SNIXRN

SNIXRN

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  1. Pedal Pulses and Plantar/Dorsi Flexion

    SNIXRN replied to Alford's topic in General Nursing

    if you can't feel a pulse, you better doppler. i work on a ortho/urology floor and even if the patient has good cap refill, warm feet, etc.... i still

  2. What's it like to be an OR nurse?

    SNIXRN posted a topic in Operating Room

    Just curious.

  3. Morphine dose in vial?

    SNIXRN replied to Chaya's topic in General Nursing

    We have 2mg vials at my

  4. Can someone review my resume?

    SNIXRN replied to cincin1's topic in General Nursing

    I can look it over for you

  5. New grad survey! Bsn over adn!!??

    SNIXRN replied to mirc88sl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have my Associates and got my dream job before I graduated, but I wish I would have went straight for my BSN. I'm now back in school for it, but it would have been nice to get it done and over

  6. So i'm a Nurse right????

    SNIXRN replied to OhioCCRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    in my state you would be a graduate nurse. however, in my eyes, if you aren't working as a licensed nurse, you aren't a nurse. you may have graduated nursing school, but you haven't passed the most...

  7. When to Apply for a new grad job

    SNIXRN replied to katlee08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First off, congrats on almost being done!! I actually graduated in December 2010 and started applying in September. I interviewed a month later and was offered the job in November (but I didn't start...

  8. New grad applicant - being asked for too much info!

    SNIXRN replied to new_grad's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hmm... Would I consider the person who took the time to thoroughly complete their application, or the person who picks and chooses what they think is important? It's parallel to their work

  9. Need resume help

    SNIXRN replied to eastangel28's topic in General Nursing

    Try googling sample graduate nurse resumes. Try to include clinical rotation sites, volunteer work, etc. Good luck!

  10. Something is wrong with me. Guess I shouldn't be a nurse

    SNIXRN replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    Usually a person with OCD does not have ADD (one is over organized whereas the other is the opposite). Maybe you need to start off on a slower shift or

  11. New grads: ever feel like EVERYONE around you is finding jobs?

    SNIXRN replied to nurseypoo87's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't think they are trying to throw it in anyone's face, I think they are genuinely excited that they landed a job. After all, once you get a job, I'm sure you will want to share the exciting news...

  12. Graduated school in 07' still not an RN

    SNIXRN replied to kjohnsonmi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I second that! The Hurst Review was very

  13. What is RN to patient ratio on med-surg units in Scottsdale, AZ?

    SNIXRN replied to xenka34's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hey, I work on a med surg unit in which we have 3 patients to 1 nurse (4 if we have an aid). We also have a unit secretary and our docs enter in their own orders. I think this nurse to patient ratio...

  14. NCLEX Results- Testing on a Friday, when will I see results??

    SNIXRN replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I took mine during the week and found out the next day on azbn.gov however friends of mine who took their's on Friday found out Monday - you can also try the Pearson Vue Trick (...

  15. Rude Nurses

    SNIXRN replied to (**!!needaname!!**)'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Here in the Phoenix area, we have over 10 nursing schools, so hospitals are seeing nursing students almost everyday. There are still new and seasoned nurses who love teaching but I think some nurses...

  16. Denied CA lvn license for 2 DUI's

    SNIXRN replied to octaviaM's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    It has to do with poor judgement and putting innocent people (and potentially patients') lives at

  17. descrimination in nursing

    SNIXRN replied to reginachanana2660's topic in General Nursing

    Spell

  18. I got the labor and delivery job!!!

    SNIXRN replied to RNlovesherPharmD's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congrats! I'm so happy for

  19. Does anyone really like their job?

    SNIXRN replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    I love love love my job! I work on a med surg unit and really feel appreciated by my coworkers and patients

  20. Ok, what's the real deal with new grads?

    SNIXRN replied to future nurse1's topic in General Nursing

    New grads aren't finding jobs for several reasons - they didn't try early enough (ie: I started volunteering at the hospital I wanted to work for before I started nursing school, which landed me a job...

  21. How far did you get...?

    SNIXRN replied to Marie1205's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with classicdame, hospitals can be picky and some states are already requiring BSNs. I graduated December 2010, started my dream job, and am starting my BSN next week. I figure I should start...

  22. Lovenox injection...

    SNIXRN replied to nurse blondie93's topic in General Nursing

    If you look at the instructions on the syringe box it states to leave the air bubble in.

  23. Arizona New Graduate RN

    SNIXRN replied to kpeluso's topic in General Nursing

    Mayo has a new grad program that starts twice a year. They already hired the June new grad group, so next is the January

  24. How to land a job as a New Grad.

    SNIXRN replied to raskol's topic in First Year After Licensure

    VOLUNTEER! VOLUNTEER! I started volunteering four hours every Sunday at my dream job hospital. It was hard, I had no life while volunteering, going to school and working but I applied to their...

  25. Stethoscope Question

    SNIXRN replied to throughCHRISTalone's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Congrats on getting in! I just graduated from GCC in December. Throughout school I had the Littmann Lightweight, it's great quality, inexpensive, and not heavy on the