Nicole2010

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  1. Tips and Recommended Readings?

    Nicole2010 replied to Nicole2010's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for all the responses. I do have my book from the OB/PEDS class and I have been reading it. I just wish at times it went into depth on certain subjects. I start orientation tomorrow and will...

  2. Honors BSN unable to find job. Can the college be sued?

    Nicole2010 replied to Tankweti's topic in General Nursing

    So you're upset that the school did not disclose the guesstimated amount it takes to train a NG and that you weren't guaranteed a job after graduation. I must say that's a bit ridiculous. I graduated...

  3. There are jobs for new grads

    Nicole2010 replied to SN31's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wouldn't give up. True, there may be a lack of jobs available, but there could be many factors to why some of these people complaining don't have jobs. I was at an interview and another potential...

  4. Advice for first interview

    Nicole2010 replied to CLC27's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree the above post 100%. I also never drank caffiene on the day on an interview since I knew I would be nervous. When you get asked that dreaded questions, "Tell me about yourself," make sure...

  5. new grad with a job interview on a maternity unit

    Nicole2010 replied to melmarie23's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congrats! The questions I was asked were about handling conflict between co-workers/MDs, what kind of personality I have, why L&D, just pretty basic stuff. I did get a senario question about a...

  6. Question regarding patient ratio with Magnesium pts

    Nicole2010 replied to corrie54's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I thought was 1:1. That's how it is on the unit I

  7. Labor and Delivery Interview New Grad

    Nicole2010 replied to nurseRN28's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There would be an internal hemorrhage. I would put O2 on my pt, increase the IV fluid rate, elevate the legs, call MD during this & get an order for a vasopressor in case. I also did work in an...

  8. Labor and Delivery Interview New Grad

    Nicole2010 replied to nurseRN28's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congratulations! I also just was offered a job in L&D as a New Grad (I did have help getting an interview from an MD I worked for though). The senario question I got was in regards to a post C/S...

  9. Should I go ahead and get "RN" engraved after my name when

    Nicole2010 replied to HealerWoman's topic in General Nursing

    My husband got a stethoscope engraved for me while I was in school which included RN on it. I was nervous to wear it, but I graduated (as valedictorian I might add) & I know living up to the...

  10. As good as, Better or Worse than you thought it would be...

    Nicole2010 replied to Krazy4pedsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I love taking care of my patients...I hate that I am being taken advantage of by companies. Luckily with nursing you have many options. So I'm learning that field work is not for me, especially...

  11. Any one else annoyed?

    Nicole2010 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't believe in staying in a job you hate. It only burns you out, makes you hate nursing & it can affect the care you provide you patients. I'm looking for a new job & I've been only...

  12. Should I leave...working more than expected & salaried

    Nicole2010 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, I am a new grad going into my 4th week of work (Hospice field RN) and I am dreading it. I am about to have an anxiety attack just thinking about it! It's not my patients or the work, it's the...

  13. Should I leave...working more than expected & salaried

    Nicole2010 replied to Nicole2010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for the advice everyone. I am going to stick it out & see if it gets better. I start out on my own tomorrow. I have 16 patients I have to see every week. I guess I am nervous,...

  14. What do you wear to work?

    Nicole2010 replied to GhostsWerePeopleToo's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I wear scrubs. You never know what you may walk into in a pt's

  15. Hospice...job or way of life?

    Nicole2010 replied to AmandaCRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I'm new to hospice & I'm quickly learning that it is very easy to work 50+ hours a week. I love my patients & the care I provide, but I have a life and family as well. It's a way of life if...

  16. Going from hospice to Med-Surg

    Nicole2010 replied to hospicenurse2008's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am curious as well why you would leave hospice after being there for 4 years to go to med-surg to then possibly going back to hospice. It's a bit confusing. Do you feel like there are skills you...

  17. New Grad in Hospice

    Nicole2010 replied to Nicole2010's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am part of a very supportive team. All the nurses tell me all the time that they are available by phone to come out. The nurse whose caseload I am taking over always says to call her if I have a...

  18. new grad with Hospice Interview...YaY

    Nicole2010 replied to mschelee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Congratulations! I am a New Grad as well & I just started working Hospice. The questions I were asked in several interviews were like "Have you been exposed to death, if so how did you handle...

  19. Do you donate blood?

    Nicole2010 replied to pna2388's topic in General Nursing

    I use to donate blood, until my median nerve was hit during a donation. Luckily I was on vacation because I couldn't use my arm for 2 weeks with the pain, tingling, and feeling like my hand was in...

  20. New Grad in Hospice

    Nicole2010 replied to Nicole2010's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks for the advice. I have been out in the field with several other nurses. They have all been very helpful, esp since I feel like I am bombarding them with questions. I have been informed on...

  21. Once again...New Grad Jobs and venting

    Nicole2010 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ok....so as we all know the job market is not the best for New Grad RN's. I currently graduate in April as Valedictorian and passed the NCLEX 2 weeks after graduation. I am lucky enough to be able...

  22. Once again...New Grad Jobs and venting

    Nicole2010 replied to Nicole2010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for your responses. I do know for a fact that these other students were flaking on subject matters (admitting to never opening their books, posting their recent partying pics on FaceBook,...

  23. Finding a Job- New Grad

    Nicole2010 replied to nurseontheway's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Graduated and passed NCLEX in April of this year; although, my license did not become active till mid-May. I am starting as a RN Case Manager for a Hospice company this Monday. The hospitals are not...

  24. New hospice nurse

    Nicole2010 replied to bikingRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Good luck to you. I am a New Grad as well & start working in Hospice on Monday. I'm so

  25. The 1st check as an rn....yay!!! Or nay!!

    Nicole2010 replied to Serrano2886's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I start as a RN for a Hospice on Monday. I'll be salaried, but it equals out to $31.50/hr. I think for my first check I'm definitely getting my hair