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  1. Dealing with inmates...

    lm8539 posted a topic in Correctional

    I had an interview today and one of the questions was, "What professional experiences have you had that would help you to work in the correctional setting and deal with inmates? I had trouble with...

  2. Please help with Nursing Interview Questions!

    lm8539 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone! I am a new grad, and I have just started interviewing for nursing jobs. I would like to feel prepared for my interviews and was hoping some of you could tell me what the most typical...

  3. What are some good psych classes to take?

    lm8539 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi! I am a new grad RN interested in psych nursing. I live in California. Are there any psych classes or certifications I could take to help prepare me or beef up my resume? Please help!

  4. SOB and Chest Pain....

    lm8539 posted a topic in Emergency

    If a patient with a history of asthmatic disorder came in to the ER w c/o chest pain and shortness of breath, based on this patients history, what would you

  5. Where are the New Grad jobs in California?

    lm8539 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can anyone give me some leads on where to apply for a job as a new grad nurse in California that isn't so competitive? I am open to relocating anywhere, as well as working in any setting including...

  6. Is it possible to seal criminal charges from your nursing license?

    lm8539 posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I have criminal charges (DUI) that are over 4 years old on my record. My criminal record is completely expunged so my background checks come back clean, but you can still see the charges on my...

  7. Is it possible to seal criminal charges from your nursing license?

    lm8539 replied to lm8539's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I was hoping it would be answered by someone who has had a similar experience. If anyone has been in my same situation and has been able to have charges sealed from your nursing license, please...

  8. Common Disabilities....

    lm8539 posted a topic in Developmental Disabilities

    What are the most common disabilities that you deal with as a nurse working with the developmentally disabled? What special skills or nursing knowledge is most important if you want to work in this...

  9. What does an ICU nurse do exactly?

    lm8539 replied to MJB's topic in MICU, SICU

    These are some really great descriptions of being an ICU nurse...and you have all mentioned how busy taking care of two patients can be...I am a new grad and interested in the ICU....can any of you...

  10. Atenolol and Bradycardia....

    lm8539 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    If the attending MD gave you an order to give a patient Atenolol 20mg IV, and his vital signs were BP 195/80, HR 48, and RR 22, what would you do? Obviously you would hold the medication because...

  11. Forgetting to give a med on a schedule....

    lm8539 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    What would you do if you were working on the floor and at end of shift you realized that your patient had not received his 12pm dosage of

  12. Med-Surg Interview next Tuesday!

    lm8539 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I have an interview next Tuesday for a new grad position on a Med-Surg floor, and I was wondering what are the most common illnesses I should review in order to prepare for potential nursing...

  13. What is your obligation as a nurse?

    lm8539 posted a topic in Correctional

    How would you deal with someone (a co-worker) you observed working outside their scope of

  14. Inmate threatens suicide...

    lm8539 posted a topic in Correctional

    If on your shift, a patient told you that he wanted to kill himself, and you suspected that it might be attention seeking behavior, what would you

  15. What is a good ER Nursing Book?

    lm8539 posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi, I am a new grad and I am considering trying to get into ER nursing. I have not prepped to get into this specific area of nursing yet and was wondering if anyone could recommend a good basic ER...

  16. Dealing with inmates...

    lm8539 replied to lm8539's topic in Correctional

    Because they hire and I need experience. I am comfortable with the challenge. The pay and benefits are also good so I am sure I could see myself doing it for a long

  17. Post-Seizure Nursing Interventions....

    lm8539 posted a topic in Emergency

    If a fully alert patient with a history of seizure disorder comes in reporting that he just had a seizure and he fell and hit his head and is complaining of n/v, vertigo, and bi-temporal headache,...

  18. Post-Seizure Nursing Interventions....

    lm8539 replied to lm8539's topic in Emergency

    COuld someone please review my answer post and give me some constructive feedback? I would appreciate the

  19. Resume help....

    lm8539 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone- I have applied for several nursing jobs and don't often get call backs. I am a new grad, and I am wondering if it has anything to do with my cover letter and resume. Maybe I could make...

  20. Any hospital hiring new grads? anywhere in the country?

    lm8539 replied to zefutebolera's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I just looked at the website for Trinity Mother Francis and it says the new grad program is extremely competitive. I also graduated a couple years ago and am just now looking for a job (long story)...

  21. Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

    lm8539 replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

    I also said that I don't get intimidated easily and mentioned that although I have not actually worked as a nurse yet, I felt very comfortable during my psych rotation, and in my community health...

  22. Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

    lm8539 replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

    I had an interview today and one of the questions was, "What professional experiences have you had that would help you to work in the correctional setting and deal with inmates? I had trouble with...

  23. Inmate threatens suicide...

    lm8539 replied to lm8539's topic in Correctional

    This would be my answer: 1.) I would treat the threat as if I thought he was serious, you should never assume a patient is using attention seeking behavior. 2.) I would tell the patient there was no...

  24. Post-Seizure Nursing Interventions....

    lm8539 replied to lm8539's topic in Emergency

    1.) I would first have the patient sit down since he had vertigo. 2.) I would assess the patient by palpating his skull, check his pupils, and get a set of vitals. Also check for weakness in the...

  25. Drug overdose situation.....

    lm8539 replied to lm8539's topic in Emergency

    Thank you for all of your help guys....see, this kind of stuff you can't always get from the text book....there can be more than one answer, and as a nurse who has not been in a hopsital for two...