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  1. Random question: Would you wear a $300 watch to work

    RNewbie replied to TXRN44's topic in General Nursing

    Did you tell your co-workers and manager that you found

  2. The dumbest things you've heard from a provider

    RNewbie replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How far was the baby dropped? Was any injury involved? Was the student

  3. nurse who cares for her grandmother at home wants to work in a hospital

    RNewbie replied to jjmaqn2's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't do a ref letter from a family member. What about the facility that you volunteered at? Or do some current volunteer work and get a letter from them. Yes, I would include private caregiver...

  4. CSUDH MSN/FNP fall 2013

    RNewbie replied to jla11's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm interested in information on this school's fnp program as well. Anyone out there have experience with this school? @ Ms. Informed- What are the conditions for a "conditional admission" and when...

  5. Frontier's new admission requirements

    RNewbie posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    Does anyone have information on being accepted with less than a 3.0 gpa? I contacted admissions via email and they didn't give me much info. I have been planning on going to frontier for a few years...

  6. 4-hour Floating and Assessments

    RNewbie replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Travel

    I've been floated before after 4 or 8 hours. I always document an assessment regardless. I always felt that working agency, I would be the first to be thrown under the bus or used as a scapegoat if...

  7. Vocera or Alternative?

    RNewbie replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We use iphones. They work fine except they are clunky to carry around in your pocket. They have some kind of chunky protective case on them that makes it

  8. newborn belly button & 50 cent piece.

    RNewbie replied to jjgibson's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard of it. It's an old school thing. If the umbilical cord falls off the way it should the baby will have an inny anyway,

  9. Jumping the Nursing Ship to Follow My Dreams

    RNewbie replied to GeriRN2010's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should follow your dreams, but in this economy you have to be realistic. If your heart is no longer in nursing, I would definitely find a stopping point with the rn-msn program. No need in...

  10. Ever work with a broken finger?

    RNewbie replied to SnowboardRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've never broken a finger but I say go to work and just see how it goes. Most things that you use your index finger for can probably be substituted with your middle finger and thumb. Charting may be...

  11. Applying during a new grad residency program

    RNewbie replied to nursing_student93's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

  12. teaching leg bag to overnight bag to a 93 yr old

    RNewbie replied to Sterlink's topic in Home Health

    Is it possible to teach a family member to do this for him? Maybe he can just wear the leg bag all the time and just empty it

  13. Applying during a new grad residency program

    RNewbie replied to nursing_student93's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Most programs will want applicants with experience. If you meet the qualifications for admission go ahead and apply if that's what you really want but most programs have "X" years of experience that...

  14. Ortho, Adult Surgical or Rehab (stroke/TBI)?

    RNewbie replied to Wrench Party's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Probably adult surgical. I think that it would be a good transition to critical care. In ortho you deal with the same things over and over, not alot of variety. I've never worked rehab but it's less...

  15. Moving to L.A.

    RNewbie replied to kasey.bamel's topic in California Nursing

    Try mid wilshire or downtown la. Housing will run you at least $1700 for a nice one bedroom. There are nice apartment building in those areas but some of them are right in the middle of not so nice...

  16. Has anyone ever NOT been accepted to frontier?

    RNewbie replied to SnowboardRN's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Thanks. I'm thinking that this may be an option for me if they are no longer accepting gre/mat. I have not gotten a reply via email so I guess I will call them. This is so frustrating and a waste of...

  17. Has anyone ever NOT been accepted to frontier?

    RNewbie replied to SnowboardRN's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Does anyone know if frontier accepts non matriculated students to take graduate level classes before applying to an actual

  18. Has anyone ever NOT been accepted to frontier?

    RNewbie replied to SnowboardRN's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I'm hoping that frontier has some type of conditional admission for applicants like

  19. Has anyone ever NOT been accepted to frontier?

    RNewbie replied to SnowboardRN's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Does anyone know for sure how frontier determines your gpa? I've heard several diff things. Is it the last 60 hrs? Overall gpa from most recent degree? Or overall gpa from all transcripts submitted?...

  20. Need help with job offers!

    RNewbie replied to boushie87's topic in Nursing Career

    I would say the oral surgery position. It will be good experience. It is hard to get into ambulatory surgery/pacu setting. You should be able to transition to a hospital position easily with that...

  21. Why can't I get a job as CNA?

    RNewbie replied to AM326's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Have you tried calling and speaking directly with a recruiter or stopping by the hospital and personally dropping off your resume? Some recruiters will not even see you without an appointment but you...

  22. How do you do double check insulin in an isolation room and scanning?

    RNewbie replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility we do not have to have a second nurse verify SQ insulin. It's a time

  23. Need help finding a NCLEX RN book with companion CD

    RNewbie replied to Nievesjanet's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Have you tried searching by the isbn # instead of the title? Also, try public libraries. Doesn't make sense that you have to purchase the 1st edition when the 2nd edition is out now. Good luck on your...

  24. Dobhoff Tube Insertion

    RNewbie replied to infirmiere77's topic in General Nursing

    I've always worked at hospitals were nurses insert small bore ngt. I dont see why it should matter who inserts it as long as they are trained. I did work at a facility as an agency nurse that did not...

  25. I feel so used..

    RNewbie replied to LadyMystic's topic in Aesthetics

    Yea I would definitely use it on a resume. I would put it under a separate section titled "training" or "internships" or something like that. Can't you just talk to them about when you can expect to...