rainswhisper,RN

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1. Meaning of 72 hrs/pp?

   rainswhisper,RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   What does "72 hrs/pp" mean? Thank

2. NEED HELP-Licensed RN (ASN) NJ, no experience and out of school going on 3 years...

   rainswhisper,RN replied to rainswhisper,RN's topic in Nursing Career

   Another question.........if I were to take a Nurse Refresher Course, would I then be considered the same as a "New

3. NEED HELP-Licensed RN (ASN) NJ, no experience and out of school going on 3 years...

   rainswhisper,RN replied to rainswhisper,RN's topic in Nursing Career

   Sorry I haven't responded yet, I was having a problem with my computer. Thank you so much for your responses. Yes, I was doubtful about the aide thing, but just wanted to make sure I wasn't bypassing...

4. NEED HELP-Licensed RN (ASN) NJ, no experience and out of school going on 3 years...

   rainswhisper,RN replied to rainswhisper,RN's topic in Nursing Career

   Thank you for your reply. Do you think it would be a good idea to try for a nursing assistant job just to get my feet in the door or would that not be a good

5. NEED HELP-Licensed RN (ASN) NJ, no experience and out of school going on 3 years...

   rainswhisper,RN posted a topic in Nursing Career

   Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 27 My question is for people who do the hiring......I graduated my nursing program (ASN) almost 3 years ago, I'm a licensed RN and have no nursing...

6. NEED HELP-Licensed RN (ASN), no experience and out of school going on 3 years...

   rainswhisper,RN posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

   My question is for people who do the hiring......I graduated my nursing program (ASN) almost 3 years ago, I'm a licensed RN and have no nursing experience except for the clinicals at school. Due to a...

7. New Grad---Needs Interviewing Tips

   rainswhisper,RN replied to rainswhisper,RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

   Daytonite---again--thank you so much! I've seen your name on the site quite a bit and I wonder if you know how much your wisdom really helps others. I feel like I've learned as much from you and this...

8. New Grad---Needs Interviewing Tips

   rainswhisper,RN replied to rainswhisper,RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

   Thank you so much, Daytonite! You don't know how much your post has eased my mind. I have another problem---recommendations and references. My school wants you to fill out a recommendation form and...

9. New Grad---Needs Interviewing Tips

   rainswhisper,RN posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

   hi! i have my first interview next friday and am terrified! lol. i sent my resume to a hospital that i had heard was one i shouldn't even attempt to go to as a new grad just to see if my resume would...

10. Monitor for Occult Trauma-Help

    rainswhisper,RN posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I need help with a prioritizing exercise.... The patient admitted thru the ED. 7 hours post MVA. The "ED ruled out initial chest and abdominal trauma, however, he is being monitored for occult...

11. What is the biggest frustration for nursing students?

    rainswhisper,RN replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I want to add to my above post that I understand that things change and that there are different ways of doing things and that in the real world you have to learn and relearn....

12. What is the biggest frustration for nursing students?

    rainswhisper,RN replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    As a nursing student, my biggest frustration has been inconsistency in the teaching. For example, in lecture we are told one thing then when we have precept, the professor tells us that she doesn't...

13. Failed PULSE!!

    rainswhisper,RN replied to rainswhisper,RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you so much for help--I feel better about it and yes, I'll be practicing on everyone that'll let me....lol. If I have the problem in the future, would I listen to the apical and count from that?...

14. Failed PULSE!!

    rainswhisper,RN posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Can you believe it? I'm Nursing I and just had my first skills test, passed everything but can you believe I failed Pulse Rate??? I feel like a total incompetent! Pulse---the easiest thing to do,...

15. Kidney Stones.......AGAIN!!

    rainswhisper,RN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Since we're on the subject of stones... I've had kidney stones, gall stones and salivary gland stones yet my physican says they're not at all related. I've had my gallbladder out but any ideas on...