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  1. What should an Angio site feel like?

    Nurse_ replied to em.frost's topic in Cardiac

    It should be soft, a little tender but definitely not

  2. Job market- ADN students being warned?

    Nurse_ replied to hope3456's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The job market is tough... in both ADNs and BSNs. Is is ok to warn students? Yes. Should you take it at heart? Maybe. It's like having a "dead end sign" at the beginning of the street. It's up to you...

  3. Orange County Hospitals - looking to make a change

    Nurse_ replied to PackersFan's topic in California Nursing

    What unit were you working previously? The hospitals in OC defer their hiring based on unit needs. Some units are easier to get into. L&D units in OC are very competitive. They usually want...

  4. I got my first job!!! But I am worried...

    Nurse_ replied to Bunny99's topic in Home Health

    Will they be training you? What will the job entail? I honestly don't think it's a good idea for a new grad (without prior experience) to be doing home health nursing. Whether or not you are...

  5. Time Management for the Not So New Grad

    Nurse_ replied to stephanie.felder5's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Time management... Prioritize your patients. - Check your labs... if it's a critical lab, do it in the beginning of the shift so that you don't have to wake anyone up. If you are receiving a patient...

  6. my coworker is trying to micromanage me!

    Nurse_ replied to andsoitis's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    She's auditing charts, she told you about your late VS entry (you said that you are inputing VS 15 min before shift change. IDK about your unit but if this is a regular floor VS is every four hours...

  7. 8 Months Pregnant; New Grad; Interview

    Nurse_ replied to BolBol's topic in Nursing Career

    You shouldn't mention anything about your pregnancy. If you talked about pregnancy, and didn't get the job, it could be grounds for

  8. Should I be forward about being a stripper?

    Nurse_ replied to Nixon99's topic in Nursing Career

    Depends... If you ever submitted a W-2 to the employer, and you've filed taxes claiming to have worked in that place, you will have to put it on your resume or any online applications you'll fill-up...

  9. INSULIN DRIPS

    Nurse_ replied to mombuxx's topic in Critical Care

    MedICU - DKA or anything that requires hourly checks (2:1) DOU - only if the MD's order is with titration (3:1) TELE - No titration need for patient and with specific run time

  10. California license

    Nurse_ replied to marieane79's topic in Nurse Registration

    I don't think you need to. But to be safe, always asked the boards. Excerpt from RN.CA.GOV Frequently asked

  11. California license

    Nurse_ replied to marieane79's topic in Nurse Registration

    Even if you have your WI license, you still have to submit your transcript to the CA boards. It doesn't matter if you don't hold a Phil. license. Here's the link for the CA endorsement: Online...

  12. I just need some advice on this one, and it's making me NERVOUS.

    Nurse_ replied to sherabear's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Let them risk their license. Protect your own. My question is why is the patient asking for it? Does she want company? Is she really anxious? What was the Ativan order for? Depending on your doctor's...

  13. Tattoo question

    Nurse_ replied to SmYle4PeDs's topic in General Nursing

    It's best to be conservative about it. The facility is only looking for one thing to throw you in the do-not-callback list. Get the job then you can show it off all you

  14. "Nurses shouldn't have to learn this".

    Nurse_ replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    Our job is to assess. How are we to assess the effectivity of the medications/treatment plan without knowing how its supposed to be? I have a patient with rhabdomyolysis. At the time of admission,...

  15. New Grad Interview Protocol?

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

    A couple of things regarding thank you cards: It's your final attempt to get the nurse manager's attention. If you've pre-made the card before hand, you are eliminating the chance of highlight what...

  16. Professional Nurse Resume Writers

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

    There are two parts in a resume. One is the one you hand over to your interviewer, attach in an application. Another is something more like a CV, this is the one you copy and paste in online...

  17. Is pain still the "5th Vital Sign"?

    Nurse_ replied to SuzieF's topic in General Nursing

    It's still the 6th vital sign. Why? If a patient is in pain, their HR, RR, and BP can be affected. If you solve the pain issue, you'll get a better picture of what the patient is really going...

  18. Rady Children's New Grad Nursing Program 2013

    Nurse_ replied to snfairfax's topic in California Nursing

    ]HERE'S ADDITIONAL INFO REGARDING THE PROGRAM The Residency is for genuine new graduate Registered Nurses - those who have less than 6 months of nursing experience, and who have graduated from an...

  19. Mass exodus of staff

    Nurse_ replied to beeker's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Unless the patient care and quality is pretty much unchanged, there's really nothing to

  20. Staying organized on Tele

    Nurse_ replied to CyclingMurse's topic in Cardiac

    Essentials would be to have your own "brain". Be adapt in core measure protocols such as ACS and CHF. Learn about cardiac enzymes, electrolytes and H&H. Always check with your monitor tech for...

  21. how much bedside experience is necessary before moving to informatics?

    Nurse_ replied to joiseygirl's topic in Nursing Informatics

    To be certified, they want you to have your bachelors and masters. Most companies just want at least 2 years in

  22. Can visitors be 'forced' to wear PPE?

    Nurse_ replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    I have a tuberculosis patient and the family refuses to wear PPE. I informed them about the importance, but they still refused. I documented it and let my charge nurse know. We cannot force anyone to...

  23. What color scrubs would you wear for an interview

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

    If you must wear scrubs, wear scrubs that is ironed and clean. It's not much about the color but more about how you project yourself in

  24. Young, Thin, and Cute New Hires

    Nurse_ replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If good looks equals good patient outcomes... by all means, go for it. This is a for-profit hospital. Let that sink in for a minute. The hospital just employed another marketing ploy. Just like...

  25. LAC+USC interview new grad RN

    Nurse_ replied to girl84's topic in California Nursing

    NICU/PEDS are essentially the same. They don't really ask for specific peds knowledge but more about what type of nurse you are. Can you handle the pressure and if you suit well with the team. Don't...