EmTheNewRN

EmTheNewRN

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  1. Things that gross you out..

    EmTheNewRN replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Students

    I had to laugh at the sudden image of supervillain Emesis the Nemesis... I was going to say "not much grosses me out" (I'm the kid who loved staring at the human slices in the Museum of Science and...

  2. Not even a word of English

    EmTheNewRN replied to MomRN0913's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I see the political side (If you come here legally and contribute to the economy, welcome to the U.S.! I do believe if you're mentally capable you should the effort to learn functional English, and...

  3. New Grad and starting first job in LTC-Tips for a good start

    EmTheNewRN replied to whatdoIdonow?'s topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    As someone who is in a not-the-greatest first nursing job in LTC, I don't have a lot to offer, but perhaps a little. First and foremost, take any constructive advice to heart, regardless of whether...

  4. Shocked by new grads at job fair

    EmTheNewRN replied to mclennan's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    None of us had licensure handed to us by technology, we earned it by learning & testing, same as nurses before the advent of the mobile phone. As far as I'm concerned, being showered and wearing...

  5. How To Answer The Most Common Nursing Interview Questions

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

    I care about each patient as a person, which is a valuable trait in nursing; however, it is important not to be consumed by it. I am working on learning to maintain a healthy work-life balance because...

  6. am i really ready for the nclex

    EmTheNewRN replied to abasima23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Have you used any other company's practice exams? Do you notice a trend in what you are getting wrong? Are you taking the practice exams too frequently and fatiguing yourself? Look at what you got...

  7. Med Pass

    EmTheNewRN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    My facility (I'm in orientation) has a unit that dispenses the little baggies. There are no more than 3 meds per bag and each comes with the med name, strength, # of pills, and the med's physical...

  8. 5th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    EmTheNewRN replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    "I told you nurses enjoy the poking, prodding, & probing way too

  9. Hardest or craziest interview questions you've ever been asked

    EmTheNewRN replied to ixchel's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My college provided access to an interview prep site that said questions like those aren't about whether your answer is accurate, they're designed to show the interviewer how you think. If you come up...

  10. whos hiring?

    EmTheNewRN replied to newgrad222's topic in First Year After Licensure

    trinity hospitals in minot, nd. finding housing in the area would be extremely difficult (nearly impossible with pets) and there are definitely drawbacks to the hospital, but it's work. there are...

  11. Found on the wall

    EmTheNewRN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    CapeCodMermaid, I wish there were a "Love"

  12. suspended :(

    EmTheNewRN replied to stethoscope21's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The fact that you are upset over the situation is great: it means you care, that you take the responsibilities of the job seriously. I'd be more worried about someone who only said "Yeah whatever, I'm...

  13. Abolishing the Pinning Ceremony

    EmTheNewRN replied to drem7116's topic in General Nursing

    I felt like walking at commencement (which I did for family) was impersonal and a little ridiculous, since I only had the option of attending commencement in May when I still had summer classes to...

  14. Bit of a Dilemma

    EmTheNewRN replied to RN-4Ever's topic in General Students

    Talk to your nursing staff and get a few more details. Will they still let you start an RN program from scratch after you've got your LPN? How competitive are admissions to the transition program? My...

  15. Stretching the truth...

    EmTheNewRN replied to FaithGurl93's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't know any reason why honestly documented experience of any kind shouldn't be included on a resume. As a new grad with work experience but no nursing experience, I got all kinds of conflicting...

  16. I'm a nurse...for animals?

    EmTheNewRN replied to trauma_lama's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a kennel attendant for a year and saw/assisted with a lot of the other hospital things. It's honestly probably no harder than getting needles in kids, possibly easier since I imagine...

  17. I'm a nurse...for animals?

    EmTheNewRN replied to trauma_lama's topic in General Nursing

    Sure, in many fields the title is determined by the degree or licensure, but many professions are not regulated in that way. In those cases, the job title is what the person does, ie chef or banker....

  18. What should I exactly expect from Geriatric nursing?

    EmTheNewRN replied to JonJP's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm still learning how to use these forums... My comment was a reply to CapeCodMermaid

  19. What should I exactly expect from Geriatric nursing?

    EmTheNewRN replied to JonJP's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have just accepted my first RN position in LTC/sub-acute, and I have to say your posts (all over AN) have been incredibly encouraging to me. I really want to believe that the place I'm headed into...

  20. What does Florence Nightingale mean to you?

    EmTheNewRN replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Florence Nightingale... probably rolled in her grave when hospitals had to start installing hand sanitizer stations everywhere because modern day health professionals still can't be bothered to wash...

  21. Why drug someone who does'nt want to be drugged?

    EmTheNewRN replied to rgroyer1RNBSN's topic in Emergency

    giving a treatment to someone who has declined it is battery, which is illegal. as someone who has tried to schedule/manage dental care while dealing with the exploding tooth sensation which...

  22. Starting RN-BSN in July

    EmTheNewRN replied to christinemyers26's topic in Western Governors University

    Congratulations! I am looking to finish RN-BSN general education this fall with BSN classes starting in the spring (college not chosen as of yet). I look forward to your updates as you progress...

  23. How many feel like they overstudied for NCLEX

    EmTheNewRN replied to mindlor's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the ATI comprehensive predictor in May 2011, got an 82% or so which gave me an alleged 98% chance of passing the NCLEX. BUT I had to finish corequisite classes over the summer before...

  24. Hospital Won't Hire Obese Workers

    EmTheNewRN replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    What's so appalling is that there is not even a veneer of "We are doing this for health!" No, the hospital specifically said it is about the image their nurses project. At best, it is about what...

  25. First job--is this typical?

    EmTheNewRN replied to ZenStudent's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Zen, is that the way the whole hospital operates or just your