remove the unnecessary stresses from school so the student can focus on pt care and theory. if i could have chosen the structure for school here is what i would have done: 2 days of classroom, 2 days of clinical, 1 short day for tests clinical days w...
For that price, yes, just go buy it. I wanted to buy one, along with about $1000 worth of other neonatal books, but I just couldn't afford anything. The floor I work on has a few years worth of Neofax and some reference books so I will be reading th...
It looks like a fairly long resume. Is it more than 1 page? I would try to fit it all on one page. Maybe condense your clinical experience but don't eliminate it. And I would also highlight the fact that you are bilingual. It's hidden in the middle o...
birdcage replied to Lovely_RN's topic in New Nurse
I was a casual status LPN in LTC facility during my RN program and was thankful to get to keep my job as an RN. Graduated in May '09 and passed boards in August '09. I applied for a minimum of 150 RN positions in 7 different states. This summer I foc...
I had orientation this week and start up on the floor on Tuesday. I can't wait. I wish I knew something that I could study or at least be familiar with. If I had the money, I would have gotten a few of the recommended books for NICU but right now I h...
A good nurse who has nothing but good intentions, as I assume the OP to be, can make mistakes. Is it my job to identify and point out others' mistakes? No, it isn't, and I know that. But if I was being hurtful and didn't know it then I would want som...
Make sure you ask questions. It really is important. Here are a few that I used: Tell me about the orientation process. Will I have more than one preceptor? What is a typical week like on this unit? How often are people sent home early or called for ...
This is what I do, too. I had one girl call in saying that she had a sore throat and stuffy nose but it definitely wasn't allergies because she had never had allergies before. I laughed. Just couldn't help it. She came in the next day and I told her...
Ok, here I am. I was one of those medicaid parents. I was trying to be a good mom and take care of my baby and myself. I had a job (low pay and 35 hrs with no benefits) so didn't qualify for any assistance other than WIC and medicaid. Child support ...
First of all, congratulations on the new baby. It's a good idea to talk to your manager to let her know your concerns. What is it exactly that makes you not want to work on your unit? You must be overwhelmed right now.
Here is my 2 cents: Call the nurse recruiter for every hospital you would like to work. Tell them you will graduate in October and what type of nursing you are most interested in. Let the recruiter know that you really want to work at that hospital. ...
birdcage replied to teresab_2000's topic in Ob/Gyn
Saw a newborn little boy recently named Tuff T. Sounds like he should be in that new A-Team movie. Of all the possible combinations, how do some of these parents come up with this stuff. I don't think I am giving enough credit to the imagination (and...
I gave away about $1000 worth of nursing texts and review books to a new RN student. Don't know what she did with them and don't care. I hope they helped her.
Cardiology unit sounds best to me except for the hours. Do you think your body and mind are capable of of the day/night rotation? That can be rough. I imagine you will be very happy at either one, so keep that in mind, too. And I think it's awesome t...
birdcage replied to pilotstudentnurse's topic in General Nursing
Why are so many people being so critical of the OP? He knows the pays isn't what he was used to making but he's in nursing school anyway. Is he not "good enough" to be a nurse because he has done some research on nursing pay? Sheesh!
birdcage replied to MisterSimba's topic in California
Check out the hospital in Scottsbluff, NE. I've never been to this hospital before so I can't recommend it but...it says they hire new grads into peds.
birdcage replied to MisterSimba's topic in California
If you are willing to move anywhere, then make a plan and get started. You will find something. Maybe focus on areas that don't have a local nursing school. Get creative.
birdcage replied to angela47x3's topic in Pre-Nursing
There are lots of little things to know about nursing. It can be highly rewarding at times. Expect to be unnoticed and unappreciated, but don't pay any attention to that. And I have never heard of a nursing specialty that is easy. You should read th...
Important things for nursing students to know: - nursing students MUST adapt quickly to new situations not challenge them - find a study group right away - listen to the instructor, not the know-it-all students - accept the fact that nursing courses ...