Just an FYI to all RN, LPN, CNA in Maryland whose licenses expire in June... It does NOT matter when you were issued your license, all June birthday nurses MUST be fingerprinted. How is it possible that the MBON is so incompetent that they no longe...
id badge on retractable clip with mini sharpie attached at neck of scrub left pocket ("clean pocket") - iphone - lipstick - chapstick right pocket ("dirty pocket") - mini trauma scissors - black pen - flushes - alcohol wipes stethoscope (neck ...
HappyDay replied to Nurse Joey's topic in Emergency
ENPC is a course offered by the Emergency Nursing Assoc that deals with peds assessment (usually in emergency situations). PALS is a course offered by the American Heart Association that is only about cardiac/resp resuscitation for peds. (This is o...
HappyDay replied to pinkrose85's topic in Uniform/Gear
Iguana Med Scrubs are a Cotton, Poly, spandex blend. They don't wrinkle. They move with you, not against you like other scrubs. I wear them in the ER and love them. They have plenty of pockets. They have "drawlastic" waist bands (elastic and dra...
I had to sign a contract for a position at a community hosp in MD. It is 2 years or pay back $5000 for orientation. There is no sign on bonus, no extras. Just commitment. I am not sure I like this practice for new grads... who is to say you are g...
They can not eat you. Some may try. Just remember, you are in charge of your day. If you find you have a preceptor that is less than professional in their mentoring ability, you CAN ask for another. It is your time to learn. While a question may...
HappyDay replied to marylandRN77's topic in Maryland
the hourly wage is generally the base rate, no taxes taken out, and that does not include differential pay for evenings, nights, and/or weekends. for example, working evening hours will add $3.20 onto the base rate/hour.
HappyDay replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in New Nurse
Make sure you list your clinical sites and the rotation you did there -- even if you only spent one day at a place. Also, list your CPR-BLS as a liscensure. Most hospitals are looking for experience. Go heavy on that if you have it, and lighter on...
HappyDay replied to newgrad82's topic in New Nurse
Check out INOVA in Virgina (I know, clear across the US). VERY nice area!!! Great hospital. Also look at University of Maryland (it is in Baltimore). There are also some community hospitals that are still hiring new grads. PM me for those names ...
HappyDay replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in New Nurse
Resume stock costs so much! If you have it, or the money, use it. However, an alternative... Go to Target, and purchase for $3-4 a pack of varigated speckled paper (usually gray, blue, tan, peach or so) and use the gray or blue. I did that and did...
HappyDay replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in New Nurse
First, keep in mind that 'peers' or potential coworkers, were once (possibly recently) in your same position. Find out what was the most helpful information to them when they made their choice. Ask them what the schedule is like, how they balance w...
1. Bacteria feast on sugar. Make sure mints, candy, drinks, breath freshners are sugar free. 2. Parsley is a natural breath deoderizer - granted, it just treats the sx. 3. Drink plenty of fluids/water.
Mrwrong82, Maryland does not post on the BON on Sundays, however, Pearson does post on Sunday. Check back today. And, relax, if possible. I have not spoken to one person who felt like they did pass the NCLEX (even though they all did). Maryland N...
HappyDay replied to skinnedknees's topic in New Nurse
Sample questions that I was asked for a large hospital system for a critical care position... 1. You are a nurse of a pt status post abd surgery. You notice that thier BP is 80/40 and their HR is 150. What is going on? What orders would you expect? (...
I was a teacher for 5 years before going back to school. I have not had any regrets. You will find that a great deal of nursing is educating pts. They will have new diagnosis, new meds, new treatments etc and they all need education. Further, wit...
HappyDay replied to SAHMStudent's topic in Maryland
Koala_Bear, you mentioned Alko in Ellicott City. I have been unable to locate an address on them. Can you tell me where specifically they are... Which shopping center (Normandy?, Toys-R-US?) . Thanks.
The branch of Hopkins in Ho.County is a community hospital (Formerly Howard County General Hospital). It is in a nice area, just down the street from a large mall (The mall in Columbia - check it out for types of stores and demographics), and many r...