BigB_RN

BigB_RN specializes in EKG interpretation, LTC, oncology.

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1. Nursing plan of care for hypotension/anemia

   BigB_RN replied to nmlpn's topic in Student Assist

   Hmmm....Risk for Infection? Don't forget psycho-social aspects too.

2. Nursing plan of care for hypotension/anemia

   BigB_RN replied to nmlpn's topic in Student Assist

   Risk for Injury and Activity Intolerance come to mind...

3. Aloha Hawai'i Nurses

   BigB_RN posted a topic in Hawaii

   My wife told me tonight that she would be totally cool about moving to Hawai'i if I found a job there or on one of the other islands. I was like, Sweet! So, I was wondering, how hard is it to get a job? I have 9 months experience with long term care ...

4. superstitious?

   BigB_RN replied to BigB_RN's topic in General Nursing

   Ha! Well, I'm glad I'm not alone. As far as being superstitious at work, I learned that very quickly at my first job and it's amazing how true that is. I could site several examples of that.

5. superstitious?

   BigB_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Kind of a silly question, but is anybody superstitious or slightly obsessive when it comes to applying for jobs? For example, do you only call recruiters at a certain time of day or do you stare at your phone expecting it to ring for a job? This is a...

6. Going from RN to Paramedic

   BigB_RN replied to mater44's topic in Emergency

   Are there more job openings being a paramedic? We all know how many job openings are out there as a new grad nurse.

7. Who is working tonight?

   BigB_RN replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

   I worked 3 - 11 pm last year. Brought it the New Year during my commute.

8. Volunteering?

   BigB_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Are there any unemployed RN's on this forum who are doing any volunteer work to keep their resume's looking sharp and active? I'm considering it and would love to hear some thoughts or advice on it. Is it something that will look good on your resume ...

9. Any actual connections through "Linkedin"?

   BigB_RN replied to 2126's topic in General Nursing

   I don't think it hurts to do... My brother has had success with it, granted, he's not in the healthcare field, but still. It's another form of networking.

10. So, I interviewed last week and I thought it went well...

    BigB_RN replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I would say this is typical. The process is generally slow, but when your looking for a job and finally had the interview, every hour that passes, is pretty much like torture. Try to chill and enjoy the holidays is the best advice. Do you mind if I...

11. How many years experience helps?

    BigB_RN replied to ericleroy's topic in General Nursing

    It's easy to get an RN job in Australia??? Wow!! That's refreshing to hear.

12. Called for 2nd interview!

    BigB_RN replied to rshenry's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome...Congrats! My advice: Take a deep breath and relax. You'll hit it out of the park.

13. To the unemployed new grads... what ARE you doing?

    BigB_RN posted a topic in New Nurse

    Hi guys and gals, It's a crappy job market and economy. I was just wondering what my fellow umemployed new grads were doing while they are job hunting and pulling out their hair. I'm just finishing up my last couple flu clinics while still looking ...

14. i want to pass my nclex rn

    BigB_RN replied to toto rose's topic in NCLEX

    Get the blue Saunders book. It lays everything out in bulleted format. Malenurses is right; don't stress out and focus on your weaker areas.

15. Job offers after months of nothing/zip/zilch/nada/zero

    BigB_RN replied to JoblessNewGradRN's topic in General Nursing

    What a great predicament to be in..Congrats!! I agree with Ticky.. Hospital A sounds much more secure and a great environment on which to begin developing yourself.