GOMER42

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  1. Help

    GOMER42 replied to ohioscouser's topic in General Nursing

    I personally wouldn't say a thing until after she got offered the position. Legally, you can't be asked about marital status during an interview, so I wouldn't disclose anything that I didn't have...

  2. Suctioning after birth

    GOMER42 replied to NiesyLuv0o's topic in Ob/Gyn

    vocal

  3. A very trivial question about hair!

    GOMER42 replied to amphigouri's topic in General Nursing

    Looking ahead past school, I think you would find it hard to find employment going into an interview with hair like that. You represent a hospital and school in addition to

  4. Caring for herpes patients during pregnancy?

    GOMER42 replied to menath's topic in General Nursing

    Ask your

  5. Squeamish

    GOMER42 replied to jetsabel621's topic in General Nursing

    I recommend you set up an observation and shadow a nurse before you change your

  6. I am afraid I will not get into Nursing School....

    GOMER42 replied to ngillilan1's topic in General Nursing

    Those are just the minimum requirements. Generally, if you just meet the minimum, you won't get in and will be denied- not waitlisted. A lot of school will allow you to retake your pre-requisites and...

  7. UK citizen wants to studying nursing in the states

    GOMER42 replied to Corrie.Kay's topic in International Nursing

    Your best bet would be to contact the financial aid office of the institution you wish to attend directly and ask your questions. They would know better than anyone because scholarships vary a lot...

  8. which job should a new nurse take

    GOMER42 replied to angiendev1's topic in General Nursing

    It's a learning curve one way or another. Choose the area that interests you most, not the one that may be easiest. You'll be glad you

  9. Pre-nursing school. Advice?

    GOMER42 replied to leeloo11400's topic in General Nursing

    Whether you go the university's BSN route or the community college's ASN route, you end up taking the exact same NCLEX and receiving the same title as RN. Look into pass rates and accreditation before...

  10. HELP HELP

    GOMER42 replied to justt139's topic in General Nursing

    :icon_roll

  11. NP or floor nurse (HELP!)

    GOMER42 replied to guineachick's topic in General Nursing

    You've done all that in a year? Seems like you may change your mind a lot. Nothing wrong with that, but just be sure that you weigh all of your options before you make a decision. You seem to be...

  12. I need resume help!!

    GOMER42 replied to HelloooNurse14's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on the extent of your exposure to the other floors. If you have just floated there a few times and aren't very efficient, don't exaggerate and make it sound like you are experienced...

  13. Job Advice Needed for Nursing Student!

    GOMER42 replied to MarBug7's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Can you not get an externship on your own? Here in Indiana, externships are independent of your school. I've never seen where they were linked to your program. You could try to stand out by getting...

  14. Can someone please help with TB test reading?

    GOMER42 replied to PaperxXxFlowers's topic in General Nursing

    I've never had a TB test read a week out. It has always been 48-72 hours and then you go back in a week to get the second part. Is it possible you

  15. Nursing School Dilemma

    GOMER42 replied to annasmomlisa's topic in General Nursing

    If you can get it done before school starts, do it. It will be good experience to add to your

  16. trach care question

    GOMER42 replied to Amy2005's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't de-glove until after I put on the new ties. Why would you need to put on new sterile gloves to place ties to an area that doesn't require sterile

  17. Did I ruin my chances of getting into Nursing School?

    GOMER42 replied to ngillilan1's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I don't see many people with C's in prerequisites get in unless they retake the courses and get a higher grade. If you don't get in, it is not the end of the world. You can retake the...

  18. $1x40x4x12=$1,920

    GOMER42 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I keep seeing everyone state that the BSN will give her more options. Really, I've not seen my BSN provide me with many more options than an ASN would have. Now an MSN is what would provide the...

  19. Suggestions for careers similar to nursing?

    GOMER42 replied to staciega's topic in General Nursing

    radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, medical assistant, surgical tech, paramedic, EMT ...it depends on what you want to do in healthcare. To say you want to work in healthcare is so broad. There are...

  20. I need some Advice/ Help

    GOMER42 replied to jbluehorseh's topic in General Nursing

    It is good to be confident, but as a patient I would rather have you ask a question than "figure it out" at my bedside. Confidence can be good, but arrogance can be

  21. STNA/CNA with EMT-B

    GOMER42 replied to ohiocleveland's topic in General Nursing

    Not likely. If you were hired as a CNA, you work in the capacity in which you were hired- as a

  22. Just wondering

    GOMER42 replied to joey323's topic in General Nursing

    I am slightly confused. What concerns do you have about the Ativan in regards to the CT results? My concern would be administering the Ativan before he had a neuro

  23. correct terms

    GOMER42 replied to nebrgirl's topic in General Nursing

    You should say "died." When someone dies, family have a hard time thinking straight. You need to speak clearly and concisely and leave the euphemisms at the

  24. How do you put a nurse like this in her place?

    GOMER42 replied to DoubleblessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    How do you know that she is saying theses things to be snarky? Maybe she is sincerely trying to help improve the unit. Sounds like she makes you feel

  25. Which blood pressure reading is correct?

    GOMER42 replied to BriWisco's topic in General Nursing

    Art line is the most accurate They usually don't match up because the art line is a direct measurement, and it may read 15 more than the indirect cuff