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Hello, I have been a nurse for 10 years and have recently applied for a quality assurance/risk manager position with a large regional hospital. I am very interested and excited about this position...

Hello, I am an RN with my BSN. I have been a nurse for 10 years and am considering going back to school for my FNP. I have been researching schools and am overwhelmed! How on earth do you choose? I...

Hello, I am new to cardiac nursing. I have a question about a 3 lead. I noticed that the monitor showed inverted qrs on all the pt that were being monitored. Is this because of the particular lead...

Thank you all for your advice on acls. I did manage to pass it and I feel like I am much more knowledgeable now. My first day of orientation in the cardiac rehab outpatient clinic is tomorrow. This...

Hello, so I just got a job at a cardiac rehab clinic. I am trying to brush up on ekg interpretation, but I have a LONG way to go. I have very little previous cardiology experience. I did take ACLS...

Hello,I had a phone interview for a cardiac rehab job last week with the director. I think it went well as she said the nurse who runs the program would be contacting me next. I want this job SOOOOO...

So, in my search to learn more about dialysis and prepare for my interview I came across this article. It is wonderful! It's about a chance encounter a woman who is raising money for a stem cell...

Thanks for the reply Brooke. I guess they are hiring for a new clinic that is being built right now. I am wondering where the training would be since the clinic won't be opening until the first of...

Thank you all! The interview is with Fresenius. I sent in my resume, then got notice to do an online assessment (that I was shocked was so involved!) then I got a request for a phone interview. I...

Hello, I am excited, I have a phone interview next week for a RN position at a new clinic that is starting up! Any advice or things I should know before doing the interview?

Hello, There is a new Fresenius clinic opening up in my area and they are looking for nurses. I am in the process of applying. Can anyone tell me what a day is like in a dialysis clinic? I have NO...

I agree that IV fluids are excessive in these situations. Sometimes I think it is more of a comfort measure for the families. I cannot tell you how many family members I have heard say that NOT doing...

Well, dr said, minimum 3 weeks from surgery with no lifting more than 20 lb. I feel bad that I didn't discuss this with my work prior to the surgery.I guess I will give them the note and see what...

Just curious, why would the thread be closed? I really am not asking for medical advice, I am just wondering from other hospice nurses experience, how much is lifting a part of what we do? I know...

Quick question, I just had my gallbladder out laparoscopically last week. I am a hospice on call nurse. I go in for my 1 weeks post op appointment today. I remember from the presurgery appointment...

I do home hospice, but I personally have not noticed this. I would think it is more a coincidence. But who knows what they see? We have had patients who see angels, I heard of one who immediately...

I understand where you are coming from, but I have also seen turning causing extreme agony. I had a pt in the home with her three daughters taking care of her. In the last days her pain became very...

I work for a smaller hospice, around 40-50 census. We used to have all of the nurses take turns doing call, one was primary and one was back up. But they just changed it to open up 2 call positions....

Hello all, I am a new hospice nurse and I have a question about using lasix for CHF once a person is admitted to hospice. I just admitted a pt last night with CHF. She spends most of her time in bed...

Thank you all for your encouragement! I am really trying to put it all out of my head at 5 pm! But it is difficult. I find I am feeling a tad overwhelmed with all the needs. The labs to follow up on...

Hello, I am a new Hospice nurse. I just started my new position about and month and a half ago. I really like the company I work for, I love everyone there! They are so encouraging and caring and I...

Welcome! I just found out yesterday that I just got hired also! So, we get to be new together! I plan on spending a lot of time here learning from the experienced! Congratulations!

Thank you all so much for the welcome! I am very excited! I go to orientation tomorrow. I am sending in a resignation letter today, so I still have 2 weeks left at my current position. I cannot wait...

Hello, I posted on here about a year ago when I first applied for a hospice position. I did not get that job, so I applied with a different agency about 3 months later and I didn't get that job...

Acute care is hospital experience like med/surg..... But I would apply still and keep applying! You have to start somewhere!