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  1. I Got the ED job!!!

    FrogKissingNurse replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in Emergency

    congrats to both of you! i was reading yesterday some blogs about emergency nursing. lots of great information on this site. i thought this one might be a good one for you to check out...

  2. Reasonable timeframe to ask for extended vacation after orientation.

    FrogKissingNurse replied to diamand's topic in General Nursing

    i wouldn't be asking for any extended time off for at least the first year after working on your own. your the new nurse on the bottom of the todem pole. i know i won't be asking for any vacation for...

  3. Burning Bridges REDO

    FrogKissingNurse replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in General Nursing

    if she already gave you a "luke warm" reference i wouldn't use her again. you don't want to ruin your chances of a new job because of a grudge holding unit

  4. It's Time for Universal Licensing In all 50 States

    FrogKissingNurse replied to newgradRN001's topic in General Nursing

    the fees are there because you need to contribute to the state money. even the compact states have to apply for a new license if they change the primary

  5. what areas are hiring?

    FrogKissingNurse replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    sounds like a lot of nurses are moving to texas for work. my bet is the south is a good place to work, lots of geriatric patients, especially in the winter time for those who can afford to fly south...

  6. student needs help

    FrogKissingNurse replied to Airidis's topic in General Nursing

    well i would talk about communication, respect, deligation, job descrptions as part of team work best practice guidlines- not sure what you mean by this but possibly having a standard protocol for...

  7. What was more stressful for you?

    FrogKissingNurse replied to VeniVidiVici's topic in General Nursing

    i never thought nursing school was going to be so hard/time consuming. i have always gotten through school with minimal effort on my part. nursing school is an entire new animal. i really had to learn...

  8. Relocation Info

    FrogKissingNurse replied to Revvy1337's topic in General Nursing

    everything i've read on here suggests that colorado is a tough place to find a job right now, especially for new grads or nurses with adn. with that in mind, i would surely start applying before you...

  9. Fundamental's Success Book Question

    FrogKissingNurse replied to EMEddie's topic in General Students

    read the test taking tips before your first test, that is for sure. do the practice questions and read the rationales, it will help you understand why the answer is correct and why the other answers...

  10. What expenses are tax-deductible for advancing your nursing career?

    FrogKissingNurse replied to live&love&heal's topic in General Nursing

    i would keep track of school costs, books, anything extra you buy to help you study (other books), scrubs/shoes for school. you may be eligible for a school deduction. i know i got a standard...

  11. For those new grads who are employed, what's your method?

    FrogKissingNurse replied to grateful2010's topic in General Nursing

    ok who are these nurse recruiters everyone is talking about? are they people in hr? how do you get their

  12. Neutropenic pt W/other isoloation pt

    FrogKissingNurse replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    that is crazy! neutropenic patients are on reverse isolation! trying to keep our germs from them. if they have to share a room it should be with other neutropenic patients. anyone with mrsa or c diff...

  13. ACLS

    FrogKissingNurse replied to Idaho80's topic in General Nursing

    well i think an acls certification isn't going to do you much good if you don't pass the boards. i'd secure a pass on nclex before you start looking into acls classes. at least that is how i'm going...

  14. Some questions about the Army Reserve Nursing Corps

    FrogKissingNurse replied to 84Nozzle's topic in Government, Military

    thanks for the info sfc jimenez. there is just so much to consider and lots of different roads to

  15. Finding a Nursing Job

    FrogKissingNurse replied to FutureRN0711's topic in General Nursing

    as of right now, seems like 98% of openings in nursing are for someone with at least 1 year of experience. how you are supposed to get that experience when no one will hire you is beyond me. i'm even...

  16. May be a weird question and may not be possible but...

    FrogKissingNurse replied to RNmilwife's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i don't know much at all about working ob, but have you considered becoming a midwife/dula and help expecting parents deliver their babies at home? from some research i've done in the past water...

  17. To the unemployed new grads... what ARE you doing?

    FrogKissingNurse replied to BigB_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ninetynine~ your school of nursing should be submitting all the paperwork to the state after you graduate. all you should need to do is get fingerprinted, register with the 2 places and set a date for...

  18. To the unemployed new grads... what ARE you doing?

    FrogKissingNurse replied to BigB_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    your school of nursing should be submitting all the paperwork to the state after you graduate. all you should need to do is get fingerprinted, register with the 2 places and set a date for the...

  19. New grad volunteer in South Africa

    FrogKissingNurse replied to RNlivy's topic in General World

    wow this sounds amazing! it would be a great experience. have a wonderful time and stay safe! how does one go about getting connected with a group doing this type of

  20. New nurse needing advice

    FrogKissingNurse replied to mkahnlpn's topic in General Nursing

    remember back to grade school when there was a substitute teacher and the entire class would walk all over them... well you gotta be smarter than that teacher :) have confidence in yourself, that is...

  21. Nurses: If jobs were equally abundant in America, where would you most want to work?

    FrogKissingNurse replied to Samian Q's topic in General Nursing

    i'd like to spend a year in each state without being penalized for switching jobs all the time. then i'll decide where to

  22. Lower back pain from standing all day

    FrogKissingNurse replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    make sure when your standing you keep your hips under your back. sometimes just pulling your hips forward will relieve your back pain. good posture will make a difference. regular exercise does...

  23. ADN or BSN

    FrogKissingNurse replied to glitterMind's topic in General Nursing

    well from personal experience, i tell all freshman going to college to do the bsn route because it will take less time in the long run. in your case, go with whoever will get you in sooner. it seems...

  24. Brain Dead Pt Nursing DX

    FrogKissingNurse replied to Moonlight88's topic in General Nursing

    risk for aspiration self care deficits activity RF dvt RF pressure ulcers RF infection don't forget safety, love and belonging needs of the family like

  25. someone tell me it gets better after RN school???

    FrogKissingNurse replied to rnintwo's topic in General Nursing

    well if you go labor and delivery you may still end up cleaning up poop... but yes, maybe plastics is a better fit for you, though if you end up assisting the doc in surgery get ready for lots of...