itsnowornever BSN, RN

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    New Grad Looking for med/surg... getting frustrated

    itsnowornever replied to Secel's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Apply more. I applied to over 300 positions for my first job. Hand walk in your applications/resume/cover letter for the LTC places. Revamp your resume and cover letter. Get extra certifications....
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    ACLS class as a student? good or pointless?

    itsnowornever replied to procrastinator911's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was always told that it shows initiative and a desire to progress yourself and improve. Posting from my phone, ease forgive my fat thumbs!
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    Two Semesters of *****!

    itsnowornever replied to rowdysmomma's topic in General Students

    Do you have a rubric? If so, and she isn't following then go to the dean. If you don't have one, I would suggest you talk to her about discrepancies, like an adult not an angry student, and talk to...
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    Can Anyone Help Me?

    itsnowornever replied to jennaroo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sorry. Posted then realized you wanted a Newborn story. Posting from my phone, ease forgive my fat thumbs!
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    Can Anyone Help Me?

    itsnowornever replied to jennaroo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Over hovering???? Parents at my kids soccer game getting angry when kids are playing the ball and they get elbowed. It's soccer. It IS a contact sport. And when their dramatic child collapses to the...
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    What type of stethoscope should I purchase for school?

    itsnowornever replied to JS88's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

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    ACLS class as a student? good or pointless?

    itsnowornever replied to procrastinator911's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes, employers do pay for these classes- but in a saturated market if I were the manager I'm not spending additional funds when there are new grads available who have already taken initiative and...
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    ACLS class as a student? good or pointless?

    itsnowornever replied to procrastinator911's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

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    What to know before your first day in NICU

    itsnowornever replied to lillycat's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Oooooooohhhhhh ok! Makes more sense now! The only reason I assumed you would only get 4 weeks (which is NUTS) is because my soon to be ex-director hired a new grad in our nursery and initially told...
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    Resigning

    itsnowornever replied to itsnowornever's topic in Nursing Career

    Ok! I put in my resignation today and told a few of the ladies, and they were all very supportive! Now time to tell the others! Posting from my phone, ease forgive my fat thumbs!
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    What to know before your first day in NICU

    itsnowornever replied to lillycat's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    4 weeks in NICU as a new grad???? Run away while your license is intact or get more time, a lot more time! Posting from my phone, ease forgive my fat thumbs!
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    Has anyone made a medication error and *not* get fired for it?

    itsnowornever replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in Patient Medications

    I gave ampicillin instead of ancef (we stock amp and give it all the time, habit and not paying attention caused the error). I called the doctor, told my preceptor And the doctor just said to change...
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    Difficult orientee

    itsnowornever replied to jenvankempen's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If she's a new grad, have you asked her if she's scared? That could play a lot into it. I saw my coworkers as fearless, dictionaries of knowledge. When talking to one and admitting my fears and my...
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    guns, knives and students...Any thoughts, comments or safety suggestions?

    itsnowornever replied to lkulmann's topic in School

    6weeks? So glad I'm not in your city/state. Here we have 8months, plus a 1 year probation with a training officer. Posting from my phone, ease forgive my fat thumbs!
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    guns, knives and students...Any thoughts, comments or safety suggestions?

    itsnowornever replied to lkulmann's topic in School

    Taking out 26 kids without a reload is already illegal. There are already bans on magazine size. Now please tell me how that law worked out? That's right! Criminals don't obey laws. Posting from my...
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    Why do some nurses use their titles as a big ego boost?

    itsnowornever replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I call myself an RN. The few times I've said "nurse" people have asked me "RN" or "LVN" Posting from my phone, ease forgive my fat thumbs!
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    Urgent! Dream job opening, critique my cover letter??

    itsnowornever replied to ama3t's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Ultimately from the different responses I think you should just go with what you've got and pray the manager likes it. So many different views. I know that for the two jobs I've interviewed for, both...
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    Sending resume

    itsnowornever replied to KJM-RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I say do it. If they like you they may consider letting u use a permit, however, just because you can get one doesn't mean you can use it. Never hurts to try though! Posting from my phone, ease...
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    Urgent! Dream job opening, critique my cover letter??

    itsnowornever replied to ama3t's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Just want to reiterate---cover letters should show case all your accomplishments, HOWEVER, the showcasing should be hidden in how you will help THEM and make them LOOK GOOD! Yes, cover letters are...
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    New grad looking for a job

    itsnowornever replied to medic21's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Does Ohio offer an interim permit? Some places hire you with it, but as far as I know you still can't do much and if you fail NCLEX, you loose your job. Posting from my phone, ease forgive my fat...
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    My friend needs help =[

    itsnowornever replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Tell your friend to hire a lawyer. Fast. Posting from my phone, ease forgive my fat thumbs!
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    Advice about Clinical

    itsnowornever replied to theviolinist's topic in General Students

    I would challenge it with the dean. Doesn't she realize that over-confidence is dangerous also? Posting from my phone, ease forgive my fat thumbs!
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    Should hospital provide and launder scrubs?

    itsnowornever replied to Kitty Carlisle's topic in Emergency

    The BDUs were me!!!! How does Aviator size their scrubs? I'd really just live the pants!!!! Were I'm hoping to get hired we don't have to wear scrub tops, do that doesn't really concern me. Posting...
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    Not Excited About Becoming FNP

    itsnowornever replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    I have a friend who works as an FNP during the week and picks up shifts in the ER because she loves that too. You can always do both if you want Posting from my phone, ease forgive my fat thumbs!
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    Do you remember when you were a nursing student?

    itsnowornever replied to Kaysmom8's topic in General Students

    My best advice? Your approach should mirror theirs. If they joke, you joke. If they are serious, you're serious. So far it's worked for me. Posting from my phone, ease forgive my fat thumbs!