ORNurseCOS

ORNurseCOS has 1 years experience.

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1. Should I add this to my resume? Previous orientation?

   ORNurseCOS posted a topic in Job Hunt

   Hello, when I began nursing I first orientated in the Transplant ICU. At the time the floor was merging with another floor and I did not anticipate the challenges this would bring. After 10 weeks it was deemed not a good fit and I was able to transf...

2. Administrative leave - accessed chart

   ORNurseCOS replied to ORNurseCOS's topic in HIPAA

   Yes. The assigned nurse was busy, I was approached by the family members in distress, I assisted and during this time accessed the chart. Thank you.

3. Administrative leave - accessed chart

   ORNurseCOS posted a topic in HIPAA

   Hello, I was just put on administrative leave with pay for accessing a "XYZ" chart. I needed to access the chart as another nurse was busy, and there was a situation with the patient. What can I do? Where do I start? Should I contact an attorney?

4. Suggestions for a Panel Interview

   ORNurseCOS replied to nurseburst's topic in Job Hunt

   I find this helpful. http://nursing.jhu.edu/life-at-hopkins/career-services/documents/interview_guide.pdf When your in a panel interview you need to bring presence. When you speak, make sure you look each person in the eye and divided you gaze acros...

5. HELP with NCLEXXX!

   ORNurseCOS replied to sarah.tabet01's topic in NCLEX

   Hello. I think you are ready to go. Everyone I know was scoring in that range on the Kaplan and they all passed in 75 questions. The NCLEX, IMO, is not hard at all. In fact, I found it so broad and general that it was "easy hard" if that makes sen...

6. RN NCLEX Results

   ORNurseCOS replied to Crystal925's topic in NCLEX

   Hello, I did the same here in Texas. Here it is at exactly 48 hours. So try again, maybe it will be there!

7. I'm a bundle of nerves

   ORNurseCOS replied to Pdxstudent's topic in General Students

   Ha. I like your conception of what you will be up against soon, very healthy view. You will have no time for any of the above when things get going, and its worth every minute. I've been out since the end of July, got an amazing job and I am basic...

8. 2x Failed Hoping Not a 3rd.. Lost and Seeking Help

   ORNurseCOS replied to Anonk3's topic in NCLEX

   Hello. No amount of studying is going to prepare you for the NCLEX. It is a test of judgement and critical thinking. I think maybe what you need is some test taking strategies coupled with a re-newed approach. The hurst handouts provide a good rev...

9. Advice please! Ati comp predictor

   ORNurseCOS replied to grace297111's topic in General Students

   Hello, that seems awful high that you would need a 92% - maybe I'm reading this wrong. My school required a 73.3% for them to submit our authorization. I know of no one that scored that high (92%). For what its worth the school has a 96% pass rate...

10. Pay in Austin, TX (1 yr experience RN)

    ORNurseCOS replied to madRN10's topic in Texas

    Although I can not comment on pay at 1 year experience, I can on starting pay. Austin, for some reason, pays quite a bit lower than areas like Dallas and Houston and unfortunately the cost of living there is quite high compared. People I was in sch...

11. some feedback on my cover letter please??

    ORNurseCOS replied to Me93RN's topic in Job Hunt

    Hadasa, If you would be willing to email the cover letter I would take the time to give you my opinions on the letter. I have 10 years experience in finance and was recently hired at a magnet hospital in the ICU out of school. For what its worth, I ...

12. Confused

    ORNurseCOS replied to misscheerful's topic in General Students

    You seem to have the right foundation for wanting to be a nurse, so that is a good start. Don't let fear and anxiety be the determining factor in your career choice, if you are NOT afraid in the 1st semester your arrogant or delusional - being afrai...

13. Moving to Dallas or Houston

    ORNurseCOS replied to Jayjormom's topic in Texas

    God, I dislike Houston. Of course I live in Dallas so I am bias. I have lived in both several times and just came back from completing my BSN in Galveston, which is just south of Houston. I absolutely hated living in Houston. The weather is horri...

14. Stressing over TEAS!

    ORNurseCOS replied to panic36's topic in TEAS

    Hello. The book was much easier than the online A/B. I had like 5 days to go when I took the online tests and it took the wind out of my sail. I think I scored in the 60's? Can't remember now. Point being I was 98th percentile on the actual TEAS....

15. Help needed for how to write a resume to apply to nursing school

    ORNurseCOS replied to HopefulRN07's topic in General Students

    Many people applying will not have medical experience and IMO they won't care really if they do. What they are looking for are the qualities that line up with nursing. Communication, leadership, management, working in a fast paced environment, atte...