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I was always grumpy when a particular person was supposed to be the day charge nurse. Charges were supposed to be in almost half an hour before shift change to get report from the Noc charge so they could begin making assignments and have everything...

I learned what it looks like when a patient gets several rounds of epi pushed through a line that had infiltrated (Thankfully we didn't do it). This poor person has had to come into the OR every few days to have debridement done because of the wound...

All the better to prepare, both for the interview and mentally. Good wishes to you!!

Will they allow you to shadow for a day or two before accepting the position? That would allow you to see first hand how the facility operates. You will then be able to make a better informed decision. Good luck to you.

I did an ADN program that was a night and weekend curriculum. I worked full-time M-F, raised a kid, went on some trips, went to movies, plays, concerts, and still graduated Magna Cum Laude. As others have said, it is an individualized experience, a...

saline flushes and toothbrushes. That seems way tame in comparison!

I honestly think the thank you I sent cinched my offer for the OR. I sent the thank you on a Tuesday, and got the call with the offer 2 days later. I have sent thank yous for every interview I have had, even before becoming an RN. Please keep us u...

This is not so much a "learned" as just remembered; That when you apply peppermint essential oil to relieve sinus stuffiness, you will become the Pied Piper of kitties. Yeah, catnip is in the mint family.

I used this site for my dysrhythmia course. It may help with brushing up on rhythms.Free ECG Simulator! - SkillSTAT.

I have learned that my laptop is a moody b****! The browser randomly shuts down and won't restart. Granted, it's a 5 year old macbook, but damn...Poor ixchel, I'm sorry. That's some shizz right there.

I was on a CICU step down unit. Our patient population were pre-op/post-op CABG, TAVR, Thoracic Aneurysm repair, Aortic Aneurysm dissection patients, Maze procedures, congenital heart defect repairs, bronchs, partial lobectomies, VATS, and Ivor-Lewi...

Good luck! Read up on the hospital's website, and be familiar with their value statement/core values. Try to think of 4 or 5 questions about the position to show that you have put thought into being a member of their team. I second the advice to have...

It's not love, it's low self-esteem; love doesn't make you cry and doubt every move you make. Get some therapy, believe in yourself, and soar.

1. A happy, healthy kiddo 2. My nutty family and friends 3. That the final patho came back showing all margins are clear after my sister had a malignant tumor removed 4. That I have a roof over my head, food in my fridge, and clothes on my back (and ...

That working my last 5 shifts before going to a new job makes me walk slumped over while singing funeral dirges. I don't wanna go innnnn!! Damn being responsible and fulfilling your obligations can suck sometimes. This too shall pass.

On the floor where I currently work, I work 3 in a row. But they aren't "set" days. I may work Thurs, Fri, Sat one week; Wed, Thurs, Fri the next week; Mon, Tues, Wed, the following week; and Sun, Mon, Tues after that; or any variation therein. The ...

OP, did you have an offer for a job lined up prior to graduation? That is one of the only scenarios in which I could see a claim for lost wages being made. If you had an offer contingent upon getting your temporary license from the BON, that is a mor...

Congrats! That's great. I was recently offered a position in the OR, and I am due to begin training in a couple of weeks. I would suggest doing some research on the facility and following the advice mentioned by jadelpn. Also, read some of the thread...

Instead of getting your knickers in a twist over something that has been rectified, look at this as a big opportunity. When interviewing and faced with the "Tell me about a time you faced a difficult situation" statement, you can use this example--i...

I agree. My sweet girl is the cat in my avatar pic. She's so fluffy, I'm gonna die! (long live Agnes from Despicable Me)

Degree in Theatre- Musical Theatre concentration. I used to be a triple threat, now I'm just a mild annoyance. I worked previously in customer service positions, one for a large telecommunications corp., and later for an insurance corporation. Lucki...

It's oddly comforting to see that this is happening all over, and not just in my unit. I feel a tad guilty because I am jumping ship to the OR in 2 glorious weeks, but if I don't look out for my best interests no one will.

That the time to try and remember what poison ivy looks like is NOT after you have grabbed a handful of tangled vines bare handed from the wooded part of your back yard. Thankfully, it wasn't.

My first degree was in Theatre, and I have spent the last 10 years stifling the love I have for being on stage. I have recently begun to take part in workshops here and there and I'm taking voice lessons again. It makes me a happier person to be ab...

I LURRVVVE China Beach. I remember feeling so adult sitting on the couch, watching and discussing it with my parents. Kiddo got the dvd collection for me for Christmas one year (he had to ask my mom what it was). 'Reflections' is my go to karaoke so...