Goldenhare

Goldenhare

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  1. Resume help

    Goldenhare replied to nurse4hearts's topic in General Nursing

    Monster.com is a good starting place. Your local library can help. Do an online search for "Nurse resumes samples". As a RN job hunter, I am told that some of the things NOT to do is to use a resume...

  2. Have you ever cheated?

    Goldenhare replied to JustYouWait's topic in General Students

    "Even writing formulas on desks, hands, etc. isn't necessarily a bad thing, as long as you know how to do the calculation and get to the right answer instead of just copying an answer." Geez! Silly...

  3. Have you ever cheated?

    Goldenhare replied to JustYouWait's topic in General Students

    Trying to delete this post!

  4. Have you ever cheated?

    Goldenhare replied to JustYouWait's topic in General Students

    Scenario 1-------------------no (and yes I have been in this situation) Scenario 2-------------------no (never been in that situation) Have never cheated....... EVER! Its called integrity. I realize...

  5. Breaking into NICU-Advice please

    Goldenhare posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I hope I am posting this under the correct fourm. I'll try to keep it brief, but I really hope someone out there can provide advice. If you have any questions for me, I will be glad to clarify. I am...

  6. Breaking into NICU-Advice please

    Goldenhare replied to Goldenhare's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yes you are right! I did actually follow up with the manager with a hard copy of my resume. I could do the same with the assistant I suppose. Thanks!! I really appreciate ALL

  7. Breaking into NICU-Advice please

    Goldenhare replied to Goldenhare's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yes thanks for the advice. I actually started in L & D but was transferred to the med surg floor after 6 wks. I really didn't want to start in med/surg. I mean I was pretty new so I felt I had no...

  8. Taking charge of the shift?

    Goldenhare replied to coneartist's topic in General Nursing

    Its probably water over the bridge by now but having been a manager, it is important that any time you are unsure or uncomfortable with a task, you should mention (and put it in writing) to your...

  9. Breaking into NICU-Advice please

    Goldenhare replied to Goldenhare's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I will keep that in mind. I have relocated to near Seattle and ALL specialties I have found so far are asking for previous experience. There are not many new residencies at the moment but I think that...

  10. Taking charge of the shift?

    Goldenhare replied to coneartist's topic in General Nursing

    Well sweetie, If I were you, this is what I would do. Make a list of what you think the charge nurse at your facility is responsible for during your shift. Email your supervisor with the list. Tell...

  11. Breaking into NICU-Advice please

    Goldenhare replied to Goldenhare's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ok

  12. Taking charge of the shift?

    Goldenhare replied to coneartist's topic in General Nursing

    The previous charge nurse should be able to help. Can you talk to your supervisor and ask what specifically is required of you during your

  13. Taking charge of the shift?

    Goldenhare replied to coneartist's topic in General Nursing

    Deep Breath! Delegate when you can and as is appropriate. This is important!! When you take report, which I'm assuming you will, run down your "to do" list with the previous charge nurse and see if...

  14. Can't find a job

    Goldenhare replied to bostongirl86's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I'm interested in this thread as well but I think we would both be more interested in helpful tips like the one about negotiating with HR rather than "Ya should da lined up a job first!"- This is...

  15. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    Goldenhare replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Don't expect me to believe you and your tearful girlfriend that you are afraid of needles when I can hardly find a patch of uninked skin to begin an

  16. Scared to go to work, no self-confidence, worse every year

    Goldenhare replied to zacarias's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You sound like me!! Consider researching the symptoms of 'Anxiety Disorder'. Call your local health department and they can point you in the right direction if money is a problem. You CAN get off this...

  17. NCLEX HELP!!

    Goldenhare replied to frustrated28's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Refer to Maslow always! In each situation say to yourself "What is most important according to Maslow?" I passed first time, 75 questions. Maslow, Maslow,

  18. Please Share Your 5 Most Effective Study Strategies

    Goldenhare replied to jd2nurse's topic in General Students

    My kids made up flash cards with questions on them and the answers on the back. Especially things I was having trouble memorizing like the names of the nerves and what they do. They put a "money"...

  19. Did I handle this incorrectly?

    Goldenhare replied to swirlygirl's topic in General Nursing

    You were correct to do what you did! And the facts you found out about the pt after the fact PROVES that! If you hadn't done what you did and something had happened to the pt, the house officer still...

  20. Changing specialties-need advice/long post

    Goldenhare posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need some opinions please. I graduated nursing school in 2005. I wanted to specialize and secured an entry level position in L & D. I LOVED IT!! But at the end of a shift, after about 6 or 7...

  21. Medication Errors and Write-ups

    Goldenhare replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Not standard where I was most recently. What would be the point of being punitive? If a mistake was made, it was reported to the supervisor and or attending if very serious. It would SOMETIMES be...

  22. liability insurance-personal stories

    Goldenhare replied to bjaeram's topic in General Nursing

    Buy it! Don't count on your employer. I spend slightly less than $100.00 a year. It is worth every penny in peace of

  23. What doctors do that bugs you...

    Goldenhare replied to 33-weeker's topic in Ob/Gyn

    1) Had both my kids with midwives while living in the UK. Never saw an OB doctor my whole hospital stay. I LOVED my midwives! 2) In the catagory of things docs do that make you crazy....We had a...

  24. Wear scrubs in a hospital? Then you're a nurse

    Goldenhare replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Nursing

    "So I explained that I think it's great what she's doing - I was just pointing out that Aunt Mary's program isn't a nursing program, it's a surgical tech program. " Just a thought............if your...

  25. 75 Questions on the NCLEX

    Goldenhare replied to TheDude,RN's topic in General Nursing

    75 questions-PASS, my study buddy PASSED on 75 questions