JRP1120, RN

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  1. What do you do with motorcycle helmets after a motorcycle accident?

    JRP1120, RN replied to LegzRN's topic in Emergency

    I received all my father's cut up/off clothes in an ER bag, they didn't throw them

  2. More attractive grads have better chances of getting hired?

    JRP1120, RN replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yep, I can believe it, although I think it's sad

  3. More attractive grads have better chances of getting hired?

    JRP1120, RN replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm with you Leslie...I'm more interested in what's on the inside of a person, rather than the outer shell and I give everyone the benefit of the doubt. Salespeople, nurses, docs, etc...ALL people,...

  4. question:flat foot any advice

    JRP1120, RN replied to tishluvnc's topic in General Nursing

    Dansko or Sanita clogs!! My feet/legs/back would be shot without

  5. More attractive grads have better chances of getting hired?

    JRP1120, RN replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Funny. I just bought a car this week. The finance guy was not attractive, but more like a John Candy type of guy-real nice, kinda funny. Didn't see one attractive female in the whole place but I...

  6. Interview for NICU position - please help!

    JRP1120, RN replied to JRP1120, RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Update: I went from no job bites anywhere to 3 job offers in one week (Murphy's law? Lol). Took the first offer in an LTAC hospital but then totally unexpected, got two offers from the hospital I...

  7. Interview for NICU position - please help!

    JRP1120, RN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi everyone, This is long and I apologize in advance but I need advice! I just graduated in May and have an interview this Tues with NICU in a hospital I currently work in as a PCT in the float pool....

  8. More attractive grads have better chances of getting hired?

    JRP1120, RN replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I've seen this in the pharmaceutical sales field. These sales reps that walk into Dr offices, male and female, are always physically fit and good looking people-guess it's what helps sales! It's...

  9. Angel at work, monster at home....help!

    JRP1120, RN replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    I love this little story (author unknown). It always helps me put things into perspective. It works in the opposite direction as well-we all should leave our personal problems at the door of the...

  10. Work bags: What do you take and what's in it?

    JRP1120, RN replied to PediNurse3's topic in General Nursing

    I start my first nursing job this Wed - finally! :) These are great ideas, thanks for posting! I will be adding my small container of Vicks vapo rub to put under my nose to stave off the nasty

  11. Any phobias you overcame to become a nurse?

    JRP1120, RN replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    Now THAT'S an

  12. Any phobias you overcame to become a nurse?

    JRP1120, RN replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    :lol2: :lol2: That made me literally LOL! That is so me in the clinical setting while I was a PCA!! I've done the same thing! I imagine I'll still do it while nursing too, at least for awhile. And I...

  13. Any phobias you overcame to become a nurse?

    JRP1120, RN replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    This is me too!! I'm the one you'll see running out of the house if I even know someone is going to barf, or plug my ears and turn up the tv so I don't have to hear it. I used to begin to feel sick...

  14. Which one do you feed?

    JRP1120, RN replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Loved this! Thanks for posting

  15. declining a nursing job without burning a bridge?

    JRP1120, RN replied to NurseNancy88's topic in General Nursing

    I just this week went through this scenario. I had interviewed for a new grad residency position at the hospital I have been wanting to get into but didn't get it. I then went weeks without hope then...

  16. As a grad RN, should I apply as a PCT?

    JRP1120, RN replied to dacmorri1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Your niece is lucky. I worked at two hospitals as a PCA for a year while in nursing school. Both facilities hired from within but, picked the PCAs that had been there for 2-3 yrs vs many of us that...

  17. Nursing Interview Attire

    JRP1120, RN replied to Gizmo44's topic in First Year After Licensure

    IMO, there isn't too much else to wear besides a nice pants suit with blouse, jacket and low, nice heels to make a candidate look sharply dressed and professional. I know the heat is an issue as it is...

  18. Night shift time management - new RN

    JRP1120, RN replied to graykitty's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Are you serious that a pt really got offended that your computer was called a COW??? Even after they were told what it stands for? It amazes me what some people will say "offends" them! LOL. So, what...

  19. per diem RNs-are you called to work every day?

    JRP1120, RN replied to melmarie23's topic in General Nursing

    This kills me! Why can't they hire a few more new RN's for all these extra hours they need RN's for and give those of us without employment a job? Ugh! I'm a new RN with no job yet and I would do...

  20. Older nurses vs younger nurses

    JRP1120, RN replied to Girlygirl69's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I see where the OP is coming from. And, she's ranting and frustrated and yet it seems she's being torn down for doing so while it would be okay for a more experienced nurse to come on these boards and...

  21. Nurse eating their young?

    JRP1120, RN replied to Ms. Amy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow, I wish we could bring this to our workplace and make it a mandatory class (we offer lots of classes where I work). Invaluable? Yes! What a breath of fresh air it would be to have employees using...

  22. mood stabilizers and school

    JRP1120, RN replied to MollNick's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    [quote=My new doctor told me that there is a medication that acts like adderall but is not converted in the brain as such therefore not adding to the euphoria of mania. Best wishes! is the medication...

  23. FINALLY!! I am an RN!!!!!!!!!

    JRP1120, RN replied to NayD_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new RN as well, passed my NCLEX a month ago...there is no feeling like it in my opinion! I have worked so hard and my family and I have sacrificed a LOT to get me to this point...relish in your...

  24. Help! L&D Interview tomorrow!

    JRP1120, RN replied to luv4nursing's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sooooo tell us all about your interview! What were you asked? I may have an interview coming up for L&D and am curious to know :-). Way to go, so happy for

  25. Help! L&D Interview tomorrow!

    JRP1120, RN replied to luv4nursing's topic in Ob/Gyn

    AWESOME!!! Congratulations!