CoolKidsRN

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  1. Outcomes Management- Student nurses

    Hi! There are at least 6 other posts about the same topic that several members of all nurses have responded to. I would recommend that you use the search feature to look up outcome management to see...
  2. Therapeutic Oils in hospital

    I work in peds and essential oils are very popular among the patient's parents. In essence, our hospitalists do not prescribe this, it is more so a personal choice for each
  3. There is another post just like this, asking the same question that was posted like 30 minutes ago. What do you think and what are your responses to the questions above? I am happy to help but only...
  4. Resume Advice

    I would include it as a separate section titled, "clinical experience". I would not include it under professional
  5. New Nurse - No Job!

    Have you tried applying to outpatient clinics? Hang in there, you will find the right job
  6. I'm just as good as you...

    I say, ignore the crap that other people give you and focus on being amazing. I truly admire home health nurses as it is not an easy task that everyone can handle. Like OP said, you have to handle...
  7. I was wondering how to properly list a PRN job on my resume? I currently work 2 PRN jobs. At my first place of employment, I used to be full time until I down graded my hours. Now I work there once a...
  8. Please critique my resume

    Congratulations! I am happy for you and best wishes for your nursing career
  9. Hired as LVN and doing medical assistant job

    I used to work at a private practice before my current job and have realized that MAs are an integral part to running the practice. Thus, I as well respect them for what they do. One noted difference...
  10. perdiem and hounded everyday to work

    I completely agree with roser13. I am also a per diem nurse and get asked to pick up shifts frequently. I work about 2-3 shifts per week. I have learned to say no politely and do not feel bad about...
  11. Job switch

    It took me about a hundreds of applications while studying for the NCLEX but, I landed my first job 2 weeks after passing the exam. If I were you, i would be open to working in other clinical settings...
  12. How to get a foot in the door in Peds

    I agree with laKrugRN. My peds career started off at a peds clinic and then I transitioned into peds
  13. Please critique my resume

    Adding clinical experiences maybe beneficial if you don't have much healthcare experience. That is up to you. Are you bilingual? If so include that under skills and if you have been trained to use a...
  14. Pediatric Care Plan Diagnoses

    The above nursing dx looks good to me as well! Keep up the good
  15. What are the top 5 medications YOU administer daily?

    Poly-vi-sol, metoclopramide, spironolactone, lansoprazole,
  16. working in a physicians office

    Prior to working in the hospital, I worked in a peds private practice. This was my first nursing job. I will say that the pay was significantly less than my current pay but it was a great learning...
  17. PCNB Exam 2014

    I am interested in taking the PCNB boards too. I have heard that Lippincott's pediatric review was useful. If there are any other useful study materials, please
  18. Please critique my resume

    I certainly do think your resume needs a bit more updating. I would recommend only adding completed degrees under the education section. I would include a section that labels your clinical experiences...
  19. ER Interview coming up

    Congratulations on your upcoming interview! Firstly, I want to say that you should treat the experience you currently have in the ED as valuable. I think you can do whatever you set your mind to. I...
  20. rushing through an exam and shots...help!

    I think you are smart and doing an excellent job. Rushing through things? What's the point? You are more likely to commit mistakes and that could potentially jeopardize your license. Keep up the good...
  21. Pay in a pedi office

    Anyone know a rough range for what the pay rate for a pediatric office would be for an RN in
  22. ATT Texas BON

    Hang in there! If on the TX BON website it shows that all of your requirements are complete, then they should hopefully send you your ATT soon!! Also, might want to double check that Pearson Vue has...
  23. ATT Texas BON

    Hi! It takes 15 business days. I got my ATT on exactly the 15th
  24. NCLEX on the 18th

    Best wishes! You are going to ace it
  25. Congrats!!! I took the NCLEX today and got the good pop up as well