need to be in Monday morning no HR or manager available to speak to over the weekend hence why I ask here for some input. I guess I'll just have to practice some math questions tomorrow and ho...

4. Does the entrance med dosage calculation test in hospitals allow calculators?

   TheLiftedButterfly posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hey everyone. Just got hired for a new job. Throughout nursing school & on the NCLEX I was able to use a calculator the whole time. Always got a 100% on these exams. Now I'm about to sit down for a hospital medical dosage calculation test during ...

5. I Feel like a bad nurse. Feedback please

   TheLiftedButterfly replied to Soliloquy's topic in New Nurse

   I haven't started hospital nursing yet, I've only done Home care & School nursing. With both of those positions I had a considerable amount of anxiety each new case or assignment I took. Keep an eye out for diagnosis, medications and nursing inte...

6. Just hired to hospital. Traffic violations in Nursing?

   TheLiftedButterfly replied to TheLiftedButterfly's topic in Criminal

   Cool. I think picture tickets are different though, they don't give you points or go on your license. 400$ for a picture ticket! Wow, unheard of until now. Unbelievable. I had been pulled over by a cop and written a ticket but I just paid it. I don't...

7. Why did you decide to be a nurse?

   TheLiftedButterfly replied to rachel_fusion's topic in General Nursing

   Both of my parents are nurses and they had a high level of satisfaction with their careers. I also enjoy helping people so it seemed like a great choice for me.

8. Just hired to hospital. Traffic violations in Nursing?

   TheLiftedButterfly replied to TheLiftedButterfly's topic in Criminal

   Thanks, btw. Do you know how this generally blows over?

9. Just hired to hospital. Traffic violations in Nursing?

   TheLiftedButterfly replied to TheLiftedButterfly's topic in Criminal

   Should I tell them through the application or in person as well? If in person as well, Do I tell the lady who directly hired me or just human resources in general?

10. Just hired to hospital. Traffic violations in Nursing?

    TheLiftedButterfly posted a topic in Criminal

    Hello everyone. Just got hired to a NY City hospital. Really good job, so excited! Want this position badly. The human resources department is currently unavailable so I'm unable to ask them directly. I also want some personal insight on this if anyo...