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In most large organizations they have an allotted number of "lines" in the budget, each of which is assigned to a particular person. So, if they have 20 FT "lines" or positions and all are filled they are unable to add another person because they do...

I never really paid strict attention to babies until my grandchildren were born a few years ago...then I really listened up!

In our hospital patients are referred for Echo Stress tests (or nuclear stress tests) for these symptoms but an important risk factor not mentioned for a patient age 38 is family history of heart disease or stroke (

I am licensed in NY but recently checked into also becoming licensed in neighboring states (NJ in particular) so I could improve my chances of finding Per Diem work. It is extremely easy to do by completing the correct paperwork (downloadable) but I...

Yes, this is so. CPR is performed while holding the infant in your arm, head in hand.

Regarding your screen name: If this is your real name, you should find a way to edit your initial post. I don't think you can "undo" what you have previously posted just by changing your screen name as previous postings probably stay with the origin...

Just make sure you will be eligible to sit for the NCLEX!

Good luck with your interview! Each phase of the interview process is to obtain different information about the applicant. The HR department is looking specifically at your qualifications such as appropriate licensure, certifications, experience, an...

That's a good question. Since hospice is such a specific specialty, it is understandable that you might want a job working there. I suggest you speak to them and explain that you are willing to work for LPN salary and see if they can create a "juni...

If you are planning to apply in your current hospital, I suggest taking a walk over to L&D one day and introduce yourself to the Nurse Manager and let her/him know that you would like to work there. That's how I came to work in the Open Heart RR...

congratulations to both of you! sararn has the right idea. a positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential. second to that i would advise being prepared as follows: 1. knowing where the ekg machine is located and getting familiar with...

I am usually quite long-winded when I post advice but, in this case, I have only a few words: If you really want to go into nursing, don't worry about the job market, it will work itself out but, if you have doubts about the profession itself, don't ...

A peer interview is usually distinctly different from other interviews because the perspective is so different. Put yourself in the position of Interviewer for a moment...what would you be interested in if you were going to work side-by-side with th...

Sounds like an essay question.

I'm sorry to hear you are in such a financial bind. Why does a potential employer know you are planning to work two jobs? I think it's none of their business, unless you will be on-call. Can you tell them less?

Hi vastudent09, I went from Cardiothoracic ICU to L&D (in a different hospital) and found it a wonderful change...totally different, of course but lots of similarities to my previous experience, also. The L&D nurses where I worked covered th...

I hope you can elaborate on your situation. I am new to the cath lab staff myself but I can already tell you that "all cath labs" are not the same. This is true for almost every situation in health care though - different hospitals, different units...

I do think you will have a problem finding a job as new graduates are reporting from all over the country (including NYC) that they are not being hired at present. Don't give up hope because in the next few years things will open up dramatically as ...

Congratulations!!! You are not asking these questions too soon...keep asking even as you get familiar with your new job. I also suggest you post in the "Students" section of this forum as it includes Master's level students also and there are discus...

Congratulations on your internship! Given the difficulties new grads are finding in getting work this could set you up for life. Now, to the busines of the advice your received. Use the advice wisely and develop a new work ethic to go with your n...

It certainly is frustrating these days not to be able to talk to a "live" person. I have been having that problem myself lately with a particular company. I finally went to a job fair so I could talk to someone and find out what is happening. The ...

I used to work for the Visiting Nurse Service of NY (about 12 years ago) and resigned on excellent terms to accept another position. I even wrote a long letter of appreciation and thanks to the Director expressing my respect for VNSNY. Recently, I ...

Unlikely since I was on excellent terms with everyone when I left and my references are superb. Then again, I doubt anyone who supervised me directly is still there so I wouldn't have anyone fighting to get me. I do think you are right about online...

Since you have taken a microbiology class you will be fine. The concepts in microbiology are critical to understanding how antibiotics, antifungal agents, and medications work. As a staff nurse, a familiarity with the language is all you will need....

Congratulations for thinking ahead on your life goals. My father was in the Navy and with a little sister who had medical problems we spent alot of time in the dispensary. I used to see the efficient Navy nurses and developed my original desire to ...