RN1298

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  1. Any places I'm missing?

    RN1298 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been trying for a few months to find a job in DC, and now that I have my license :) I'm trying one last time before really looking for a job closer to home. I really want to make sure there isn't...

  2. To experienced nurses...

    RN1298 replied to LookForward's topic in General Nursing

    I think if the only aspect of my life I'm thinking about is my career, then I think I would wish I'd gone the med school path instead. The doctors I know work shorter, fewer days than I do, for a lot...

  3. BSN to Med School

    RN1298 replied to JWestbrook20's topic in General Nursing

    I wanted to do this, but then I realized it would mean taking over 8 classes that I didn't take in undergrad! If you have the option to take all your prereqs in addition to what you need for your...

  4. ER Personalities

    RN1298 posted a topic in Emergency

    What kind of personality do you think it takes to work in the ER? What kinds of personalities do you think are NOT a good

  5. Not Sure I Can Take Much More Rejection

    RN1298 replied to newgradRN001's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm so sorry Getting rejected over and over again, taking a job I didn't really want in a city I don't want to be in, and continually getting rejected for the jobs I DO want even after having a...

  6. ER Personalities

    RN1298 replied to RN1298's topic in Emergency

    Oh no no...I wish I had a new job! :) I'm just exploring different possibilities...trying to figure out what my niche might be. I know of a few ER opportunities, and while that's always been something...

  7. Do you aspirate before giving an IM deltoid injection?

    RN1298 replied to seasalt1023's topic in Patient Medications

    I don't aspirate when giving vaccines, but I do with other

  8. New RN, not interested in bedside nursing

    RN1298 replied to nf87654's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The office I work for has absolutely no problem hiring new grads. I think it's probably because we're a lot cheaper than Nurse of the Year w/ 25 years experience, and this job doesn't really many of...

  9. New grads can't get jobs afraid of becoming an old new grad.

    RN1298 replied to sunspotmia's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have any practical advice for you, but one thing that's helped me have a positive attitude (ok, I actually don't have a positive attitude about it most of the time, but I'm trying and...

  10. Starting New Job Monday!!! Nervous.... any advice??

    RN1298 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new RN in a similar job too, for a few months now. I would say... don't be afraid of the doctors! They are probably really nice most of the time and this is just their job, they are humans too....

  11. Why do nurses treat each other do way they do?

    RN1298 replied to MsbossyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think also there are a lot of big egos in healthcare. Not just physicians but a lot of nurses. We should be proud of our profession, but I think some people feel like if they know how to help...

  12. -How long did it take you to find a job as a new grad?

    RN1298 replied to European's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I graduated in December 2009 and found a job in about 3 months, but I had to relocate and it is not in a hospital. Also, I had applied for 100+ positions since September 09, mostly in Washington DC...

  13. Pediatric urinary catheterizations

    RN1298 posted a topic in Pediatric

    Anyone have tips on inserting urinary caths in pediatric patients, including babies? (i.e., landmarks, angles, anything you've found to be helpful!) Thanks

  14. Pediatric urinary catheterizations

    RN1298 replied to RN1298's topic in Pediatric

    Thank you so much for the advice everyone!! janfrn, I really like your advice about the 2x2s... that seems to be my mine problem, that my fingers are constantly slipping... but I'm having a hard time...

  15. What's your reason for putting up with it?

    RN1298 replied to canigraduate's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can't help but see the similarities between nurses and teachers... both are traditionally female roles; both have come a long way in the last 100 years; and both are stretched to the limit and...

  16. Question how much do you love this site?

    RN1298 replied to MsbossyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Me too! It's so helpful and enlightening to hear so many different nurses' perspectives. (Except for the party poopers!

  17. TB Skin Test

    RN1298 replied to Dani9's topic in General Nursing

    Is it possible for you to get a repeat skin test, and then get several opinions before deciding to take the meds? In my short experience so far, a *lot* of nurses and even some doctors aren't really...

  18. All I see on websites is the Nursing is an in demand job, however...

    RN1298 replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    I have to disagree with those that have said it depends on what region you're in. I applied for jobs in many different states and regions, and there is no place where it is easy to get a job right...

  19. FMLA

    RN1298 replied to cecilsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    It's abused where I work. One nurse calls in for migraines so often, she might as well be a part-time worker. I know migraines are miserable and can be debilitating... but if you're missing 3 full...

  20. Call offs. I love getting the phone call, hate getting the paycheck

    RN1298 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

  21. Call offs. I love getting the phone call, hate getting the paycheck

    RN1298 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Haha! You guys are hilarious. Yeah, that doesn't seem right to be able to tell someone they can't come to work... or it seems like there should at least be a policy limiting how many times it can...

  22. So what is the deal with nursing.....

    RN1298 replied to spacemom1's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a clinic. The work environment is much better--I get an hour for lunch!!--but I also get very little respect from patients and parents (it's a peds clinic). I feel like they view me more as...

  23. So what is the deal with nursing.....

    RN1298 replied to spacemom1's topic in General Nursing

    Well I haven't been a nurse for long, but I feel like the grass may always be greener on the other side of the fence. I think being an engineer...or a teacher...or a dentist or doctor...sounds kind of...

  24. Eight essential tools and tips for incoming nursing students

    RN1298 replied to forchunet's topic in General Students

    well you'll use your a&p, but i know we kind of got a review of that in patho. but as for the other ones like.... anthropology?? lol no way :) just enjoy this time and make the most of the free...

  25. Afraid to give a shot after needlestick

    RN1298 posted a topic in Pediatric

    Does anyone have any advice for getting over this? I got a job where I'll be giving a lot of shots to a lot of kiddies, and I'm so afraid one is going to jump again and I'll stick myself