lm8539

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1. What are some good psych classes to take?

   lm8539 posted a topic in Psychiatric

   Hi! I am a new grad RN interested in psych nursing. I live in California. Are there any psych classes or certifications I could take to help prepare me or beef up my resume? Please help! Thanks!

2. Where are the New Grad jobs in California?

   lm8539 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Can anyone give me some leads on where to apply for a job as a new grad nurse in California that isn't so competitive? I am open to relocating anywhere, as well as working in any setting including prison healthcare or rural. Someone told me that Su...

3. Is it possible to seal criminal charges from your nursing license?

   lm8539 replied to lm8539's topic in Criminal

   I was hoping it would be answered by someone who has had a similar experience. If anyone has been in my same situation and has been able to have charges sealed from your nursing license, please advise me of how you did it. Thanks! Or tell me what k...

4. Is it possible to seal criminal charges from your nursing license?

   lm8539 posted a topic in Criminal

   I have criminal charges (DUI) that are over 4 years old on my record. My criminal record is completely expunged so my background checks come back clean, but you can still see the charges on my nursing license when you pull it up on the BRN/ Dept of ...

5. When you don't agree with the doctor...

   lm8539 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hey nurses- have any of you ever been in a situation where you did not agree with the doctor's plan of care? Or a situation where you were asked to do something/ give a med/ etc that you felt would jeopardize your license harm the patient? If this ...

6. What does an ICU nurse do exactly?

   lm8539 replied to MJB's topic in MICU

   These are some really great descriptions of being an ICU nurse...and you have all mentioned how busy taking care of two patients can be...I am a new grad and interested in the ICU....can any of you please tell me what you do when taking care of your ...

7. Med-Surg Interview next Tuesday!

   lm8539 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi! I have an interview next Tuesday for a new grad position on a Med-Surg floor, and I was wondering what are the most common illnesses I should review in order to prepare for potential nursing scenario type questions? I am assuming DM, pressure ul...

8. What is a good ER Nursing Book?

   lm8539 posted a topic in Emergency

   Hi, I am a new grad and I am considering trying to get into ER nursing. I have not prepped to get into this specific area of nursing yet and was wondering if anyone could recommend a good basic ER nursing textbook or review book? Do you guys like S...

9. Dealing with inmates...

   lm8539 replied to lm8539's topic in Correctional

   Because they hire and I need experience. I am comfortable with the challenge. The pay and benefits are also good so I am sure I could see myself doing it for a long time.

10. Post-Seizure Nursing Interventions....

    lm8539 replied to lm8539's topic in Emergency

    COuld someone please review my answer post and give me some constructive feedback? I would appreciate the help.

11. Any hospital hiring new grads? anywhere in the country?

    lm8539 replied to zefutebolera's topic in Job Hunt

    I just looked at the website for Trinity Mother Francis and it says the new grad program is extremely competitive. I also graduated a couple years ago and am just now looking for a job (long story) so it will be even more difficult for me....I need ...

12. Resume help....

    lm8539 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone- I have applied for several nursing jobs and don't often get call backs. I am a new grad, and I am wondering if it has anything to do with my cover letter and resume. Maybe I could make it better. Can anyone tell me of a good professio...

13. Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

    lm8539 replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

    I also said that I don't get intimidated easily and mentioned that although I have not actually worked as a nurse yet, I felt very comfortable during my psych rotation, and in my community health rotations where I made some home visits in very impove...

14. Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

    lm8539 replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

    I had an interview today and one of the questions was, "What professional experiences have you had that would help you to work in the correctional setting and deal with inmates? I had trouble with this one. What kind of answer are they looking for? I...

15. Inmate threatens suicide...

    lm8539 replied to lm8539's topic in Correctional

    This would be my answer: 1.) I would treat the threat as if I thought he was serious, you should never assume a patient is using attention seeking behavior. 2.) I would tell the patient there was no need to hurt himself. And ask him questions about h...