sundayj

sundayj

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  1. Thought I was doing fine... THEN got a call from my manager.... :(

    sundayj replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, something like that happened to me at my first job. They said I asked too many questions and too many different people. On my end, I did that to validate the info when I did not think...

  2. Pre employment physical while pregnant?

    sundayj replied to xaymi's topic in General Nursing

    I think you will be fine. I was also offered a position and am scheduled to have my physical next week. As far as i remember from my old RN job, they check if your vision is ok, if you can bend, lift...

  3. Interviewing for manager position but have issues...

    sundayj replied to jlcole45's topic in General Nursing

    I would say that the reason for FNP program is that you want to assist your staff in every possible way including sorting through some difficult clinical issues. Hope, everything will work out. And I...

  4. Wait on PA?

    sundayj replied to LoriNJ's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    wow, that's so cool. I am very happy for you. Wish you all the best, prepare well for the interview. I guess giving up is not an option for

  5. Wait on PA?

    sundayj replied to LoriNJ's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hey, The job market is very tough in Philly. I have 3 years of experience and has been searching for a job for a year ( currently doing home care). Nothing yet. Honestly, I would work in NYC , if I...

  6. Underarm Sweating

    sundayj replied to ScrubMan0416's topic in General Nursing

    hey, I was almost in the same situation as you are except that I had experienced uncontrollable sweating under both armpits. THE ONLY thing that worked for me is Hypercare 20 % solution that was...

  7. B12 injection prior to pt undergoing dialysis???

    sundayj posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi, In a home care setting I was giving to take care of someone else's pt. The nurse was giving him SQ injection of B12 30-60 min prior to him going to hemodialysis. Could it be wrong? Does anyone...

  8. Is it just me? (Nurse/patient ratio related)

    sundayj replied to devi's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I worked at the Children's Hospital and our night shift ratio was 6 patients per nurse. That was manageable, really not too bad. Whoever did the assignment always tried to take into the account...

  9. 1st time Pregnant Nurse...how do you reveal to boss

    sundayj replied to rierie's topic in Nursing Career

    sorry guys, I am not a lawyer but I can't imagine you being disqualified for being pregnant, that is illegal! I don't think there is any light duty in the unit you described. However, when I was...

  10. i need an advice... please.

    sundayj replied to appledream's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    sorry, I can't share your experience, but the fact that you reached 265 Q does not necessarily mean that you failed. I hope you have passed and wish you much

  11. Interviews over, how to send thank you's?

    sundayj replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Nursing Career

    another thing is if you have their e-mail , send them today by e-mail and then send a hard copy by regular snail mail. Hurry! Good

  12. Interviews over, how to send thank you's?

    sundayj replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Congratulations on getting all those interviews, you must be very special! Make sure you send all your thank you notes. Write something special about each unit: comment on the professionalism of staff...

  13. Keep flunking my interviews

    sundayj posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had three interviews for ICU position ( two a year ago and one just this Tuesday) and I keep flunking them. This interview was different though. I got a call from the HR to come and interview for...

  14. Keep flunking my interviews

    sundayj replied to sundayj's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to all. Karen, I actually came across the post you are referring to when I got home from the interview . It will surely help me the next time. I did send a thank you note to the NRec and the...

  15. Difference between ICU and intermediate critical care

    sundayj posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi everyone, I am looking to become a CRNA, thus seraching for a job that would fulfill school's requirement for ICU. Can anyone clarify what is the difference between ICU and intermediate Critical...

  16. Difference between ICU and intermediate critical care

    sundayj replied to sundayj's topic in MICU, SICU

    while i feel two hammer-blows here instead of the mouth of my child-federico garcia lorca very interesting quotation. could you, please, explain the meaning to me? thank you! p.s. i am sorry i am a...

  17. ICU interview--what do they really ask?

    sundayj replied to 2bnurse_it's topic in MICU, SICU

    wow, I thinks a would rather be a medium fish :) what did you say to that one? Very interesting

  18. ICU interview--what do they really ask?

    sundayj replied to 2bnurse_it's topic in MICU, SICU

    I would also like to know what they are asking you during the interview. I am soon going to apply to SICU in

  19. I fear my CNAs! lol

    sundayj replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    well, don't even get me started on this topic. CNA's at my previous job were horrible. They rarely got accomplished anything but VS. Most of the time, I did the bath, bad and other little things that...

  20. To Ladies who are CRNA's

    sundayj posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi everyone, I have a question for ladies and gentleman if they choose to participate :). What are the risks that are associated with workplace: gases, X-rays, etc. ( you know better) that may place...

  21. To Ladies who are CRNA's

    sundayj replied to sundayj's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    thanks everyone for your very informative responses. I made some notes and am ready to pursue this

  22. To Ladies who are CRNA's

    sundayj replied to sundayj's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    wait.... do you STAND on your feet while the case is in process? What if it is very long 5-6 hrs? that must be tougher than waking P.S. I was witnessing surgery a couple of times but right now I...

  23. To Ladies who are CRNA's

    sundayj replied to sundayj's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    thanks for your response, too, WVUturtle514. Wishing you god's blessing for your little one! I am just wondering is there any limit to how many fluoro cases a person can have. Is there are such a...

  24. To Ladies who are CRNA's

    sundayj replied to sundayj's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thank you for the response, it is very clear. So, do you implement any other precautions except for the lead suit ( i don't know the proper name for it, sorry) during x-rays? Do you help lift...

  25. Still looking for a job as a new grad...

    sundayj replied to The Skys the Limit's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    yeap, I accepted the position and worked there for a little less than 2 years. I heard from many nurses on my floor that they had difficult time c recruiter, i.e. they won't return calls, change...