SwimRN10

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  1. Why is it ...

    SwimRN10 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Okay, I was reading a few forums and I am really taken aback by how much anger there is in the nursing community, the best word would be, hate there is toward Filipino nurses. I am just wondering what...

  2. Why is it ...

    SwimRN10 replied to SwimRN10's topic in California Nursing

    You could be right, people's strong opinions come off as hatred sometimes I guess. As a new grad I know the struggle first hand. I just don't see the need to single out a group because they are trying...

  3. Why is it ...

    SwimRN10 replied to SwimRN10's topic in California Nursing

    I can say I have seen it on this forum, it wasn't as harsh as the one forum I was on .. Nurse RN Jobs Forum - New Graduate Nurse - Page 28 | Indeed.com , and of course in a working situation people...

  4. NCLEX Tutoring

    SwimRN10 replied to cmarch2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Honestly a tutor can"t be useful to anyone, Just keep on answering questions...I suggest the NCLEX 4000 RN ( it can be DL'd) .. You can pass it just keep

  5. Do you aspirate before giving an IM deltoid injection?

    SwimRN10 replied to seasalt1023's topic in Patient Medications

    When I was in school we were told to always aspirate, I even witnesses a fellow classmate aspirate blood. She of course, pulled the syringe out and tried again with a new syringe. The only time we...

  6. Question about a student reporting RN mistakes

    SwimRN10 replied to dolphinbeauty09's topic in General Nursing

    You really should have made the RN aware because basically what you did was go over the assigned nurses head to tattle...basically from what you are saying that if this same nurse observes you caring...

  7. Foreign BSN vs. Calif. ASN + debt

    SwimRN10 replied to NorCalKid's topic in General Nursing

    There are many schools that allow "2nd courses" into their nursing programs, it just takes some research and knowing what city or even island you plan to study at, I would say avoid mindanao...Just...

  8. Foreign BSN vs. Calif. ASN + debt

    SwimRN10 replied to NorCalKid's topic in General Nursing

    Many colleges in the Philippines do not take international classes so that would mean that even though you have taken pre-reqs they would make you re-take them. They are 4 years long including...

  9. Foreign BSN vs. Calif. ASN + debt

    SwimRN10 replied to NorCalKid's topic in General Nursing

    You're the only person that can really decide this, have you ever stayed in the Philippines for long periods of time? I mean I would say go for the BSN just because its more convenient and affordable....

  10. Advice for interview

    SwimRN10 posted a topic in California Nursing

    So, I finally got an interview for a RN position at a hospital I really want to work at. Can anyone give me advice on how to prepare? any advice would be greatly appreciated...I'm nervous and

  11. Hired! Yay!

    SwimRN10 replied to NiteQwill's topic in California Nursing

    congratulations!! send some of that good karma my way!!

  12. Advice for interview

    SwimRN10 replied to SwimRN10's topic in California Nursing

    Thank you all for the wonderful advice! It did come in handy, all of my questions were purely behavioral! wowsa...anyways she told me I passed the first phase of hiring...again thank you to all the...

  13. RN's home address is accessible fm Internet

    SwimRN10 replied to FreshNewGrad's topic in California Nursing

    I did not know this was

  14. Why I love allnurses ... seriously

    SwimRN10 replied to grandmawrinkle's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate this site as well, thanks to all the wonderful

  15. Positive AFB Sputum but Negative PPD Mantoux Test? How is this possible

    SwimRN10 replied to RN2B123's topic in General Nursing

    Right, usually what's done is if its a + AFB then a chest x-ray is really needed for confirmation...As others have already stated, the PPD test has many possibilities for being negative such as an...

  16. Positive AFB Sputum but Negative PPD Mantoux Test? How is this possible

    SwimRN10 replied to RN2B123's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is possible to have a positive AFB and negative PPD because many things can be a factor such as immunosuppresion and all that, the person most likely has active TB and needs a chest x-ray...

  17. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    SwimRN10 replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I guess sometimes it's the english as a second language thing.. I guess sometimes when people speak more than one language, you just have to go with it...even when it's extremely

  18. Flu shot tips

    SwimRN10 replied to Mommy TeleRN's topic in General Nursing

    Its always better to just ask the patient which arm them want the injection in and to lightly massage after...helps with the

  19. Advice for those new RNs looking for jobs

    SwimRN10 replied to himilayaneyes's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks for all the great advice

  20. Trying to stand out in a crowd of other new grad RN's

    SwimRN10 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Ok, so this is my general question; does anyone have tips or strategies on trying to stand out more than the other new grad RN's? So far I've taken a few certifications BLS, ACLS, and

  21. So Frustrated!

    SwimRN10 posted a topic in California Nursing

    I know that the job market at the moment is pretty bleak for new grads... and most hospitals want at least 1 year experience .. I just can't for the life of me figure out how anyone is suppose to get...

  22. So Frustrated!

    SwimRN10 replied to SwimRN10's topic in California Nursing

    ICUSkeenRN, thanks for the tips. I guess I do have to broaden my search. I didn't even know it was possible to be hired into ICU as a new grad! You have given me hope, I just need to work at...

  23. So Cal RN Programs

    SwimRN10 replied to smellyacres's topic in California Nursing

    Long Beach City College has a pretty solid nursing program...however, it is quite

  24. So Frustrated!

    SwimRN10 replied to SwimRN10's topic in California Nursing

    Ya, I guess I'll just have to get a job anywhere I can... its so frustrating I have over 2100 hours of clinical experience as a student nurse .. I feel like they place that 1 year experience as a...

  25. Trying to stand out in a crowd of other new grad RN's

    SwimRN10 replied to SwimRN10's topic in California Nursing

    Wow thanks caliotter3, I hadn't even thought of dressing to interview. I'm going to start going around next week to drop off my resumes..thanks for the heads up