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  1. new grad, cant get hired

    theatredork replied to jojo19's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I graduated from a 2-year associates degree

  2. NY Presbyterian PHARM Exam

    theatredork replied to heyitsmehey's topic in General Nursing

    I was going to suggest to just read the study guide, but it seems like the test changed back in November. I took it on paper, but heard that they were going to a computerized test. I remember just...

  3. The 'look' that people give you...

    theatredork replied to theatredork's topic in Burn

    Thank you for that. Burns is a very unique specialty when it comes to pain. I'm new to this specialty and nursing, but not new to working in a hospital, so I was shocked initially at how much pain...

  4. new grad, cant get hired

    theatredork replied to jojo19's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I had the same problem finding a job. Not a single NJ hospital got back to me, and I finally ventured over the Hudson to NYC. I got lucky with job fairs and got job offers shortly after attending...

  5. When the boss makes an error

    theatredork replied to proud2b1's topic in General Nursing

    Not to be overly picky, but why not just call him a nurse instead of a 'male

  6. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    theatredork replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Same rumor, different spin I

  7. My patient today...

    theatredork replied to soapaddictOH's topic in Burn

    Going by the fluid resuscitation formula, he should have gotten roughly 9.4 Liters of fluid over the first 24 hours. I kind of guessed his weight to be around 150, which might be high for someone...

  8. Shout out to my fellow burn nurses!

    theatredork replied to anvano412's topic in Burn

    Hey, thanks for the shout out. We have a 40-bed unit, usually split evenly between adults and peds. As far as I know, we only use duoderm on donor sites. Like someone mentioned above, we try to...

  9. Best Hospitals in NYC???

    theatredork replied to SarasotaRN2b's topic in New York Nursing

    I have yet to run across an unhappy nurse at NYP-Cornell. Did you work here? I'm just curious about what you're basing those comments

  10. Reviews.....Ugh

    theatredork replied to peds_cna's topic in General Nursing

    I had the same thing happen to me at my last review, but that was when I was a PCA (patient care associate). I was told I lacked initiative. I was so upset at that, and I knew they were just looking...

  11. I'm so sick of MRSA!!!!!

    theatredork replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, if it makes you feel any better, all of the patients in my unit are automatically put on contact precautions. It took me a while to get used to it, so I feel your

  12. yay!

    theatredork replied to labrador4122's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm glad you're having an awesome

  13. Cool Podcast

    theatredork replied to nurseby07's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for this

  14. Should I say something to this student?

    theatredork replied to CNAinNeb's topic in General Nursing

    I think you have every right to say something. You can say something to the student, if he or she is approachable, but if that doesn't work, go to the nurse in charge of the patient. Patient safety...

  15. Lame mistake, stupider question

    theatredork replied to lushka3661's topic in General Nursing

    I think you're worrying too much. As long as you wore gloves, and the lancet was new, I think the patient will be fine. Just think of it as a paper cut. In fact, instead of using alcohol, I usually...

  16. Moving on......

    theatredork replied to shandsburnRN-CRNA's topic in Burn

    Good luck, Matt. I have a feeling I'll be doing the same thing in

  17. nj salary survey

    theatredork replied to rnman's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Well, if they are using the three 12-hour shifts per week for full-timers, you could do the math and figure out the salary (before taxes). $26/hour = $48,672/year $28/hour =

  18. Very tired of NICU job. What to do?

    theatredork replied to gitanagirl's topic in General Nursing

    Well, you gave it a year, which seems like an honest shot. If you don't want to stay where you are now, waiting an extra few months might start affecting your job performance. I'm a new nurse...

  19. If not Nursing, then what????

    theatredork replied to my3kids's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know this doesn't answer your question, but I think the reason you see a lot of negative posts here is because our society's general mind-set is to be quick with the negative stuff. People are more...

  20. med calculation test at work

    theatredork replied to ava'smomRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Typically, hospitals will give you a study guide to help you prep for such a test. If they did, go over that and know your basic calculations (drip rate/dosage). For me, it was a pre-employment...

  21. Is it just my unit?

    theatredork replied to ninanina07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hope you're not

  22. Cornell Hospital - Benefits...

    theatredork replied to kannurse's topic in New York Nursing

    You're right, except now health benefits start after 3 months of employment. You response begs the question, why did you

  23. Advice..?

    theatredork replied to StudentFromNj's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I did a few things to stand out to potential employers. I had prior hospital experience in step-down, ED, and ICU as a PCT. I also got my ACLS and PALS certifications after I graduated and before I...

  24. If You Live In Monmouth County But Work Out Of County

    theatredork replied to EMERGENCYRNNJ's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Congrats on that job. Quite impressive! I just started working for NY Presbyterian Weill Cornell back in November. I used to work at Jersey Shore Medical and Riverview as

  25. Jobless Adn~ Rn?

    theatredork replied to Bklyngurl's topic in New York Nursing

    Wow, I had no idea. They must have just changed this