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  1. Nurse Mentor----can you adopt me?

    hopefulwhoop replied to Frazzled_One's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Really?! Where?!?? My instructors were nothing like that. They were very, very, helpful and held exam reviews before and after tests. And, my program mandated that anyone who scored 74% or less on any...

  2. Questions About Nursing

    hopefulwhoop replied to awildflower's topic in General Nursing

    First: yes, but this is basic math, not calculus, algebra and all that jazz. You use math to calculate doses of drugs, what rate to infuse IVs, when calculating HR using an ECG strip, etc. But, again,...

  3. which nursing speciality is at most risk for being sued?

    hopefulwhoop replied to chiuli's topic in General Nursing

    Def. L&D. People are so freakin' sue-happy these

  4. Nurse Mentor----can you adopt me?

    hopefulwhoop replied to Frazzled_One's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hazing?! Really??! In nursing school?!?! Yeah, I need more

  5. "Think like a nurse"

    hopefulwhoop replied to beatrice1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think that for most people, it (critical thinking) takes time. In nursing school, I excelled in Pathophysiology and Pharmacology, but when it came down to the courses that were mostly about critical...

  6. Which job looks better on a resume for a future employer?

    hopefulwhoop replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on what job you're trying to

  7. Does your nose run only at work?

    hopefulwhoop replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    When I used to work the night shift at an LTC, I would begin to cough around 2am EVERY NIGHT. I don't know why. It was so weird. When I stopped working there, the 2am coughing persisted for about a...

  8. How important is amount of PAY to you?

    hopefulwhoop replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, is there a reason for the huge pay difference? That is insane. Where are these positions, LTC,

  9. RN Salaries: Hospital vs LTC

    hopefulwhoop replied to nursein2012's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In north central Florida, the hospitals here pay new grads. hourly from $19.98-$22 + shift differentials. I worked in an LTC that payed ~$26/hr, but no differentials. Some other LTCs in the area do...

  10. Nurses,say you had the chance to choose another career,which one would you choose ?

    hopefulwhoop replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

    PT, PA or an exercise physiologist... or something related to physical activity in some

  11. What is the most difficult aspect about being an RN?

    hopefulwhoop replied to scott.andrew's topic in General Nursing

    The other posters have already listed what I was going to say. Anyway, I would definitely suggest shadowing an RN, if possible in different settings (different hospital units and even

  12. Getting ready to graduate - question about resumes

    hopefulwhoop replied to HealerWoman's topic in General Nursing

    Under my objective, I put "Seeking an entry-level (RN/GN) position on the (unit) at (hospital/facility name)." For the NCLEX part, here's what I put before taking the boards. "NURSING LICENSE #: Will...

  13. How did you get your LTC job?

    hopefulwhoop replied to grateful2010's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I called different facilities and asked if they were hiring. If they said yes, I went in (dressed professionally) and filled out an application. For some facilities, I was interviewed on the spot. For...

  14. why is the pay so low?!?!

    hopefulwhoop replied to cawkazn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Is it possible to do both? And, yikes, $15 is low. Where do you

  15. Do you donate to your alma mater?

    hopefulwhoop replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't donate to my alma mater right now, but I definitely will in the future, when I have more money! Go, Gators! Excellent, excellent

  16. Supplies for New RN's

    hopefulwhoop replied to kae2010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would add tape and at least 2 pens to your list. When I'm on the floor, I always make sure I have some saline flushes and alcohol pads in my back pocket. (I, too, am a new grad.,

  17. Looking for that first job

    hopefulwhoop replied to rnulp01's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi! I just accepted an offer from a local hospital where I currently reside after months of job searching. I will tell you what the nurse recruiter told me. She told me that I made myself stand out by...

  18. -How long did it take you to find a job as a new grad?

    hopefulwhoop replied to European's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Grad. in May 2010. Passed boards in FL in July. Got a job at a LTCF later in July. Just left LTC due to horrible, atrocious conditions and lack of sufficient orientation. I also currently have...

  19. New grad working LTC needs help, please.

    hopefulwhoop replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I completely understand how you feel. I was also in a similar situation as you in an LTC facility and was left by myself. I spoke to the DON about my concerns, but nothing changed. I ended up having...

  20. confused

    hopefulwhoop replied to crodriguez's topic in General Nursing

    I mean this in the nicest and most respectable way, but please do proofread and/or use spell check! That was almost painful to

  21. Nurses, do you immediately take bath after duty?

    hopefulwhoop replied to ms.pebbles's topic in General Nursing

    It depends. Back in school, I would take a shower before sleeping. Now, I work 12s in a LTC... which is extremely tiring, so when I get home, I usually just pass out. The exception is if I get any...

  22. What is a typical night shift like in LTC

    hopefulwhoop replied to Zergasaurus's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, not all patients sleep at night. You will be doing a lot of charting. Also, be prepared for patients who want pain meds in the middle of the night. In the wee hours of the night, I usually chart...