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  1. ? about experience needed to do HH

    Emmjay posted a topic in Home Health

    Hi..... I am a new nurse; graduated one year ago in May. I've been working in the emergency room as a nurse this past year. I'm wondering what experience you would reccommend for an RN to have before...

  2. HMMmm, What should I do?

    Emmjay replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Send the thank you note!!!! Yes, you got the job and it's been 20 or so days now....... BUT, the recruiter and the person who interviewed you would still really appreciate a thank you even after...

  3. Thinking about Making the Switch

    Emmjay replied to KellNY's topic in Emergency

    The ER is a very fast paced, stressful job. Not sure how much stress comes along with antepartum........maybe a lot! But the ER is an incredibley difficult & sometimes terrifying juggling...

  4. objectives for orthopaedic ward

    Emmjay replied to macie mae's topic in Orthopedic

    Understanding policy and procedure of the unit. Ability to perform a thorough assesment. Recognizing signs and symptoms of infection How to position the patient based on DX. How to use and instruct...

  5. Common Interview questions for Ortho

    Emmjay replied to polinamax84's topic in Orthopedic

    Another question I remember is what was a stressful situation as a nursing student and how you handled

  6. New to NOVA

    Emmjay replied to pass528's topic in Virginia Nursing

    You might want to try Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, or Reston Hospital.....if you want to stay in VA that is. I've heard Sibley hospital in DC has better pay and might have a sign on

  7. Job advice

    Emmjay replied to warmweathergal's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I would think with your experience you could easily land a job working as a Clinical Technician. You will get good experience doing that and it will make you more marketable and more assured once you...

  8. No. VA RN Salaries

    Emmjay replied to Anjann's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Inova for new grads is 24 per hour. You can earn up to 8 more an hour with the differential. Weekend nights being the most. DC pays a little bit higher I

  9. home safety after hip surgery

    Emmjay replied to rach_nc_03's topic in Orthopedic

    Not sure if you could possibly contact the physician doing your surgery and see if he/she can hook you up with the physical therapy /occupational therapy department at the hospital you are having your...

  10. Piriformis syndrome

    Emmjay replied to bill4745's topic in Orthopedic

    I would also check out an orthopedic certified physical therapist who also does manual/massage

  11. Afer a hip fracture is it possible to exercise to much? Should you push yourself?

    Emmjay replied to shehadi's topic in Orthopedic

    Have you had a replacement and are asking? Did you get physical therapy after your surgery? PTs and OTs will drill into your head the do's and dont's ( 3 big ones.......bending more than 90 degrees...

  12. Nursing 101 Question - Experienced Nurses, how would you answer this?

    Emmjay replied to julsywulsy's topic in Orthopedic

    That is a typical nursing school exam question!! It is vague and doesn't really give you enough info in the stem to answer well. There is no option for checking for PMS.....that is the first thing...

  13. Keeping Nursing Textbooks...???

    Emmjay replied to nyclizzo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I kept my books. Yup, they are heavy and bulky and remind me of nursing school......but, I have used them many times as a reference. I vote Keep

  14. New grad ICU?

    Emmjay replied to lizzyberry's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    If you apply early, you can definitely get a fellowship/internship in the ICU! I do think it helps to have done an externship during school or have worked as a tech......but it's not necessary. Good...

  15. WANNA BE newbie needs some help! Please

    Emmjay replied to where_am_I's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I would check in your area to see if there are any associate RN degree programs at a community college, and then I would go there and speak with the advisor in the department who can give you info on...

  16. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    Emmjay replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi I passed in 75 questions. I took a Kaplan course and used Saunders book as well. I think Kaplan really helped in terms of practicing on-line questions and how nclex wants you to answer questions....

  17. Please Help!

    Emmjay replied to Can't Wait's topic in General Nursing

    Hi......I can completely relate with what you are saying!! I graduated last May and went straight to a fellowship in the ER. It has been really tough. I have learned so much, but feel overwhelmed and...