j621d

j621d

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  1. Peer interview question

    I would go with handwritten, never email. It shows you took the time and effort to make an
  2. Should I still send it?

    It won't hurt to send a thank you note, and it will put a positive light on
  3. How to resign

    Remember to be classy about it - easy since you are leaving on good terms. Address the letter of resignation to your NM and hand deliver. Keep it simple and upbeat. "I regret to inform you...." may...
  4. Help me with time management

    One thing you can do is stay current on your charting. Don't leave it for the end! And don't use stray pieces of paper to remind you of things. Try to develop good habits and watch how others...
  5. ADN/BSN/Residency

    I would apply to all and then see where you
  6. You are happily
  7. Psychology degree and IVs??

    You probably do have valid concerns, but it is based on hearsay. If you report something, you better be able to back it with
  8. Random Question

    What kind of position is this cousin in? Is she learnng phlebotomy? Is this a skill she is learning as part of her job skills? I learned to start IVs (I had a busines degree), but I was in nursing...
  9. Graduate program recommendation letters

    I had been out of school for over 20 years when I went back for my Masters. Same thing, needed LOR from instructors. Of course ALL the instructors were gone after that time period. Instead, I used...
  10. Nursing the old fashioned way

    I think the rational was that the ice would be too great a shock to the heart or the body, and would be harmful to the patient. I didn't question it, as I was a 17 year old nurses aide. It didn't...
  11. Nursing the old fashioned way

    No ice for cardiac
  12. Burnout

    With all the different opportunities available to nurses, "burnout" should never be an issue. If you are feeling "burned out," then you have let yourself lapse into a state of mediocrity. There are...
  13. Need help interpreting ECG strips.

    Dale Dubin Rapid Interpretation of EKGs Excellent
  14. Advice

    Take time with your preceptor to role play how to handle the situation. Practice how to handle the techs. Your preceptor should be willing to help you with
  15. I will be washing my watch tonight! Now I'm grossed
  16. Blogging and HIPAA

    When in doubt, don't post.
  17. ADN or BSN

    I would continue to try to get accepted into the BSN program, however if that's not happening then I would to ADN As for the BSN program, have you made any personal contacts with the faculty in the...
  18. What do you say?

    You've taken the time to listen to the patient, and you'e passed on the information to the appropriate person (manager). Since you are not in a leadership position, you really can't do anything
  19. U of M or Genesys?

    I would not base my decision on the criteria you have stated. I would look for the position that offers the greatest future potential. Which position will help you to grow as a
  20. Lung sounds and breasts

    If you are only listening on the posterior side, you are only doing half a job. When it comes to assessments, don't skimp. Assessments are what nurses do. You base much of your care on your...
  21. Depressed

    The beauty of nursing is the numerous opportunities to grow and learn. If you are feeling stagnant in your position then it is time to changes things up. As others have suggested, school is always a...
  22. Is this a hypothetical
  23. Is it the time for Nursing School?

    If the school is part of a larger educational system, such as a public state school, I might risk it. And the tuition is much less. If it is a "for profit" school (the proper term escapes me) I would...
  24. Can't stop thinking about it.

    I don't think you have done anything wrong. Bad things sometimes happens. As the nurse you are responsible to vigilant for signs and symptoms of potential problems. Rather than worrying, pat...
  25. Need advice from experienced nurses

    If you want to remain employed at the facility you need to be assertive. Go to the director (or whoever is ultimately responsible for your training) and explain you don't feel you are getting the...