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  1. Making a resume "stand out"-colors, fonts, etc.

    msygrnbw replied to Mishl029's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I feel like what would make you stand out more than colors and fonts is taking the time to figure out who the nurse manager of the unit is and asking if she has a few moments sometime just to talk to...

  2. Nursing school struggle with a mental disease

    msygrnbw replied to myallnursesusername's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I struggled with anxiety and depression throughout nursing school. While I have never been hospitalized for it, I really understand the toll it can take on every day life. My best advice would be to...

  3. Can anyone make sense of this? Vent

    msygrnbw replied to Janis Joplin's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    What a volatile environment! I couldn't imagine being able to work in a place like that for long - it sounds like one day away from a serious injury/issue! I wish you all the best of luck finding...

  4. Am I the only one who hates 12 hour shifts?

    msygrnbw replied to jdubs99's topic in General Nursing

    I wish we did 10's! I hate 12's, but 10's sounds more manageable to me. I work 8's partly because it was the only position available and party because I just don't think I could survive all that many...

  5. Do you ever get sick?

    msygrnbw replied to akey77's topic in General Nursing

    I cried the night before many clinicals! I could almost never sleep before them, often not even feeling tired/falling asleep til 3am before a 7am clinical. Funny enough, now that I am an RN and on...

  6. Sitter breaks

    msygrnbw replied to permanentnights's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As a PCT who was pulled to sit quite a few times, it varied between the RN and PCT that was assigned to the room. Most times it was PCT unless they were incredibly busy. However, we only took a 30...

  7. RN to BSN

    msygrnbw replied to mizj's topic in Oncology

    I don't have a lot of experience, but I would think that a number of things factor into it. For example, how long you are planning on continuing until retirement, if you are planning on changing...

  8. Is classroom orientation paid?

    msygrnbw replied to Underthemoonicp6's topic in Travel

    Yes, you should. But my scheduler documents my hours and keeps them in the computer for orientation so I get paid without clocking in/out and just told me to let her know if anything changes. A quick...

  9. Failed my first nursing class

    msygrnbw replied to Jamjams's topic in General Students

    I feel lazy about retyping it, so here are my recent suggestions about how to study for exams. https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-student/failed-my-first-911081.html#post7795070 Nursing school is...

  10. Calling patients and/or co-workers "honey" or "hon"

    msygrnbw replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can tell you this would annoy the carp outta me. We have a space for preferred name on our whiteboards in each room. It takes a half a second to glance at it to see/remember what to call me. I know...

  11. Time to vent...NCLEX journey

    msygrnbw replied to paradios2014's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Test anxiety is definitely a big reason people don't pass. And it sounds like last time it kinda sabotaged your stomach! This time you will pass with flying colors, I know it! Come back and let us...

  12. trouble with NICU orientation :/

    msygrnbw replied to NICURNgrad's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am just starting my preceptorship, but there are a few tips I picked up from some really good threads here that I think might help you too. - Keeping a little notebook in your pocket. Write...

  13. Pending Felony??!

    msygrnbw replied to tullos83's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I think you should definitely contact a lawyer ASAP if you haven't already. I think it would probably be difficult to find a job as you will probably have to be up front about the pending felony,...

  14. Pending Felony??!

    msygrnbw replied to tullos83's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, I'm pretty sure I know you...You were trying to pawn off some spinach on me the other day, weren't

  15. help with accuchecks

    msygrnbw replied to melcolbstorm's topic in General Nursing

    Whether or not you clean with alcohol depends on your machine. Make sure that you understand the machine your hospital uses. Alcohol wipes can cause inaccurate results on the machines at my facility,...

  16. Grade in High school need Opinion

    msygrnbw replied to Winter559's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One bad grade will not disqualify you from getting into any profession. If you really wanted to go into medical school they will really look more at your undergraduate qualifications. That being said,...

  17. Instructor Says Resume is Wrong, Please Help With Content.

    msygrnbw replied to mevsmom's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Things I would change: - You perform not preform things. I made this mistake for a long time. Spell check never picks it up because they are both real words. But yes, the one you are looking for is...

  18. Part time Nursing shifts

    msygrnbw replied to Amber307's topic in Nursing Career

    At my hospital it depends on the floor. My floor has both types of shifts. I think the 12 hour shifts are given to more senior nurses though. My position is part time 8 hour shifts. I enjoy it. 12...

  19. Quit with the rudeness

    msygrnbw replied to CWONgal's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There are some rude people out there in general, for sure! I try the 'kill it with kindness' approach. Sometimes it helps - sometimes it doesn't. It definitely makes for a longer day when you have to...

  20. Open to advice for new nursing student/visual learner

    msygrnbw replied to runforme82's topic in General Students

    I feel similarly to what you describe. I retain knowledge best when I have had the opportunity to actually apply it physically. I can memorize concepts but I have a harder time actually implementing...

  21. Weight loss clinic

    msygrnbw replied to chillnurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm not sure where you live, but here there are Medical Weight Loss Clinics (as well as a number of physician offices, etc), which prescribe Phentermine. As someone who has lost a great amount of...

  22. Calling patients and/or co-workers "honey" or "hon"

    msygrnbw replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't mind it if it comes from a LOL but if it's anyone younger it is annoying. I will not correct them, because it doesn't bug me enough to flip out about it, but it does make me do an internal eye...

  23. Clinical Experience on an Experienced RN Resume?

    msygrnbw replied to surgrn1980's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    We went over this last semester and were told repeatedly NOT to put clinical experience on our resumes, even as new nurses. Their rationale was that hiring nurse managers/recruiters are well versed in...

  24. Risking life and limb

    msygrnbw replied to casper1's topic in Nurses Rock

    This winter sure has been a crazy one. Where can I sign a petition for snow hazard pay for health care professionals? Once I have my few years experience in I will be heading more south - and I took...

  25. Prospective employee's psych hx

    msygrnbw replied to ashleed's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    It's funny how we wouldn't hesitate to recommend our patients seek counseling or treatment for mental health, yet when it's one of our own, we're critical. Incidents like this discourage health...