ToughingItOut

ToughingItOut

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  1. Baby nurse.... 1st interview... help!!!

    ToughingItOut replied to Kato2685's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you haven't already, definitely read TheCommuter's interviewing article posted on this thread. Also, I recommend wearing a suit as opposed to trendy professional dress (Dillard's is currently...

  2. Skills Survey, final interview step

    ToughingItOut replied to CherylRNBSN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congratulations! Did you have your skills interview

  3. Is this common now?

    ToughingItOut replied to CherylRNBSN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think it's really lame that they had you come in for a shadow and then never followed up with you. I interviewed for a couple positions as a new grad I never heard back from, but a shadow? In my...

  4. Nursing School Interview

    ToughingItOut replied to devonleigh's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    4 Hours long!? First of all, that is INSANE. Do you have any previous healthcare or volunteer experiences that you can talk about? I know that even my very minor bit of volunteering at a free...

  5. New to Research Nursing

    ToughingItOut replied to ToughingItOut's topic in Research

    Thank you!

  6. RNC exam

    ToughingItOut replied to RN4theTiny's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I just recently passed the RNC-NIC. In addition to the neonatal assessment and question book you probably already have, I would definitely suggest Neonatal Certification Review for the CCRN and RNC...

  7. You look too young to be a nurse

    ToughingItOut replied to SwansonRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I used to have this issue a lot...prior to being on nights for a few years (as previously metioned), lol. However, I was just recently asked, "So, are you still in school here?" Wow, all I could say...

  8. Am I cut-out for ED nursing?

    ToughingItOut replied to TheGirl07's topic in Emergency

    Personally, I think it takes a strong personality and a great sense of humor. I don't know if you necessarily have to have a strong personality, but it's a stereotype, and I think it helps. I...

  9. IVF excessive?

    ToughingItOut replied to coogabooga's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    ROFL, so did I!!!! I'm a NICU nurse, but I just had to look. I was thinking...IVF during hospice!? I would say

  10. NIH New Graduate Clinical Research Nurse Internship

    ToughingItOut replied to eden12's topic in Research

    Eden12, I too have been waiting patiently for a response to your question. I'm afraid that I can't comment on the NIH internship, but it sounds fascinating. Good luck, and let us know how it

  11. CNA Instructor - Need Advice for Clinical

    ToughingItOut replied to belabelisa's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    First of all, my CNA teacher was FANTASTIC. I hope to someday become half the nurse that she is. She actually would let us track her down during clinicals to check off out skills, but, we also had a...

  12. Just took nclex today and I feel cheated

    ToughingItOut replied to Sejl90's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, if you're getting mostly difficult and obscure questions, you might just doing well on the exam. The NCLEX is computer guided and designed to determine minimum competency in the least amount of...

  13. Quitting 74K RN job for a 30K vet tech job? Advice please!

    ToughingItOut replied to RNCDN's topic in Nursing Career

    I always think about going the vet tech route, but, yes, the salary is deplorable. Especially for the two-year, and usually very expensive degree/certification route. Honestly, I grew up around a...

  14. New RN, looking ahead; MPH?

    ToughingItOut replied to RNuninformed's topic in Public, Community Health

    Hey MissM472, I would definitely go for the BSN. Not only will a BSN make you a stronger candidate on paper (I would assume although I myself do not work in PH), there are TONS or accelerated,...

  15. May I ask??

    ToughingItOut replied to Burlshoe114's topic in Ob/Gyn

    AND, L&D/birthing centers are some of the only "money making" units for hospitals. You want to build a new hospital? You better build the best, biggest, newest and most beautiful birthing...

  16. IV starts - anyone get better?

    ToughingItOut replied to krenee's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm currently in an IV slump. :/ I hope reviewing some of this advice will help. I blew the most gorgeous saph last night...Any positive IV thoughts and energy greatly appreciated

  17. Student persuing a new grad NICU position

    ToughingItOut replied to aztecnurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Where do you live? I understand your fear that you might narrow your skill set, however, I have mostly found that NICU skills are not narrowed as much as they are miniaturized, lol. It's still an...

  18. Help- Moving to private rooms! Need advice!

    ToughingItOut replied to luvmyboys's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ugh, I would honestly hate to go to private rooms for the above reasons. However, I'm sure that the parents will like

  19. Any eating disorder nurses out there?

    ToughingItOut posted a topic in Addictions

    Does anyone work with eating disorder patients?? What is it

  20. Hospital OR job vs. hospital outpatient surgical center job?

    ToughingItOut posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi guys! I need some advice. I have no OR experience, but I am interested in transitioning to surgical nursing (a long shot I realize, lol). I have the opportunity to apply for both a hospital's...

  21. New Grad just hired into NICU!!

    ToughingItOut replied to heartNICU's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congratulations!! Now go do something exciting to celebrate...like buying new scrubs or

  22. baby friendly questions

    ToughingItOut replied to Rhee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    All I know is that they're taking away our FREE formula and pacifiers...and we're already a broke, public hospital.

  23. Passed the NCLEX RN on the 3rd time!!!

    ToughingItOut replied to COCOBSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

  24. Good trait you have counts against you!

    ToughingItOut replied to timidgirl's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Awww, I feel for you timidgirl; I believe that you and I are cut from the same cloth. I too HATE confrotation and avoid it at almost any cost. Needless to say, I did NOT get the ER position I...

  25. PICU RN wanting to transfer to NICU!

    ToughingItOut replied to TexasRN3's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Well it's definitely not a bad sign. Either way, at least you got your foot in the door, and I bet that that manager will think of you again whenever another spot opens up. Don't be discouraged; you...