StillsmilingRN

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  1. Taking down IV Chemo

    StillsmilingRN posted a topic in Oncology

    How do you take down IV chemo? For instance. Pt has cytoxan going for 2 hours. Pt has NS with cytoxan piggyback (pump 1) and D5NS (pump 2) then on another pump Mesna (pump 3)is going. Since all is...

  2. Piggyback/Incompatibility-driving me nuts!

    StillsmilingRN replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    So are you saying you use the same secondary tubing for 2 different abx? Like u have NS as primary continuos; then abx1 u hang piggyback, 4 hours later abx2 is due u use the secondary tubing after...

  3. No clinicals RN-BSN program

    StillsmilingRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Looking for an online school to get my BSN, the 1 I graduated from said I need to be employed in a hospital it LTC so I have a BSN above me for a mentor, I am not, I work at a plasma bank and I don't...

  4. Anyone knows any Nursing homes that will hire new grad LPNS

    StillsmilingRN replied to shosho21's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    They t trying to fade out LPN to cma certified medical assistant which is 2 yrs at a tech school

  5. Tacoma/ft lewis

    StillsmilingRN replied to StillsmilingRN's topic in Washington Nursing

    Thanx for all the help n

  6. Tacoma/ft lewis

    StillsmilingRN posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    How is fort Lewis wa area doing for new grads, or less than 1yr exp? My husband and I r moving there in

  7. Tacoma/ft lewis

    StillsmilingRN replied to StillsmilingRN's topic in Washington Nursing

    Another question: do the hospitals prefer BSN over ADN up there? I want to go back for BSN but my school u r required to be employed for the clinical

  8. Tacoma/ft lewis

    StillsmilingRN replied to StillsmilingRN's topic in Washington Nursing

    Ty for the informations, does multi are have a residency program? And do u remember how they titles them on their hiring

  9. Endorsing FL RN license to WA

    StillsmilingRN replied to campercass's topic in Washington Nursing

    I'm applying and I know they offer temp license to military. Check on their website for

  10. Tacoma/ft lewis

    StillsmilingRN replied to StillsmilingRN's topic in Washington Nursing

    Ty, madigan is the hospital on ft Lewis

  11. Is the Job market for new RN's Getting any better for 2013?

    StillsmilingRN replied to Yolandalee's topic in Washington Nursing

    Talking w/ a instructor while thinking about going back for my BSN said that she believed there should be a turn around in the next yr or 2. Idk if she was just trying to be nice or what b/c she...

  12. Need job advice

    StillsmilingRN replied to rummy2's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You can put what ur doing now on your résumé. It's still exp, and work it's just for

  13. Reserve RN

    StillsmilingRN posted a topic in Government, Military

    Can someone tell me about reserve? I haven't ASN looking to start classes this spring for BSN but I've heard reserve will take u as ASN n help u work toward BSN

  14. Reserve RN

    StillsmilingRN replied to StillsmilingRN's topic in Government, Military

    Thank I was thinking the same thing cuz I culdnt find ne thing in the website. My life long dream has been to serve either AF or Army. I'm worried I'm getting to old, I won't be able to apply for...

  15. Essay for employment

    StillsmilingRN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Part of the application for a new grad at the hospital in my town is writing a letter/essay on why nursing, why that hospital, and what you think you may gain from their program (200 words). I'm stuck...

  16. Appying to other states without license in those states

    StillsmilingRN replied to fridgelight's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you have a license in another state, just put that down when they ask for your license #, I think if you already have one regardless of the location they don't mind. And clearly if your address is...

  17. Advise PLEASE: Received email but still waiting for the call

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

    Update: I actually waited for the call, they called me 2 days ago! Can you believe "soon" in their email ments a month! But I'm not done there, She told me she had to finish scholarship interviews,...

  18. Advise PLEASE: Received email but still waiting for the call

    StillsmilingRN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So I applied couple of wks ago for a New RN grad position at a hospital, they emailed me last thursday and said they would be in contact soon.... How long should I wait? Should I call them at some...

  19. How long?

    StillsmilingRN replied to Emilynn09's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    1 of the local hospitals requires all RNs to go through there program if they have any amount less then 12 months of FT RN experience. Hope that helps. Having employment on your resume should help...

  20. Advise PLEASE: Received email but still waiting for the call

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

    O and I just checked and the position has been taken down off their

  21. Pre-employment Questions

    StillsmilingRN replied to Cleverbee23's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would want to know if my pt had a pulse and what the read out is from the defibilator (heart rhythm), I would assume since u put on the defibilator they don't have a pulse, so I would start doing...

  22. I need some advice on my new job.

    StillsmilingRN replied to vickietee's topic in Nursing Career

    1st of all, reading this post, it sounds very childish of what may have happened with your co-workers, for the example u gave. 2nd if its simple things as they turn u in for being late, in my opinion...

  23. How long is it taking to land your 1st new grad job?

    StillsmilingRN replied to BotoxBaby's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Looking in GA passed NCLEX beg. of july, I have had 2 interviews & no job offers, started applying approx end of

  24. What type of volunteering do you do?

    StillsmilingRN replied to arvolina's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    volunteer at local clinic that runs by majority of volunteers. The clinic doesn't turn anyone away, however it isn't acute care typically, new pts are scheduled a month

  25. Resume help

    StillsmilingRN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Someone please review my resume and give me some advice, I am revamping it and this is what I came up with. I am a new grad and trying to find a job, but not getting calls I believe b/c I need to beef...