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Finally!!! An interview!

proud nurse replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

Best of luck to you. I just graduated in May. I hadn't interviewed in 10 years. It was intimidating, but I did well. I'm sure you will too, especially when they see your
Common Misconceptions of myself as a Nurse Aides/Medication Aides

proud nurse replied to miabia's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

I've been a nurse for over 11 years and I have yet to work with any aide that is remotely as competent and a pleasure to work with as you seem to be. I don't know if people just get tired of doing...
Potential employee and what to bring to interview

proud nurse posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

Is it normal for HR to ask for official college transcripts or degree, and copy of last performance eval from a current/most recent job? I hadn't interviewed in over 10 years, and felt that it was a...
Hey Would Anyone Like Overtime????

proud nurse replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

At my job if there are no call ins (nurses, med techs, cna's) on all three shifts for the weekend, each shift gets we a pizza party. I understand it's an incentive, but what are we, in middle school?...
How do you talk to doctors on the phone?

proud nurse replied to Lael's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

I make my best effort to have everything I'll need before calling. Yes, the MD's do have a way of making you feeling stupid but I won't be talked to like I am. I'm not perfect and neither are
New PCNA, need a nurses input/advice

proud nurse replied to ChipNurse's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

Why can't night shift fill the ice packs and waters at the start of their shift? I would get those vitals in as soon as you have them. As long as everyone is safe and not trying to get up unassisted,...
Giving the wrong meds.

proud nurse replied to Julie19's topic in Patient Medications

We had an agency nurse give insulin to the wrong patient (a non-diabetic with the same first name and last initial). The resident was put on the 24 hour change of condition report. We monitored her...
Fall 2012 Jitters!

proud nurse replied to PedsHopeful's topic in General Students

I just graduated in May 2012. I remember not so long ago feeling the same way you all do. In fact, I still feel the same way as I get ready to start my first job as an RN next week. Yeah and...
What area do you recommend new nurses start in?

proud nurse replied to Kebby1016's topic in Nursing Career

I wanted to get into a med surg unit, and when I applied to a children's hospital they offered I me a job in respiratory with med surg overflow. Even though it wasn't for the unit I applied to, it did...
3 Steps to NCLEX success.

proud nurse replied to silverthunder's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

I pray that you are blessed with the knowledge to successfully pass nclex tomorrow. Breathe and take your time, do your best! Good
3 Steps to NCLEX success.

proud nurse replied to silverthunder's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

@ Nikki Keep that positive attitude!!! Absolutely it can help. I call myself proud nurse because I'm not just proud of myself, but all of us nurses. I want your 2nd time to be your charm. LaCharity...
3 Steps to NCLEX success.

proud nurse replied to silverthunder's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

Good luck with your test, Nikki!!! I believe what causes people to not do well on nclex is getting nervous and doubting ourselves. Treating this test like it is as important as it truly is will be...
3 Steps to NCLEX success.

proud nurse replied to silverthunder's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

It's so helpful, especially the prioritization because it's good to practice those questions about who to go see first. I had a few on my nclex, but this book also is good to use while still in...
3 Steps to NCLEX success.

proud nurse replied to silverthunder's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

The LaCharity book is awesome. About 5 of my classmates saw me with this book and they all bought it. My instructor borrowed mine to make copies of the chapters and we'd work on them in clinical...
Do you feel that patients look down on you because youre a CNA/HHA?

proud nurse replied to Kadambari's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

Even though an earlier poster said they were being facetious, there are some people who only an RN will do. And that's sad because I think they're missing out on some caring/competent CNA's, LPN's...
Washing those scrubs?

proud nurse replied to johnny depp23's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

ewww, no that's not what i'm saying, lol. i wear them once and put them in the laundry. some people choose to have only a few sets of scrubs so they need to wash them right away to wear the same...
Is there always that one nurse.....?

proud nurse replied to Queen2u's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

This is absolutely brilliant and
Is there always that one nurse.....?

proud nurse replied to Queen2u's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

These posts are hilarious. Working 7 years night shift in a LTC facility, there's alot of details I really don't need to know to get through the shift. Most of it pertains to being the middle man...
Washing those scrubs?

proud nurse replied to johnny depp23's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

Same here, but I don't have to wash right away in order to wear them again. I just graduated as an ADN, and got a new job at a Children's Hosp, needed to update my uniforms. Been an LPN for 11...
Dropped test

proud nurse replied to JonB04's topic in General Students

My natural science classes weren't just for students going into nursing, there were dental hygiene, funeral science, surgical tech..etc. But only the nursing students had to pass the courses with a...
Is there always that one nurse.....?

proud nurse replied to Queen2u's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

I had some real pieces of work give me report and to report off to. My favorite one was when I gave report to the 3rd shift nurse coming on after she'd been on vacation for a week. We had a resident...
How'd you choose? Because I don't know how!

proud nurse replied to on eagles wings's topic in Nursing Career

For me it's been more about knowing where I don't want to be instead of knowing where I want to be. Straight out of LPN school, I worked in LTC. It's been something I could always fall back on, but...
Passing the buck.

proud nurse replied to DedHedRN's topic in General Nursing

Will you be able to keep up this pace without burning yourself out very quickly or getting caught up in their mess? Continue to do what you know is right to protect your license which you worked hard...
Checked Quick result after trying Pearson Vue...

proud nurse replied to 5heen's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

Congrats! I took the nclex on 6/28 and have my quick results. Although it feels really good to have them, I can't wait to see my name on the official website. To future testers: You'll leave the...
Help!! Had entire Nclex exam

proud nurse replied to ryleighsmommy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

I wonder why if you're a quick tester or fast reader that would raise suspicion? And if a person finishes quickly with 75 questions, they probably never took a break eliminating the opportunity to...

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