linRdsNay

linRdsNay

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  1. Cedars-Sinai New Grad Program???

    linRdsNay replied to penn2010newgradRN's topic in California Nursing

    I'm sure you're not some "average joe"! Have some faith in yourself, you'll be great

  2. patient friend request on Facebook

    linRdsNay replied to birdwalk33's topic in General Nursing

    see that's my point exactly. If you have pictures up on facebook that you're embarassed or ashamed of why are they posted in the first place? Sure, I've been out or to parties and pictures show up...

  3. Nurses-Read this and respond to Dr. Ablow

    linRdsNay replied to GilaRRT's topic in General Nursing

    i'd take an experienced nurse over an intern any day... that article was so insulting that it was

  4. patient friend request on Facebook

    linRdsNay replied to birdwalk33's topic in General Nursing

    wow, blocking people?! are you that scared of your patient knowing what your favorite movie is? You all make it sound as if you've got deep dark secrets on your facebook page that you only want your...

  5. Survey: Nurse Recruitment

    linRdsNay replied to NPVAZ's topic in General Nursing

    ^^ I noticed the same thing

  6. Survey: Nurse Recruitment

    linRdsNay replied to NPVAZ's topic in General Nursing

    all

  7. Documentary: The Business of Being Born

    linRdsNay replied to SlightlyMental_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yea, we had to watch it as part of our Maternity class as well. It's interesting to say the least. Having a home birth isn't for me

  8. Reebock EasyTone or Sketchers ShapeUp shoes

    linRdsNay posted a topic in General Nursing

    hey everyone Since a big part of being a nurse is being on your feet all day, has anyone tried the Reebok EasyTone or Sketchers ShapeUp shoes to try to "tone" their lower half? I always see...

  9. Cedars-Sinai New Grad Program???

    linRdsNay replied to penn2010newgradRN's topic in California Nursing

    NICU at

  10. help me with answers to test

    linRdsNay replied to RobynL's topic in General Nursing

    what are you using to research these questions? They're on the surface...wouldn't your textbooks be able to at least give you a strong idea as to what the correct answer would

  11. How mych did you $pend to become a Registered Nurse?

    linRdsNay replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    I've got a $50k loan from my accelerated BSN program that I'll start repaying in about a month...and I still don't have a job yet. haha

  12. Advice Need: Am I taking the NCLEX too soon?

    linRdsNay replied to ChrisEMTB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    it sounds like your ready to take the test. the longer you wait, the more you'll psych yourself up for it. just keep doing what you're doing...go through questions/rationales and review your...

  13. Reebock EasyTone or Sketchers ShapeUp shoes

    linRdsNay replied to linRdsNay's topic in General Nursing

    it sounds like they are at least worth trying out. I tried on a pair of the Reebok's yesterday and I can definitely feel the pockets of air beneath my feet. If they're comfortable then great! And...

  14. Nurses not speaking english at work

    linRdsNay replied to Guest296136's topic in General Nursing

    I can just imagine how well this will go...Average English speaking nurse attempts to learn Spanish. Nurse then tries to relate vital information to patient in Spanish. Patient responds back and...

  15. Advice please: just got a job offer but scared and having 2nd thoughts

    linRdsNay replied to Ambitiouz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    no offense..but it sounds like you need some help with your self-confidence. Think back through your time in nursing school; certainly there must have been something you were confident doing..?...

  16. giving your email to a patient, yes or no?

    linRdsNay replied to Sterren's topic in General Nursing

    I'm actually really surprised by all these "NO" answers... My mother has been a nurse for over 40 years and she gives out her personal information regularly...Heck, more than half of the christmas...

  17. Cedars-Sinai New Grad Program???

    linRdsNay replied to penn2010newgradRN's topic in California Nursing

    hmm, interesting point. my email says 3:45 as well. maybe it has to do with what unit you are interested in...what unit did you

  18. California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

    linRdsNay replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in California Nursing

    From what i could tell, they started the interviews last week and will finish up this week. I'm not sure if they've called everyone yet to arrange times and what not.. thank you, good luck to you as...

  19. Did I make a judgement error in caring for terminal neonate??

    linRdsNay replied to neonurse28's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    AlmostABubbieRN is right. If they changed the lower limit to 60% there must have been a reason for it. Like you said, the nurse caring for the infant in the days prior stated that the infant was...

  20. Should I do my internship in the NICU?

    linRdsNay replied to *TK8's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree with babyRN. If you want to do NICU, do NICU. I did my preceptorship in the NICU and loved it. When it came time for the NCLEX, I also passed after 75 questions. Not for one second did I...

  21. Cedars-Sinai New Grad Program Summer 2010

    linRdsNay replied to SparkleRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    received the email to come back for the 2nd round of interviews... to drive or to

  22. Cedars-Sinai New Grad Program???

    linRdsNay replied to penn2010newgradRN's topic in California Nursing

    Got the email to come in for the round 2 interview :) not yet sure if i want to drive or fly from norcal...i wish flights were cheaper

  23. Infant vaccinations..do you give this?

    linRdsNay replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    Considering Sweetease are used as a distraction tool for neonates and doesn't offer any sort of analgesic, I'm not sure how beneficial it will be for an older population. I'd imagine even for a...

  24. Nurses not speaking english at work

    linRdsNay replied to Guest296136's topic in General Nursing

    I have no proof to make this claim....but this is exactly what I would have said. Hospitals can get away with paying them less... and no, its not fair....for either side (foreign or domestic

  25. California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

    linRdsNay replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in California Nursing

    Each unit is doing their own interviewing, so this might only apply to the NICU. They asked the typical interview questions and to support them with examples. I was there for around an hour which...