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    When is the appropriate time to bring up a planned vacation?

    IHeartPeds87 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you for all your advice. I will bring this up when an offer is being made. I am going to say something to this effect: "Thank you so much for the job offer. I am very excited about the job....
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    How does my study plan sound? (for nclex)

    IHeartPeds87 replied to 757RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    To the OP: Ultimately, it is of course up to you as to what you want your study plan to be. I personally found the HURST review to be, essentially, a waste of time. The source that I would most...
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    I'm the worst CNA they ever had

    IHeartPeds87 replied to jarae's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    To the OP: Look, I wasn't there. I am only going by your post. I worked home health as a companion caregiver a number of years ago. A very large part of the job is adapting to the needs of the...
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    took nclex this morning, exam on hold??

    IHeartPeds87 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi everyone, I took the exam this morning. 75 questions, 45 minutes. I have no idea how I did, I feel like I failed but I know everyone thinks that. Came home, did the PVT, got this: "The...
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    took nclex this morning, exam on hold??

    IHeartPeds87 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    thank you...I hope you are right. Waiting is really
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    Test day ritual?

    IHeartPeds87 replied to LJR89's topic in General Students

    I always walked to the school bookstore, purchased a scantron and a 2.95 pack of zebra pencils. the one time I didn't, I got a bad grade so this was my routine. honestly I think it was more an anxiety...
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    studying for nclex, confused on question:

    IHeartPeds87 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi there, I am studying for the nclex and don't understand this question: The client is admitted to the ER reporting crushing chest pain, shortness of breath, and left arm pain. Which action, if...
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    studying for nclex, confused on question:

    IHeartPeds87 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks everyone! Here's the thing though...if the original question asked what would you do first or what is the priority would the answer then have been
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    help with understanding isolation?

    IHeartPeds87 posted a topic in General Students

    Hi everyone, I am a little confused regarding isolation. Take, for example, pneumonia. I know that pneumonia is classified under droplet precautions, so if caring for a patient with pneumonia you...
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    please look at my resume...unique situation...

    IHeartPeds87 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi there! I am currently an aide applying for an RN position on my current floor. I have attached a unique resume because I want to get across the point that I am applying for an RN position on my...
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    painless injection?

    IHeartPeds87 posted a topic in General Nursing

    College freshmen have invented a way to make injections less painful. Pretty cool. Take a look at the link....looks pretty sweet
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    please look at my resume...unique situation...

    IHeartPeds87 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    thanks icuRNmaggie...I currently work on the unit and use Cerner-Citrix for charting all the aide stuff I do, and also many of my clinicals in nursing school used cerner-citrix so I feel honest in...
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    please look at my resume...unique situation...

    IHeartPeds87 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for all the advice everyone! I really appreciate it. I took out the "planning to" stuff, on the advice of someone to include that stuff in a cover letter and not the resume.
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    please look at my resume...unique situation...

    IHeartPeds87 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, thank you guys for the constructive criticism. I have reformatted it...thoughts on this one? Thanks so much! Allnurses rock ? reformatted resume for allnurses
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    stuck.

    IHeartPeds87 replied to PrincessZ's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    To the OP: do not randomly start retaking classes. At some programs they will eliminate you from consideration if you have repeated any courses, specific courses or a specific number of classes....
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    I don't know if nursing is for me...pls help

    IHeartPeds87 replied to almag2010's topic in General Students

    I highly reccomend that you get a job in nursing support (meaning as a PCA, student nurse aide, cna whatever they are called!) If you can, work at a hospital. I think that more interaction with...
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    Day shift vs. night shift

    IHeartPeds87 replied to EternalFeather's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, night shift has a lot of pros. If you are a person who can handle the nocturnal shifts, I am envious of you. I worked night shift for 1.5 years. I have worked day shift for 1.5 years....
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    Do patients know a "good nurse"?

    IHeartPeds87 replied to NursesRmofun's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There is a nurse that I work with that I have a lot of respect for: she has a large knowledge base and goes the extra mile for her patients regarding their health, but she has poor customer service...
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    "What to Expect When You're a Patient"

    IHeartPeds87 replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To susie2310: allnurses.com is a forum by nurses and for nurses. One of the purposes of a forum like this is to allow vent sessions. Go on any professional thread. On the teachers forum there is...
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    Medical school after nursing school ?

    IHeartPeds87 replied to Harlee92's topic in General Students

    to the OP: I would highly suggest talking to one of the career counselors at school. I understand the advantages...if you don't get into medical school for whatever reason, you will have a BSN that...
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    stuck.

    IHeartPeds87 replied to PrincessZ's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You need to do your research and find nursing programs that don't care how many times you have repeated courses (they do exist. I just graduated from one but recently they changed their admissions...
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    "What to Expect When You're a Patient"

    IHeartPeds87 replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Okay, once again I see a thread on AN when someone posts something that is a vent and then people jump down the OP's throat with this "Perfect Nursing/politically correct" sentiments. I do not think...
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    question about privacy laws and family members

    IHeartPeds87 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi there....I just graduated from nursing school (woohoo!) and work as an aide on a floor in a hospital. I see the nurses all the time in the icu giving out information (like the patient is heading...
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    question about privacy laws and family members

    IHeartPeds87 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone?
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    Tips for New Nursing Students

    IHeartPeds87 replied to tbbtpeach's topic in General Students

    another thing i would highly reccomend: study groups! I found mine highly beneficial, but we all followed the rules we made for ourselves. this included meeting every single week whether we had an...