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  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. Meaning of 72 hrs/pp?

    rainswhisper,RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    What does "72 hrs/pp" mean? Thank

  5. 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

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  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 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,...

  14. 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?...

  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...

  16. Kidney Stones.......AGAIN!!

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

    I've had kidney stones four times now------I most definitely feel your pain!! Good Luck to

  17. Areas of Shortage?

    rainswhisper,RN posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hi, I will be starting nursing school January 17, 2006 and was wondering about the nursing shortages. I know that there are overall nursing shortages but is anyone able to tell me what areas of...

  18. Public Breastfeeding

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

    I had the same thing happen!!! I was in a JC Penny's and there were a bunch of mothers waiting with their children to have pictures taken. As I was approaching where they were sitting, one of the...

  19. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    rainswhisper,RN replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

    I just got my acceptance letter for the nursing program yesterday!! I start in January and this thread (and website) is great! I've been on the site before, while I was doing my pre-reqs, and found it...

  20. I'm blind in right eye

    rainswhisper,RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm blind in my right eye. I need some honest input from others who may have the same issues or know of people with the same issues. I'm almost finished with my prerequisites and have a 4.0 but I have...

  21. I'm blind in right eye

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

    Thank you for your responses--they've been very helpful and encouraging. :loveya: