Nurse_

Nurse_

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  1. Thank you email

    Nurse_ replied to momof3lv's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    - Always highlight things you've describe as your strengths. - If there's any question you feel that you have not answered adequately, now's the chance to make up for it. - Always add what they've...

  2. How I Passed NCLEX 2ND attempt.

    Nurse_ replied to CatrachaRn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! It's fantastic that you're able to share these tips for

  3. Keck Hospital of USC RN Versant Program August 2014

    Nurse_ replied to Butters111's topic in California Nursing

    Good luck! Due to recent upsurge of applications, KECK's RN residency manager often disregard people who applied to both OR and Floor

  4. SICU interview

    Nurse_ replied to emilyewrn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Since it's an internal transfer, your evaluation (from tele) will be your biggest asset. Don't worry about the critical care experience, they'll train you for that. Just be confident and eager to...

  5. Can someone please critique and give me advice on my new grad RN resume?

    Nurse_ replied to jennifer_app's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Instead of professional objective: summarize your qualifications and what makes you stand out as a candidate Professional Objective Motivational and energetic leader dedicated to driving top quality...

  6. Passed nclex pn 5 years after graduating

    Nurse_ replied to Happyjass's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congrats! kuddos for not giving

  7. trauma floor clinicals

    Nurse_ replied to 2016New's topic in General Students

    There are different types of trauma hospitals. Depending on what level the hospital, it will dictate your patients. Know your Auto vs. Peds, GSW, motor vehicle accident and what injuries they'll...

  8. How long is selection process?

    Nurse_ replied to scrubnurselife's topic in Travel

    Depends on the agency. Some positions, the agency submits the candidate to the hospital directly before contacting you. Other agencies, will respond right

  9. Is the CVICU for open hearts the most acute ICU?

    Nurse_ replied to RNdynamic's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    If you want to be a flight nurse, trauma/surgical ICU will be the best training for you. Most of the time, patients who get airlifted are from accidents. CVICU, while presenting a different kind of...

  10. when you're patients a slob...

    Nurse_ replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    It's easier to get it done myself. But also, some patient's coping mechanism is to act like that. Some patient will hoard food, others won't shower. It's a really unnerving place to be in the...

  11. New grad

    Nurse_ replied to OUxPhys's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    ICU will give you the best training. If you can get a job in ICU, go for

  12. Job Positions.

    Nurse_ replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Look for New Grad RN residency programs (popular in bigger cities and states like California). Read through the posting: If it says "preferred" to have experience... you can apply. It just means...

  13. skills new graduates must know?

    Nurse_ replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Nursing

    Skills can be taught, that's why you'll have orientation and preceptorship. If you're new, they'll know you need to be trained. Heck, I still have skills I need to learn and that's okay. Positive...

  14. sub acute to acute resume assist please

    Nurse_ replied to ritit123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Clinical Experience Staff/Charge Nurse March, 2003 - current (Is this the only position you held for 10 years in this facility? If not, add another experience detailing previous job description even...

  15. First Phone Interview Tips

    Nurse_ replied to Stella_Blue's topic in Nursing Career

    People know if you are smiling when you are talking to someone... so smile. Have an upbeat/enthusiastic voice and a positive

  16. New grad market in California 2014?

    Nurse_ replied to CNA1991's topic in California Nursing

    There are a lot of openings for experienced nurses. But don't get discourage... There are also a lot of hospital with RN residency programs and many of them open their applications during

  17. Multi-Tasking

    Nurse_ replied to ShelleyShipp1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Take control! Don't let the task overwhelm your learning. 1. Have a good nursing "brain" The 10 Best Nurse Brain Sheets | Scrubs – The Leading Lifestyle Nursing Magazine Featuring Inspirational...

  18. Got hired... Now what??? Need helppppp

    Nurse_ replied to nurse_w91's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It wouldn't hurt to call and check in when you're starting is

  19. Fired. How Do I get rehired?

    Nurse_ replied to pppp87's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Find the root of the problem. What made you not want to complete a module, do the skills check, or renew your BLS on time? It's easy to say you're taking responsibility but knowing why it happened in...

  20. How to Ace RN interview

    Nurse_ replied to Mhelle rn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    An interview is like dating. You have to have chemistry in that instant, otherwise, no matter what you say it'll be a dud. Practice being more approachable, sociable. They are looking if you will...

  21. Fundamentals instructor doesn't teach.

    Nurse_ replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in General Students

    Learning is as much as the student's responsibility as the teacher's. You should take control of your learning. If she reads through the powerpoint, maybe you could read further and ask her...

  22. Where should I go if I want to start in the ICU as a new grad?

    Nurse_ replied to firefly101's topic in Critical Care

    If you want to work in California as a new grad, you'll have to enter as a RN-new grad residencies. Majority of the big hospitals have implemented these types of programs because it increases...

  23. HepB want to work abroad Again with this topic

    Nurse_ replied to jeddoxicillin's topic in International Nursing

    Are hashtags a new trend for topic titles? Are you reactive to Hep B surface antibody or antigen? Depends on what kind of test was run, core antibody gives a lot of false positives. The virus usually...

  24. failing to pass nclex multiple times...

    Nurse_ replied to richterbelmont's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The key to your success will be the summary of how you did on your last NCLEX test. Which subjects are you weak on and which ones are you almost passing? I can't say this enough but if you can answer...

  25. New RN...excited

    Nurse_ replied to John24's topic in Psychiatric

    Congrats! It's a whole different monster once you become the nurse. Unless you work in a group home, the time you think you'll spend with patients are limited because of the amount of paperworks you...