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  1. what goes on at 2nd Interview?

    beatrice1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay, I am a new Grad... trying to get into the hospitals.. but not hiring new grads. I did apply at a OBGYN office... I sent my resume, was called in for interview with the Head Nurse. She said...

  2. suggestions-activities for brain damaged child

    beatrice1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am doing homecare, taking care of a little girl with holoprosencephaly. She has no communication, not sure how much she understands. she does smile at you but not much more. she has severe chorea...

  3. suggestions-activities for brain damaged child

    beatrice1 replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for some great ideas. This is why I love this site! My client is 12 years old. She is wheel chair bound and doesn't have much back/head support. She has a rod in her back, but...

  4. suggestions-activities for brain damaged child

    beatrice1 replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    *obenfermera1 thank you so much for your personal experience and suggestions. you made alot of good suggestions knowing what these children are like. I do lotion her up and she seems to enjoy...

  5. Is home health good for new Grads

    beatrice1 posted a topic in Home Health

    I graduated in December 2010, after applying to hospitals for 6 months, I finally found a job with a home health agency that was willing to train new Grads. I worked as a private CNA before nursing...

  6. Is home health good for new Grads

    beatrice1 replied to beatrice1's topic in Home Health

    This is also what I am finding. The clients are stable, but once you learn the job... there is nothing else to learn. The Parents are there also, One of my jobs is just sitting up overnight and...

  7. Is home health good for new Grads

    beatrice1 replied to beatrice1's topic in Home Health

    Caliotter3, I think you are misunderstanding my post... I don't consider the job boring. I actually love home care and patient care.. My concern is that I am a Brand New Nurse, and I think I should...

  8. Is home health good for new Grads

    beatrice1 replied to beatrice1's topic in Home Health

    Karen, you hit it right on the head. I feel as though I'm not learning to act/think "like a nurse". I feel as though I am learning to be a really good CNA, which will help me in the field, but I...

  9. Is home health good for new Grads

    beatrice1 replied to beatrice1's topic in Home Health

    just to clariify, this job is more of long term cases. I have two cases that are stable clients. I do visits that are 5-8 hour shifts. it is more CNA work than anything. I do not go in and do the...

  10. Physical Assessment - What is CSM exactly?

    beatrice1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can someone please tell me what CSM is and how you assess for it. I work for a homecare company. And all the other nurses fill out their assessments and just put CSM+ The patient is wheelchair bound,...

  11. Physical Assessment - What is CSM exactly?

    beatrice1 replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the answers, I think the other nurses figure if they can feel her peripheral pulses, they just chart + This particular patient has had dark nail polish on for the past two weeks, and you...

  12. Physical Assessment - What is CSM exactly?

    beatrice1 replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    It is in the cardiovascular section of the assessment for and they chart it under "periferal circulation" ?? any

  13. How long are you a "Graduate" Nurse

    beatrice1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I hope this doesn't sound like a dumb question... How long are you considered a Graduate Nurse. I thought it was the time between you graduate and pass your NCLEX. I graduated in January, passed...

  14. How long are you a "Graduate" Nurse

    beatrice1 replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    so.... does this mean I shouldn't apply to any jobs that say "graduate Nurse" positions. Or to a Graduate Nurse program....

  15. New grad LPN, interview with peds HH agency

    beatrice1 replied to ComeClarity's topic in Home Health

    To:ComeClarity, Can you tell me what State you are from? I am also a new Grad and found a HH agency in my Area that is willing to train new Grads. I have always wanted to do home care, and excited...

  16. BLS or ACLS new Grad

    beatrice1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in January, don't have a job yet but activly applying. My BLS just expired in June. Should I retake BLS or go for ACLS. Any suggestions? Should I also take PALS if I plan on applying...

  17. Another job hunting question! help

    beatrice1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay, here I go... another job hunting question for all you lucky ones who found a job! I have applied to all the hospitals in my area, with no responses. I am going to start at Nursing homes,...

  18. BLS or ACLS new Grad

    beatrice1 replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    *Esme I am assuming that most hospitals train for this but when you are applying for jobs they all say "BLS required" so I'm not taking any chances by being left out because of one little...

  19. What can I do now to help get the job I want?

    beatrice1 replied to chaplainjanie's topic in General Nursing

    I also had the same thoughts as you, "as to not work while going to school" I wanted to put all my time and effort into school. I only worked two overnights a week as a Private CNA. To be honest, I...

  20. Where are all the jobs????

    beatrice1 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Graduated in January with ADN. I really want to start out in a hospital. Applied to all local hospitals (moving is not an option). I have not received any responses. It's so discouraging!!! I feel...

  21. Can a new RN still work as a CNA

    beatrice1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Graduated from Nursing school with an ADN. Cannot find any employment. I need a job. Can you still work work as a cna after graduating as an RN. Should I start to apply for Nursing assistant jobs...

  22. Tips for New Grads from one who got a job

    beatrice1 replied to ICUSkeenRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    to ICUSKEEN could you please tell me where I can find information on taking these types of classes that you recommend? Did you do it at your local hospital? Thanks for any info

  23. Where are all the jobs????

    beatrice1 replied to beatrice1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Does anyone know where to look for those "other positions" clinics, doctor's office...ect. no one seems to advertise anymore. The only sites i can find online is the hospitals and homecare. Any...

  24. Tough Interview questions

    beatrice1 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I know there are alot of questions and threads about interview advice... But lately I have heard that the questions that are asked now are more about "tell me what you can do for us" more than "tell...

  25. Tough Interview questions

    beatrice1 replied to beatrice1's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks! Great points to make. That's why I love this site... :) It's great to get extra advice from such experienced talented people. Thank you,