RNewbie

RNewbie

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  1. I feel so used..

    RNewbie replied to LadyMystic's topic in Aesthetics

    I would not be working for free. On the other hand, getting trained to work in the aesthetics field is a plus. How long have they not been paying you? Sounds like they just need an RN in the spa and...

  2. very complicated situation... please advice on this

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

    Wait until you have actually been offered a

  3. Graduated almost five years ago.

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

    I think you should take a refresher course and get relevant certifications. I'm sure you have forgotten basic nursing things and skills in 5 years. I think it will be hard for hiring managers to...

  4. Patient Hides Needles in Bathroom

    RNewbie replied to Blue Roses's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Had a pt (known drug user) once who left the hospital with his IV pump and pole, no idea how he manage to get it in the car. Friend picked him up and they went to a BBQ restaurant. Pt shows up hours...

  5. Tricks of the trade: Diversion- stories of the stupid and sly?

    RNewbie replied to SuzieVN's topic in General Nursing

  6. Cedars-Sinai Job Fair

    RNewbie replied to RNewbie's topic in California Nursing

    Go online and apply for open positions. Maybe try to forward your resume to HR directly or go to HR and drop off your

  7. Cedars-Sinai Job Fair

    RNewbie posted a topic in California Nursing

    Just wondering if any of you went to the job fair today? What specialty did you interview for? How do you think the interview went? Was anyone offered a job on the spot? I interviewed for a med surg...

  8. Are you having difficulty finding work?

    RNewbie replied to lumbarpain's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

  9. Are you having difficulty finding work?

    RNewbie replied to lumbarpain's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

  10. What are hospitals doing for recruiting new nurses?

    RNewbie replied to BeckyBrunker's topic in General Nursing

    I think travelers are the best option, also consider per diem staff. I find that staff are eager to work extra shifts when there are extra financial

  11. Changing medication Forms

    RNewbie replied to cfaith's topic in Patient Medications

    Do you mind giving an example of

  12. Left position that stunk, feeling bad...

    RNewbie replied to Hoosiernurse's topic in Nursing Career

    I have never heard of this. Anyone know how true this is? I've had several jobs that I didn't list on job applications and nothing bad

  13. Hourly Rounding

    RNewbie replied to arbldj1234's topic in General Nursing

    We have locator devices at my hospital and I think it's a good thing. How many times have u spent half your day in a pts room and they complain about you to management? All the manager has to do is...

  14. Bite Release Pressure Point

    RNewbie replied to emma34's topic in General Nursing

    These are good ideas but I hope I never have to use

  15. Need some advice...please

    RNewbie replied to dusoleil264's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This also sounds like a system issue. How did the blood bank give prbcs when the order was for

  16. Bite Release Pressure Point

    RNewbie replied to emma34's topic in General Nursing

    Where do u guys work where patients are

  17. Can a nurse working "swing" shifts do both a day and night shift assessment?

    RNewbie replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in General Nursing

    Whenever I pick up pts mid shift, I complete my own assessment even if it was done by the off going nurse. I think this is standard practice. Some charting systems have a place where you can go in and...

  18. I Got Accepted into FNU Class 110!!!

    RNewbie replied to MystyqueOne's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I plan to apply for one of the later classes this year. Do you know what the new changes to the curriculum

  19. Nursing student lied about me to my manager, and I cannot prove it.

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

    All I can say is, "karma is a *****" Question: why wasn't the preceptor helping student rn? As a preceptor, you want to see how well a student can handle the load but if they are really behind and not...

  20. Off the clock

    RNewbie replied to jbecerra's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't worry about. Just curious, why is it bothering

  21. When to quit non-nursing job, now that I have been accepted into BSN program?.

    RNewbie replied to Tally4970's topic in Nursing Career

    If it were me I'd keep my current job for a while in order to not take a pay cut. I'd look in to getting a job in healthcare 6 mo to a yr before you finish your program. If you live in an area where...

  22. Do employers verify previous salaries?

    RNewbie replied to Marisette's topic in General Nursing

    I applied for a job and requested a copy of my background check. When it arrived I was able to see everything they checked. They checked everything. On my employment verification checks there was a...

  23. Do anyone Know that can we work with NY RN license in TX ?

    RNewbie replied to Aneetaneps's topic in Texas Nursing

    You can let your employer know that you are in the process of endorsement but have not received your license yet. They may be willing to just take you off the schedule until your license comes in....

  24. dermal anchors

    RNewbie replied to nocturnalnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have a surface/dermal piercing on my face. I wanted to get a dermal on my hand, but after much consideration I knew my hand would probably fall off from something I contracted at work! They can take...

  25. Medications that require to check the Blood Pressure?

    RNewbie replied to NursingBro's topic in Patient Medications

    You will want to check the bp and hr before any bp meds are given. There are so many bp meds. You will learn as you give them on a daily basis. There is no way to make a list of