melissacarey

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 people becoming discouraged from applying (but I also hear stories of people getting hired...), I would like to avoid that at all cost. Does anyone know of pockets of areas where they are hiring? Should I start applying now? I am willing to move anywhere. Thanks!!

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? Thanks!

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 position as a nurse since I will specialize in peds? Thanks, Melissa.

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

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 straight into grad school after I graduate? Does becoming an ACNP require two years of experience? Should I get experience on the floor first? Thanks! Melissa

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 : )

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 she working to breath, what level of oxygen if any do the paramedics have her on? Is tongue falling back? Get RR ED priorities of care ( • ABCs • VS (blood pressure cuff on strong side) • Oxygen by NC • ECG (tell you if they have any cardiac problems, constantly monitoring HR) 12 lead EKG • Pulse oximetry monitoring • IV access, NS at TKO • Check blood sugar/AccuCheck takes 30 seconds • Labs: CBC, Chem 20, PT, INR, PTT • General neurological assessment • Ask her/him to move your L or R side • Alert stroke team, neurology (make sure you know it is a stroke) • Drugs and Alcohol (get tox screens) • Verify time of symptom onset • CT Scan lactate? • Get a History from Family if they are there: • Onset of symptoms: WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU SAW HER NORMAL (sometimes last night) • Last seen normal: • History of stroke? • Allergies? • On any Medications? • Place her on frequent VS checks, continuous pulse oximetry, get a cardiac monitor on to evaluate the heart rhythm. An irregular heart rhythm can cause clot formation in the left ventricles that can move out of the heart and up the right or left carotid artery. • Should be done in 25 minutes But every patient is different. On the test I know she will give different scenarios. How do different patient affect the algorithm/protocol?

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? Thanks in advanced, Meredith

Ok, I understand. thanks!

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

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 according to the trough level. You cannot miss the next dose or else it won't work. Obviously, I'm am still not understand it. Why is it so important to administer at the right time? Thanks!

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 advance.

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. Thanks!

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). Thanks again!

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 apps they get, how many they accept, etc. Then you would have a ball park where you stand. Good luck to you too!