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  1. How Do I Follow Up After an Online Application?

    HappyMeNow posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just submitted an online application for a really a position that I know will have tons of applicants. How do I follow up so I can stand out? I don't know anyone at the hospital.

  2. How Do I Follow Up After an Online Application?

    HappyMeNow replied to HappyMeNow's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That IS excitting!!!! Thank you for sharing your experience. May I ask if you have a BSN or

  3. I Need Help With My Pharmacology Exam!

    HappyMeNow posted a topic in General Students

    It's an open book exam, but it's just way too much material to cover!!! Is there some additional resource that I can get my hands on? I am reading the 20 chapters that the test is on, and I'm just...

  4. What actions can I take when abused by a clinical instructor and failed?

    HappyMeNow replied to WantingtheBest's topic in General Nursing

    I would get a lawyer, see what your options

  5. How Many Letters Of Recommendation Do You Have?

    HappyMeNow posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've got 4 clinical instructors. So far I've had two. The first one was happy to do it, but she's so busy and I don't think she'll ever get it to me. The second one, I get the vibe that she doesn't...

  6. Is It Bad To Ask For Help When Caring For a Heavy Patient?

    HappyMeNow posted a topic in General Nursing

    In my clinicals I sometimes get patients who are too heavy for me to do morning care all by myself. I can do just about everything except for the fact that I need someone on the other side of bed to...

  7. Uncooperative Patients

    HappyMeNow posted a topic in General Nursing

    Do you ever get patients who just don't want to do their morning care and ambulate because they don't feel well, but at the same time you've got to get it done or else you'd be in trouble? How do you...

  8. Took Care of a Patient with MRSA Today

    HappyMeNow posted a topic in General Nursing

    He wasn't my patient but I was helping someone out. I rushed in to empty his foley bag and didn't gown up (did not see the sign). I used gloves though. I don't think anything splashed on me, but...

  9. Took Care of a Patient with MRSA Today

    HappyMeNow replied to HappyMeNow's topic in General Nursing

    So... does a cut inside my nose warrant any worries? I am reading that MRSA isn't likely to be trasnported through air, but at the same time it says most of the people who are colonies for MRSA carry...

  10. Took Care of a Patient with MRSA Today

    HappyMeNow replied to HappyMeNow's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all so much! I feel a lot better. One last question before I rest tonight, I remembered that I have a cut inside my nostril. I think it's from dry air and blowing it too much. I don't...

  11. New health care bill..

    HappyMeNow replied to Keptonkurtis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Can someone explain to me why this would hurt nurses? It seems like it will only hurt insurance companies but hospitals should be even busier now with patients and nurses would be in higher

  12. period during pregnancy?

    HappyMeNow replied to Ms.RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't think that's possible. She could experience spotting which occurs in pregnancy, and with that she should be getting it checked out to see if the fetus is

  13. How Long Does it Usually Take To Get a BSN as an RN?

    HappyMeNow posted a topic in General Nursing

    I want to continue my education towards BSN as soon as I finish my RN. I plan to work full time while taking classes. How long does it usually take to get my BSN? And if I dare dream, how about...

  14. Is It Possible To Get in a Reputable BSN Program With a 3.0?

    HappyMeNow posted a topic in General Nursing

    I worked hard last semester and got a 4.0. This semester it doesn't look like it's gonna happen. I study just as hard, but the whole class seems to be struggling more last. I am holding down a...

  15. Providing AM Care

    HappyMeNow posted a topic in General Nursing

    This may sound like a really silly question, but could I gest some suggestions when it comes to changing a bed when a patient is on it. This patient would be bed ridden, very hard to turn due to pain...

  16. Abusive and Cruel Clinical Instructors: Why??

    HappyMeNow replied to sallber's topic in General Students

    oops wrong

  17. How Do You Deal With The Anxiety After an Interview?

    HappyMeNow posted a topic in General Nursing

    I think I had a great interview. I wasn't expecting two people but I handled myself well. During the interview they told me that I should hear from them early next week. However, by the end of the...

  18. IV Stick on first try!!!!

    HappyMeNow replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Students

    I am very impressed!!! You deserve a huge pat on the back. I havn't begun IV yet and I'm a lil scared about messing

  19. Anxiety over Clinical Placement

    HappyMeNow replied to christianflutegirl's topic in General Students

    Can you be more specific about what it is at clinical that makes you tense? Is it the patients, your instructor, fellow

  20. Can Someone Verify My Math For Me?

    HappyMeNow replied to HappyMeNow's topic in General Students

    Oh please do not apologize!! I appreciate you trying to help,

  21. Can Someone Verify My Math For Me?

    HappyMeNow posted a topic in General Students

    Order: Drug (X) 10 mg/m2 IV BSA = 2.1 m2. How many milligrams does the nurse administer? So 10 multiplied by 2.1 I get 21 so 21mg is the

  22. Are Hospitals Checking Credit Reports For new Hires?

    HappyMeNow posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm not up for a job but I received a package from a big hospital (several large locations in my area) for a volunteering opportunity. I expected the child abuse and criminal records check but...

  23. How Do You Deal With The Anxiety After an Interview?

    HappyMeNow replied to HappyMeNow's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't send a thank you letter because I was told they'd make a decision by early next week and I figured there isn't enough time. So I decided to send emails instead. Should I still go send thank...

  24. My First Interview...EVER!!!

    HappyMeNow posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have an interview this week for a part time safety sitter position. This is my first opportunity to get my foot in the door of a hospital. I'm a first year student and I have no health care...

  25. My First Interview...EVER!!!

    HappyMeNow replied to HappyMeNow's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! One other thing I thought of. Is it bad that I don't have any letters of recommendation? My last clinical instructor said she will send me one but I havn't seen it yet and I'm hesitant to...