RNewbie

RNewbie

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  1. Nclex RN for the third time

    RNewbie replied to bsn21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the sylvia rayfield review and it was good. I know people who did the hurst review as well. I think HESI is a good resource to study. I think the best think is whatever review book you use,...

  2. Bed Baths & Other Nursing Arts Still Taught? (Speaking of Wet Wipe Baths)

    RNewbie replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Students

    I graduated in 2009. We were taught bed baths/how to make a bed and got checked off on them in the skills lab. We were only expected to do bed baths/ADLs on our very first day of foundations clinical....

  3. Respiratory Drugs

    RNewbie replied to meachamkb's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I used a book to study for nclex called "pharmacology made insanely easy" by sylvia rayfield. She uses lots of mnemonics and pictures to help you learn and remember the different classes of drugs. I...

  4. not that it really matters....

    RNewbie replied to mmc51264's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I like solid colors that are dark. As a new nurse I was in love with the colorful, loud prints, and cutesy tops with the draw string waist. Now I wear typical male colored plain scrubs...the kind that...

  5. Future travel nurse, need input of references pretty please.

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

    I would

  6. What is so special about working in postpartum???

    RNewbie replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Im a med surg nurse who floats to post partum sometimes. I only care for the moms but this is the most laid back unit I've ever been on. Barely any meds. Assessments on moms are quick. Not sure about...

  7. POE

    RNewbie replied to RainMom's topic in General Nursing

    Most computer charting systems have a way to leave notes for staff, like nurse to nurse or nurse to doctor that is not a part of pt records but available for staff to

  8. Bachelor of Science with Major in Nursing versus BSN?!

    RNewbie replied to heatherann08's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm confused. Did u think you were attending an ADN program but it turned out to be a BSN? I'm pretty sure a BSN and a bachelor of science, nursing major are the same thing. Why would the dean have to...

  9. Losing to gain?...

    RNewbie replied to exit96's topic in General Nursing

    I would take a pay cut if it allowed me to gain the kind of exp I wanted. For people who do not live paycheck to paycheck, $2 less is only a couple hundred. I would not miss a couple hundred a

  10. How to negotiate a per diem pay rate with agency...

    RNewbie replied to RNewbie's topic in Agency Nurses

    All the agencies I've worked for seem to pay about the same. I usually see advertised rates of 500-600 gross pay per shift. I think average is 400-500 gross per

  11. How to negotiate a per diem pay rate with agency...

    RNewbie posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    I'm just wondering if per diem rates that agencies offer are negotiable or do you just take what they offer?? I currently work per diem for an agency at a local hospital. They asked me if I would...

  12. transportation

    RNewbie replied to cheryl056's topic in Travel

    You could have your vehicle shipped. It's usually around $700 to ship a car anywhere in the country. That may be the most reasonable thing to do depending on the length of your contract. You could...

  13. Interview tip re: reason for leaving current job

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

    Just say your goal is to work in the acute care setting. You've gained a lot of valuable experience in long term care but are ready to move on to something different...something along those

  14. West LA VA Medical Center

    RNewbie replied to starghadeer's topic in California Nursing

    I worked at the VA on a contract, not as staff. I think the quickest way to get a job there is to find an agency that does government contracts. It took me about 2 weeks to go through the vet pro...

  15. New Grad resume... Seeking feedback please

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

    I have never used a qualification summary on my resume so I can't really comment on that part but I think the rest of it is fine. It's clear and

  16. How to decline an interview

    RNewbie replied to Wearejustexperiences's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would send a nice email explaining that the interview is not for the position you applied for. You shouldn't feel bad and they should understand. I would also follow up with a call to confirm the...

  17. Which days should I pick?

    RNewbie replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    I would choose tu, wed, thurs. This would give you longer weekends. Personally, Mondays and Fridays are always crazy so I would avoid those

  18. Cedars-Sinai Job Fair

    RNewbie replied to RNewbie's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks for responding. I wasn't hired on the spot but they called a week later to offer me a med/surg position. I'm excited but the new hire process is taking so long. I start orientation in

  19. Doctor texting order turned into a nightmare

    RNewbie replied to Scotthudson1966's topic in General Nursing

    Is it even legal? I thought orders were written, telephone, or verbal. I worked at a facility where we could alpha page the docs with a message about what the issue is. They would call back to give...

  20. Things You Didn't Learn in Nursing School

    RNewbie replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    So true. As a new grad I could never understand why others were getting paid to do their job but I was expected to know how to do the job of

  21. 8 months in ER; go back for BSN or MSN?

    RNewbie replied to sandyfeet's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'd do an ADN-MSN program if I were you. Later if you want to get a post masters cert for an advanced practice role you can do that. If not, you will still benefit from the advanced coursework of a...

  22. I NEED HELP (i am looking for a job)

    RNewbie replied to rhony_286's topic in Washington Nursing

    Do a Google search to find all the hospitals in the area and go straight to their websites and apply. You can also try websites like indeed.com and simplyhired.com. I have found legit jobs on...

  23. New Grad leaving NYC RN jobs to pursue CALI job?

    RNewbie replied to kobebryant's topic in California Nursing

    If you were offered 79,000 for days, wouldn't 90,000 on nights sound

  24. Acute inpatient RNs: cell phones during treatment

    RNewbie replied to NurseRies's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I'm not an acute dialysis nurse but I think everything you listed would be acceptable. I can't imagine what I would do for 4 hours. The inpatient dialysis nurses that I have seen will sit right...

  25. please critque my resume. thx

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

    There are some format and grammar issues with your resume. There are many resume templates available online, just google it. I use microsoft office. Follow the link, type "resume" in the search box...