NurseLife88

NurseLife88 ADN, RN

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  1. What you wish you would have known...

    NurseLife88 replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks all. These are great

  2. Unsure of asking...

    NurseLife88 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I recently landed my first hospital job in an area that I am very excited to be in. The entire process from start to finish has been surprisingly great. During this process I was under the...

  3. Anyone know anything about American nurses working in Mexico?

    NurseLife88 replied to klone's topic in International Nursing

    I know a nurse who lives near Baja on the Mexican side but crosses the border everyday to go to work. She loves it and gets paid great working in California, but pretty much has a super low cost of...

  4. Left psych but still get the psych patients

    NurseLife88 replied to Mandychelle79's topic in Psychiatric

    I once had another nurse tell me that every patient is a psych patient, they just don't all get admitted to psych. This was more or less a joke but I think I may have some backing in

  5. ER

    NurseLife88 replied to rhedge's topic in Emergency

    If the situation is an emergency and there is no time for typing wouldn't you proceed to just use O- until blood type is available? I'm new but this is what we were

  6. New grad with 2 job offers

    NurseLife88 replied to Nurseannieb's topic in General Nursing

    If your heart is with oncology, then I say take the chance and follow your heart. You never know where it will lead you...good

  7. Unsure of asking...

    NurseLife88 replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

    So to update I met with my manager yesterday and chose not to ask the question for some of the many reasons listed here as well as a few others. Meeting went well and although it wasn't directly...

  8. Nursing Student From Hell

    NurseLife88 replied to DWelly14's topic in General Nursing

    I would speak out to her before she finishes her rotation with you completely. Let her know that she only has so many shifts left and if she can not step up and show you what she can do now then you...

  9. Nurse opinions on "Birth Rape"

    NurseLife88 replied to EKUGRAD's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is a loaded topic but after much thought I have decided to put in my two sense worth. Firstly although I acknowledge that gross violations of women occur during childbirth (as I can personally...

  10. I am a new grad and can't wait to get out of orientation!

    NurseLife88 replied to CRC12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a newbie nurse too and although I am somewhat confident in my skills I also know how easy it is to make a mistake. I also realize that school is nothing like the real world at all and confidence...

  11. Unsure of asking...

    NurseLife88 replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the good advice. I will definitely be striving for the best me I can

  12. Unsure of asking...

    NurseLife88 replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for pointing that out because no I don't want it to come off as a me vs them type of question. I am looking for the answer more for learning experience and as I said to really try and live up...

  13. How do you feel about being a nurse?

    NurseLife88 replied to Grier's topic in General Nursing

    I regret that it took me so long. But being new here I'm sure there will soon be many more to

  14. Quit first RN job after 9 months?

    NurseLife88 replied to NewNurseJules's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have read many post on allnurses about this subject in particular. Use the search tool and scroll through some other topics and responses related to the same thing. Think you will find some comfort...

  15. Are There Jobs for Inexperienced RNs Besides Floor Nursing?

    NurseLife88 replied to jack1971's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think it would do you some good to take a personality test specifically geared toward nursing. And don't just take one take several. There is one very similar to Myers Briggs but more for nurses...

  16. How many times did you apply for RN program?

    NurseLife88 replied to KimmyLove's topic in LPN to RN

    I applied and was waitlisted to my program three times before being accepted and only bc I switched to the evening/weekend program option. Otherwise I would have waited longer. I had a good GPA and...

  17. Does "BSN preferred" mean "ADNs need not apply"?

    NurseLife88 replied to nursewall-e's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Definitely apply. It could never hurt and the worst that happens is you don't get the job and continue applying places. Preferred vs. Required are not the same as stated above. Most jobs in my area...

  18. Likes\dislikes

    NurseLife88 replied to atrn4887's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    So I'm a newbie nurse too but have over a decade of experience in working in group homes/ residential care facility settings. I would say some of the best things about this type of work is that you...

  19. My ENTIRE 4th Grade Class....

    NurseLife88 replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    I just about died laughing with this one! Got my ab workout for the

  20. Should I keep Hooters on Resume?

    NurseLife88 replied to Newbie-RN's topic in Nursing Career

    I did a ton of research when I completed my resume as a newbie(Still a newbie btw). I was told by many not to include any experience that wasn't nursing related or relevant to the position I applied...

  21. Will I find a job?

    NurseLife88 replied to Ashley.edwards26's topic in Retired Nurses

    I think this depends A LOT on where you live and where you are wanting to work. Some places like bigger cities can be much more competitive job markets than those in samller ones. This is my basic...

  22. Resume-portfolio.. HELP D:

    NurseLife88 replied to jes_dehendricks's topic in General Students

    There are a ton of resources available online specifically geared towards new nurses. Some of what you put on will depend on the job setting you are applying and the specific experience such as...

  23. I'm so mad!

    NurseLife88 replied to Skips's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I haven't been through this exactly so I can't imagine how ya feel. But this is my experience vs a friend. When I applied to current job it went like this. Application then interview. I routinely...

  24. Can't get happy?

    NurseLife88 replied to TNViking's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Firstly don't get discouraged. ER positions seem to be amongst those most coveted therefore more difficult to get into. 1 year is not long at all. If ER is really where you want to be then consider a...

  25. "Breast Is Best": A Mantra to Promote Infant Health? or Stigmatizing Adage to Guilt Moms

    NurseLife88 replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    I am just going to share my personal experience with the subject. I have three children all breastfed but all differently. My first was what most would consider textbook easy. He latched on well, he...