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    TWO OFFERS

    Enthused RN replied to aishaj10's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Merlyn - it's not a LTC position she's considering but a LTAC position. LTAC is long term acute care ... it's a hospital and not a SNF. With that in mind, do you still recommend the med/surg
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    TWO OFFERS

    Enthused RN replied to aishaj10's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    IMO ... yes. I would go with LTAC still unless you really prefer one hospital over the other. I would also take into account benefits, length of orientation they're offering, the hospital's reputation...
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    TWO OFFERS

    Enthused RN replied to aishaj10's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Personally I would take the LTAC position ... but that's only because my goal is to work in critical care. What is your goal? What type of unit do you want to ultimately work in? If you are still...
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    Strategies for Dressing a Stroke Patient

    Enthused RN replied to maggie1990's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Normally I put the arms in first and then have them pull their head through for shirts. As for pants, maybe you can have them roll to one side in bed while you pull up that side; then roll to the...
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    Miss Tander Teaches

    Enthused RN replied to dianah's topic in General Nursing

    ditto! completely unexpected and it gave me a lump in the
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    Any tips or ways to answer prioritization and delegation/assignment questions?

    Enthused RN replied to live&love&heal's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had the same reaction as you did when I first got the book. Just go through the PDA book ... you will learn priority, delegration, and assignment if you do the questions and read the rationales ......
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    Favorite things you bought during RN school to help your studies?

    Enthused RN replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    so far ... laptop with a nice clickety keyboard (it motivates me to type faster somehow), watch, stethoscope, own BP cuff, Micromedex app on my iPhone, Comprehensive Review for NCLEX-RN book by Mary...
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    ATI Fundamentals exam

    Enthused RN replied to jwk429's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Your fundamentals class should mirror what is in the ATI book and test. I found my test had additional emphasis on infection control and wound care though, but your test may be different. You should...
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    UNPRIMED IV LINE (LINE FULL OF AIR) and STILL ALIVE!

    Enthused RN replied to iheartcanucks2012's topic in Canada

    LOL ... I just want to tell you, Esme, that I appreciate how thorough your posts are ... and how I loved the last two lines in this particular post. You go from emboli leading to cardiac arrest and...
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    My TCU CPR policy

    Enthused RN replied to unsaint77's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Maybe they define licensed professional as a MD or paramedic? Those are really the only 2 who can legally declare someone dead, right? As a previous poster said, I would clarify with your facility on...
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    S#!% Nursing Students Say

    Enthused RN replied to flyingchange's topic in General Students

    LOL ... pretty
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    VALOR - recently accepted!

    Enthused RN replied to zesta's topic in Government, Military

    I have no idea what you can expect but I just want to say congrats! I heard this program is awesome and you will really be learning a lot of skills and get more practice beyond what nursing school can...
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    Leaving in less than 6 months doesn't count?

    Enthused RN replied to newrnltc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    amoLucia is right - they usually only verify dates of employment. However, when I worked in a staffing agency and was checking the dates of employment with a prior employer for a potential hire, I...
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    Leaving in less than 6 months doesn't count?

    Enthused RN replied to newrnltc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's up to you to put it on your resume. Your DON is disappointed and frankly has a right to feel how she wants, but she doesn't really have a right to say what you can or cannot put on your resume....
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    Great moments in bad judgement

    Enthused RN replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    I read about this one firsthand in medical records while reviewing an insurance claim a few years back: a DOCTOR tried to stop his continuous diarrhea by sticking a shotglass up there. No one would...
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    gag reflex when changing a diaper, am I in trouble when dealing with patients?

    Enthused RN replied to Creativetype's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it's something you can get over it. When I first started out with CNA clinicals at a SNF a couple years back, I practiced clenching my abdominal muscles and throat so I wouldn't gag. If you...
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    NCLEX Kaplan Practice Scores

    Enthused RN replied to Inori's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow Inori ... I'm not taking my NCLEX anytime soon but I've been reading these threads for a while now. 8,000 questions ... and you're averaging over 60%?! Girl, I think it's time to make it official....
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    Conflicted about interview with fancy hospital

    Enthused RN replied to lisa333's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    BTW, don't feel the need to respond with details of your personal life on here if you don't want to
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    Conflicted about interview with fancy hospital

    Enthused RN replied to lisa333's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Just a thought - if things are really that serious with your BF and you DO get the job, maybe he can move closer to you? I get the sense that it is the work-life balance that appeals to you but you...
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    nclex horror

    Enthused RN replied to kikijo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow ... it looks like there was a widespread issue with the April 2nd test for a lot of people. I've been reading a couple threads on here and at least 3 people had their tests disqualified because...
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    Deceptive Offender for Chest Pains

    Enthused RN replied to libran1984's topic in Correctional

    Fantastic read, thanks for sharing! I'm only in my first semester in my nursing program but somehow I was able to follow along with your assessments and rationales ... goes to show that basics really...
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    Ethical Exam Question

    Enthused RN replied to oschaus's topic in General Students

    Wow great post! Thanks OP for posting the questions and thanks everyone for the answers. I would have gone with C also but now I understand why D is the "most
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    And the waiting game begins s/p interview!

    Enthused RN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Honestly, I would keep on applying just to have back up options. It can't hurt. Good
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    How I Got My Dream Job!

    Enthused RN replied to tokyoROSE's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks for attaching the generic cover letter! I really appreciate it! By the way, I don't think anyone really wanted your resume and cover letter with all the information. As least for me, I just...
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    How I Got My Dream Job!

    Enthused RN replied to tokyoROSE's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    tokyorose, do you mind also pming me the email you sent to the DON? I would love to get a feel for what is the correct way to email someone about a position. thanks in advance and