labordude BSN, RN

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    ACLS/PALS Certification ONLINE??

    labordude replied to RainPotter's topic in General Nursing

    As far as I am aware, there is no completely online initial certification that is recognized by the American Heart Association. Many of the online providers will give you a card, but it is not an AHA...
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    nicuguy is now LDRP&NICUguy

    labordude posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    They finally let me out of the sandbox to let me be the nurse for the big people before, during, and after they deliver the little people. Apparently 8+ years of NICU, ~6 years as a CLC, and just...
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    nicuguy is now LDRP&NICUguy

    labordude replied to labordude's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The whole thing made me pretty happy, that's why I
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    Which job would help to become a Labor and Delivery Nurse?

    labordude replied to NBerry's topic in Ob/Gyn

    A 4-year contract?! Are you kidding me? That is absolutely ridiculous. I have done 2-year agreements before, but only with massive incentives to make it worth my
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    Cover Letter and Resume critique please:) i think its pretty good but want some input

    labordude replied to jnf7882's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Your cover letter reads almost identically to hundreds of others I've read and even a few I've sent out. There is nothing in those paragraphs that tells me anything unique or impressive about you and...
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    Tips on being a parent

    labordude replied to Alex Egan's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    First, congratulations on the birth of your son! Second, you may be a nurse, but you are a parent first. Make sure that the entire team knows you and your wife want to be involved in the care planning...
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    Brigham and Women's Travel Assignment (NICU)

    labordude replied to Lub-Dub's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    When I was a traveler at BWH, I lived outside the city and commuted. I worked nights so I had free parking, but the savings was worth it. As NeoPediRN said, it is a crazy busy unit and if you are so...
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    Question for interviewers

    labordude replied to RunBabyRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Interestingly, right after I responded I had an interview. I did my best to follow my own advice, but you know how these things can get off track. This was the most structured interview I had ever...
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    Question for interviewers

    labordude replied to RunBabyRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Remember that it's not always about a big change, it's about your participation in it and what you did to bring it along. What I want to hear is about your thought process as you went through the...
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    Cover Letter Critique

    labordude replied to Notca67's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

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    Question for interviewers

    labordude replied to RunBabyRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What questions do you ask of the interviewer during your time with them? If you don't already ask these questions, ASK THEM! 3/6 months from now when you are looking back on hiring me, what would...
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    Frustrated is an understatement...

    labordude replied to NuggetRN23's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I did have to read through a few times to really get the gist of everything. First, take a deep breath. You can even yell for a minute to let the tension go. Then I'd highly recommend the iPhone app...
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    Critique my new grad resume please!

    labordude replied to YumCookies's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    How did you end up over one page? I have 6 jobs with details, 3 degrees, AND additional information on 1 page. I will give you the same advice I give all new grads. Don't tell me your...
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    Ca license to other states

    labordude replied to RN4Jesus22's topic in California Nursing

    Getting a verification from California BRN is what takes the longest. It can take 3-6 weeks to get verified because they do not use the Nursys electronic system. They also charge you $60 to do
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    How do you know what type of nurse you want to be?

    labordude replied to 2b Dr. Nurse1's topic in Nursing Career

    My first day of nursing school I knew EXACTLY what kind of nurse I was going to be and how I was going to get there. 10 years later, my career looks nothing like that and I'm insanely glad because I...
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    cover letter critique

    labordude replied to cc8671's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I read this from both sides of the table (as someone looking at a fellow teammate and as a hiring manager). At first glance, you don't stand out and nothing about your cover letter and/or resume makes...
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    CE: Texas Nursing Jurisprudence and Ethics

    labordude replied to MarkWright's topic in Texas Nursing

    This does not replace the test for initial
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    Answering the "where are you going" ??

    labordude replied to LevitateMe's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I really think you're overthinking this. "I'm moving on to a new challenge." Ignore future questions. Lather, rinse, repeat. Good luck in your new
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    Why do we give up so easily!

    labordude replied to Future Nee Nurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I strongly disagree with you. At a certain point it is not about mindset, it is about cognitive capability. Cousin Jimmy with an IQ of 75 isn't going to be the next great cardiothoracic surgeon no...
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    Americans Rate Nurses Highest on Honesty, Ethical Standards

    labordude replied to herring_RN's topic in Nurses Rock

    This is 100% correct and it is KEY. Trust and honesty do NOT equal
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    NYC and Buffalo RN pay

    labordude replied to 3kids's topic in New York Nursing

    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vlP0oNbTfhHcK-l7WOI5nTGiXabh-uj5-3PZntb6ukI/edit?usp=sharing Here is a link to the 2013 Bureau of Labor Statistics data from the different New York metro areas....
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    CE: Texas Nursing Jurisprudence and Ethics

    labordude replied to MarkWright's topic in Texas Nursing

    RN.com has a course. It's worth joining the year membership because you get ALL the courses for free
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    What Websites Are You Guys Using?

    labordude replied to Concerto_in_C's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You can and should also look at specialty organization websites that often have job listings (I use AWHONN and NANN). This is very helpful if you want to work in a certain type of
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    Resigning and the Incessant "Why?"

    labordude replied to technofreak's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Be extremely careful if you decide to do an exit interview. It's very unlikely that it will ever help you with this company. As for what to say in your resignation or directly to your boss, you can...
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    I want to be a neonatal nurse, help pleas

    labordude replied to JessicaSanchez's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Johnson & Johnson Discover Nursing | Campaign for Nursing has a school search. I don't know of too many schools that don't have some level of prerequisites at this point. There are too many...