SnowStar4

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  1. As a young male, what can I expect during my OB/Newborn rotation?

    SnowStar4 replied to Spikey9001's topic in Ob/Gyn

    my male classmates were required to have a female with them at all times when examining a patient. people understand this and are willing to help. there were a few instances where they were removed...

  2. Stress Relief after a BAD shift?

    SnowStar4 replied to JStollRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I put on my headphones and take the dogs for a nice long walk. After 3 miles it's hard to remember what I am upset

  3. Is it true that male new grads are not struggling

    SnowStar4 replied to gtshin30303's topic in General Nursing

    Two guys in my class got jobs at the local hospital that will not hire any new grads that are not internal candidates. They were not internal, had no experience in the healthcare industry whatsoever,...

  4. Good or bad idea? Job application related.

    SnowStar4 replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    Of course. You don't know that you will get the first job...or if you will even want it after the interview. It's always good to have

  5. How much did you or would you pay for a Medical Assistant Certification?

    SnowStar4 replied to TrinaCNA's topic in General Nursing

    wow! 20k is very disproportionate from what you can make as a ma. i don't think i would pay much more than 2k. you have to look at what the pay of the field you are going into is. my adn cost me only...

  6. Am I trying to do too much?

    SnowStar4 replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    I would reschedule the exam and take it much sooner. Then you can get your career on track. Plus statistics show that people who wait longer do worse. You should aim for late January/Early

  7. Looking for some Advice on a Non-nursing degree

    SnowStar4 replied to Zalan's topic in General Nursing

    Well if you want to be a paramedic they will want you to have finished a paramedic program and if you want to be an RN the hospital will want you to have gone to nursing school. I would hate for you...

  8. Any actual connections through "Linkedin"?

    SnowStar4 replied to 2126's topic in General Nursing

    I recently had a person look me up on LinkedIn and offer me a job in my old profession. I had interviewed with him years ago and turned down the position...but he thought maybe I might reconsider....

  9. how to work in a hospital as an aide at 19?

    SnowStar4 replied to meghan91's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Actually, the OP stated in the title, "as an aide at 19", so yes, it is implied that being 19 has something to do with the question. So D'uh to

  10. Types of Nursing Jobs

    SnowStar4 replied to HemaMalini's topic in General Nursing

    You could do research, phone triage, work as a consultant for a insurance agency, sales for a medical/pharm company, the list goes on. But, these positions would almost always want a nurse with...

  11. how to work in a hospital as an aide at 19?

    SnowStar4 replied to meghan91's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    What does being 19 have to do with

  12. For those new grads who are employed, what's your method?

    SnowStar4 replied to grateful2010's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a nurse tech while in school and networked as much as possible. I used the internal directory to find managers of the units I was interested in at our other hospitals (mine won't hire new...

  13. advice for new grad shadowing?

    SnowStar4 replied to RadBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Show up on time, dress neatly, smile, and offer to help even if they don't let

  14. Full time clinical tech, while reviewing for NCLEX-RN. Survival tips?

    SnowStar4 replied to 222mom222's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My biggest advice it to relax a little and try not to stress. People make it sound like you need to study non-stop for months to pass, but really you should already have your knowledge base. Focus on...

  15. Taking picture of patient?

    SnowStar4 replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    It's just taking advantage of their situation. The patient is in a vulnerable position and may say yes even though they do not want to. If it doesn't help in their care or making them more comfortable...

  16. MI taking forever processing license

    SnowStar4 replied to jan18's topic in Michigan Nursing

    They do mail the cards but my license number was online before that went

  17. Simulation Help

    SnowStar4 replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    Those are weird orders for a knee replacement, there must have been other issues or yeah, worked wrong. Our are usually WBAT the first day! When we do have patients that can't walk on either leg...

  18. Taking picture of patient?

    SnowStar4 replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    very inappropriate. on my unit we very frequently have famous people. we do not act like we know who they are at all, except for our patient. we never ask them for anything (autographs, pictures, etc)...

  19. Asking for letters of recommendation...advice please!

    SnowStar4 replied to peachy11's topic in General Nursing

    It sucks that you cannot get a hold of her; I know how frustrating that can be. I would absolutely email her- there's nothing wrong with that. Sometimes people are much quicker with the email response...

  20. new grad salary Question

    SnowStar4 replied to emille's topic in General Nursing

    What if you call the HR person as an anonymous person and ask what their salary range is for a person with x years of experience. They might be honest with you. Just say you noticed that this hospital...

  21. Turning down a position - ok to email?

    SnowStar4 replied to sweetER's topic in General Nursing

    I would call, but that's just me. Sometimes when I make a call like that I call in the evening when I know the person is not there so that I can leave a

  22. APA format software vs. Free Downloads

    SnowStar4 replied to BMORE-CSU-RN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I use PERRLA and I love it! It is so worth the approximately

  23. Please enlighten me;is the cna allowed to insert urinary catherer in any state?

    SnowStar4 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    They do where I work in MI, althought I am not sure I like it. I saw one really mess a guy up. He was bleeding so much out of his member...more blood than I had ever seen and I work in ortho surgery....

  24. St john Main hospital

    SnowStar4 replied to Ms.RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    It's pretty much right off the expressway and you get to park nice and close. You should not be scared to drive/work

  25. You Guys Are Making Me Worry.

    SnowStar4 replied to bella_autore's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, first of all no need to look down on the fact that you were accepted to an ADN program. In my area the CC programs are much harder to get accepted into than the BSN programs. And, if your cousin...