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linda1959

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  1. HELP ME PLEASE, Im Scared about job interview

    linda1959 replied to LVNfairy's topic in General Nursing

    First, take a deep breath!!!!!!! Call tomorrow morning and just say you are confirming the time for your appointment. Ok, now for the rest of it. I agree that if you have already "come clean", you...

  2. Free CEU credits/contact hrs?

    linda1959 replied to BwayDani's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    For peds./family care nurses, there is a free 1 CEU power point presentation at www.pacnj.com on the asthma action plan. Also, www.nurse.com offers a one year plan - $35.00 for one year access to a...

  3. ...After the Interview?!?

    linda1959 replied to o0xvanessa's topic in General Nursing

    We are all critical of ourselves after an interview. Consider a BRIEF letter thanking the interviewer for her time. Outline (even in bullet form) those things that were her key questions and the key...

  4. NJ school nurse certification programs

    linda1959 posted a topic in School

    Hello, I am starting to look at programs for Sept. to get my school nurse certification in NJ (I have my BSN). I live in Union County and work full-time in Bergen County so need to be able to get to a...

  5. job hunting tip...

    linda1959 posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I've read through many of the threads and can see how difficult it is for new RN's to find a job. My one suggestion would be to take advantage of any job fairs available. Some hospitals have them for...

  6. HEALTH Insurance for per diem nurses?

    linda1959 replied to JMBGRN's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I don't know about health insurance (I would shop around) but absolutely get your own liability insurance. You can pick up a good policy through Nursing Service Organization for $100.00 a year. While...

  7. Reuse of lancets, school age child?

    linda1959 posted a topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Hello, I am doing a clinical practicum with a school nurse. We have an 8 year old who tests 2-4 times a day at school. She was told by her diabetic educator that she can reuse the lancets for three...

  8. glamouring resume to get high $$$ job.

    linda1959 replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the heads up . . . I just did a search on this poster . . . general feeling that these posts are bogus. Thanks for saving me , and probably others, some

  9. glamouring resume to get high $$$ job.

    linda1959 replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    Lying on your resume is a very bad idea. Not only will it not get you this job if you are found out, but if word gets around to other possible employers, itcould really tarnish your rep. for other...

  10. Reuse of lancets, school age child?

    linda1959 replied to linda1959's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I really appreciate all the responses. blondy2061h - If you have a link for your comment that the ADA recomends handwashing alone as sufficient, I would appreciate it. The infomation I found from the...

  11. heroin addict POC - help!

    linda1959 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hello, I am an RN with 20 years experience prior to taking time off to raise my family. I am taking a refresher course to reinstate my license and re-enter practice. I am doing a care plan on the...

  12. heroin addict POC - help!

    linda1959 replied to linda1959's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you all for sharing your insight and experience! Jules - I actually am not quite sure what area I will focus on when I am reinstated. Definitely peds/adolescent, but it really depends on what...

  13. Returning RN

    linda1959 replied to loulourunner's topic in General Nursing

    Laurie, Just to let you know you are not alone! I am going to be 49 in October, and have not worked since my oldest was born in 1999. I also am taking an online refresher, and have my clinical (180...

  14. heroin addict POC - help!

    linda1959 replied to linda1959's topic in Psychiatric

    Jules, So sorry I didn't clarify - it's a scenario. And it really left me curious as to what happens in "real life". In real life, what could parents do if a kid refuses to go to an ED? Would they...

  15. If you had to to do all over again...

    linda1959 replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    I would do it again in a heartbeat (no pun intended!) I first got my license in 1981. In stopped working in 1999 to raise children. In 2001, various circumstances led me to let my license lapse...