nursephillyphil BSN, RN

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    What should I do?

    nursephillyphil replied to luthernd50's topic in General Students

    do a few things actually, make sure you remember how she made you feel. Later, if you hit a rough patch or feel discouraged, remember how you affected that person you took care of, use it as a...
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    How much do new BSN nursing grads make?

    nursephillyphil replied to gonnaB37nursedoc's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Northern California, thats the most specific i'll get lol. but in general northern california hospitals pay roughly the same, give or take a
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    nursing homes and large patient to nurse ratio

    nursephillyphil replied to bargraphix's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    CNA's will be your best friend in LTC/SNF's, also its a matter of routine, it's tough in the beginning but once you get to know your patients it'll go much
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    Healthcare Facilities running out of medications + supplies

    nursephillyphil replied to calivianya's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    One of the floors at my facility ran out of
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    Dominican University advice?

    nursephillyphil replied to wiinkl's topic in California Nursing

    Ay nice to see a penguin on here, i just graduated in 2013. They have had that since my jr year, they started wait listing people. Anyway good luck and congrats on making it this
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    Calling all resume experts

    nursephillyphil replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    you don't need an objective, but it'd certainly help. it looks like your resume is backwards, (i apologize i am very blunt). get a better objective, that one sounds like it was pulled from google....
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    Assignment help please....

    nursephillyphil replied to tcollins's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You must be new here, please read:
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    New Nursing Student!

    nursephillyphil replied to angie234's topic in General Students

    what worked best for me was group studying, group discussions helped us see the topic from different viewpoints, and explaining it to others helps reinforce content. although, this wont be applicable...
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    Joining AAMN

    nursephillyphil replied to Crew2Nursing's topic in Male Nursing Students

    always thought about it during school, graduated and still didn't join, don't think i'll ever join hahaha. I just ended up joining the society's of specialty's i work
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    RN I (new nurse) salary in Orange County, CA

    nursephillyphil replied to candycaneRN7894's topic in California Nursing

    Try looking at the website glassdoor and search up rn I at some hospitals in that area, should give you an idea of what the hourly
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    How much do new BSN nursing grads make?

    nursephillyphil replied to gonnaB37nursedoc's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Im at $63/hour with 10%
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    Need tips on how to give good end of shift report

    nursephillyphil replied to devhrt12's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Start with a brief intro: age, dx, code status, then work your way from head to toe, kind of like giving a dictation of your head to toe assessment. Keep in mind to note if they are ambulatory, if...
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    New-Grad with 2 offers and need help choosing: Tele or ER

    nursephillyphil replied to RNDude2012's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Option #1, especially being a new grad. Get some experience, get better with reading ekg's, then go to ER after if you still want
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    Job prospect for males

    nursephillyphil replied to kabooski's topic in Male Nursing Students

    gender and gpa will not play a role in your
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    Held back a semester

    nursephillyphil replied to lilnursey'15's topic in General Students

    from experience, it may have sucked at the time yea, but repeating a class worked out better than i thought, because i repeated the class i absorbed the material and understood it more than my cohort,...
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    SNF 1st nursing job good career move?

    nursephillyphil replied to Puertoriiquena's topic in First Year After Licensure

    first off, congrats on graduation and passing your board exam. SNF's aren't necessarily bad, it sure isn't the place to pick up the best habits. I worked at 2 different snf's in the span of 10 months...
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    Name the Hospital and Starting Salary

    nursephillyphil replied to idani's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Ou sorry i use the mobile version, didnt know this was for a specific
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    Name the Hospital and Starting Salary

    nursephillyphil replied to idani's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Bay area California, $56 base + 10% for pm and +15% for
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    What constitutes a "fall" at your facility?

    nursephillyphil replied to mmc51264's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    the facility i used to work at said that "any change in center of gravity"is a fall, technically speaking if they move from sitting to standing or vice versa, it was a fall. if the pt bumped into a...
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    As if I am not busy enough!

    nursephillyphil replied to NJstudent2012's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Youll eventually learn how to limit conversations as they can really detract from your time, esp if youre working in a snf, maybe redirect her to the activities director next
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    January 2015 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    nursephillyphil replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    I didn't know UPS made
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    January 2015 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    nursephillyphil replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Need help? Ouuuu wait i think i hear a call light sorry gotta go youll be
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    **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    nursephillyphil replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    CA (sf bay area) $56.30 base + $5.60 evening 10 months of SNF now in
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    What can I do to prepare NOW (Jan 2015 nursing school start date)

    nursephillyphil replied to Jen_Loves_Nursing's topic in General Students

    are you starting clinical rotations or starting the entire curriculum like A&P and
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    Any suggestions on shoes???

    nursephillyphil replied to ashsoontobeRN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Nike roshe runs, or nike