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  1. When should I say I can start

    oceanblue52 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi everyone, I am graduating in May and am applying to a few jobs beforehand based off school colleagues referrals (current RNs). They recommended I apply early to avoid the onslaught of job...

  2. Pediatric Preceptor

    oceanblue52 replied to madisand's topic in General Students

    I haven't graduated yet, but I am a firm believer in following your heart. Many students in my program chose to specialize in things like ED, ICU, Peds, hospice etc. for their preceptorship. Our...

  3. Bad day in clinicals...

    oceanblue52 replied to givxnchy's topic in General Students

    It sounds like the dressing change was the start of what got you flustered. I think any good instructor will realize that you are learning and likely to forget things when you do a procedure for the...

  4. Any advice for a nursing student who wants to go into psychiatric nursing?

    oceanblue52 replied to psychrnhopefully's topic in Psychiatric

    Like Psychguy said, a lot of the skill comes with time. Consistency, simple language, and being firm with your boundaries really helps. A lot of inpatient Psych is working with the other staff to make...

  5. Anxiety

    oceanblue52 replied to sara2013's topic in General Students

    Gotta echo the other two posters and just keep practicing! Do assessments on any willing friends. Take that foley kit out at home and go through the simulated steps as many times as you need to feel...

  6. A Day in the Life of a Work-At-Home Nurse

    oceanblue52 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Case Management

    Thanks for posting! Sounds like an a great job opportunity that is suiting you well. Appreciate learning more about case management

  7. New Grad...jobs in the DENVER area..is it as difficult/horrific as I hear?

    oceanblue52 replied to cwest2's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I graduate soon too. I feel like the market is slowly improving (compared to 2012-'14) but getting an acute care hospital job, if you want it, will be tough. There are so many nursing programs that...

  8. NCLEX-RN reviews by body system?

    oceanblue52 replied to ravenpuff's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The Saunders book breaks their Adult Med-Surg section down by body system, but also has other components like Safety, Foundations

  9. Ceil blue Littmann Classic III stethoscope

    oceanblue52 replied to Sunshinexoxo1991's topic in General Students

    I have a ceil blue stethescope, I would describe it as more of a silver blue. It's a pretty color and I am happy with my purchase. I also have dark scrubs and have never had an issue with color...

  10. A&P prior to Micro?

    oceanblue52 replied to tulipsweeti's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends on your teacher, I did A&P I first and then combined Mirco and A&P II and did well in both. You should have a decent foundation in Biology for Micro and know a little bit about...

  11. Offered a position, but "no longer under consideration?"

    oceanblue52 replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in First Year After Licensure

    After I had been working at a place for 4 months, I finally got an email from HR that they "had found someone who was a better fit" and to keep applying. And thus I learned that some HR departments...

  12. Travel Assignment @ Cleveland Clinic?

    oceanblue52 replied to PacoUSA's topic in Travel

    A family member of mine was treated at the Cleveland clinic. I was very impressed with the nursing staff and they all seemed very involved and caring, no real signs of burnout. Cleveland is not great...

  13. Vital Signs Skills Return Demonstration

    oceanblue52 replied to apedrique's topic in General Students

    As far as "verifying orders," you are probably either going to have actual orders to read from and you'll have to verify that the physician has actually ordered them or you'll just verbally tell...

  14. Medical-Surgical Class advice

    oceanblue52 replied to PrimroseR's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Knowing my Patho really helped me think through test questions in Med-Surg. If you know how the body systems are connected, and then you are presented with a situation, often times you can think about...

  15. Psych Internship

    oceanblue52 replied to 1futurenurse12's topic in General Students

    I am still a student nurse, but have worked in Psych for about 4 years. So I can't really say how the student nurse position differs from an intern position. However, I would recommend that you brush...

  16. Should I quit?

    oceanblue52 replied to Lena M's topic in General Students

    Lena, I am a nursing student as well, and have a few suggestions/comments to offer. First of all, other commenters are right in saying that it is healthy AND understandable for you to have a fear of...

  17. How do I get into Holistic Nursing?

    oceanblue52 replied to meghanymurrin's topic in Holistic

    There is not a "degree" per se, but you can become certified as a Holistic Nurse through the American Holistic Nurses Association. Some BSN programs are also marked as "holistic programs" through this...

  18. What is the % of O2 the patient is actually getting?

    oceanblue52 replied to Nursing2102's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My understanding is that RA is included for a nasal cannula. The first liter of oxygen adds 3% to the 21% room air, and then it goes up by 4% each liter up to 6. The underlying logic gets more...

  19. I have two possible connections but don't know how to approach?

    oceanblue52 replied to LisaRed19's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That's great that you have contact info! I would feel uncomfortable trying to track them down in person, managers and staffing coordinators have hectic schedules and you might catch them at a bad...

  20. Fresh CNA Job in Hospital

    oceanblue52 replied to notsoravyn13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats! I just got hired straight into a hospital as well (currently in nursing school and no LTC for me either). It can be very overwhelming, but a lot of the skill comes through repetition....

  21. Applying for Nursing Schools in Denver

    oceanblue52 replied to smtrangelo's topic in Colorado Nursing

    See if you can get into a volunteer program with a hospital, hospice, companion program, or nursing home; most of them have a fairly straightforward application process and just require things like a...

  22. Applying for Nursing Schools in Denver

    oceanblue52 replied to smtrangelo's topic in Colorado Nursing

    CU and Regis will be a little bit of a stretch with a 3.0, but it can't hurt, especially if you have a great essay and experience. Is there a reason you are attached to Parker? A few of my co-workers...

  23. Need advice from accepted CU Denver Nursing students!

    oceanblue52 replied to mjschenk's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I just sent you a PM mjschenk, feel free to contact me

  24. Need advice from accepted CU Denver Nursing students!

    oceanblue52 replied to mjschenk's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Your GPA is pretty good, definitely doesn't hurt to apply! As far as essays go, I would brainstorm past experiences (nursing or otherwise), and do a lot of reading about the nursing profession....

  25. How to wear name badge on inpt. psych unit

    oceanblue52 replied to HAWKIRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Great question. I wear my name badge on an alligator-like clip on my shirt/scrub pocket. My workplace then provides one of those coiled wristbands w/ a keyring so I can either wear keys around my arm...