himilayaneyes

himilayaneyes

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  1. A real concern or not?

    himilayaneyes replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in General Nursing

    I personally don't see a reason for cell phones to be banned from hospitals. I for one still take my phone with me to work. I do understand however a policy of not being able to use your cell phone at...

  2. Interveiw tips for RN in DOU/PCU

    himilayaneyes replied to noski's topic in General Nursing

    My suggestion is that you sell yourself...tell them why it would be beneficial for them to hire you vs. why you need a job. For the most part, they'll ask you how you would handle an irate patient or...

  3. Filter needles...are they necessary?

    himilayaneyes replied to fsaav's topic in General Nursing

    Use the filter needle. Protect your

  4. I need help deciding on my preceptorship!!

    himilayaneyes replied to kjhBSNRN's topic in General Nursing

    Completely agree with

  5. New Grad with no experience feels like being discriminated

    himilayaneyes replied to strawberrypie's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, the job market has been really tight for the past few years..but from all the posts I've read on this site...this has happened before in nursing. If a job has to pick between a new grad...

  6. workplace disorganization, mental torture and bullying

    himilayaneyes replied to PRETTYODD's topic in General Nursing

    Don't let those people at work affect you. You just do your job to best of your abilities. Be polite...you don't even have to really be friendly if you don't want to. Put in a year to get experience...

  7. RN still working as CNA at dream job :(..

    himilayaneyes replied to jmurnbsn's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it's really up to you. I personally wouldn't wait 9 months to get a job...even if it's my dream job. I have bills to pay and you have a son to feed....so I assume that what you make now as a...

  8. LVNs training RNs???

    himilayaneyes replied to JStollRN's topic in General Nursing

    You have a right to be precepted correctly. Go to your nurse manager. And as far as a LVN training a RN...never heard of it...once many yrs ago...as a nurse extern they tried to put me with a lpn and...

  9. What area of nursing should I choose?

    himilayaneyes replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    I personally love ICU. You get to take care of the sickest patients...patients that actually need you...some patients aren't that sick and just treat you like a maid....in the ICU, they actually do...

  10. what should I start to get RN job

    himilayaneyes replied to smilelee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Applying for 2 jobs isn't much at all. The job market is really tough right now..so you need to apply for 50 or more jobs...that's what I had to do. You may also have to consider looking out of state....

  11. How in the world did you decide?

    himilayaneyes replied to none the wiser's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started out on a cardiac tele unit and now I work surgical/trauma icu. I love critical care and fewer pts compared to the other specialties, but you really won't find your niche til you start...

  12. Nurses: which job would you take if you were desperate new grad?

    himilayaneyes replied to chiuli's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with the pp. I wouldn't move away from home for that amount of money. Stay at home and work home health and nursing homes while you apply for hospital jobs or you'll find yourself struggling...

  13. "Think like a nurse"

    himilayaneyes replied to beatrice1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Nursing schools don't teach you to think like a nurse...their job is to teach you how to pass NCLEX. The critical thinking skills won't come into play until you have a real patient in front of you 3-5...

  14. Should I take bagels first day of work?

    himilayaneyes replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    I say don't take bagels to work the first day. It'll look like you're trying too hard to impress your co-workers. Wait til you get to know them a little better...you'll find out if it's one of those...

  15. To quote or not to quote...

    himilayaneyes replied to themoreyouknow's topic in General Nursing

    I was told by my managers to quote the patient as accurately as possible in situations like

  16. What is the most important trait to have as a nurse?

    himilayaneyes replied to blessed2bfree's topic in General Nursing

    There is no one single trait needed to be a nurse. There are multiple traits needed...compassion, empathy, common sense, patience, the ability to think analytically and logically,

  17. Dementia/Alzheimers certification training?

    himilayaneyes replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've never heard of a certification for dementia. They have educational courses on dementia for which you can receive contact hours if you're a licensed nurse. CEUFast.com - The Fastest, Easiest way...

  18. How much IV fluid to give?

    himilayaneyes replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    First off, you need to have a post-op protocol initiated asap. This should be based on MD orders or protocol. Just b/c a patient doesn't have any known renal or cardiac issues doesn't mean you can't...

  19. Action of Beta Blockers?

    himilayaneyes replied to bd4411sa's topic in General Nursing

    Beta blockers as you know decrease the workload of the heart. They also as you say decrease afterload. This is going to be your best friend. CO = HR x SV. Cardiac output = Heart rate x Stroke Volume....

  20. Mailing resumes instead of taking them personally?

    himilayaneyes replied to wifeandmomoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    I personally emailed all of my resumes...and then proceeded to harass the recruiters on the telephone....it worked. Perhaps it can work for you. However, if the hospital is far...you probably don't...

  21. Seeing Psychiatrist hurt job chances in this market

    himilayaneyes replied to Summers_Off's topic in General Nursing

    Your job will not ask you if you're being seen by any doctor. Any medication you have, you better have a legal prescription that's all. Good

  22. Sickle Cell Anemia

    himilayaneyes replied to Uneekeye's topic in General Nursing

    I can't get technical with you as far as what type of hgb b/c when you check a patient's labs on the floor there is only one Hgb. Most sicklers have low hemoglobins....hence sickle cell anemia. The...

  23. English expressions in anesthesiology

    himilayaneyes replied to haddi's topic in General Nursing

    You can say "I'm going to put a heart monitor on you so we can see what your heart is doing" "I'm going to start an IV on you." "I need to check your oxygen level" "I'm going to take your blood...

  24. Hospice

    himilayaneyes replied to amazing09's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a hospice nurse so I can't tell you that much, but I did a day of clinicals with Vitas years ago and it didn't seem that bad. I think the main thing will be dealing with the family since...

  25. 2 job offers... now what???

    himilayaneyes replied to SuperNurseBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I'd definitely go with the VA. The VA is very hard to get into and they have awesome benefits...and you're always going to have a job...there's no shortage of veterans needing care. You'll just have...