Amanda.RN

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1. How do you Handle Labs & Patient Inquiries........

   Amanda.RN replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   It's poor customer service to make a patient wait for their results over the weekend, especially when they know you're worried about them. The nurse should have either told you that the results...

2. Interview question for those who have been through it

   Amanda.RN replied to laurabs24's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Practice some of the basic questions that are asked in every interview... 1. Tell me about yourself. 2. What made you interested in applying here? 3. What would your co-workers say about you? 4. Tell...

3. BSN GPA on Resume...I am worried I messed it up.

   Amanda.RN replied to Damask's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I don't think I've ever had to put my GPA on a resume or application. Did they specifically request it? If so and they ask about it, just tell them that the previous art degree courses you took...

4. So confused about Excelsior...

   Amanda.RN replied to sbabcock93's topic in Excelsior College

   It sounds like you'd be best off staying in your current program if you're already almost 50% done. You could try checking out technical/community colleges in Tennessee and see how many of your...

5. "You've got 4 days to improve or else..." ... advice?

   Amanda.RN replied to CherryLifeSaver2621's topic in Emergency

   I can't get the "quote" function to work for some reason, so I've copied and pasted below: I disagree with the lines 2-4 ("Once there is blood in the water, the sharks start circling. This is a...

6. "I'd take an ICU or ER RN over a resident any day"

   Amanda.RN replied to MomRN0913's topic in MICU, SICU

   Great to hear :) @ pinkfluffybunny -- So

7. help plz soon to be in clinicals

   Amanda.RN replied to debra2013's topic in General Students

   Danskos are definitely the best, by far. They are comfortable, durable, and last a really long time. In fact, I recently had a pair that I felt wore out too quickly after 18 months of use...so I...

8. When did you take your NCLEX?

   Amanda.RN replied to MadpeysRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I was a December graduate as well. I signed up for the exam as soon as my school had all my paper work submitted. I was able to get on the schedule for February, and I passed the first time. The...

9. Do RN's insert EJ's at your hospital

   Amanda.RN replied to Five&Two Will Do's topic in MICU, SICU

   Only anesthesiology was allowed to place EJs when I worked in the

10. What is the answer for this?

    Amanda.RN replied to ggestano2002's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Definitely A &

11. critique my cover letter!

    Amanda.RN replied to shakeytails's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Is there an open position for which you are applying? If so, it sounds good except you may want to try limiting your use of the word "I". It's difficult given that cover letters are always in...

12. I have a BSN, but never passed boards

    Amanda.RN replied to nmmorgan15's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    lol @ PneumothoraxThanks for correcting

13. Incident report...Whos responsible?

    Amanda.RN replied to redroses143's topic in General Nursing

    Did this happen on your facilitiy grounds/property, and/or is the driver employed/contracted by the facility? If so, it is the facility's responsibility to complete the incident report. If it was off...

14. Resignation Advice & Help Requested

    Amanda.RN replied to AllieSparksRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Your letter is fantastic! Congratulations on your new job! Good

15. I have a BSN, but never passed boards

    Amanda.RN replied to nmmorgan15's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't believe you're actually considered to have your BSN until you pass the boards, but I could be wrong -- I thought you were considering a "GN" or "Graduate Nurse" until you passed the exam. Like...