luv2bakeRN

luv2bakeRN specializes in NICU.

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1. Do I need to take my bls card for an interview?

   luv2bakeRN replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

   I agree, bring the card to the interview. If you still can't find the card by the time you interview and/or are hired, the hospital usually offers a BLS course. You could always take one of their...

2. Nurses and Coffee

   luv2bakeRN replied to studentstorm's topic in General Nursing

   I love coffee and can't imagine if I'd have to go without it. I love Dunkin Donuts

3. Best Shoes for Nursing

   luv2bakeRN replied to mooremds's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I have tried nurse mates and danskos and they both hurt my feet. I prefer running shoes. I love Saucony or New Balance. I feel like I am walking on clouds with Saucony; my feet never hurt after 12...

4. Happily Addicted to allnurses.com

   luv2bakeRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

   love the song! Long time lurker, but just recently joined!

5. Does where you work offer insurance policies?

   luv2bakeRN replied to DirtyBlackSocks's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, every employer that I have worked for in the health care field offered health

6. Calling out the pts name in the waiting room...HIPAA?

   luv2bakeRN replied to TeresaEDRN06's topic in Emergency

   Interesting... thanks for the information. I remember in college, at the health center, the sign in sheets requested "reason for visit" and didn't cover up the previous

7. Calling out the pts name in the waiting room...HIPAA?

   luv2bakeRN replied to TeresaEDRN06's topic in Emergency

   I worked in a clinic type setting and we also called out the patients name in the waiting area. And as a patient, they have always used names in any doctor's office I have been to. I am curious to...

8. Did anyone who is a new grad get a hospital job?

   luv2bakeRN replied to lion09's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, I got a hospital job as a new grad and had no connections to the

9. Follow up calls after an interview

   luv2bakeRN replied to b_m_prosepct's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with sending a thank-you letter 1-2 days after the interview (as soon as you can); and then follow up with a phone call 1-2 weeks later if you haven't heard anything. Good luck with your job...

10. HESI during Nursing school?

    luv2bakeRN replied to ghurricane's topic in General Nursing

    I had to take HESI's in nursing school, and had to take an exit HESI exam with a minimum passing score in order to graduate. It is supposed to be a predictor if you will pass NCLEX on the first try....

11. Thank you note question???

    luv2bakeRN replied to Cutebutpsycho1022's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Send the thank-you note before the peer review :) Good

12. a few questions for an RN new grad

    luv2bakeRN replied to studychick's topic in First Year After Licensure

    what field of nursing do you work in? neonatal intensive care unit what best prepared you for your transition to new grad? having a supportive nursing educator and preceptor. did you participate in a...