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  1. Reaching out to those who applied for jobs before NCLEX

    sassynerd posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi everyone, I am looking for some responses from new grad nurses who took the advice of applying for jobs BEFORE the NCLEX and were successful in either securing an interview or job. I read many...

  2. Fishing for a baby vein?

    sassynerd posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I've been working at a pedi clinic and have seen the people there fish for the baby (6mos-18mos) veins. In school we learned not to do that on veins. Is this one of those real world vs. book world...

  3. ICU new grad, handling an emergency successfully

    sassynerd replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for sharing your story! It helps us as new grads to think like a nurse! Great

  4. Please help with any tips for a new grad struggling

    sassynerd posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi all! I'm a new grad RN working in an Telemetry unit in a level 1 trauma hospital. I started in my residency 2 months ago and will be off orientation in 2 months for 4 total months. I am struggling...

  5. Telemetry-how do I prepare!! :/

    sassynerd replied to kistigirl84's topic in Critical Care

    Practice ekg strips online. There are many free websites. The more you do them, the more you get confident in interpreting the strips. Find out where your resources are and use them to learn. Get some...

  6. Please help with any tips for a new grad struggling

    sassynerd replied to sassynerd's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's a step down unit and that's what the policy is. These are patients coming from ICU who are not stable enough for the floor. I agree that I could delegate this but it just seems like we don't...

  7. Nursing Interviews: Basic Post-Interview Etiquette

    sassynerd replied to TheCommuter's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This post has been great! Many tips and insight! One question I have is I interviewed for a 10 person panel consisting of HR, nurse managers, staff nurses, educators and directors. Is it appropriate...

  8. Brian Short News

    sassynerd replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    My sincere condolences to all those impacted in relation to Brian Short and his family. This is so tragic and I am saddened to hear of this news. I have come to this community time and time again for...

  9. New Grad Nurse: Help on Job Offer Dilemma

    sassynerd posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi everyone, I got two job offers and need some advice of what to pick for a new grad nurse job. This will be my first nursing job! Job # 1 is to work as a clinical abstractor for 6 months as a...

  10. Question for interviewers

    sassynerd replied to RunBabyRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congrats to

  11. Fishing for a baby vein?

    sassynerd replied to sassynerd's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Unfortunately, we don't have that though I learned about them in

  12. Fishing for a baby vein?

    sassynerd replied to sassynerd's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Yes, they seem to palpate and feel for the vein, mark it and then go for it. Unfortunately, when there is not flash of blood, they start to move it, in and out, back and forth, like fishing for it....

  13. Meeting with HR Recruiter and don't want to blow it! Advice please!

    sassynerd posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi everyone, Long story short, I applied to a hospital that requires you to have a BSN to apply. I have my ADN. I networked and a physician recommended my name to this hospital to get a RN job. I...

  14. Meeting with HR Recruiter and don't want to blow it! Advice please!

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

    Thank you all for the advice! I have been browsing the interview tab and that has been helpful in preparing myself for interview questions. *Update on this is the recruiter has reached out and...

  15. 1st job as new grad RN at Alzheimer's unit

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

    Thank you for your insightful response! Unfortunately, I didnt get the job but I will keep these in mind re: Alzheimer's patients! They certainly sound like a misunderstood and interesting bunch of...

  16. 1st job as new grad RN at Alzheimer's unit

    sassynerd posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi everyone! I am looking for some advice on a possible job offer to a Alzheimer's nursing home. I am told that the entire facility is catered towards those with Alzheimer's disease and there are...

  17. Passed! NCLEX!

    sassynerd replied to kmama13's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratz to you! I hope Kaplan will do the same for me

  18. Multiple Time test taker and FINALLY PASSED! 76Questions My experience

    sassynerd replied to Rn4rmFL's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratz to

  19. A tale about the procrastinating girl, her chocolate milk, and the great NCLEX god...

    sassynerd replied to Sparrow91's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratz! I love your story! Just got my ATT and some serious studying is in place & hoping I'll have good news to share

  20. Nclex cut of at 79!

    sassynerd replied to HeatherLeonard's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratz!

  21. 265 questions good pop up

    sassynerd replied to niverson's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow, 54 SATA is a lot! Congratz to you for passing! I am taking Kaplan now and prepping for mine. Still waiting in ATT though. Can you tell us what else helped since Kaplan didn't so I can get those...

  22. And...Done: allnurses gave me a smack down

    sassynerd replied to Stephalump's topic in General Students

    Congratulations!

  23. Supraventricular tachycardia

    sassynerd replied to tsm007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Extremely helpful, thanks

  24. My NCLEX Story: Hurst, NCSBN, and LaCharity

    sassynerd replied to nwatson83's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratz to

  25. Time Management Tips for New Critical Care Nurses

    sassynerd replied to nursey246's topic in Critical Care

    Great advice and I love your blog btw! (I'm a subscriber!) What would you say are the biggest time suckers and how can they be better