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1. help me not dread telemetry

   file03 replied to file03's topic in General Nursing

   my floor had me take the certification. some pts on our floor are on it. that's why. i just get nervous with it because I feel stupid with it. I can read basic rhythms, but complicated ones, ugh. but...

2. help me not dread telemetry

   file03 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I passed my telemetry certification, but I just naturally dread telemetry. I don't know why I'm so negative about it. I'm sure my negativity isn't helping me, it's hard for me to learn and really...

3. resume advice. 2 year experience at 1 place.

   file03 posted a topic in Nursing Career

   I was hired as a new grad at my facility and have been there 2 years. I'm editing my resume for the first time since being a grad. how much info should I list about my job? I listed the type of care...

4. crushing medications

   file03 posted a topic in General Nursing

   crushing medications for pegs/ngts and for mixing in food for patients... I'm 2 months into being a new nurse. at my facility almost every patient has a peg tube. I've been doing the "proper" way,...

5. recommendations on "easy" reading

   file03 posted a topic in Pulmonary

   I'm a new grad RN at a Long Term Acute Care Facility, we have RTs on the floor, but I would like to learn more about respiratory failure and the types of management for them: ESPECIALLY different vent...

6. I feel dumb. re: talking to doctors and patient's family.

   file03 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I'm a month into my new job at a long term acute care facility (LTAC). I'm a new grad. I'm pretty confident about the actual nursing skills: giving meds, suctioning, flow sheets, etc etc. I felt...

7. can I really do this?

   file03 replied to file03's topic in First Year After Licensure

8. can I really do this?

   file03 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I'm a new grad nurse at an LTAC - long term acute care facility. going into my 3rd week. most patients I've had so far is 3. nurses with experience can have up to 6 patients. I'm not hesitant about...

9. which kind of nike shox?

   file03 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I see various kinds.. shox experience, turbo, etc. etc. which kind should I get? or any other footwear recommendations? please don't say crocs. I don't feel safe wearing something with holes in them,...

10. thoughts on doing LTAC as new grad?

    file03 replied to file03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    thanks for the info! I guess people have different opinions. my friend that's a nurse (she's a new nurse... she was a new grad in Dec 07), says for me not to start in LTAC. and that it's just going to...

11. thoughts on doing LTAC as new grad?

    file03 replied to file03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    it isn't definite! I hope it is. I've heard this ltac is 3-1

12. thoughts on doing LTAC as new grad?

    file03 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've had clinical experience in nursing school with just med/surg, ortho, etc etc. no experience in ICU or any kind intensive care settings. what are your thoughts on a new grad having their first...

13. new grad, cant get hired

    file03 replied to jojo19's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    It's been 2 months of applying so far as a new grad, about 8 or 9 hospitals. I didn't want to look at south jersey, or super far north NJ, but I may have to now. I've only gone to St Peter's in New...

14. new grad, cant get hired

    file03 replied to jojo19's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I also cannot get hired. I have my RN, and I am a new grad. It's been about 7-8 weeks now, I have applied to about 7 or 8 hospitals. No official interviews yet. I know my resume and cover letter is...

15. desired wage/salary on application? re: new graduates.

    file03 replied to file03's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    really? I feel like leaving it blank would be rude, I mean, it's there for a reason? also putting negotiable, don't you think it makes it look like you aren't confident? I don't know what to think of...