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  1. Should I Learn Spanish?

    jennycRN replied to MauriceLPN's topic in Nursing Career

    Agree with PP on this... A credential such as 'medical interpreter' or 'bilingual in Spanish' is extremely valuable to an employer but those of us who claim to speak 'conversational Spanish' are a...

  2. Novice ICU RN

    jennycRN replied to Sunlight1982's topic in Critical Care

    This is probably not what you want to hear, but it does sound as if you are already doing a great job by seeking out areas for improvement and continuing learning. It is hard to ask for and to give...

  3. New CNA- Need advice on passing medication

    jennycRN replied to melijm's topic in Nursing Career

    First, I'm glad that you are unwilling to perform tasks that are outside your scope and could jeopardize patient safety. On very rare occasions there have been patients who take an automatic dislike...

  4. When to ask for vacation time?

    jennycRN replied to sourapril's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Most workplaces have a policy defining these things... for example how soon you can use PTO (even if you start accumulating from day one), and also many have policies which apply specifically to the...

  5. How Long Should New Grads Be Oriented/Precepted Before Working On Their Own?

    jennycRN replied to HumbleWithPride's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Even with experience, 5 patients can feel like too many! I just want to reassure you that it is a very common feeling that you just can't get everything done or do everything as well as you would...

  6. Nursing over seas

    jennycRN replied to tamm93's topic in General World

    I have practiced in several countries overseas... It is possible to work as an RN--- but even in the US, your nursing license is not automatically recognized in every state. You have to apply to the...

  7. Involuntary Firing? PRN

    jennycRN replied to applesxoranges's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was 'terminated' from a prn job under similar circumstances. In the end this involuntary termination worked to my advantage because I was able to collect unemployment benefits. There were no hard...

  8. New CNA, Advice please!

    jennycRN replied to jmarie1122's topic in Nursing Career

    Go easy on yourself! You will get faster with time as you learn the routine and the residents. Be kind and be safe! I found morning shift to be difficult when I worked as an aide because there was a...

  9. Rotating shifts

    jennycRN replied to lilcampy310's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The experience of rotating shifts can vary from unit to unit, but it is a way of guaranteeing coverage of the less desirable 'off shifts'. As a new grad I had a nightmare rotating experience working...

  10. Doubts in studying Nursing?

    jennycRN replied to Angevil's topic in Nursing Career

    @loriangel14.... Yes I agree that dealing with bodily fluids is not optional for a nurse but would add that few nurses would consider poop to be the worst part of nursing :-). A quick look through the...

  11. Doubts in studying Nursing?

    jennycRN replied to Angevil's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't know what country you are from, so I don't know how difficult it will be for you to transfer your licensure to your home country... However I can tell you that in the countries I have worked...

  12. First bad employee evaluation?

    jennycRN replied to sungrl01's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Hey, I am sorry for your situation, but it made me smile because I just had a glowing evaluation, but a teeny tiny raise, not enough to make up for cuts in benefits. Let the negativity roll right off...

  13. Sick of 12s, but want a challenging job

    jennycRN replied to mstacer's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What about PACU, interventional radiology, same day surgery, etc.? Usually these are fast paced, high volume units with hours that are more normal than inpatient

  14. LPN or RN

    jennycRN replied to Tolzc22's topic in Nursing Career

    The LPN role has been squeezed out of the hospital where I work and my impression is that opportunities for LPNs are pretty limited. If you are thinking that you might want to eventually pursue RN...

  15. A Question RE: Nurses and Codes

    jennycRN replied to nurseclairebear's topic in Critical Care

    Not a CCU nurse, but when I was on the floor we were trained in ISBAR communication. Additionally we print a medical emergency response communication sheet for a code or rapid response, which lists...

  16. Connecticut accelerated BSN program Comparisons

    jennycRN replied to Myoclonicjerk's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    In the first couple of week s of the program, we learned skills like vital signs, bathing, mobility, repositioning which were enough to start working as an aide. (I was previously working in fast food...

  17. New RN asked to "consult" for a new home care agency?!

    jennycRN replied to iheartej's topic in Nursing Career

    It's hard for me to understand exactly what your role would be. Many home care agencies employ 'transitional care' nurses who evaluate pts in the hospital to help with continuity of care, make sure...

  18. So depressed! Left hospital can't get back in.

    jennycRN replied to %63theend's topic in Nursing Career

    Take a job you can keep throughout your FNP program. Best would be a job that would be helpful to you as FNP (peds ED sounds like a good opportunity!) No job will be perfect, so find one that allows...

  19. Goodwin College, East Hartford CT Questions

    jennycRN replied to Kjell's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Where I work, I see plenty of Capital grads being hired and no Goodwin grads. I think that Capital has a better

  20. Connecticut accelerated BSN program Comparisons

    jennycRN replied to Myoclonicjerk's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Graduated from UConn MEIN back when it was brand new and there was still a nursing shortage, I imagine that the program has evolved a lot and job prospects are different. Main advantage was and...

  21. So depressed! Left hospital can't get back in.

    jennycRN replied to %63theend's topic in Nursing Career

    What does it mean to you to 'try' ER and ICU? I think that if you take a job 'for the experience' you need to commit to at least a couple years. Unless they already have a lot of experience and...

  22. Dont ever want to do critical care ... Afraid of it?

    jennycRN replied to trein's topic in Critical Care

    I went to ICU after med surg because I was tired of the same old same old and wanted to learn how to take care of sicker patients. I like it but still find I am racing the clock and facing multiple...

  23. What is a good entry level job when changing careers?

    jennycRN replied to peachshan's topic in Nursing Career

    Any entry level position in healthcare with no experience or certification will be a pay cut compared to teaching

  24. Help

    jennycRN replied to LilgirlRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Agreed that it was poor judgment and unprofessional and I'm sure you have learned from this (whether it is to be careful with Facebook or ambien or both). On the other hand, it doesn't sound as if you...

  25. Travel nurse or Missionary nurse??

    jennycRN replied to epowetata's topic in Nursing Career

    I worked for Doctors without Borders for 3 years and I was paid a stipend. They will pay all of your expenses in the field, travel, living expenses, health care, etc. The stipend helped me save a...