*jojo*

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1. Should I Take the Chance/Sacrifice?

   *jojo* replied to HopeItWorksDNP's topic in General Nursing

   That is a tough decision. I don't know what the right decision is for you but I was wondering if there are other options. Are there any LPN to RN programs near you or even an ADN program that perhaps you could start this year? I went the ADN route...

2. new job and pregnant?!?!

   *jojo* replied to rntobe10's topic in General Nursing

   If she waits three months to get pregnant and is pregnant for 9 months...

3. New Grad RN taking a Tech Position?

   *jojo* replied to NurseAVP's topic in General Nursing

   It sounds like she either did not listen to what you asked her or misunderstood what you asked her.

4. in-home Heparin injection for family

   *jojo* replied to *jojo*'s topic in General Nursing

   Thanks everyone! I figured it was ok, and feel much better now. The Heparin is in pre-filled syringes and I just need to waste a portion to get the correct dose..

5. Resume

   *jojo* posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have a few questions about resumes that I hope someone can help me with. The first one I feel silly asking but when do I refer to myself as "Jojo RN"? Do I put the "RN" on the header of my resume and also when I sign my name on the cover letter?...

6. in-home Heparin injection for family

   *jojo* posted a topic in General Nursing

   My grandmother was allowed to leave the hospital only if someone could give her heparin injections daily for a week. She asked me if I could do it and I said yes. A home health nurse had to watch me do it the first time and sign off on it. I feel ...

7. "Meat To Go Along With your Resume"

   *jojo* replied to emt2lpn2's topic in General Nursing

   I would have loved to work PRN in the healthcare field when I school, unfortunately nobody was hiring....

8. New Grad Resume, Please critique

   *jojo* replied to noski's topic in New Nurse

   No problem! Of course you can PM me :) I attached the book as well as another resume packet and an interview one. EDIT, I guess the upload failed for the book, the file is too big I think...hmmm interview_guide.pdf resume_guide.pdf

9. New Grad Resume, Please critique

   *jojo* replied to noski's topic in New Nurse

   A couple small things: You should list experience in reverse chronological order, so the most recent clinical you had should go first if you are going to list them individually. Also, you might try listing your clinical locations followed by a skill...

10. How to answer this question without limiting myself

    *jojo* replied to *jojo*'s topic in Career Support

    ][]quote=llg;4408650]My problem with your latest version is that it sounds "contrived and artificial." There is no personalilty in it. It's a generic statement that sounds like it was written by an advertising agency, not a personal one. In the e...

11. How to answer this question without limiting myself

    *jojo* replied to *jojo*'s topic in Career Support

    ]I am thinking it might be better to leave out cardiac all together now. I rotate onto all units and don't have to make an "official" choice until after 12 weeks, so why make a statement and possibly put my foot in my mouth later? They asked "wha...

12. How to answer this question without limiting myself

    *jojo* replied to *jojo*'s topic in Career Support

    Very good points that I had not considered! Thank you. Back to the drawing board!

13. How to answer this question without limiting myself

    *jojo* replied to *jojo*'s topic in Career Support

    That is seriously exactly what I was thinking but could not put into words! Thank you so much!

14. How to answer this question without limiting myself

    *jojo* posted a topic in Career Support

    So, the GN residency program I am supposed to start wants to know what area I am interested in working in...the options that may be available are cardiac, neuro, medsurg, psych, and ortho. I have to send them my request via email. I'm having troub...

15. What does patient care mean to you?

    *jojo* posted a topic in General Nursing

    ]My sister-in-law had to interview a nurse for a school project and (chose me). She had to develop 6 thought provoking questions on her own and one of the questions was - what does patient care mean to you? - For me patient care involves ]all aspect...