melissacarey

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1. Searching for New Grad Jobs

   melissacarey posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Hello: I will graduate with a BSN this May. I am currently on winter break but would like to get everything ready so I can have a job set up by the time I graduate. I keep hearing about the stories of...

2. Look internationally for jobs

   melissacarey posted a topic in International Nursing

   Hi, I will graduate nursing school (BSN) this December from the US. I am looking around the world to get hired as a new grad. What countries are hiring new grad nurses?

3. Volunteer Doctors without Borders

   melissacarey posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I will graduate in December and I'm interested in volunteering with Doctors without Borders. But I am interested in working in pediatrics. Does that hinder my chances of getting a volunteer...

4. EKG help

   melissacarey posted a topic in General Students

   Hi, I am having difficulty with EKG interpretation and treatment (like what antiarrhythmics drugs to use and when), any suggestions?

5. critical care NP question

   melissacarey posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Hi, I'm currently in nursing school and I have recently decided that I don't want to be bedside nurse. I want to be in the fast pace environment and constantly on my toes. Is it possible to go...

6. Nurse in the US same as a nurse in the UK?

   melissacarey posted a topic in United Kingdom

   Hi, I am in nursing school now and I am interested in working internationally. Can my degrees translate equally to the UK? What are the chances getting hired as a new grad? Thank you in advance :

7. Stroke/TPA

   melissacarey replied to melissacarey's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   The text so detailed, it scares me. I have Black/Hawk. From my powerpoints, the professor stated: What are our priorities? • Assess! • General survey: Airway: Is her airway stable is...

8. Stroke/TPA

   melissacarey posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Hi, I am a new nursing student (first semester). What are the initial steps when a patient is admitted for a possible stroke? What qualifications do they need for he or she to be eligible for TPA?...

9. Trough Level Axb

   melissacarey replied to melissacarey's topic in General Nursing

   Ok, I understand.

10. Trough Level Axb

    melissacarey replied to melissacarey's topic in General Nursing

    So the trough levels are different for each drug? What is the average trough level where we would give another dose, or hold back.

11. Trough Level Axb

    melissacarey posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am in the first semester nursing program. We just learned about trough level. I am still confused. So the drug companies or pharmacist decides when it is time to administer the next axb...

12. Are nurses nice to each other?

    melissacarey posted a topic in General Nursing

    How can nurses better communicate? Do they praise each other for their hard work? If they don't do something right, how do nurses relay the message in a professional manner? Thanks in

13. Nursing summer externship UCLA

    melissacarey replied to CANewRN's topic in General Students

    Do you remember what Sheri's last name was? I am doing my cover letter and I don't know who I should make it out to.

14. Does anyone know more information about the John Hopkins Winter Externship program?

    melissacarey replied to melissacarey's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Ok thanks! Much appreciated. Ya and maybe ask how to be a competitive applicant, etc. This info would help to see if I have a chance. I really really want this internship (if you can't tell already)....

15. Does anyone know more information about the John Hopkins Winter Externship program?

    melissacarey replied to melissacarey's topic in Maryland Nursing

    No wonder the internship requires you to be CNA certified. Are you close to JH Hospital? Have you ever tried to call them/ or get a hold of them? That way you can find out the statistics of how many...