luvazsun

luvazsun RN

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  1. Supplemental Healthcare

    luvazsun posted a topic in Travel

    I've been recruited by this company, and it will be my first experience as a traveler. I would appreciate feedback on them, and any other "tricks of the trade" from seasoned travelers. I am a...

  2. Do you check residual on J-Tube?

    luvazsun replied to tojal1989's topic in General Nursing

    If the doctors order clarified which tube feeding was supposed to be in, that would be

  3. Is it hard to get a job with an Associates degree in Nursing?

    luvazsun replied to bailee4's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    In all my years on nursing, and all the jobs I've interviewed for and accepted, not once did anyone ask me what degree i earned in order to be an RN. The main question is always - do you have a...

  4. What is your personal philosophy of nursing?

    luvazsun replied to lcheinz36's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Nursing is my job, not my

  5. Clinicals, and Job Offers

    luvazsun replied to sj73201's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a student (many years ago) we were able to work as NA's in the hospital we did our clinicals. It was valuable experience and it allowed me to developed relationships with the staff, charge...

  6. IL RN license endorsement background check and application

    luvazsun replied to JKM88's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Wait until you have everything they require, otherwise, it delays

  7. Is there anything good that being a nurse has taught you???

    luvazsun replied to juzme's topic in General Nursing

    Allowing myself to agree to

  8. Can you chart too much?

    luvazsun replied to Herr_Krankenpfleger's topic in General Nursing

    Incident reports are not supposed to be referred to in the patients medical

  9. Rant: I will SHOW you where it is

    luvazsun replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    Geeze, my ex was like

  10. Another rant regarding MA's and Nurses

    luvazsun replied to samirish's topic in General Nursing

    I think the reason BON's do not go after MA's referring themselves as nurses is because MA's are certified, licensed or whatever (depending on the state) by the Medical Board, not nursing, so they do...

  11. Prophecy Testing

    luvazsun replied to koalafiedRN's topic in Travel

    Sort of sounds like profiling to

  12. The reverse end of "my preceptor hates me"

    luvazsun replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Student or not, she was just being rude by not asking if she could use the computer, and then to just move your stuff - unbelievable! Being a stressed out, tunnel- visioned student isn't an excuse...

  13. New Grads vs Me. I hate this economy.

    luvazsun replied to SushiRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I think the problem with hiring someone "because they know someone" is wrong! They could be hiring a really crappy nurse ( just making a statement, not implying you are!) when a great nurse goes...

  14. New Grads vs Me. I hate this economy.

    luvazsun replied to SushiRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I have 20 years experience but no hospital experience within the past 2 years. I get rejection letters that say they don't hire new grads into this position! It's ridiculous. I wonder if my...

  15. Sabbatical from work...i.e. traveling

    luvazsun replied to lovemenursing's topic in Nursing Career

    Actually, I would worry about getting a job when you get home. I have been out of hospital nursing for 10 years, but have been in outpatient settings the past 3. All applications I have submitted...

  16. Nursing Staffing Companies?

    luvazsun replied to sunkissedmspriss's topic in Nursing Career

    In my experience, the registry may hire you, but without recent hospital experience, they have a very difficult time getting a hospital to accept you, and therefore, you won't get any contracts. If I...

  17. You really think nurses make alot of money? Let me give you something to think about

    luvazsun replied to diosa78's topic in General Nursing

    To a new grad who is maybe all of 23 years old, $40,000 a year is a lot of money, "to them". But, when you start to add up all living expenses, loan repayments, and god forbid add a husband and kids...

  18. NICU help please!!!!

    luvazsun replied to nurse_d09's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just keep in mind that NICU babies are not "small adults". Take every opportunity to

  19. Mandated Flu vaccine?

    luvazsun replied to mol42's topic in Disaster Preparation

    A hippo who wears a

  20. Mandated Flu vaccine?

    luvazsun replied to mol42's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Wearing a mask at all times? Ridiculous - what type of mask? Regular surgical masks are not effective, so unless everyone has to wear the fitted masks, there is no protection for the patient. Ask...

  21. Nursing Acronym Question

    luvazsun replied to CrimsonAlchemist's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital should have a list of approved abbreviations. Find out where it is and study it. You may be surprised what you learn. I'd be curious to know if this is actually on the

  22. Moving to Chandler area, what are the good hospitals?

    luvazsun replied to Flobot's topic in Arizona Nursing

    To Seamus.... Where exactly are they hiring in Scottsdale? Not anywhere I have applied, and I have 20 yrs

  23. "recent experience required"

    luvazsun posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I have been searching for employment for the past 6 months, and have yet to receive a call back. I have over 20 years of NICU experience, but have been away from the NICU bedside for 10 years. Even...

  24. BCLS online renewal

    luvazsun replied to exit96's topic in General Nursing

    I have had not problem with the AHA online course. You do have to locate a skills center to do the skills portion before you receive your card - but i believe it is for renewals only that you can do...

  25. Anyone Hiring New Grads Now?

    luvazsun replied to MystyqueOne's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm not a new grad, and I still cannot find a job here. Be careful about applying to clinics or LTC, or med-spa's, hospitals don't consider those "experience". I worked in a clinic for almost 2 yrs...