FlorenceNtheMachine

FlorenceNtheMachine

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  1. Aloha everyone! I passed the NCLEX-RN exam!!! Thank you dear Lord Jesus Christ!

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to Bluerose93's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!!!!!! It must be so overwhelming and joyous right now for you!! Happy new year! Ps after I read your post, I thought wow she has a lot of vacation time! Hehe

  2. New Grad. Want to work in the ICU

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to msubtt's topic in Critical Care

    Hey there, I'm a new grad who was hired into a CVICU. They do have a program in our facility for a 6 month orientation that includes class time. I had ACLS before hire and I wish I would have saved...

  3. Bad resumes/good resumes *rant*

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

    Agreed, but I didn't come to the defense of those who put forth minimal effort. But those resumes with very minimal errors/typos, maybe look past them and see the big picture, you know? Will this...

  4. Bad resumes/good resumes *rant*

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

    I'm in the team where ONE typo does not = ONE patient demise/mistake. I've met some honest to goodness GENIUS people in my life and they had poor spelling and grammar. Did they proofread emails and...

  5. Newbie with mileage

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to ZenLover's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is easy to idealize it when you are a student! I do! I try to keep my prisms and rainbows to a minimum in the workplace. It can annoy others when the new person rides in on their unicorn...

  6. NV NCLEX applicant that was denied in CA

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to beeseason's topic in Nurse Registration

    Congratulations!!! Good luck to

  7. I cannot believe a nurse did this......

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to shellybsn's topic in General Nursing

    Let me pose another question to the OP, if this is even real. If you have an issue with a particular nurse, why can't you address it with the nurse directly and calmly. Why does it have to be over...

  8. I cannot believe a nurse did this......

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to shellybsn's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand why a complaint would even be warranted at all in this case, with the details given. The nurse did not use the cotton batting on a private or personal area on the child. The...

  9. Understanding Nurse Liability report

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for posting this info. I bought my insurance the day I received my

  10. I cannot believe a nurse did this......

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to shellybsn's topic in General Nursing

    I would not be upset at that nurse for trying to entertain my child. It's hard to let go of that control when it comes to our itty bitties, but try to take a breath. You would be wasting your time...

  11. Medication tidbits an ER nurse should always know

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to RNstdntSVSU's topic in Emergency

    Isn't the brand name Rocephin? Meds are really tough to get right! I used to mumble the names in the pharmacy, but the pharmacist used to make me pronounce them correctly before he'd respond! Haha

  12. What are your weaknesses?

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to littlenurse23's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Answer honestly, if you are a new nurse then most likely you will be more task oriented rather than focused on the big picture. But maybe follow that with a good preceptor and orientation, you'll...

  13. I Chart Too Much?!

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    I think everyone is giving good advice. Everything you put out there, may be scrutinized to the fullest extent of some lawyers imagination. If YOU are happy with it, then nuts to anyone who says...

  14. NCLEX-RN Good Pop Up

    FlorenceNtheMachine posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi there! Just posting my NCLEX experience so that some may learn a little from it! As soon as I received my ATT, I scheduled my test for the nearest appointment. I did not study a thing since I had...

  15. Should I take this job offer? Please give me some advice

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to Niki_RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    One of the smarter things I have heard in situations like this, counteroffer the salary/benefits with the first job to buy additional time until the second offer comes

  16. Foods you have discovered as a Nurse

    FlorenceNtheMachine posted a topic in General Nursing

    What are some great or not so great foods that your fellow coworkers have introduced in your life? For me it has been hummus ! Such a convenient food to have around, and really

  17. Foods you have discovered as a Nurse

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to FlorenceNtheMachine's topic in General Nursing

    The grapes are called muscadines!! And I do agree, the hummus with a big dollop of chili paste is the

  18. Win CASH! Christmas Nursing Caption Contest - $100

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    The elf on the shelf could only say, "I blame

  19. How to prepare for nursing school??!

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to mariaberry19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Honest to goodness, any prepping you will do right now may give you an edge for about 2-3 weeks, and then everyone ends up being on level ground. My advice: prepare your household with cleaning,...

  20. interview failures and triumphs!

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to kwest99's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    How long ago was this interview? Did you get a rejection

  21. Dear Nursing Students/Orientees: A Love Note from the Preceptor from Hell

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Students

    The best teachers I have been kind and honest about performance. The worst ones have been mean, unhappy with their station in life, and selfish when it came to sharing knowledge. I'm not one of those...

  22. Be kind to nurses... we choose the size of your IV

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    "I was once voted the worst audience participant 'Cirque du Soleil' ever

  23. Do I Have To Be A Part of Social Networking To Be Hired?

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to Soliloquy's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree! Online social networking has never gotten me a lead on a job. Face to face networking is a lot more

  24. Will Phlebotomy Certification Help in Finding a Nursing Job?

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to PhotoJenic's topic in General Nursing

    I think your years of phlebotomy experience will be great, even without the certification. I wouldn't bother with it really, unless you have the money and time. :) I have a friend who has been a...

  25. Why did you become a nurse?

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I love people, and have cultivated talent at laughing at absurd behavior and shrugging stuff off. Any nurse that ever took care of me were great. Even when they were busy, they were so...