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    How to create change instead of just complaining?

    IHeartPeds87 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    I think every patient should get their own BP cuff. When vitals are being taken, the machine can be brought into the room and connected to each individual patient's BP cuff and removed before moving...
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    Failed a Nursing Course: Need Advice!

    IHeartPeds87 replied to jfantacone09's topic in General Students

    Hi Jeff. I failed a course by one point in my first year. I had to wait 8 months to take the class again and it set my graduation date by a year. I am on track to graduate at the end of this month....
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    Am I a new nurse, or a new nurse with lots of experience

    IHeartPeds87 replied to medicbroomer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    And, in your "professional summary" can't you state: - Nursing student with upcoming graduation date (August 2015) and 15 years paramedic experience Something to that effect? While I agree with what...
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    Pre-Nursing student STRESSING PLEASE HELP

    IHeartPeds87 replied to Prettybirdy's topic in General Students

    First of all, you need to research on SPECIFIC PROGRAMS. The requirements for each program vary drastically, and with your poor academic record thus far your options will be limited. I said limited....
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    Please critique my resume

    IHeartPeds87 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi everyone, I am on track to graduate at the end of the month and would appreciate any help/critique of my resume. Thanks so much! I have attached it as a pdf file...let me know if I should...
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    Please critique my resume

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

    thank
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    question about picu and vented

    IHeartPeds87 posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hi there, just thinking about differences in specialties and I have a question for you... for those of you who work in/know about picu's, typically, are most of the patient's vented? I have always...
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    testimonials on resume?

    IHeartPeds87 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi everyone! I am working on my resume, as I am on track to graduate from my RN program pretty soon! Searching the internet, I've seen some suggestions to include testimonials on your resume. By...
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    Please critique my resume

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

    anyone?
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    Nursing is Family Friendly?

    IHeartPeds87 replied to mama12's topic in General Nursing

    Yes and no. In some ways it is very family friendly. By working three days/nights a week, "long weekends" or stretches of having 3-5 days off in a row are extremely common and can facilitate short...
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    Married at First Sight has a nurse on it :)

    IHeartPeds87 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, Jamie from last season was a L&D nurse. By the way, OP, I am right there with you. Love this show. And Sean's note to Davina with the key necklace prewedding made me swoon.
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    PCT interview :)

    IHeartPeds87 replied to MommaTy's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Congratulations on the new job! I just skimmed your post and wanted to make a reccomendation: please do NOT plan to go into clinical at 7 a.m having worked until 6 a.m or 6:30 a.m. It isn't good for...
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    Being a full time tech and nursing school

    IHeartPeds87 replied to RunnerD1987's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Whether it is doable or not is dependent on a lot of things - how efficient of a studier you are, how tired you are after your shifts, and how much of a financial burden you/your family are in. I...
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    Part-time PCT and full/overtime hours

    IHeartPeds87 replied to MOSmom's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    A lot of what you are asking is going to be specific to your job. that being said, I've been at my pct job for approximately 3 years and 9 out of 10 times if I want to work the hospital can use...
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    testimonials on resume?

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

    Okay, thank you everyone. I will leave testimonials
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    what to call self on resumes?

    IHeartPeds87 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    thanks
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    what to call self on resumes?

    IHeartPeds87 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone! I am in an ADN-RN program, on track to graduate in about a month. I am working on my resume, and want to apply to a couple of places relatively soon- before I graduate and before i've...
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    About to graduate, need advise on finding the right job.

    IHeartPeds87 replied to MplsMurse's topic in General Students

    do a search on these threads for the difficulty new graduates are having finding jobs. In the end it is up to you, but my advice: aim for the job you want, take whatever job you
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    Was not accepted 4 times, now what???

    IHeartPeds87 replied to RachelCofer's topic in General Students

    You need to look at specific program requirements. They completely vary. You could be at the top of the list as a candidate for one program and not even elligible to apply at another.
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    Another GPA Question

    IHeartPeds87 replied to KayGee's topic in General Students

    To the OP, my biggest advice to you would be : do not give up and look at the SPECIFIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS. I had a gpa even lower than yours. Less than a 2.5...I'm not even sure what it was at...
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    Not a Nursing Question, but Has to Do with Work, So...

    IHeartPeds87 replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Clearly, I am in the minority here but I think that you guys giving them a ride is a good thing. It does suck that they are not appreciative of the favors you guys are doing, but I'm a big believer...
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    confused about diuretics and acute kidney injury...

    IHeartPeds87 posted a topic in General Students

    Hi everyone! I am a little confused about diuretics and their role in acute kidney injury. I understand that there is a fluid volume excess problem with acute kidney injury, and therefore giving...
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    pittsburgh- applying without nclex?

    IHeartPeds87 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    thanks
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    pittsburgh- applying without nclex?

    IHeartPeds87 posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi everyone, I am a soon-to be new grad from an ADN program interested in pediatrics in the pittsburgh area. I am curious- will hospitals/facilities in the pittsburgh area consider hiring graduates...
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    confused about cardiac output....

    IHeartPeds87 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    thank you both, and sorry for the delay in responding. I now understand that it is not an absolute...at times you want the preload increased to increase cardiac output (example, when someone's blood...