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  1. Is this normal or is it time to find a new agency?

    chibiRN posted a topic in Home Health

    I started in HH shortly after being licensed in Feb, so I'm still pretty darn new to this field. I feel like I'm being taken advantage of but maybe this is the norm in HH? When I was hired, my manager...

  2. Is this normal or is it time to find a new agency?

    chibiRN replied to chibiRN's topic in Home Health

    Thanks for your input guys! Had I known it would per diem I probably would not have accepted the offer because I know how rare it is for benefits to be offered to per diem staff. The thing is though-...

  3. Forceful opinions

    chibiRN replied to mmcc26's topic in General Students

    When I was in nursing school my dad's side of the family kept asking if med school were next. The finally got it now that I WANT to be a nurse! LOL but now that I'm thinking of going back for my MSN...

  4. If you could "do over" one thing about nursing school, what would it be?

    chibiRN replied to justjohn's topic in General Students

    NCLEX is not the end goal here people! You need to understand how the questions work (I would strongly suggest Mark Klimek!) but it's just a test to see if you will survive as a new nurse without...

  5. That awkward moment when....

    chibiRN replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

    I can no longer watch medical dramas. I start yelling at the TV "A doc would NEVER do that! MD drawing his own labs?! And the nurse is just sitting there holding a clip board waiting for

  6. New Grad RN to pursue BSN...how do I indicate on resume?

    chibiRN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hey all! I'm a new grad RN from an associate's program. I've started my job search but I'm in need of some resume advice- I'm currently taking pre-req course work at a community college towards my...

  7. Nurses carrying weapons

    chibiRN replied to KittyLovinRN's topic in Home Health

    I've recently obtained my CCW. Like you, some of the neighborhoods I have to go into are pretty sketchy and I work 2nd shift, which makes me a little nervous too. My HH company has a no weapons on...

  8. New Grad RN...$19/hour in home health. Is this offer too low?

    chibiRN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hey all! I'm a new grad RN. I have about a year's experience in home health as an STNA but no other healthcare experience (aside from clinical rotations, obviously). I have an interview this week for...

  9. New Grad RN...$19/hour in home health. Is this offer too low?

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

    I accepted the job. They are a national company and I will be with another RN for the first few weeks. I will also have an on call RN I can contact if I need help so I think I will be ok as far as...

  10. What color scrubs would you wear for an interview

    chibiRN replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Odd but if you must wear scrubs, I would probably go with solid navy blue with white shoes. I use either peri cleaner or acetone and some cotton balls to clean mine and they come out very clean =)...

  11. Another day...another worry

    chibiRN replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I felt the same way until my grandfather passed away. He had lung cancer and I spent a month or so caring for him and my grandmother before he passed. It was incredibly difficult for our family, but...

  12. The most important thing you will do before nursing school.

    chibiRN replied to VanessaYoung's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with the above posters. I wish I would have known all this before choosing a school too! I graduated in December and too boards at the beginning of the month. I passed with the min # of...

  13. Please Some Feed back for my resume (Young Graduate)

    chibiRN replied to franko2188's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Whoops- just saw the Magna Cum Laude at the bottom! Great job by the way- not an easy accomplishment! Maybe move that up to the top under the education section to make it more

  14. Please Some Feed back for my resume (Young Graduate)

    chibiRN replied to franko2188's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree. I want to know less about your clinical rotations and more about your supervisor duties at the dry cleaners and your duties in the military. It sounds like you have a lot of experience...

  15. Interview for LTC Charge.... new grad

    chibiRN replied to Staragate's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The only posting available at the LTC facility I want to work at is for a Charge RN. I wasn't going to even apply because I'm a new grad but your post has inspired me to give it a shot. Thanks! And...

  16. Columbus, Ohio- New grad wages

    chibiRN replied to bpilko111's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Just got my acceptance letter to OSU's RN to BSN! Pretty excited, but still no job offers or even interviews Maybe I'll have better luck in the OSU med center

  17. New Grad RN to pursue BSN...how do I indicate on resume?

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

    Got the acceptance letter yesterday! Woo

  18. Human Cadavers

    chibiRN replied to queserasera's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So jealous! We had 2 cadavers that had been preserved in formaldehyde and were starting to fall apart. The muscles reminded me a lot of beef jerky (yuck). It would be pretty cool to see one with all...

  19. Adventitious Breath Spunds

    chibiRN replied to vintage_RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    True, however if it is mentioned as a possible answer on NCLEX it is safe to assume that you do have an

  20. Diabetes

    chibiRN replied to klynnxoo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have a couple of really great recorded lectures on these topics that helped me quite a bit with NCLEX. They are by no means the end all be all but helpful in recognizing signs/symptoms. PM me with...

  21. I need some help with a concept map!

    chibiRN replied to LadyA13's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Safety is a major concern for children in this age group. They are mobile but lack the experience and judgement skills to stay safe and rely almost 100% on their parents for safety, nutrition, etc....

  22. Help with nursing Diagnosis for an unconcious, dieing, comfort care patient

    chibiRN replied to mertzk's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I see what you're saying here, however it sounds like this patient is actively dying, and is comfort care only. Review pathophys in the dying client- generally the need/desire for food and fluids...

  23. Please critique my cover letter? New grad RN for LTC/stroke rehab

    chibiRN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I will admit that cover letter writing is not my strongest area but they are so dang important! I would GREATLY appreciate any help I can get. Please be honest- I really want to get better at this, so...

  24. "Can't be a nurse if you suck as a waitress."

    chibiRN replied to bonjournurse2b's topic in General Students

    I've been a server for 7 years. It's hard at first and I felt pretty akward and struggled quite a bit in the first few months. Servers, like nurses tend to "eat their young". I remember leaving in...

  25. 4th try Need help with priority not Delegation

    chibiRN replied to oloje1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    New admits/transfers/12 hr or less post op/new diagnosis patients should be considered to be "unstable" regardless of diagnosis or condition. For example, a patient 2 hours post-op hernia repair (even...