LauRN

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1. Thank you e-mail to HR? Did I lose the opportunity?

   LauRN replied to 2126's topic in General Nursing

   I agree, it should have been sent immediately after the interview. But you have nothing to lose by sending it now, so I say go ahead & send it. Better late than never.

2. New OR nurse, what books to get?

   LauRN replied to SnowStar4's topic in Operating Room

   Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery by Jane C. Rothrock PhD RN CNOR FAAN. The latest edition out is the 14th.

3. OR or med/surg

   LauRN replied to ArmyMomJo's topic in Career Support

   Wow, I was put in the same situation & went with the OR (I start on Monday! ) It is a tough decision especially since they usually require you to sign a contract for a few years. They did mention to me that I would lose my Med/Surg skills, but a...

4. Is it ok to send resume directly to unit director, and not just online to HR?

   LauRN replied to Irock's topic in General Nursing

   A bunch of my friends got jobs by calling the director of the unit. One was told that if she did not call that she would have had no idea who she was. Another said to have HR send their resume to the unit. With the job market the way it is you NE...

5. OR interviewing scenario questions

   LauRN replied to longhornstudentnurse's topic in Operating Room

   one thing i remember from my interview was being asked about a time when i was an advocate for my patient. they also asked about how i handle stressful situations as well as conflicts or difficult personalities with co-workers. hope this helps &...

6. I had my interview and now I'm worried

   LauRN replied to NerdyNurse24's topic in General Nursing

   Try to relax...I know it's hard because I was there recently. I had to wait a few weeks to find out. But as the others have said, they do not run background checks until after the offer was made. I will say if you didn't do so already, send a than...

7. 2 job offers and need to make a choice by tonight! help!

   LauRN replied to Melissa7611's topic in Florida

   I would go with Miami, but that's just me. You would only be locked in for 1 year which is a good thing if you find out you don't like it. Plus, they offer the sign on bonus & loan forgiveness. If you don't like it you can leave after the year...

8. To own a pet or not while in nursing school...

   LauRN replied to kroyce's topic in General Students

   As tempting as it may be, DON'T DO IT!!!! Nursing school is going to be very demanding and dogs require a lot of time & work (even if they are house trained). You are going to spend most of your time in class, clinic & studying. It would be...

9. Start OR Monday, Any Advice?

   LauRN replied to cyncopia's topic in Operating Room

   Congrats!! I too am a new grad starting in the OR in 3 weeks. I am excited and nervous, but can't wait to get started. I have been skimming through Alexander's while I wait to start. I'm interested to know how your first week goes. Good luck on Mo...

10. how to pass the NCLEX

    LauRN replied to amy024's topic in NCLEX

    Kaplan, Kaplan, Kaplan...I swear by it! I also used some of the pearson vue books as well (Exam Cram & the NCLEX comprehensive review). The key is to do as many NCLEX style questions as you can. There is no way that you will be able to know eve...

11. Help with understanding Heparin

    LauRN replied to nlee5687's topic in Student Assist

    "Pertaining to this question i thought PTT is suppose to be between 20-45 seconds and its 55 so why is the answer document and administer the heparin. maybe it has something to do with the 1.5-2 times the control? if it does have something to do wit...

12. am I wrong?

    LauRN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    i too agree with everyone, you should have toileted the pt yourself.

13. Do you keep your rn shoes in the car after a shift?

    LauRN replied to fsv1024's topic in Uniform/Gear

    shoebox in my trunk...i put them on & take them off in the parking lot

14. Just took NCLEX with no med calculations or alternative questions

    LauRN replied to kissy8609's topic in NCLEX

    I passed in 75 w/o a med calculation, hot spot or drag-drop question. And, I know this is hard b/c I've been there, but do not drive yourself crazy thinking about it. I swear there is now way to make sense out of it. You just have to wait. Enjoy...

15. Which hospital job would be a better pick?

    LauRN replied to jennafezz's topic in General Students

    If you want to work in the ER than take the ER position. You will get some experiences in the other departments during your clinical. Taking either position will help you get a job when you are done with school Plus, depending on the facility the...