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  1. And what other questions do you have?

    advsmuch08 posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I have found on my last couple interviews much of the time seems to be spent with the interviewer asking "and what other questions do you have for me?" This is after I've asked questions about the...

  2. And what other questions do you have?

    advsmuch08 replied to advsmuch08's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Thank you for your input! I took your suggestions and it worked. I also asked what got them interested in this particular area of medicine. You could see the twinkle in their eyes as they looked back....

  3. A few questions....interview Friday!

    advsmuch08 replied to kRN0512's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Yay! Congrats on the job! What kind of questions did they end up asking

  4. Peer Evaluations- Venting

    advsmuch08 replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't care for peer reviews. I never know what to say. I feel like I don't see my coworkers interacting with patients enough to give a fair and accurate review. The few seconds I help a coworker...

  5. No more outpatient RN's?

    advsmuch08 replied to zoidberg's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I went to school with the intention of working in this setting and am having trouble getting into it. At my large teaching hospital, many postings are for MAs or LPNs. The RN positions require 2 years...

  6. Hospital Romances

    advsmuch08 replied to 2bnursejacksonrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In the last few years a few of my co-workers and I have met for breakfast only a couple of times after our shifts. We get along well but just seem to need space between professional and personal...

  7. Interview with a Doctor??

    advsmuch08 replied to lsid16's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    When I had an interview with a doctor for an office position it seemed like he wanted me to ask the questions. It was odd because he kept asking, "what questions do you have for me?" I asked about...

  8. Noise level at night

    advsmuch08 replied to NoonsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Our floor got those Yacker Trackers. The problem is they turn to yellow for other things like the tele beeping or someone sneezing or setting something heavy down on the counter. I haven't seen them...

  9. nocs on a med/surg floor

    advsmuch08 replied to proud nurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It seems the busiest times for me on nights are from 1900-0000 and 0430-0700. Charting and daily chart checks usually takes place around

  10. Did you have more stress FREE TIME after you graduated? What did you do?

    advsmuch08 replied to Laurenslovely's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Life after nursing school has a completely different kind of stress. You will have more time at home. It's such a weird feeling since you're used to reading or studying for finals and now you don't...

  11. What makes a "good patient"?

    advsmuch08 replied to moriahcat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It sounds rather simple but sometimes the please and thank you's make all the difference, especially on hectic days. Sounds like you are already a "good patient"

  12. Non-New Grad, back in the Hospital Setting

    advsmuch08 replied to GreenApplesauce's topic in General Nursing

    Start pulling out your books from nursing school and start reviewing. Reviewing a NCLEX book may be helpful too. Ask the manager what conditions they get most frequently and focus on those. Take...

  13. Nurse trying to get NON-nursing job....impossible!!

    advsmuch08 replied to nervousnurse's topic in Nursing Career

    I can relate! I had been thinking of entering a non-nursing graduate program. When speaking with the admission counselor it seemed like 5 min. of her just saying she's never met a nurse who didn't...

  14. How do you all like to start your shifts?

    advsmuch08 replied to j_tay1981's topic in General Nursing

    As soon as report is done I go to each patient room to introduce myself. I update the dry erase boards with our names, diet, activity, etc. I briefly explain the plan for the night. While I doing...

  15. Interviewing tips for family practice please.

    advsmuch08 replied to sistasoul's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I just interviewed with a family practice office. One of the interview questions was what topics would I cover in CHF patient education. The office is over 75% pediatric and I only have adult...

  16. Soiled Scrubs Mid-Shift

    advsmuch08 replied to TheBlackDogWaits's topic in General Nursing

    I leave a pair of old scrubs in my locker just in case. No washing facilities for employee

  17. Left Nursing After 3 Months and Couldn't Be Happier!

    advsmuch08 replied to sweetgeorgia's topic in First Year After Licensure

    To the OP: Congrats on your new career! It must be exciting to start out on something new. I admire you for giving your nursing career a chance. As others have mentioned, nursing isn't right for...

  18. Becomming a new nurse make you literally sick?

    advsmuch08 replied to jessi1106's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've had some skin issues pop up with the stress. My friend actually developed shingles from the job

  19. What is the maximum number of patients per nurse?

    advsmuch08 replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm a new RN working night shift on a medical floor. The most patients I've had was 10 (completely on my own)with an aide who was caring for my patients plus 10 more. Usually, I get 10 patients and a...

  20. Finding a Job- New Grad

    advsmuch08 replied to nurseontheway's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It took me six months. Classmates that got hired soonest: a) had applied to the floors where they did their senior practicums, b) signed agreements with the hospital for loan money in return for...

  21. Tomorrow i have job interview. Do i need to mention previous job termination?

    advsmuch08 replied to Prado's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't mention it. If the interviewer asks, answer vaguely and spend the rest of the time explaining what you learned from the experience. Show that you can make the best of any

  22. I just don't know if nursing is really for me

    advsmuch08 replied to bumLVN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Feel the same way here. I was in an accelerated program and kept expecting to find my niche in nursing but never felt like I found an area that fit. Between graduation and my current job, I felt so...