ProudMom511

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  1. Pre-employment drug screening

    ProudMom511 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I wasn't sure where to place my topic so, I placed it here..sorry if it's the wrong spot. So, my question is how long it will take for the Norco to clear up from your system? I had taken 2...

  2. What's up with this?

    ProudMom511 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yeah, just like hiring managers don't read resumes before calling applicants..My resume self-intro clearly state: newly graduated RN yet I get calls about positions that clearly require experience...

  3. New Grad Needing Advice

    ProudMom511 replied to iaejd's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At least you have a med

  4. So, how do we do it???

    ProudMom511 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello my fellow nurses, I am a new RN who recently started working in LTC/rehab facility. I have 30 pts, a mix of residents who are LTC and those who are there for rehab. I never get my meds passed...

  5. So, how do we do it???

    ProudMom511 replied to ProudMom511's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank

  6. Would you give it to them?

    ProudMom511 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello, I'm a new nurse working in LTC. During my orientation, I saw CNAs ask the nurse for Advil and Tylenol, claiming to have headache...the nurse did give the med to them...I was very uncomfortable...

  7. Would you give it to them?

    ProudMom511 replied to ProudMom511's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you, all so much! I know they will hate me, but, oh

  8. Do you know your patients?

    ProudMom511 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just started a job in LTC. It seems the nurses don't know many of the diagnoses that their patients have. Being a newgrad nurse who is used to knowing each and every diagnosis that my patient has, I...

  9. Do you know your patients?

    ProudMom511 replied to ProudMom511's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you, my fellow

  10. Do you know your patients?

    ProudMom511 replied to ProudMom511's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you to all for your great

  11. Insulin adjustment

    ProudMom511 replied to Supercandy131's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a newly graduate RN and I know for sure that giving a dose other than what's ordered by the MD is definitely practicing medicine without a license. You absolutely can hold a med if needed, then...

  12. New grad at a non-skilled nursing facility?

    ProudMom511 replied to Pets to People's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello pets to people, I know this thread is from last year..I was interested in comments about new grads and LTC and this had great answers.. Anyways, it sounded like you went through a hard...

  13. Have you blanked in an interview??

    ProudMom511 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi, So, have you ever blanked in an interview, yet still get hired?? I mean, did you give a wrong answer to knowledge-related

  14. Have you blanked in an interview??

    ProudMom511 replied to ProudMom511's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congratulations!!! Yes, honesty is the way to go! I did not get the job

  15. Have you blanked in an interview??

    ProudMom511 replied to ProudMom511's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Is it

  16. Have you blanked in an interview??

    ProudMom511 replied to ProudMom511's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was asked to draw an EKG for a type of arrythmia other than V-fiv, V-tach, A-fib... Frankly, that was mostly what covered in nursing school, didn't really go much in depth...I am a new grad, so I am...

  17. Boots & curls to an interview: Yay or Nay??

    ProudMom511 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hello, I have an interview coming up and I was thinking to maybe wear a skirt with knee-hight boots (Both black in color). Do you guys think it's appropriate or not? Also, what about curly hair?...

  18. Prison Nursing??

    ProudMom511 posted a topic in Correctional

    Hello everybody! I've been offered a contract job at a correctional facility (Psych ward). I am a new grad RN and so I don't have the luxury of a choice as you guys know..I am a bit scarred but I know...

  19. Prison Nursing??

    ProudMom511 replied to ProudMom511's topic in Correctional

    Thank

  20. Prison Nursing??

    ProudMom511 replied to ProudMom511's topic in Correctional

    Thank you! great advice and good to hear that you're happy in this

  21. Boots & curls to an interview: Yay or Nay??

    ProudMom511 replied to ProudMom511's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you everyone for the great responses! I will definitely go with the professional/business attire. I have a naturally curly hair and it takes a long time to flat iron it..I will pull it back!...

  22. Boots & curls to an interview: Yay or Nay??

    ProudMom511 replied to ProudMom511's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Knee

  23. Going crazy. waiting result

    ProudMom511 replied to nwuats's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!

  24. Funny chart entry

    ProudMom511 replied to nurse lala's topic in Nursing Humor

    Sooooooooo

  25. Research Nurse

    ProudMom511 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi all, I just want to know what you do/be doing as a research nurse. I am a new grad and I am applying for this type of job. Am I going to struggle doing this because I don't have the experience?...