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cebuana_nurse

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  1. When does this feeling end...

    cebuana_nurse replied to Reese17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We are on the same shoes. I too just started at LTC and I think that I'm at a whole new world. I think it pays off on learning each resident. Making them trust you with their meds and be organized. I...

  2. VENT: felt being laughed at

    cebuana_nurse posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a foreign trained nurse from the Philippines. I recently got a job at a LTC facility where I function as an LPN. Last night, an aide told me that the humidifier of a resident's oxygen tank is...

  3. Questions for Nurses with Less than 5 Years of Experience

    cebuana_nurse replied to SillyInScrubs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    -It takes time for the fear to wear off. There's no specific time for it to go away, totally up to you. -For me, yes. I had been unemployed for a year and just got back in the workforce. I guess I was...

  4. VENT: felt being laughed at

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

    Thanks for all your kind words and encouragement. I would truly keep in mind that asking questions help me learn. I don't know why I'm feeling this way. I guess I'm becoming paranoid.

  5. First 4 weeks feels like 4months

    cebuana_nurse replied to LVN2010M's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are not alone. My first 2 weeks went fast, I am really overwhelmed. The meds, paperwork--everything is overwhelming. It takes time for things to be better. I'm still under orientation though I'm...

  6. does it really get better?

    cebuana_nurse posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I recently started my orientation as a medication nurse at a LTC facility. I took the job knowing that it would be nice to take on a different environment. But right now, I am not so sure. I felt bad...

  7. first med error

    cebuana_nurse replied to kxvc's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree on the above posts, you gotta suck it all in, learn from it and move on. You are a good nurse because you realized your mistake and notify the doctor of the error being made. I know what you...

  8. does it really get better?

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

    Thanks LVN2010M, I've read some of your posts regarding your orientation. I already told my husband that I'm not really enjoying the job though he said that I should try sticking with the facility for...

  9. does it really get better?

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

    Thanks. I appreciate all of your kind words and encouragement. I am encouraging myself to learn from it and try to be positive. How about dealing with difficult patients? I try my best to offer the...

  10. does it really get better?

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

    I took a narcotic pain pill from my resident's husband which happened to be a resident too. I didn't realize the mistake I made until I was about to sign off the narc

  11. are you tougher on foreign nurses?

    cebuana_nurse replied to ItsTheDude's topic in General Nursing

    My workplace has the same problem, they even implented a NO SMOKING within the hospital and its grounds to reduce these smoke breaks because some takes 30 minutes instead of 15. But there are still...

  12. are you tougher on foreign nurses?

    cebuana_nurse replied to ItsTheDude's topic in General Nursing

    At Ruby Vee, how nice of you to say that about Filipinos and all foreign nurses. To the OP, your topic is pretty insulting to foreign nurses. We maybe foreigners in this country, but we finished...

  13. "Im Sorry But We Dont Hire New Nurses"

    cebuana_nurse replied to misdetermined's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't be discouraged that they only accept nurses with experience. Just don't stop applying to any nursing position that you would find. Bear in mind, persistence is the key on getting a job in this...

  14. Take LTC job? Stuck...

    cebuana_nurse replied to cleback's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with August Boy. Today's economy is pretty tough. Plus, when you have the related experience, it would look good on you resume. I also just started working at an LTC facility and its not what...

  15. Asian woman need advice before taking as RN?

    cebuana_nurse replied to bebzgurl29's topic in General Nursing

    I'm the same height as u are and currently working at a LTC facility. I agree to all who commented that it doesn't matter what height you have nor your age. As long as you can function and provide...

  16. No one told me....

    cebuana_nurse replied to Reese17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No wonder they put so much emphasis about proper body mechanics during my orientation the other day since a lot of nurses are complaining about back and leg pain at the end of their shifts. Thanks for...

  17. Got 1st US nursing job, now freaking out...

    cebuana_nurse posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello all! I just recently accepted a job offer as a medication nurse in a LTC facility. Though I have mixed emotions regarding the position and the feeling that I'm back in the nursing field. I took...

  18. Where can I find my PRC Certificate Number?

    cebuana_nurse replied to bmdb1987's topic in International Nursing

    I think you are on the wrong forum. This should be moved to the Philippines forum if only I know how. LOL... From what I remembered, the certificate number is the same as the Registration Number. Good...

  19. Got 1st US nursing job, now freaking out...

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

    Thanks for all the replies! I really appreciate it. I'll take notes during orientation and just be

  20. Got a Job, Finally

    cebuana_nurse replied to AugustBoy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats! I too got offered a job after looking for 3 months. Good things definitely happen for those who wait. Good luck to both of us..

  21. Am I hired?

    cebuana_nurse replied to bbie17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with twentytenRN. I just got offered a job today and they told me to come over tomorrow for a drug screen and PPD test. They will also do the background check after that. So I'm thinking that...

  22. How to prepare for your first interview?

    cebuana_nurse replied to sweetmya's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with the above poster. Its not different at all. Are you a new grad? If you're not, most of the questions would pertain to your previous working experiences. Make sure to bring a copy of your...

  23. SCARED!

    cebuana_nurse replied to burghnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You're lucky, it's hard to get into L&D at this time. I've started L&D when I got out from school and its pretty much interesting. With IV's, I agree with mustlovepoodles, you'll be a pro...

  24. what to expect in a psychiatric floor?

    cebuana_nurse posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello All! I've been a USRN since Nov 09 and had been applying like crazy. I'm glad that for the dozens of applications I sent out, I got 2 job interviews for this month. I will be having a job...

  25. Argh!! I want to scream at people trying to 'help' me find a job!

    cebuana_nurse replied to Bobbkat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm glad that I am not alone. My husband had been pushy since Nov 09 when I passed my NCLEX. He made me call all the LTCs, nursing homes and staffing companies found in the phone directory. He made me...