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  1. Hired as Dialysis nurse

    vlomankill replied to ehlay's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    a new employee (RN) left for two weeks in the middle of his classes to get married with a honeymoon. our employer just stated to make sure he brought back pictures. if you inform them before training...

  2. Just Relax?

    vlomankill replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    i'm in dialysis and when a pt (particular pt comes to mind) starts to cramp i tell her to calm down. this is because she will start to hyperventilate and start a panic attack on top of the cramping;...

  3. Is a RN diploma enough in the northeast (U.S.)

    vlomankill replied to Trinitas2010RN's topic in General Nursing

    i disagree, at last for upstate NY its fair game. this is mostly due to the fact that the BSN programs do not have a good reputation and the ADN programs do. I agree with gaining experience, but do...

  4. help.im scared

    vlomankill replied to rjm10lvn's topic in General Nursing

    i'm sorry this happened to you, good

  5. CA RNs---When/Where do you take your CE classes?

    vlomankill replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    there are many avenues to obtain CE's. I am going to a conference which offer CE's and food. they have them online, and check with your states Nurses association (i'm from NY, I've gotten plenty from...

  6. New RN looking for an oppurtunity to gain experience

    vlomankill replied to devildog23's topic in General Nursing

    i know the va isn't hiring (even us with military experience, i wasn't alone when trying) due to the budget. I would try specialties, LTC and offices (they are willing to train). Good luck and I hope...

  7. Need some answers to Q's please.

    vlomankill replied to str591's topic in General Nursing

    i hope this helps you with your class, good

  8. New grad - ? re: resumes. Is one cramped page better than 2 pages?

    vlomankill replied to HealerWoman's topic in General Nursing

    who is donna cardillo???? i'm talking from experience, and talking to hr personal who either move your resume along or place it in the never to be seen pile. my school even had a local hospital hr...

  9. New grad - ? re: resumes. Is one cramped page better than 2 pages?

    vlomankill replied to HealerWoman's topic in General Nursing

    I was always taught to keep everything to one page, employers only want the highlights. I was also informed to always have a cover page. I've actually witness a employers throw out a two page resume...

  10. Rectal Tubes

    vlomankill replied to judymicurn's topic in General Nursing

    i've seen it in the ICU once (this was before i became a RN, I was a tech), and the pt was having a MI. I was really green an thought that every pt who had a MI needed a rectal tube , lets just say I...

  11. Rectal Tubes

    vlomankill replied to judymicurn's topic in General Nursing

    i've only seen one rectal tube and no it was not placed to wall

  12. Smoking coworkers and fair breaks

    vlomankill posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I just need to rant and see if anyone else if having this issue. I work in dialysis as a RN; I find that a lot of my fellow coworkers smoke. The issue I'm having is that we are allotted 2 fifteen...

  13. Can an RN be be an nursing assistant?

    vlomankill replied to lilnurseling's topic in General Nursing

    you've already started a thread with this topic. why another

  14. what should a new RN include in his/her resume?.

    vlomankill replied to Sairygamp's topic in General Nursing

    they have resume samples on line, just for nurses. I would recommend a cover letter specific to the position applying for (my current boss stated that she remembered me from clinical when she saw me,...

  15. Smoking coworkers and fair breaks

    vlomankill replied to vlomankill's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    thanks everyone. i'm sure it does happen everywhere, again i think its unsafe when so many are leaving the unit to smoke. the patient ratio triples at least when they leave to smoke. thanks

  16. Smoking coworkers and fair breaks

    vlomankill replied to vlomankill's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've told a nurse, that she used up her meal break smoking and to get back to her patients. my boss told me i couldn't do that and that everyone should get a meal break. i responded that she did, she...

  17. Smoking coworkers and fair breaks

    vlomankill replied to vlomankill's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    yes, she does. its so bad, the patients that smoke know who is willing to give them a cigarette and who isn't. I've even spotted staff smoking with some of the patients. I'm just annoyed and a little...

  18. Smoking coworkers and fair breaks

    vlomankill replied to vlomankill's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks, its nice to know i'm not alone. to SuesquatchRN, we are only allotted two breaks, my boss is quick to remind you of that if you say you need a break. By saying your going out for a quick...

  19. Physical restraint on uncooperative children

    vlomankill replied to Aleccandra's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with chloecatrn. your judging and not

  20. ANY one know of a school where I can go from ADN to Nurse practitioner?

    vlomankill replied to cluv2nurse's topic in General Nursing

    SUNYIT in New York has a fast track, where your receive your MSN while obtaining your BSN. I am currently in that program. good

  21. Physical restraint on uncooperative children

    vlomankill replied to Aleccandra's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked in a doctors office, you don't want the parents to hold the child, that is not their role, and yes children will kick in to the fight or flight mode, and become little incredible hulks....

  22. New Grad

    vlomankill replied to Mandy1105's topic in General Nursing

    as someone working in NY, Good luck. I know classmates how left the state to find jobs due to the lack of employment

  23. New grad needs feedback

    vlomankill replied to realize's topic in General Nursing

    You will gain experience in the healthcare field if you take the position, but you want RN experience which you will not received. inquire at to RN opening in Med surg or any other unit if they will...

  24. Highchairs and Counters

    vlomankill replied to flumazenil's topic in General Nursing

    again, just imagine what your other coworker who are not the same height have to deal with. the current chairs do not rise enough for proper sitting position, and the current counters are extremely...

  25. Frustrated with job search

    vlomankill replied to shlay51's topic in General Nursing

    sorry, but I only did one interview, face to face (offered position on the spot after walk through). if you want the position, take the flight. i've been in health care for more than 10 years, 5 as a...