rubyagnes BSN

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    Interviewing in L&D

    rubyagnes replied to rubyagnes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow, the last couple weeks have been pretty hectic and in a sudden turn of events I accepted a job in the ED instead. Thanks for all of your insight and
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    L&D documentation

    rubyagnes posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Does anyone have any L&D specific assessment sheets they could share? Curious how they might differ from basic acute care... (New RN here, if that wasn't obvious...)
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    The wait is driving me insane!!

    rubyagnes replied to NurseQT's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    @NurseQT any luck? That's terrible they made you wait that
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    Interviewing in L&D

    rubyagnes replied to rubyagnes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    @elevense Thank you for your response! I had the interview yesterday and it was a lot more intense than I expected. It was more of a panel, which I wasn't expecting. I definitely was dressed nicely in...
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    L&D documentation

    rubyagnes replied to rubyagnes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks @ashleyisawesome That sounds like a helpful tool
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    Second interview in Psych

    rubyagnes replied to rubyagnes's topic in Psychiatric

    @2mint Thank you for your insight. My suit is actually very sharp IMHO, I guess I'm just not confident or used to dressing up... I will certainly be wearing it though and I'll hold my head up high....
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    UMSON Spring 2014 RN to BSN Program

    rubyagnes replied to elemenRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    @bcandygurl did you end up enrolling at UMSON? (i'm in a similar boat as you were... just graduated, passed the NCLEX, hoping to secure a job before going back to
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    Second interview in Psych

    rubyagnes replied to rubyagnes's topic in Psychiatric

    @sarahmaria Thank you! I'm so used to scrubs that I kind of fumble when I have to get dressed up lol I know it's silly but I don't want to over or under-dress... Thanks
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    Attitudes of other staff

    rubyagnes replied to Laurel32's topic in Psychiatric

    I've just graduated and only experienced nursing via clinical, but through my school experience on various floors I heard so many nurses and UAP's say unbelievable things about patients. Pain...
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    Interviewing in L&D

    rubyagnes replied to rubyagnes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    @soldiernurse22 Sorry, that was a weird way of saying--- it's my first interview with this specific L&D unit, but my second nursing interview since graduating from school. My first interview on...
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    L&D documentation

    rubyagnes replied to rubyagnes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    @soldiernurse22 Thanks! Yeah, I just graduated and remember having basic head to toe assessment forms that we used during many med-surg clinicals, but didn't know if something like that existed for...
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    university of maryland RN - BSN

    rubyagnes replied to johsonmichelle's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I plan to apply to the online RN to BSN program. Just graduated from an ADN program and hoping to settle my job situation before I jump back into
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    Legalization of recreational marijuana

    rubyagnes replied to francoml's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I personally know reputable homeopathic practitioners who do use digitalis as a treatment for arrhythmias and slow pulse, in conjunction with other treatments, but again, not the point of my post. I...
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    Anyone here a certified herbalist?

    rubyagnes replied to HikingNinja's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard good things about the Northeast School of Botanical Medicine and have had a few friends go through their program. It seems a little more casual and though I think you do get some level of...
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    Legalization of recreational marijuana

    rubyagnes replied to francoml's topic in Colorado Nursing

    @klone foxglove (aka digitalis) is used homeopathically/naturopathically for cardiac arrhythmias and slow pulse... though it does have other uses... Digitalis Purpurea - Homeopathic Remedies What...
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    New grad interviewing w/ Labor & Delivery

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

    @summer days Thank
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    New grad interviewing w/ Labor & Delivery

    rubyagnes posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi! I'm a new grad and I'm going on my 2nd ever nursing interview in a labor and delivery unit next week. Any tips?? What should I know beforehand and what should I expect? Thank
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    High amounts of flatulence in Psych

    rubyagnes replied to funnypharm's topic in Psychiatric

    Perhaps probiotics could be implemented to help balance their
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    Legalization of recreational marijuana

    rubyagnes replied to francoml's topic in Colorado Nursing

    This is an old post, but I do want to add that not all marijuana is smoked. Many people use marijuana legitimately for pain, anxiety, and to alleviate other symptoms, and never smoke it. It can be...
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    Milk & Schizophrenia

    rubyagnes replied to WinterLilac's topic in Psychiatric

    @winterlilac I've read some articles actually correlating milk consumption to the onset of schizophrenia and autism, and a lot of articles suggesting a wheat and dairy free diet for schizophrenic...
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    Switching from psych

    rubyagnes posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hello! I was wondering if anyone here has worked as a psych nurse for a while (a few years or longer) then switched to another type of nursing (med surg, acute/intensive care, etc...) I've read a lot...
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    Switching from psych

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

    @~shrek~ what branches of nursing do you think are most compatible with transitioning from psych? tbh, I could actually see myself in psych for a while because I do truly enjoy it and find it very...
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    Interviewing on a psych unit for eating disorders

    rubyagnes posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hello! I'm a brand new RN (literally just passed the NCLEX last week) and I've been asked to come in for an interview at a psych hospital for the eating disorders unit. Any advice for my first...
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    Interviewing on a psych unit for eating disorders

    rubyagnes replied to rubyagnes's topic in Psychiatric

    @molly.RN & @wayemika Thanks for your responses. I think the interview went well and I'm hopeful they'll want to set up a second interview with me. *fingers
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    Switching from psych

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

    @alexis17512 Thank you for sharing your experience! I know every experience is unique, but it feels good to hear some positive feedback. At this point I just want a job in a field I enjoy, and I...