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  1. Questions r/t information systems

    mmm cdiff posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    Hi everyone, I'm doing a paper for my Nursing Informatics class, but the individual I've contacted doesn't seem to be responding. I'd appreciate if you could answer at least some of the following...

  2. Job search blues

    mmm cdiff posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I have sent out 311 applications to jobs throughout NJ, PA, and NY. This includes emails, online applications, faxes, and mail-out resumes. From this, I have only gotten two interviews. That's under...

  3. Job search blues

    mmm cdiff replied to mmm cdiff's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    They are near me! I haven't heard of them until now. No openings at the moment, but thank you, I'll keep them in mind.

  4. Job search blues

    mmm cdiff replied to mmm cdiff's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I live in northern Jersey. I applied to Starlight Homecare and their only cases right now involve driving two hours from where I live. I know it's a job and everything, but I can't do that. What other...

  5. Job search blues

    mmm cdiff replied to mmm cdiff's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Home care wants experience, and agencies don't provide an orientation. I'm a recent graduate with 0 RN

  6. Nope, you're not going to die tonight...... says the hospice nurse

    mmm cdiff replied to Old.Timer's topic in General Nursing

    My nursing friends and I often use that phrase with each other for a laugh. -- "Want to go Christmas shopping?" "Not tonight, Sarah, not

  7. Dayshifters - do you take a breakfast break as soon as you get to work?

    mmm cdiff replied to Snugglibumkins's topic in General Nursing

    Why not eat before work and not be rushed? I practically binge before a day shift AT HOME -- eggs, toast with peanut butter, yogurt, and a protein bar for my 15 minute break. There is rarely time for...

  8. ideas for treats for my floor

    mmm cdiff replied to redredrose's topic in General Nursing

    Just no Dunkin' Donuts. A Box o' Joe is acceptable,

  9. Dear Vocera

    mmm cdiff replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good morning. Please say or spell your first and last name. You had calls from a phone and twelve people not from your

  10. Obvious violation of hippa

    mmm cdiff replied to nicenurselpn's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    That's

  11. deltoid IM flu vaccine technique

    mmm cdiff replied to muesli's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse678, if it was administered very quickly, it has a lesser chance of being sore the next

  12. Brain herniation and eye movement

    mmm cdiff replied to TonyaM73's topic in General Nursing

    What's the difference between nystagmus and a ping pong

  13. The last thing you want to hear when you get to work

    mmm cdiff replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    "Hope you brought your roller

  14. Associate Degree jobs in New Jersey, are there any?

    mmm cdiff replied to KGMM's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Not entirely true. Some places will allow you to stay; the NJ BON allows it. I'm still working as a nursing assistant with my RN license, but I am extremely cautious. If you're a CNA with an RN...

  15. Fingersticks

    mmm cdiff replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, it's said that isopropyl alcohol has the potential to cause a falsely high reading. Then again, I'm looking at the article about this and they were published in the '80s. I found this on the...

  16. What's the easiest job you've ever had?

    mmm cdiff replied to cbcle's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure the one I have now is going to be the easiest - giving flu shots. Sit, sit, sit, give a shot and do some paperwork, sit, sit, sit, get bored, read, sit, give another shot.

  17. Mandated Flu vaccine?

    mmm cdiff replied to mol42's topic in Disaster Preparation

    oops.

  18. NEW GRAD, administering FLU SHOTS for the first time

    mmm cdiff replied to studentkj's topic in General Nursing

    Milliliters is the amount of liquid the syringe holds. There's a needle length too; usually 1 to 1.5

  19. Mandated Flu vaccine?

    mmm cdiff replied to mol42's topic in Disaster Preparation

    To answer your question, YES it is important to get the vaccine even though all your residents were vaccinated. How would you feel if you were developing a strain of flu not covered by the vax and...

  20. NEW GRAD, administering FLU SHOTS for the first time

    mmm cdiff replied to studentkj's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I think I work for the company you're talking about, and it's really not so bad giving them by yourself. I was in your shoes about a month ago. Are you sure they're giving you 3ml syringes though?...

  21. Flu Vac, should it be mandatory

    mmm cdiff replied to hagler2011's topic in General Nursing

    Then quit your job and find one that doesn't require

  22. hospital habits

    mmm cdiff replied to LMT2BSN's topic in General Nursing

    I can't get out of the habit of writing a c with a line on top of it for "with". A good habit to start getting into now is crossing things out with a single line when you make a mistake, just in case...

  23. I can't believe co-worker took my venting complaints to boss!

    mmm cdiff replied to lifein08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Also, keep any work-related comments to yourself, your spouse, and friends who don't work at your facility. Nothing on Facebook, Twitter, or blogs,

  24. I can't believe co-worker took my venting complaints to boss!

    mmm cdiff replied to lifein08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Trust

  25. Are any of you loyal?

    mmm cdiff replied to MzTayTay's topic in General Nursing

    xtxrn, thank you for that post. That's my top pet peeve in peds also; people taking the job because "I just love little