Fermin Hernandez ADN, ASN, RN

Fermin Hernandez has 7 years experience as a ADN, ASN, RN.

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1. LPN being forced to introduce self to pt's as a CNA

   Fermin Hernandez replied to Skarpzz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Your state likely will hold you to your highest level of certification, whatever title you use. If you are an LPN and fail to notice a declining patient, you maye be at risk even working as a CNA, as...

2. Anxiety during clinical - could use some advice

   Fermin Hernandez replied to Philly85's topic in General Students

   Anxiety is very normal. Develop healthy mechanisms for it now, as the job itself may be stressful depending on your field. Some fields of nursing are much less stressful than others, for me. Breath

3. Do you ever regret becoming a nurse?

   Fermin Hernandez replied to hs276009's topic in General Nursing

   No. If I did it would be a work culture issue and I would find a better fit. Love my job(s). Some days are harder than others, but that's with anything

4. Did I harm the patient??

   Fermin Hernandez replied to RN3468's topic in General Nursing

   Yup. When it was said "It's what RNs do..." nursing is a huge field and just because one lacks experience with a role does not mean others do as well. IM medication certainly has a role in patient...

5. How not to get ****** at clinical?

   Fermin Hernandez replied to noyesno's topic in General Students

   Going through any trash is a bad idea. The MRSA part is not important in this case, as a skin infection is very different from a blood borne pathogen. If your patient is in isolation it is unlikely...

6. I got the JOB!

   Fermin Hernandez replied to Miller86's topic in General Nursing

   Awesome!

7. which would you choose?

   Fermin Hernandez replied to AARNBSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Whatever one hires :) No seriously, Which one is closer to your

8. Advice needed new job jitters and its on the night shift

   Fermin Hernandez replied to marcnaslipknot's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Focus more on improving and learning from mistakes. Everyone does something wrong at some point. Mistakes should avoided whenever possible, but not obsessed over. Your ready for this, go own

9. Since we cant get nursing jobs...

   Fermin Hernandez replied to orange juice's topic in First Year After Licensure

   One interviewer asked me if I had any ambulance experience, as she considers that health care experience. Some labs may hire an RN. I went months without a phone call and this sept I received 5 calls...

10. do male new grads get hiring preference?

    Fermin Hernandez replied to SiennaGreen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The best we can do as new grads is to remember to view male and female nurses in an equal light. Someday we will be the ones doing interviews for our units, so the glass elevator can stop with

11. Took NCLEX Friday... still nothing??!!

    Fermin Hernandez replied to liser79's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Try the Pearson Vue trick to find out. Nothing is final until results are in, but I haven't heard of the trick

12. Took NCLEX yesterday...GOD help me I am about to pull my hair out!

    Fermin Hernandez replied to SavShaneyfelt's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Lots of difficult questions is a good sign. Number of questions means little. Do the PVT to find out if you passed so you can

13. Once again...New Grad Jobs and venting

    Fermin Hernandez replied to Nicole2010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Those students must have meet the criteria for being RN's, which makes them qualified to seek employment as such. Keep trying, wish you luck

14. Pearson Vue Trick - Poll once you receive your results

    Fermin Hernandez replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Worked for me and 3 others I

15. Daytonite has passed away...

    Fermin Hernandez replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    As I graduate from my ADN program I give thanks to Daytonite and all her great postings on nursing theory. She has given the nursing community so much. Her posts made me think critically about the...