Fermin Hernandez

Fermin Hernandez 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...

  16. In nursing school clinical did you experience discrimination / bias from instructor?

    Fermin Hernandez replied to biltz's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I know your trying to help but I don't know what you mean by "do the guy thing". It's kinda like telling a girl to just be cute and write down what I'm saying. I've experienced sexual discrimination...

  17. My multiple answer question rant.

    Fermin Hernandez posted a topic in General Students

    The recent trend in nursing education is the use of multiple answer questions on standard test formats. These are often used in an effort to prepare students for the questions when they appear on...

  18. 700 pages of reading, per week, for one class

    Fermin Hernandez replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Students

    Hehe. 700 pages/week = teaching fail. One of my big irks is when questions come out of sections that are clearly intended by the author as reference material, not memorization. I don't mean labs or...

  19. Please help me...what is an ADN

    Fermin Hernandez replied to LoveYourLifeToday's topic in General Students

    RN-BSN does not require experience. CRNA schools require 1-2 years critical care. If your local school has an ADN program, then the LPN portion may be a requirement for 1st year. If it is, don't...

  20. A Subtle Concept for Nursing Students, Nursing Majors and New Grad Nurses

    Fermin Hernandez replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    OP: I don't think subtle means what you think it does. I think you mean well,

  21. what can i expect on nursing school?

    Fermin Hernandez replied to pandameow's topic in General Students

    Long hours of studying Loss of social life Unfair instructors with questionable sanity Team and leadership skill development Satisfaction of completing something difficult and important Great...

  22. Don't know that 1oz=30cc/mls....and it's the Last Trimester?

    Fermin Hernandez replied to dblpn's topic in General Students

    Lot of concern over others grades and skills. Time will tell if the schools standards are prepping students with the ability to pass the

  23. Today is the Day!

    Fermin Hernandez replied to Missy 424's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Good luck, I just finished boards and received my state license in the mail myself! Advice: start strong, its a lot easier to coast then to climb back up. Go ahead and "overstudy" the first exams in...

  24. Took Nclex Test 8/31/2009

    Fermin Hernandez replied to iluvnursing07's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Can't you get your unofficial results by paying money at the web site now? Only took 2 days for me... PS GOOD

  25. Finishing LPN school then going directly for RN

    Fermin Hernandez replied to k3104's topic in LPN to RN

    If you want to be an RN, just do it. 4 year school BSN students don't work as an