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  1. Older applicants having an advantage?

    0402 replied to mmc51264's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was 32 when I graduated from NS. I had a previous degree, as well as 8 yrs of professional experience (in a totally different field, though). My age didn't matter, per se, but having work...

  2. Not accredited school but looking towards Bachelors

    0402 replied to Band's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    What does your school have to say about furthering your education? I know some schools, Kaplan for example, are not regionally accredited (which is an important one), but have an agreement with...

  3. What is the answer for this?

    0402 replied to ggestano2002's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Who said he's hypovolemic? Yes, this can be a cause of low BP, but there are many others. Nitro isn't going to make him hypovolemic; decreased BP is most likely an effect of the med. Before you...

  4. C=degree

    0402 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

    Maybe it's regional- both where I went to school, as well as where I work now ask for GPA on your application for new grad residencies, and for the most part, they do care. You can definitely have...

  5. How to stay healthy on nights? I don't want to pack on the pounds.

    0402 replied to Newgrad_STAT's topic in General Nursing

    I've been working nights for about a 1 1/2 yrs, and I haven't gained weight- though often, I think it's more because I just don't have time to eat, than anything else. One thing I have discovered...

  6. Demand More Diversity in NYC Hospitals

    0402 replied to Blackman_RN's topic in New York Nursing

    I work in an area with a large Spanish speaking population. I'm the only night nurse we have that speaks Spanish. I help when I can, which some nights is a lot and some nights, not at all. If I can...

  7. How early is too early to give a PRN med?

    0402 replied to luckynurse_1234's topic in Patient Medications

    I never give it early, but as a pp mentioned, if it's really necessary, contacting the MD may be the right answer. Depending on the pt/ situation, I will ask for a more frequent dosing/ increase in...

  8. Do you include clinical sites and hours on your resume

    0402 replied to Carebear77's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I included clinicals and hours mostly because I was applying to jobs on the opposite coast from where I went to school, so the local hospitals were not at all familiar with my program (yes, I still...

  9. blood draw from PICC

    0402 replied to littlegreenfrog's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught not to attach the transfer device directly to the PICC d/t it possibly collapsing the lumen from the vacuum pressure; I always use a syringe to draw the blood. I was also taught to flush...

  10. How important is a cover letter on your application?

    0402 replied to Deetail's topic in General Nursing

    If you are a new grad, then yes, I 100% think you should. I'm not sure what a summary statement is- I'm guessing it's that thing I see at the top of some resumes that says something like- motivated,...

  11. Are bar codes efficiently?

    0402 replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would be curious how many med errors occur, where there is bar code scanning in place, d/t bypassing the scanning system. I had it at my last job and currently do not have it. As much as it took...

  12. Anyone relocate without a job and was successful landing one soon after?

    0402 replied to 2blessings's topic in General Nursing

    Another active duty spouse here- I graduated in May '10, passed NCLEX June '10 and moved from CA to VA 2 days later. I started applying for jobs at the end of July/ early August, had my 1st interview...

  13. Do nurses use their wristwatch in real life nursing?

    0402 replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    I use mine every single shift I work- resp rate, apical pulse and the one I do over and over and over again- IVP meds that require slow pushes of anywhere from 1- 5 minutes (lots of iv narcotics,...

  14. Question regarding insulin administration

    0402 replied to mappers's topic in Patient Medications

    I know that for many of our pts, we do 1/2 of the HS dose, based on it not being given with a meal, but we never 1/2 the FSBG and dose off of that- we use the actual FSBG and 1/2 the SSI dose (and...

  15. Georgetown University Hospital New Grad 2012

    0402 replied to savexpigoo's topic in General Nursing

    $28/ hr is on the high end of normal for a New Grad in the DC area- I actually thought GUH was a little lower than that, like $26 or 27/hr. I work in NoVA, as an RN2, and my base is only 28.19 (and...

  16. Any other cold hearted nurses out there?

    0402 replied to sweet~revenge's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We had a 105 yr old patient die on our floor recently (comfort care only; I work m/s). One of the nurses said something about it being sad that she died. I commented that I really didn't think her...

  17. Can't decide!

    0402 replied to nurse*sunshine's topic in Government, Military

    And don't forget to check the Marines out either. The Marine Corps does not have medical personnel. The Navy fulfills our Medical and Religious

  18. Area of hospital with minimal vomit...

    0402 replied to alxndria.mrqtt's topic in General Nursing

    I work in med/ surg, and it just seems to come in waves. I go months without a single puker and next thing I know, it's like that scene from Stand By Me for a few shifts. Vomit and phlegm are my...

  19. Where's the best place for L&D in Northern VA?

    0402 replied to LDRPcaliRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I'm not an L&D nurse, but I've been stationed at Quantico and am currently in NoVA (husband is stationed at the Pentagon), and traffic plays a big role in life around here. If you are going to be...

  20. What color scrubs do you wear?

    0402 replied to MJB2010's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Only RNs and Techs have mandated colors- RNs in navy and Techs in teal. I had to wear ceil at my last job, so as much as I'm not super happy about being told what to wear (yes, I'll get over it), I'm...

  21. pt safety question, please help

    0402 replied to nurse12b's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Why would someone write "until death" on any med order? Who gives meds to a dead person? (outside of ACLS stuff- I mean pain

  22. NVCC vs Marymount

    0402 replied to WillLeads2Way's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I know ADN grads that were hired within the last yr in DC and NOVA. However, the one in DC had been an LVN for 20 yrs, and she's the only ADN I know of hired recently at that hospital, and the one in...

  23. The best hairstyle for female student

    0402 replied to Raewynv's topic in General Students

    I never use a sock bun, unless I'm in uniform (USMC hair regs are fairly strict, but it works very well for that purpose). At work, I just put it in a pony tail and then the last loop around, I don't...

  24. Do you think about...

    0402 replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, riding the Metro to my "nice, clean job" as a Marine Reservist at the Pentagon scares me the most. Curtains in pt rooms come in 2nd, though. I feel like I have an appropriate guard up at...

  25. new grad salaries

    0402 replied to mom2girls's topic in General Students

    New grads make anywhere from $24/ hr to just short of $28 in the greater DC area. I don't believe there are any that are actually $28/ hr or higher. Differentials for nights and weekends have a...