Hands and Heart

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  1. A little nervous!

    Hands and Heart replied to cherokeesummer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As a new nurse, you are a prime candidate for teaching a student. Your knowledge is fresh and you are not set in your ways, making you more flexible. As a student myself, it can sometimes be easier...

  2. So Sad!!

    Hands and Heart replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    My deepest sympathy for your loss. What a shame that he was taken away so soon. I guess God said he did his part, as evidenced by the great impression he made on you and I'm sure many

  3. I saved my brother's life last night....

    Hands and Heart replied to jbjints's topic in General Nursing

    That is AMAZING!!!! I can't imagine how scared I would be trying to perform CPR on anyone, let alone someone from my own family. My heart fills with joy at your accomplishment. My prayers are with...

  4. Fired, need advice.

    Hands and Heart replied to JohnBearPA's topic in General Nursing

    John, What your job is putting you through is simply unspeakable. I'm praying for you and your father. Take

  5. Don't want to blow it!!

    Hands and Heart replied to bimmersbabe's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good luck again. Knock 'em off their

  6. Anyone else feel like they haven't praticed enough skills?

    Hands and Heart replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Students

    There is never enough skill practice in clinicals. You cannot make a patient need a Foley, IV, or dressing change. Things just happen when they happen. I always found that things were just done on...

  7. 1st patient assignment today!

    Hands and Heart replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    I love when someone posts about the wonderful experience of being a nurse. It gives me great hope and anticipation for when my time comes. Keep that positive energy

  8. luck just ran out - contaminated needle stick

    Hands and Heart replied to ladytraviler's topic in General Nursing

    No one can really tell you "don't worry; it'll be okay." That would be minimizing the struggle you are going through. Try to keep positive thoughts during this time of waiting. Continue to use the...

  9. new grad

    Hands and Heart replied to liz_beth_v's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't be discouraged from applying for other positions. Everyone gets nervous at job interviews. Continue to be yourself and be prepared. Wishing you the

  10. Don't want to blow it!!

    Hands and Heart replied to bimmersbabe's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Absolutely take a list of questions with you and refer to it if needed. It will show that you took time to prepare for the interview. Be sure to ask something about the hospital and the unit in...

  11. !st BAD day of orientation

    Hands and Heart replied to sandy123's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you had such a rotten day. But I guess all days won't be filled with sunshine and lemonade.:urgycld: Hopefully, these totally rotten days will be few and far between. Wishing you much...

  12. first interview

    Hands and Heart replied to liz_beth_v's topic in General Nursing

    Be yourself. Know how to state your goals. Know how to state what you can bring to the unit. Be sure to ask questions. Good

  13. "English Only" Rule at Work?

    Hands and Heart replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in General Nursing

    I get ignored in these conversations as well. One of my charge nurses reminded the staff nurses in the break room to speak English because it was rude to exclude me. However, it has continued. It's...

  14. Finally got this working

    Hands and Heart replied to jekjek14's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to allnurses.com. You are going to find so much information and support here. Welcome. Welcome.

  15. A funny thing that happened at work

    Hands and Heart replied to EllenDeeRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That would have been a site to see. I'm sure that will be a story for the ages. At least he wasn't late for the

  16. Letter Arrived!

    Hands and Heart replied to KCR411's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :hpygrp:

  17. Question for Nurz2be

    Hands and Heart replied to nyemt195488's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you post a bit more you will have access to the PM function. You need 15 posts to be able to PM another

  18. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Hands and Heart replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CPR for infants: Check pulse at brachial artery. Babies--brachial CPR for adults: Check the carotid artery.

  19. TEAS TEST--only have to take once?

    Hands and Heart replied to buffalowing81's topic in General Nursing

    I think it would depend on the program you apply to and whether they have a time frame limit on scores they will accept. I took it for one program and then used my scores for another program a year...

  20. FIRST DAY AT CLINICAL!!!! Advice please?

    Hands and Heart replied to Papi15437's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Read up on the pathophysiology, diagnotic procedures, and therapeutic management of the patient's diagnoses. Compare the lab values of your patient to the normals for each, determine which ones are...

  21. Interview HELP!!

    Hands and Heart replied to Leebebebe's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What brings you into nursing? Why do you want to work for this hospital? Do you have any questions? Definitely have questions. Check out the hospital's annual report and/or the website and ask about...

  22. Nurses with tattoos?

    Hands and Heart replied to crunchymomx3's topic in General Nursing

    Your tattoo is great!!!!! I've been saying for years that I want to get a tat. Guess I'm just a big chicken. Maybe someday. . .

  23. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    Hands and Heart replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I say/write "an RN" because the article chosen is based on the "sound" of the word/letter following it (as stated in the posted link from EricEnfermero). I learned a, e, i, o, u, and sometimes y....

  24. Credit For Previous Nursing Courses

    Hands and Heart replied to nevergonnagiveup's topic in General Nursing

    A lot has changed in nursing in eight years. Heck, the NCLEX test plan is updated every 3 years. I don't know any specifics of what you could do but state your case to the nursing programs to which...

  25. Travelling Nurse--new grads welcome?

    Hands and Heart replied to buffalowing81's topic in General Nursing

    Most traveling nurse companies that I have looked at require their nurses to have at least a year's experience. They pay for housing and the pay rates are usually higher than the staff nurses at...