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  1. Help! Phone interview for pacu position!?

    ocean waves replied to Spode's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. I have not experienced a "phone interview", however I have had pre-interview phone discussions with nurse recruiters or head nurses. Typical first questions usually are about professional...

  2. Random Question

    ocean waves replied to nsu_demon's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I agree with the other comments that if the story about a nurse showing a psychologist how to start IV's is true there are probably some legal issues and patient risks involved. I am familiar with...

  3. advice for new grad shadowing?

    ocean waves replied to RadBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. I agree with the other suggestions to dress professionally and ask intelligent questions. Regarding your question about "...things that shadowing nurses do that bug you....", one thing is...

  4. advice needed

    ocean waves replied to eternalbride's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I agree with the other suggestions regarding taking classes which will count toward your desired nursing degree and working as a nurse aid for clinical experience! Another idea is to talk with one...

  5. how do you deal with disappointment?

    ocean waves replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. I agree with the former writer that it is good to develop alternative plans for nursing jobs in case the current nursing position does not work out smoothly. Fortunately, the nursing profession...

  6. Incompetent or disabled is there a differnce

    ocean waves replied to kahlua66's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! Glad you are sharing your challenging situation. You wrote that the nurse in question "...has lost the ability to speak properly...". It is possible that this 55 year old nurse may have had a mild...

  7. Need help choosing a masters program

    ocean waves replied to texasbsn's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. It is good that you are planning ahead and asking questions. One approach is to identify where you would like to work and learn what the requirements are for the job you desire. For example,...

  8. Ohio Informed Consents

    ocean waves replied to ccf317's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hi. Good for you that you are asking questions about any legal concerns! I agree with the other writer that the nurse signs as a witness to patient consent--no problem. A good resource for legal...

  9. how to cope with humiliation

    ocean waves replied to PRETTYODD's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. I agree with many of the other writers about helpful approaches to this situation: (1) constructive responses---try to keep your "work politics" in good shape for your good performance...

  10. If I get my Bachelor's in nursing, can I become a child therapist later?

    ocean waves replied to sincerebliss's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. Good for you that you want to work in pediatrics! Here is more food for thought on your career planning: (1)explore roles--- I agree with the other writer that you may want to explore the...

  11. Any news breaking NICU care?

    ocean waves posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Are any of you who are currently working in neonatal intensive care units doing any news breaking treatments? For example, ten years ago when I was working, the neonatologists were participating in an...

  12. PICU, NICU, CVICU, or ???

    ocean waves replied to sweetsabo's topic in Pediatric

    Greetings! I agree with Eric that seeking an opportunity to "shadow" a nurse working in your desired work area may help you make your decision. I worked in a neonatal intensive care unit for several...

  13. New job in peds clinic!! What to expect?

    ocean waves replied to chingy1206's topic in Pediatric

    Hi! I enjoyed working at a pediatric clinic for several years. Some of the common daily tasks included: triage of patients (care for most ill first such as asthma attack, high fever, possible broken...

  14. ADON misleading title? Rant from DON

    ocean waves replied to americanTrain's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Hello new DON! First, congratulations on your new position! Second, I have a fellow nurse pal who is also experiencing her first DON job at a small facility. Your description of seemingly endless DON...

  15. New Grad in the NICU?

    ocean waves replied to robyn226's topic in Pediatric

    Hello new grad! I enjoyed working in a great neonatal intensive care unit for several years. Now I'm retired. At my hospital, the preferred path in order to be considered for work in NICU was to start...