carebearsRN

carebearsRN

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  1. what to say to patients' family?

    I work at a private facility and our Dr. is usually late. The patients always ask where is the doctor? (sometimes I really don't know where she is) When I walk out into the waiting room, the family...
  2. i believe rubbed on to test allergic
  3. Why is betadine rubbed onto the skin for those with shellfish/iodine allergies before
  4. Discouraged new grad

    If you're planning to relocate, don't come to NYC... there are no jobs for new grads here either. However, if you're willing to go to the upstate area that is far far from the city you might be able...
  5. Is nursing really THAT bad?

    Oh no, don't get us wrong. This site is more of an informational/vent forums for nurses, students, pre-nursing people. You may be reading a lot of negative posts but behind all that venting are...
  6. BOTOX/Dermal Filler Training

    Sorry, I don't have any info for you but I'd like to know... are you a cosmetic surgery nurse? If yes, do you mind telling me about it? I'm interested in this field! PM me if you like
  7. I would say "stop making so much noise with your 3 inch heels and put on some flats, it's just so much more
  8. New RN who may lose her Med Surg job

    not if you prove them wrong
  9. New RN who may lose her Med Surg job

    Great hands on skills comes with experience! Your preceptor should have some more faith in you and understand that you're a new RN. Perhaps whenever you get the chance, volunteer to help other nurses...
  10. Advice needed on job offers

    are you able to relocate ? 2 hr drive in traffic is brutal... and you have to remember that 12 hr shifts are not really 12 hrs b/c you might have to stay longer to finish up charting, admissions, or...
  11. North Shore University RN Fellowship? Input needed!

    september? I guess I missed the June one b/c someone previously stated that they had an interview this month. Sigh.. and I've been calling HR and checking the website frequently for the postings...
  12. Bored on night shift- should I ask for transfer?

    you don't necessarily have to transfer to "another unit"... you might want to ask your manager to switch you to day shift. I'm a new grad working days and it's super busy.. I don't even have time...
  13. North Shore University RN Fellowship? Input needed!

    how did you get the interview?? i have been actively looking at their career site for updated postings and haven't seen the fellowship
  14. Advice for clinicals... Pleaseee

    Being a student gives you full advantage to "bother" the nurses so you can learn a lot and get the most out of it. Don't be afraid to ask questions. If you've learned how to do assessments then ask...
  15. another math calculation problem

    bingo! good job you got it. When you look at the problem, don't over read it. Sometimes they throw in the #'s to confuse you. It was only asking for how many mEq KCL you should add to a 500cc...