lindyjoe

lindyjoe specializes in ICU/Telemetry.

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1. How do you address your patients?

   lindyjoe replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

   Initially, I always address my patients by their last name. I then ask what they prefer to be called or if they have a nickname. Nine times out of ten they prefer their first name.

2. Changing from nights to days

   lindyjoe replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Nursing

   I had the same problem when I transferred to days after 9 months on nights. I would not worry about depression. Your body needs time to adjust to the change. Everyone is different. What helped me was on the nights I woke up at 3 am. I would force mys...

3. Interview in Telemetry unit. Help!

   lindyjoe replied to nurse_16's topic in General Nursing

   I had an interview on a tele floor and they asked me to describe myself in 5 words. Then I had to explain. It was terrible, but I managed to get hired:rolleyes:

4. Hawaii

   lindyjoe posted a topic in Travel

   Hi everyone! I have been seriously thinking about travel nursing for the past year. Last year at this time there was not much work so I decided to sign a contract with a hospital for tuition reimbursement. The contract will be over in December and I ...

5. How often do you draw Troponins at your hospital?

   lindyjoe replied to RNcDreams's topic in Cardiac

   We do CE q6hrs x3

6. Is there RN to BSN online Accelerated?

   lindyjoe replied to tabrown1's topic in General Nursing

   Hi Drexel University has an online rn-bsn program.I started the program as soon as I finished my ADN last May. I am finishing up my third quarter now. You can finish the program in 5-6 quarters if you take two to three classes each quarter. I love th...

7. Summer Job in S. Jersey

   lindyjoe replied to amya215's topic in New Jersey

   Hi, try Kessler memorial hospital in hammonton. I worked there as a CA during my first year of nursing school. Very friendly place, and they train well.

8. PAINLESS INJECTIONS

   lindyjoe replied to joanne helfer's topic in Research

   This is such a coincidence that I came across this post. My Dr gives injections in a similar manner. I was planning on contacting her to see if she would be willing to share the technique. The first time I experienced this was for my hep series.....a...

9. change in career path

   lindyjoe posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hello all! I need some advice on choosing a career path. I'm a new nurse with six months experience. Initially, I wanted to be a critical care nurse with the ultimate goal of a CRNA. I was pretty focused right out of school. I immediately started my ...

10. nj salary survey

    lindyjoe replied to rnman's topic in New Jersey

    I am a new grad in south jersey making 30.08 working nights in the ICU. I am part time, so I have to pay partial toward my benefits which really hurts me!

11. Any interview tips for a soon to be rn?

    lindyjoe replied to LyndseyER's topic in New Nurse

    Hi, I graduated this past May. Aside from questions about yourself, and why you would be a good candidate for the job, most hospitals want to know that you can adapt. They might ask you something along the lines of: Tell me a situation in clinical th...

12. What is the nicest thing a patient has ever said to you?

    lindyjoe replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    As a student during my transition to practice, I got report for a 79 year old women who was nonverbal, and resistant since admitted. During my assessment she didn't speak and barely responded. I kept talking telling her about the weather and various ...

13. Anyone enrolled in Drexels's RN-BSN online program

    lindyjoe posted a topic in New Jersey

    I was wondering if anyone is/has recently taken Drexel's online RN-BSN classes. I graduated Gloucester County's program in May, and will be taking two online classes starting September 24th. I have to take two classes each quarter to be eligible for ...

14. South Jersey Jobs

    lindyjoe posted a topic in New Jersey

    I am a new grad, and need some advice on getting an interview. I took my instructors advice and waited to apply for a job until after my boards (July 25). I have filled out applications and sent my resume to Virtua, Kessler, and Shore Memorial. Kenne...

15. Anyone take the HESI?

    lindyjoe replied to geekgolightly's topic in HESI

    I took the hesi and got a 980 without studying. I found it to be harder than the boards. I passed my boards with 75 questions on July 25th! The hesi had more knowledge based questions. The boards had way more delegation and priority questions, which ...