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  1. potential ER interview questions

    ninjago replied to all4ofus's topic in Emergency

    When I did my interview, I was given a clinical scenario. But it might differ in your case since you are a new grad. Good

  2. Any Peds nurses out there? I have a few ?s to ask...

    ninjago replied to RNAngelus's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You need to talk with somebody higher than your NM, probably DON? Think of how hard you worked for your license only to be taken away because of unsafe staffing. Good

  3. Frustrated by the employment websites.

    ninjago replied to Lifeofanurse's topic in Nursing Career

    It is tough for everybody right now, but hang in there. Don't give up. Have an open mind to other opportunities you might not consider before. A lot of people are going through same as you are right...

  4. Trying to find a job in a doctor's office.

    ninjago replied to kimogieo's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, office doctors tend to hire MAs than RNs because of less

  5. Pay Per Diem vs P/T

    ninjago replied to Galaxy21's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with WillowNMe. Accept per diem assignments, earn as much as you can while you can. Per diem will make it more flexible for you especially that your clinicals is coming up. Good

  6. HELP!

    ninjago replied to aikz's topic in General Nursing

    If you really want telemetry, then I think you should accept the job offer. just

  7. Just got fired UNION???Calif

    ninjago replied to onlytimeforme's topic in General Nursing

    Consult a

  8. What's your nursing kryptonite?

    ninjago replied to ktliz's topic in General Nursing

    Reading this thread.....makes me nauseous

  9. Dream job if you weren't an RN

    ninjago replied to EDnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    a doctor volunteering in Doctors without

  10. Don't know if I can keep doing it.

    ninjago replied to sweetsleep28's topic in General Nursing

    Think of your own license and your whole career down the drain if you will do a fatal mistake because of unsafe workload and staffing. Do you really want to risk what you have worked hard for? Your...

  11. Please go home...you are stable enough to be discharged...don't make me call security

    ninjago replied to abundantjoy07's topic in Emergency

    If you have already discharged them gracefully after explaining that all the tests are normal and still they wouldn't leave. Then by all means, let the NM know if you need to call security. Here's...

  12. When the regular staff goof off.....

    ninjago replied to erroridiot's topic in Agency Nurses

    I know how you feel. It happened to me. Other patients (not my assigned pts) asking me for this and that just because I happened to be nearby taking care of my own patients, Sometimes I'd do it, but...

  13. Charting Critique?

    ninjago replied to LTV950rn's topic in General Nursing

    We have chart audits, too. I'd do the changes needed if I were you, not only is it for the billing but just in case it goes to court at least you're

  14. Practical Hairstyle?

    ninjago replied to Betmig's topic in General Nursing

    Pixie cut sounds good. Very low maintenance. I had it done before during school till I graduated. Shampoo, rinse and dry. I didn't even have to comb it because it was very short and I loved it. Helps...

  15. Question about wasting narcotics

    ninjago replied to EndoscopyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    As far as I know, you can waste narcotics with an LPN or RN. I have never wasted narcs with RT. I've done it in CA and

  16. How do you cope with work and co-workers:(

    ninjago replied to lifein08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "I am not at work to make friends. I go to work, do my thing and do it the best I can." from SweetseRN.....same here. I try to be nice to everybody, but there will always be those kinds of people....

  17. Plz, advice my work career.

    ninjago replied to chj036's topic in International Nursing

    Job market here is very bad right now. Your plus side is you already have a clinical nursing experience so you actually have that bit of an advantage over a new grad. And since you are experienced in...

  18. Missed my pump training again!!!

    ninjago replied to Peeker19's topic in General Nursing

    Have a To Do List and jot down all your appts, mtgs, etc, etc then set your clock to remind you a day or an hour before, whatever you prefer. I don't work nights, but am getting old and memory is...

  19. Want to make a Spanish Cheat Sheet

    ninjago replied to JemJ's topic in General Nursing

    When I was working in OB before, I made a cheat sheet, too (couldn't find it right now) because most of my patients are Spanish speaking. I speak a little Spanish so these were some of the tough ones...

  20. How has All Nurses.com helped you!?!

    ninjago replied to RNdiva505's topic in General Nursing

    When I need a laugh, AN is there. To pass the time and at the same time, learn something, AN is there. Learned a lot from other nurses' tips esp those that they don't teach in school. That the...

  21. Pls. HELP: Background Check on Foreign Graduate Nurse

    ninjago replied to euphoria02's topic in International Nursing

    Ask your College Dean and some of your Clinical Instructors for the letters. Make sure they write something about your clinical performance. Good Luck and

  22. Tara Miller cpne workshop (in PA)..

    ninjago replied to shona123's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I don't know about Tara Miller's CPNE workshop, but a friend of mine did CPNE workshop with Tina from cheducation. com and passed her CPNE. Hopefully this helps. Good

  23. Pls. HELP: Background Check on Foreign Graduate Nurse

    ninjago replied to euphoria02's topic in International Nursing

    If you kept a copy of the NBI?/Police Clearance from the Philippines, maybe you can show that copy to your prospective employers? Also, maybe you can ask a recommendation letters from the people you...

  24. How Far Do You Travel For Work?

    ninjago replied to sweetsleep28's topic in General Nursing

    I drive 70 miles each way plus pay the toll. Like HeartsOpenWide, the job is worth it. Though I have a family where I'm very welcome to stay and was given a copy of house key, but there's no place...

  25. Your introduction to your patient

    ninjago replied to SrnD's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I felt the same way you do the few days of in my first nursing job. That was many years ago. I've gotten over it. Now I go inside the exam room, introduce myself then ask them what brought them there....