janda03

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1. New nurse grad training programs on Oahu?

   janda03 replied to bigislandgyrl's topic in Hawaii

   Hi UHRN, I applied via sending emails to the HR depts or filling out the online apps to the hospitals I was interested in. I heard back from almost every place, either to proceed with the application process or to be informed that they weren't hiring...

2. ~Need some tips for successful I.V. starts~

   janda03 replied to NurseDixie's topic in New Nurse

   Try these: http://www.enw.org/IVStarts.htm http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=411426

3. New nurse grad training programs on Oahu?

   janda03 replied to bigislandgyrl's topic in Hawaii

   I took the Kaplan prep course and thought it really helpful in getting me ready for the NCLEX as far as how to approach and pick apart questions. A friend and I also pitched in together to purchase the Kaplan online review. Kaplan is pricey but I g...

4. New nurse grad training programs on Oahu?

   janda03 replied to bigislandgyrl's topic in Hawaii

   Hi, I wanted to go to the ED but they weren't offering a class. I'm starting out on the Neuroscience unit. Let HR know what specialties/departments you're interested in and they'll try to match you as long as there are positions available and class...

5. New nurse grad training programs on Oahu?

   janda03 replied to bigislandgyrl's topic in Hawaii

   Hi there. I'm starting out as a new RN next month. I looked into these hospitals: These three have programs: Queen's Medical Center Hawaii Pacific Health (various facilities like Straub, KMCWC) St. Francis (Liliha campus) I was told that Kaiser put a...

6. Favorite Pocket Reference

   janda03 replied to lisaandandy's topic in Emergency

   One of the nurses I used to work with in the ED carried a CheckMate Pocket Reference Guide from http://www.nnccusa.com/

7. techs in the ED

   janda03 replied to RNLex's topic in Emergency

   I worked in a 10-bed Fast Track area in a NE Fla ED (in addition to FT, the ED also had critical and acute sides -- total of 40 beds). My title was Associate Care Provider (ACP) but the only difference between an ACP and a tech in our dept was an EM...

8. On pins and needles...

   janda03 replied to janda03's topic in New Nurse

   Just checked my mail and got the letter saying I passed. I can enjoy the weekend now! :rotfl: Thanks guys! Athena

9. I Did It!!!!!!!!

   janda03 replied to LuvaNurse04's topic in New Nurse

   Congrats Monica! :balloons: BTW, thank you for replying to my post. In my case, I hope you're right about 3/22 being a good day for all NCLEX-takers! Athena

10. On pins and needles...

    janda03 posted a topic in New Nurse

    Hi everyone, first-time poster here. I took the NCLEX this past Monday 3/22 and am in one of the states that doesn't offer quick results (HI). I've managed to stay pretty calm up until now, and am realizing how excruciating the waiting is... I call...