HeatherGurl84

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  1. Public Health Immunization nurse interview...any advice?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in Public, Community Health

    I deeply appreciate this!! I am also a former PHN and have given many vaccines, am proficient in our state registry, and have dealt with people on vaccine reactions, how they work, and resistance. As...

  2. Difficult CNA's?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to RN&mom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I was just starting as a new grad nurse, I was SLAMMED on a med-surg floor. I asked a CNA who was sitting at a desk, READING HER EMAIL, to please ambulate an elderly patient while I was hanging...

  3. hanging blood with the wrong fluids

    HeatherGurl84 replied to newnurse012's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Number one: READ THE company policies! Glad the patient is okay and you learned an important lesson. And to those who are being judgmental.....you arent perfect either. Everyone makes

  4. Manifesting job offer by ordering new scrubs.

    HeatherGurl84 replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    You got

  5. Manifesting job offer by ordering new scrubs.

    HeatherGurl84 replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    Dance completed.....I even sprayed some saline flush around for good

  6. Do you have a nickname at work?

    HeatherGurl84 replied to Rhi007's topic in General Nursing

    I was a side-kick to another nurse....she was Batman, I was Robin

  7. Interviews, offers, decision...Oh My!!

    HeatherGurl84 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am currently in the middle of interviews and am stressed! I completed 2 interviews with a Pediatric office and am awaiting to see if they give me an offer. My last job was a position as a Public...

  8. Interviews, offers, decision...Oh My!!

    HeatherGurl84 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in Nursing Career

    I plan on going to both interviews and will decide what is better for me. If I accept the peds job, and then get offered the public health job and it seems to be the best option, I will take

  9. Stupid question

    HeatherGurl84 replied to FloridaGatorRN's topic in General Nursing

    Remember....NO question is STUPID. It should not be a problem on your drug test, that wouldnt even be enough to cause a positive

  10. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!! I have been hired for 2 FT jobs.

    HeatherGurl84 replied to litebrightgirl's topic in Nursing Career

    This is why EVERY nurse is different. Some enjoy working directly with patients in more "positive" situations while others prefer paperwork that may not be so positive. I am a Public Health nurse and...

  11. Manifesting job offer by ordering new scrubs.

    HeatherGurl84 replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    Interviews #2 & #3 within the next week. Still awaiting word from last interview. Come on scrub

  12. Precepting my first new hire.

    HeatherGurl84 replied to Mandychelle79's topic in General Nursing

    You sound like one great preceptor and she is lucky to have you :) sounds like a new nurse who is willing to jump right

  13. Interviews, offers, decision...Oh My!!

    HeatherGurl84 replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in Nursing Career

    I did ask if they had an earlier interview available but this is the earliest hey could schedule. When I worked for the health department in a different area, I interviewed and received an offer...

  14. Oh Please, please, please!!!

    HeatherGurl84 replied to MessyMomma's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!! :) Now pass your luck on over to me....I am

  15. Precepting my first new hire.

    HeatherGurl84 replied to Mandychelle79's topic in General Nursing

    Just remember....no "eating your

  16. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!! I have been hired for 2 FT jobs.

    HeatherGurl84 replied to litebrightgirl's topic in Nursing Career

    Where you want to work is completely up to you based on your preferences. Hospital floor nursing is becoming crazier by the day, personally I would accept the AETNA position. I value my license and...

  17. Manifesting job offer by ordering new scrubs.

    HeatherGurl84 replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    Well I received a call today for an interview on the 23rd at a place I have been PRAYING would call me! :) Still awaiting any news from the last interview and I also have on this coming Friday. I need...

  18. DO NOT pass on the poop

    HeatherGurl84 replied to durantetodalanoche's topic in General Nursing

    Amen!!!!

  19. Sick employees in the workplace

    HeatherGurl84 replied to KDSkyy44's topic in General Nursing

    My philosophy is if you have contagious symptoms (fever, diarrhea) then it is best to stay home. I went to work following a massive sinus surgery and got sent home due to passing out You don't want...

  20. Because that's the way we've always done it around here

    HeatherGurl84 replied to nurseprnRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Love this!! Thank

  21. Getting the hang of IVs...

    HeatherGurl84 replied to SoldierNurse22's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for this.....I have always had such stress about learning venipuncture but I need to be confident and realize that everyone was a beginner at one

  22. Give me your insight...

    HeatherGurl84 replied to STLmomma27's topic in General Nursing

    I feel as if nursing is a double-edge sword. It is VERY rewarding but there are many days you will leave work feeling defeated, as if anything you do is wrong. Between the large patient loads and...

  23. Manifesting job offer by ordering new scrubs.

    HeatherGurl84 replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    On to a new week of waiting....hoping &

  24. DO NOT pass on the poop

    HeatherGurl84 replied to durantetodalanoche's topic in General Nursing

    It is sad how so many people here feel the need to reiterate what has been said x1000. She gets it!! Move

  25. Manifesting job offer by ordering new scrubs.

    HeatherGurl84 replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    I think this would be