lindyjoe

lindyjoe

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  1. How do you address your patients?

    lindyjoe replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Initially, I always address my patients by their last name. I then ask what they prefer to be called or if they have a nickname. Nine times out of ten they prefer their first

  2. Changing from nights to days

    lindyjoe replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Nursing

    I had the same problem when I transferred to days after 9 months on nights. I would not worry about depression. Your body needs time to adjust to the change. Everyone is different. What helped me was...

  3. Interview in Telemetry unit. Help!

    lindyjoe replied to nurse_16's topic in General Nursing

    I had an interview on a tele floor and they asked me to describe myself in 5 words. Then I had to explain. It was terrible, but I managed to get

  4. Hawaii

    lindyjoe posted a topic in Travel

    Hi everyone! I have been seriously thinking about travel nursing for the past year. Last year at this time there was not much work so I decided to sign a contract with a hospital for tuition...

  5. How often do you draw Troponins at your hospital?

    lindyjoe replied to RNcDreams's topic in Cardiac

    We do CE q6hrs

  6. ICU Interview Help

    lindyjoe posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I am a recent grad, and will be interviewing for the ICU in two different hospitals. I chose the ICU because I want to become a nurse anesthetist. I need two years in the ICU to even apply to the...

  7. Is there RN to BSN online Accelerated?

    lindyjoe replied to tabrown1's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Drexel University has an online rn-bsn program.I started the program as soon as I finished my ADN last May. I am finishing up my third quarter now. You can finish the program in 5-6 quarters if you...

  8. Summer Job in S. Jersey

    lindyjoe replied to amya215's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi, try Kessler memorial hospital in hammonton. I worked there as a CA during my first year of nursing school. Very friendly place, and they train

  9. change in career path

    lindyjoe posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello all! I need some advice on choosing a career path. I'm a new nurse with six months experience. Initially, I wanted to be a critical care nurse with the ultimate goal of a CRNA. I was pretty...

  10. nj salary survey

    lindyjoe replied to rnman's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I am a new grad in south jersey making 30.08 working nights in the ICU. I am part time, so I have to pay partial toward my benefits which really hurts

  11. Any interview tips for a soon to be rn?

    lindyjoe replied to LyndseyER's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, I graduated this past May. Aside from questions about yourself, and why you would be a good candidate for the job, most hospitals want to know that you can adapt. They might ask you something...

  12. Anyone enrolled in Drexels's RN-BSN online program

    lindyjoe posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I was wondering if anyone is/has recently taken Drexel's online RN-BSN classes. I graduated Gloucester County's program in May, and will be taking two online classes starting September 24th. I have to...

  13. What is the nicest thing a patient has ever said to you?

    lindyjoe replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    As a student during my transition to practice, I got report for a 79 year old women who was nonverbal, and resistant since admitted. During my assessment she didn't speak and barely responded. I kept...

  14. South Jersey Jobs

    lindyjoe posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I am a new grad, and need some advice on getting an interview. I took my instructors advice and waited to apply for a job until after my boards (July 25). I have filled out applications and sent my...

  15. Anyone take the HESI?

    lindyjoe replied to geekgolightly's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I took the hesi and got a 980 without studying. I found it to be harder than the boards. I passed my boards with 75 questions on July 25th! The hesi had more knowledge based questions. The boards had...

  16. nursing exam ?

    lindyjoe replied to Ilubrize's topic in General Nursing

    The program I graduated from required the nursing entrance exam (NET). I know that other schools take the hesi entrance exam, and some do not require any entrance exams. It really depends on where...

  17. Will I HAVE TO particpate in abortions if I become a L&D nurse????

    lindyjoe replied to chnc1024's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You can very well opt out of care for a patient if you think you cannot meet their needs. Remember, nursing care is from a holistic approach. If you cannot provide all the dimensions of care, then it...

  18. how hard it is to get into gloucester community college nursing program?

    lindyjoe replied to ning007's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I just graduated from the program in May. I had A's in A&P I and II. I also got an 80 on the nursing entrance exam on the first try. Many people take the test two and three times to get a descent...

  19. Anyone take the HESI?

    lindyjoe replied to geekgolightly's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Why not the hesi book? I have to take the Hesi in a month. I have been using the book and cd. I find the practice tests to be really hard. I am soooooo nervous. Any more suggestions would be...