RNGriffin

RNGriffin

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  1. What is your clinical makeup routine :)

    RNGriffin replied to loveoutloud's topic in General Students

    To work: Make-up forever HD powder, Make-up forever primer, and a Sephora waterproof eyeliner(their brand).. As far as lips, Rosebud salve has been a savior to brave the harsh New York winters. I...

  2. CCRN make or break?

    RNGriffin replied to blucrna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The difference is the same as with any job candidate. Now you have all the possible qualifications, but it's your interviewing skills, personality, skill set, and experience that will separate you...

  3. HIPAA Violation?

    RNGriffin replied to FCMike11's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    You made the most ethical decision of not including this particular case. You could have stated the case generally, but to provide specifics(including names) would definitely have you on the chopping...

  4. Why can only nurses call the MD?

    RNGriffin replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    I worked for year as a Director of Health Information Management. Nurses would often leave the burden of calling the physician on my department. This was apparently because we(i) provided the...

  5. CCRN make or break?

    RNGriffin replied to blucrna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    That's like saying, "Everyone has a degree, so not having one would make a more positive impact on my

  6. I can't confide with my head nurse...

    RNGriffin replied to hazyblue's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hello! I am sorry to break it to you, but if the "Charge Nurse" is not content with your performance, and the job means anything to you. I would think it's in your best interest to transfer to another...

  7. How soon should I go from LPN pay to RN pay

    RNGriffin replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Hello! You shouldn't be passive when it comes to business. Go ahead and speak with your human resources department, which would be the correct contact to facilitate pay increases, and explain you have...

  8. New Nurses!

    RNGriffin replied to RNGriffin's topic in General Nursing

    Passion does not pay the bills if you don't search for methods to place your passion to use. Some may say, nursing doesn't pay the bills. It's all in how much you invest in your craft! Whether that be...

  9. Why did you choose to become a nurse?

    RNGriffin replied to shadet541's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, individuals who ask these questions seem to not be fit for the profession. I see a lot more students entering college with quick financial gain on their brains. This generation is becoming...

  10. NO, NO, NO!!

    RNGriffin replied to PintheD's topic in General Nursing

    Well, you speak as a seasoned nurse, according to your last statement. Therefore, this patient's response should be nothing new to you. According to some patients, nurses are nothing more than...

  11. A&P 1

    RNGriffin replied to keeithh01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    1.Read the slides 2.Read the Chapters ahead of the class. This will assist with deciphering what he's explaining. The material will sound a lot more foreign when you're unfamiliar with the course...

  12. How can I stop being so scared and shy?

    RNGriffin replied to leogirl8's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is a general issue. In nursing, working with the general public, you have to remember it's your job to be personable & knowledgeable. As long as you speak of what you are certain of, ask...

  13. Job shadow offer after interview good sign? And advice please.

    RNGriffin replied to Nursein2011's topic in Psychiatric

    As in every field, see the shadowing as your second step in the interview course. This means human resources and the D.O.N. like your presentation. The shadowing is a chance for the charge nurses and...

  14. Grooming for male pre-nursing students

    RNGriffin replied to rocketberger's topic in Male Nursing Students

    My first degree is in Health Informatics. With that being stated, I would advise all employees to groom their hair appropriate for the position he/she wishes to obtain. I don't frown upon males with...

  15. Help with ATI comprehensive test

    RNGriffin replied to KimmyAGPCNP's topic in General Students

    That's strange, Ati is typically an admissions test into a nursing program. Either way, the only advice I can offer is: purchase the ATI study manuel, barrons nursing entrance exam prep, and go over...