Salamandrina

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1. Contemplating pursuing Nurse Corps - did I miss my chance?

   Salamandrina replied to BernR6's topic in Government

   As above, contacts are fine, but they will make you get glasses and certain activities will require that you use your glasses, not contacts. You do need experience. The cut off for age is 42 so even if you get hired right away you will be cutting it...

2. Pregnant and job interview. Opinions?

   Salamandrina replied to cherryblossom88's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, it is a temporary medical condition but with permanent employment implications. I honestly think if the OP said "Hey I'm pregnant and I will need to take 2 months maternity leave after I get the job, should I tell?" you would have more people sa...

3. How do I not burn this bridge??...

   Salamandrina replied to Da_Milk_of_Amnesia's topic in General Nursing

   I wouldn't say "I received a better opportunity." I would just say that I had accecpted another position but that the idea of working and [name of hospital here] is still a very exciting one and that you hope they will consider you in the future.

4. Funniest real orders you have seen in a chart?

   Salamandrina replied to nilepoc's topic in Humor

   It wasn't in a chart but in our reservation book one of the neurosurgeons wrote: "Vaginal Nerve Stimulator Placement" I want to know how I can sign up for that proceedure.

5. How does your hospital recognize, reward, and motivate staff (RN, CNA, etc.)?

   Salamandrina replied to krystin954's topic in General Nursing

   We have QUEST awards. Stands for something but I don't remember what. It is ranked like bronze, silver, gold and platinum. You get nomintated by co-workers and patients but almost no one ever fills them out so we rarely get recognized. I got a crappy...

6. friend with cancer

   Salamandrina replied to birdie22's topic in General Nursing

   I work with oncology patients. They always say that the thing they appreciate the most is when people 1) Volunteer to take care of the small children (because they don't understand and don't like being at the hospital all the time) 2) Make and bring...

7. If you could do it all over.....

   Salamandrina replied to GeminiRN2007's topic in Relations

   i know i am bumping an old thread... i wouldn't do it again. no way. i worked in business for years and nursing is a second profession for me so i have some basis of comparison. on your worst day you disappoint everyone. the patient isn't happy, thei...

8. Army Reserve Nurse Corps HELP !!

   Salamandrina replied to joannekuhl's topic in Government

   I think I should hug my recruiter.

9. California NCLEX results..........

   Salamandrina replied to lvnhopeful's topic in NCLEX

   I'm CA too. Within three days of taking the test, I was listed on the website as licensed. That is how I found out I passed. You can try checking that if your application is complete. http://www2.dca.ca.gov/pls/wllpub/wllqryna$lcev2.startup?p_qte_c...

10. Anyone applying to Yale GEPN program for Fall 2009?

    Salamandrina replied to LillyB's topic in Pre-Nursing

    For those of you about to take the GRE, let me share this vocabulary boosting site with you. http://www.freerice.com Not only does it test and build your vocab, your right answers earn rice to be donated to the developing world.

11. Stress relief measures???

    Salamandrina replied to redheadnurse08's topic in NCLEX

    My heart was thundering so loudly in my chest I felt sure you could hear it down the hall. I have no good tips for you. Wow, that wasn't at all helpful. :stone

12. What is the best NCLEX review class?

    Salamandrina replied to shadow3's topic in NCLEX

    I took Hurst and loved it and, in looking at the Kaplan review materials, I felt that the Hurst materials are superior. But I didn't take Kaplan or Dr. Martin (never even heard of Dr. Martin). I think you should take the classes giving yourself at l...

13. CA-BON NCLEX. Still no results and its more than 5 weeks!

    Salamandrina replied to ilovetiggerdear's topic in International

    Ah! Now that does make a difference. Although, come to think of it, I just did a seach for licenses (like anyone RN or not can http://www.rn.ca.gov/online_services/perm-verif.shtml) and then entered my last name. I didn't enter my SSN. Thanks for ...

14. 14 Oct OBLC Date

    Salamandrina replied to GetnPhD's topic in Government

    I have been on him, calling. Hopefully I will hear sooner rather than later. Sheesh. I am just trying to brace myself for the idea that this is how it will be for at least the next three years.

15. CA-BON NCLEX. Still no results and its more than 5 weeks!

    Salamandrina replied to ilovetiggerdear's topic in International

    I am licensed out of CA. Took the exam on Sept 16, was listed as a licensed RN online on Sept 19.