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    OMG Say it correctly!

    Clovery replied to seanynjboy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In nursing school, we had an instructor who said "umbiLIKEus", "sontimeter", and "di-LITAY-tion". It drove me nuts because most of my classmates started saying it that way too. From what I...
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    Endorsement & Temporary Practice Permit in PA - timeframe?

    Clovery replied to Clovery's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks for your reply. I saw that my check was cleared so hopefully that means it will be issued
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    Scrubs for the Overwieght?

    Clovery replied to silentwolves's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Whatever happened to those bodysuits with the snaps over the crotch that were popular in the early 90s? They were like baby
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    New grad starting LTAC job next week - advice?

    Clovery replied to theantichick's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Thanks for the info. I got the job at a Kindred LTAC. Really excited to start my orientation in a couple weeks. I think I've read every thread in this LTAC forum
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    How long will it take to get RN number after fingerprint done for endorsement?

    Clovery replied to trikiwi's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Probably a really long time... 3 or 4 weeks if you're lucky. NJ BON is notoriously slow. If you're sure they have all the paperwork they need, driving to the office will get you the license # on the...
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    Scrubs for the Overwieght?

    Clovery replied to silentwolves's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm about the same size as you. Have you tried pants that have an elasticized waist across the back + a drawstring? I had some wink brand pants in nursing school like that and they stayed in place...
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    Is it typical to talk about pay and start date when setting up an interview?

    Clovery posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm a new grad. My friend got me an interview at a hospital where she works in HR. The recruiter called me today to talk briefly and set up an interview in-person. He started off by telling me the...
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    Is it typical to talk about pay and start date when setting up an interview?

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

    I got the job! Thanks for the replies and for wishing me
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    Is it typical to talk about pay and start date when setting up an interview?

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

    ha! other offers! I've applied to everything I'm remotely qualified for within a 30 mile radius and this is the only chance I have so far. It's rough for new grads in my area... All the positions are...
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    Volunteer Experience- How to Shadow a Nurse

    Clovery replied to orchids1129's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You'll be shadowing nurses during your clinicals. You'd have to contact your local hospitals and ask about volunteer opportunities. Just tell them you are going to nursing school and want to volunteer...
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    Is it typical to talk about pay and start date when setting up an interview?

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

    Thanks. I definitely will go in humble, prepared, and as confident as possible. I've been doing my research about the facility. So excited that I may actually start working
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    New grad starting LTAC job next week - advice?

    Clovery replied to theantichick's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Sorry I can't offer any advice, but I'm pretty much in the same boat and I'd love to hear how it's going. I'm a career changer too, new grad, and have a good feeling I will get an offer from an LTAC...
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    help with online applications

    Clovery posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    When I upload my resume, should I include my cover letter as the first page if there's a spot to paste a cover letter on the application? I'm starting to apply for jobs and nearly all of the hospitals...
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    Where to put "beginning BSN soon" on resume?

    Clovery posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I graduated with an AS in Nursing, and I've applied to an RN-BSN program. I'm hoping I will be able to begin in the school's April semester. I haven't been accepted yet, but I'm sure they will...
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    Where to put "beginning BSN soon" on resume?

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

    Thanks for the replies. I have no doubt I'll be accepted, as the school is partnered with my community college to guarantee acceptance and my GPA is 3.6. However I'm not 100% sure they'll have...
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    Vote to Raise Passing Standard for NCLEX-RN Exam

    Clovery replied to pmabraham's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    watch the video on that linked page. explains it very clearly and simply. it's less than 3 minutes. if you don't understand computer adaptive testing, you may want to read up on that first....
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    medication calculation question - typo?

    Clovery posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was doing an NCLEX review CD-ROM and got this question. Am I missing something fundamental here or is it a typo? Why would I change 0.45 mg to 450 mg? the question reads (summarized) "Zithromax...
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    medication calculation question - typo?

    Clovery replied to Clovery's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you! I just needed someone to tell me I wasn't crazy! I wouldn't expect that big of an error on a NCLEX review CD-ROM that people pay good money
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    homosexual patients

    Clovery replied to miray19's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm a new grad nurse, so I don't have much experience. There was a patient on the floor for my entire last rotation who was a homosexual. We'd talk a lot, even when he wasn't my patient, I'd find...
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    Win CASH! Christmas Nursing Caption Contest - $100

    Clovery replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    "Well it all started when the reindeer got into the vaseline Santa uses to get down the
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    Have dress codes changed for clinical prep?

    Clovery replied to DoeRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Our dress code is lab coat, no open toe shoes, ID tags, cover your tattoos/take out piercings if you have them. Or we can wear our uniform. We go to do our prep right before or right after our...
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    Nursing Student needing ADVICE!

    Clovery replied to sarahsather's topic in General Students

    brown noise? isn't that like a south park joke? you sound like you're nervous about everything. does your school have lounge areas that are quiet at night? can you get a different roommate after...
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    Nursing Student needing ADVICE!

    Clovery replied to sarahsather's topic in General Students

    get a good pair of headphones... not earbuds, the type that completely covers your ears... and learn to love white noise or any other sound that is conducive to
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    Paleo/Primal Diet?

    Clovery replied to 7student7's topic in Patient Education

    My husband has lost 50 lbs. this past year doing the Primal Blueprint diet. I don't follow it as closely but I do when I'm eating at home, and I've lost 20. There's definitely something to it -...
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    To have a baby or not to have a baby

    Clovery replied to MamaD0719's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would do it now. I have a two year old and want another and originally thought I'd become pregnant as school was wrapping up. Well I'm about to graduate, and I'm still putting the second baby off...