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  1. How do you get a very combative patient to take a shower

    esunada posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have a client who refuses showers. He comprehends most things but seems withdrawn and has alzheimers. When asked if he will let us give him a shower he gets agitated. If we explain that it is...

  2. Anatomy Lab Help

    esunada posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Does anyone have good tips on how to tell the difference between an artery, nerve, and vein in an actual cadaver?

  3. please explain delegation to me?

    esunada posted a topic in General Nursing

    So RNs can delegate but LPNS can't. However, what is delgation exactly? WHen I think of delegation I think of telling a CNA to give this patient a bath or have them check their glucose or tell them to...

  4. Salt and hydration?

    esunada posted a topic in General Students

    Random question. I am a little confused about how salt and hydration work. I've learned that salt help retain fluids in the body so if you are dehydrated you should have some salt in the drinks....

  5. The introverted nurse

    esunada posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hello, I'm a nursing student. i just had my clinical eval and my prof focused almost the entire session on how quiet I was, how I need to be more assertive in clinicals, talk in class more, and be...

  6. New internal grad-Looking for recommendations

    esunada replied to Jleech88's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    it is their job to save lives - they get paid for it like any other hospital, hehe. Have you looked at other hospitals? Look at TCU/LTC too, you dont want to be a stale new grad with no RN job which...

  7. Should I bring treats on my last day of work?

    esunada posted a topic in General Nursing

    It will be my last day of work soon and there are about 30 people I work with. Is it common courtesy to bring treats on your last day of work or does the supervisor/coworkers normally bring...

  8. Job market in MN/WI (What are our chances?)

    esunada replied to friendlyfox's topic in General Nursing

    St Joseph's is part of healtheast which includes Woodwinds and Bethesda and St. Johns. They only hire new grads twice a year and the last round they only hired a total of 8 new grads for their entire...

  9. Applying to multiple positions at one hospital system

    esunada posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So I've read on here to apply to whatever you can because new grads can't be picky. But then I read don't apply to multiple types of positions in one hospital system because it makes it look like you...

  10. Will they make me drive that far?

    esunada posted a topic in Home Health

    I currently live a half hour from a home health visit and the visit only takes 1 hr- 1 1/2 hrs. I didn't realize it was a half an hour away so I called back within 5 minutes to say I didn't want to...

  11. Heres what I don't get about hiring

    esunada posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Two new grad candidates compete for a job and both have worked at said hospital and both have an equal amount of healthcare experience and in. One candidate almost failed nursing school, bad GPA,...

  12. Heres what I don't get about hiring

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

    Yes, that's true. What really should have happened is that he should have failed nursing school and not be a nurse in the first place but they let him slide by and gave him multiple chances to shape...

  13. Applying to multiple positions at one hospital system

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

    Yes, but does it look bad to recruiters/managers if i apply to both peds positions and adult positions at the same hospital? I don't want to screw my chances with the entire hospital system just...

  14. careful what you say about the nclex FYI

    esunada posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just a reminder to everyone to be careful of what you say about the nclex. You're techinically not suppose to disclose the content of questions. I think saying SATA and infection control is okay but...

  15. careful what you say about the nclex FYI

    esunada replied to esunada's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good question. Yeah, saying prioritization etc is fine. But they are like the FBI, they can track you anywhere, wahaha. J/K, maybe? There's a chance one could provide the exact question and answer...

  16. Help with attaching documents on online apps!

    esunada posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So the application allowed me to attach either a doc. pdf. or text file to my online application for my resume and cover letter. I attached doc. but when I preview it, the formatting is all off and...

  17. is 0.4 FTE worth it?

    esunada posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad who was offered a 0.4 FTE at a nice hospital. They will orient me at 0.8. Is is worth it because ideally I'd like to work 0.8. Will I easily pick up shifts or will I be able to get...

  18. will nurse managers wait on you?

    esunada posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If I apply and get an interview now will the nurse manager still want to hire me if I couldn't start for two months? I am a new graduate so I still have to graduate and take the

  19. No luck getting med/surg job in hospital, what are best alternatives?

    esunada replied to Ct22's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think you should apply everywhere, but dont apply to CNA jobs because you have an RN license. I don't think they would even hire you because they know you would leave the moment you could and you...

  20. Trying to move west coast (CA, OR, WA). Job prospects for new grads?

    esunada replied to sboet's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    From what I've read those are the worst states for new grads because they have a TON of new grads looking for jobs. In Oregon and Washington they pay tremendously well, thus the market is saturated....

  21. Apply to wherever or what you want?

    esunada posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm a new grad so obviously I'm not anyone's favorite choice. However, I do have favorite units and favorite hospitals I want to work. How much do I limit myself? Do I just apply to any hospital...

  22. Any Full-Time Jobs in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN for New Grads?

    esunada replied to katia0203's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't think there is such a thing as a full-time floor nurse job unless you work in a clinic or some speciality of nursing. 0.8-0.9 is what most new grad start with and you can generally pick up...

  23. Lack of standards in healthcare

    esunada posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It seems like standards for safety are different depending on the nurse, unit, or if you are a different healthcare professional. I see nurses use alcohol wipes before giving a flush or an IV push,...

  24. How does one cope post antidepressants

    esunada posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I've always wondered, do antidepressants actually alter the brain so that your neurotranmitters are functioning properly post medication or is it just a temporary crutch and once you stop medications...

  25. why and how can people abuse the ER?

    esunada posted a topic in Emergency

    If you have no insurance and go to an ER, don't you still have to pay? Don't the collectors come knocking at your door? Someone said ER is free for the uninsured but I don't understand how. Also, why...