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  1. What is so hard

    littlewingrn replied to dreamingofbeing's topic in General Nursing

    I may be wrong here, I am sure someone will correct me, but an employment verification (ie. title, date of hire, date of term) is appropriate for any employer to answer if contacted by potential...

  2. Spoke with the manager and feeling less confident with care..

    littlewingrn replied to sn543's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Darn, I wrote out a long answer and lost it... Dang! I just wanted to say to you that I started out as a new RN in LTC. I was always late getting off of my shift due to charting and trying to catch...

  3. Trying to Hang In There

    littlewingrn replied to jesuslovesme's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I respectfully disagree about not applying for new grad jobs. I worked in LTC for a year after I graduated and was licensed. It was way harder and demanding than I ever thought it would be. I...

  4. Trying to Hang In There

    littlewingrn replied to jesuslovesme's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It is illegal to work without pay. At the LTC facility where I worked, if an admission came in at 10 (like your circumstance) and I was the off-going nurse, I was responsible for assessment of that...

  5. Comfort Measures...

    littlewingrn replied to winter_green's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am not in L&D, but in nursing school when I was completing my preceptorship within the L&D dept of a small regional hospital I remember a patient who had outlined her birth plan. If I am...

  6. It's all in the resume!

    littlewingrn replied to CharleeJo.RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I "dabbled" in HR prior to changing careers and reviewed so many resumes that they eventually began to look the same. Your resume format is wonderful! I totally would have called you in for an...

  7. West Texas Nursing Pay

    littlewingrn replied to loveishope's topic in Texas Nursing

    Low compared to what other area? Lower cost of living in W.

  8. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    littlewingrn replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    xtxrn: We are up waaayyyy too early! I would not have been able to cope with 2 days worth of testing + being at an airport with all of the distractions! That was probably part of the testing process...

  9. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    littlewingrn replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh, and OP,

  10. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    littlewingrn replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    XTXRN: The computerized testing is not just straight questions and answers. The questions start off relatively "easy" and progressively get more difficult as you answer them, if you are doing well....

  11. Have you ever been stood up for an interview?

    littlewingrn replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I was stood up for a face to face! I drove an hour to the facility, met the HR rep and we headed to the nursing director's office. She was not there. Quick phone call to find out she had forgotten...

  12. amazing natural remedies

    littlewingrn replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I listen to "The People's Pharmacy" on Saturday mornings. They have loads of information regarding natural remedies. Some sound like they might work pretty well. One we did try was using soy sauce...

  13. New to med field and Afraid of the unknown

    littlewingrn replied to AngelsRnurses's topic in General Nursing

    You sound like me! I took classes part time for a LONG time, trying to better myself, but not sure where I was going. I had always had nursing in the back of my mind, but never felt I was smart...

  14. Love it!

    littlewingrn posted a topic in Emergency

    Just wanted to say that I LOVE MY JOB!!! I wasn't sure I was cut out for the ER, I am so very new at it and have so much to learn, but the teamwork that has been displayed and I am lucky to be a part...

  15. Love it!

    littlewingrn replied to littlewingrn's topic in Emergency

    Cokeforbreakfast (me too! I am so bad! I really should do better!) I had images of what I thought it would be like on a daily basis and about scared myself silly! Like I said, I am brand spanking new...

  16. Spanish with emphasis on medical issues / assessment

    littlewingrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can anyone recommend a place to take a Spanish course that would help my communication skills? I am looking for something geared towards medical professionals, not a basic Spanish course. Has anyone...

  17. Spanish with emphasis on medical issues / assessment

    littlewingrn replied to littlewingrn's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! I will check on this. I had assumed (I know, should never do this!) that the only Spanish courses would be for conversational Spanish within any college system. I will take a

  18. Is this really the norm?

    littlewingrn replied to WittySarcasm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    OP, I am pretty new (to nursing and this forum) so I may not have much to offer. I am sure others will that might benefit you. In my very short experience with this type of behavior from residents...

  19. Have you relocated?

    littlewingrn posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    Originally posted under WA nursing programs discussion in error :): I am in love :redbeathe with the Pacific Northwest and have dreams of moving there someday. I currently live in the south...it is...

  20. Have you relocated?

    littlewingrn replied to littlewingrn's topic in Washington Nursing

    Thank you RNmee. I think I can deal with the taxes. The location is totally worth

  21. Have you relocated?

    littlewingrn posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    I am in love :redbeathe with the Pacific Northwest and have dreams of moving there someday. I currently live in the south...it is hot! The terrain is boring (to me, I know others who think it is...

  22. 1st job, need advice working with CNAs and/or dementia patients

    littlewingrn replied to Abby4031's topic in General Nursing

    Please don't flame me.....But, isn't giving a PRN medication when not indicated a chemical restraint? I fully understand if a CNA (or other personnel) advises that a resident is behaving this way or...

  23. LTC to hospital

    littlewingrn replied to GHOT-Anes's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    This is a late response, but I thought I would offer up something. I took a position in a LTC facility after graduating last May. It was not my first choice, but there was so much competition for...

  24. Peg Feeding Complication

    littlewingrn replied to NewlyGradBSN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Very first thing that came to my mind was possible aspiration. She should have been assessed immediately IMO and should always be at a 45 degree angle at

  25. How to tell your mom it may be time to stop chemo?

    littlewingrn replied to cowspotzchic's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry you and your family are having to deal with such a devastating situation. I know how hard it is, I have been there twice now. My mom was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer in January...