TheLiftedButterfly

Good question. I find it interesting because in my case it was trial by fire. Fortunately enough, I only received one patient at a time with their diagnosis, medication, and all info before accepting the patient, so I was able to carry out all the proper research, but I did have to prepare all on my own and proceed on my own as well. I always had someone in reach by phone, but the thought was still daunting. Made me tough in my shoes though!

Anyone want to give me the simple run down for delegation? Also, any tips for how to manage people most effectively? How to induce the best response and handle difficult people or situations? Share your stories! Thanks :)

Hmm. Thanks everyone. Stupid me didn't ask Friday & I need to be in Monday morning no HR or manager available to speak to over the weekend hence why I ask here for some input. I guess I'll just have to practice some math questions tomorrow and hope for the best on Monday!

Hey everyone. Just got hired for a new job. Throughout nursing school & on the NCLEX I was able to use a calculator the whole time. Always got a 100% on these exams. Now I'm about to sit down for a hospital medical dosage calculation test during orientation. Will calculators be passed around? Thanks

I haven't started hospital nursing yet, I've only done Home care & School nursing. With both of those positions I had a considerable amount of anxiety each new case or assignment I took. Keep an eye out for diagnosis, medications and nursing interventions associated with these disorders and emergency interventions. After work, do your research. Read up and keep learning. Proper knowledge helps build confidence. Watch as many youtube videos as you have to and open up as many old textbooks or drug books necessary. Bring your drug book to work, read it during lunch, whenever you can. KNOW about your drugs! A prepared nurse is a confident nurse. Time and more experience helps as well. People know you are new but the key is to always think twice about an action and if you don't know the correct answer ask your supervisor. Your supervisor will be happier you're safe rather than sorry. Try to remember everything they tell you the first time.... GL

Cool. I think picture tickets are different though, they don't give you points or go on your license. 400$ for a picture ticket! Wow, unheard of until now. Unbelievable. I had been pulled over by a cop and written a ticket but I just paid it. I don't know.

Thanks, btw. Do you know how this generally blows over?

Should I tell them through the application or in person as well? If in person as well, Do I tell the lady who directly hired me or just human resources in general?

Hello everyone. Just got hired to a NY City hospital. Really good job, so excited! Want this position badly. The human resources department is currently unavailable so I'm unable to ask them directly. I also want some personal insight on this if anyone has any. I have two questions regarding this: It's about the paperwork for a background check. 1) I only have traffic violations which resulted in paying a fine & points on my license. No mandatory court and no mandatory repercussions otherwise. I voluntarily took a defensive driving course to reduce the points on my license. Will this affect my employment in anyway as a Registered Nurse to a city hospital? More specifically the violations were disobeyed traffic device & another one for passing a red light. No arrests or mandatory court. 2) On the application form it says these words specifically: "Were you ever convicted of a violation of any law or ordinance in this state or elsewhere? (Convictions for juvenille delinquency, youthful offender or wayward minor need NOT be reported. Traffic violations MUST BE included. If yes, explain each violation, setting forth the date, charge, court and action taken in the boxes below: (then it asks for in individual columns) Violation..... Date of Violation... Charge.... Court and Action Taken. then it asks to attach a copy of the final disposition for each violation. Alright, so does this mean this only applies to violations which resulted in Court action? Because I just paid the fine & no mandatory court or arrest. I thought it wasn't a big deal but now I'm a little paranoid. I'm a bit confused on this one. Any idea? (I would have never thought this would pop up on an application traffic tickets. If I had known, I would have fought them in court!) Regardless, anyone hired to a hospital with traffic violations? How big of a deal is this? Even if you haven't been, what's your assumption of this and do you have any friends that have had this? I really want this job! What's the best course of action to take? Should I speak to my employer in person as well or just write it on the application & wait for them to say something to me? Obviously I'm a bit obsessive right now. Really want everything to run smoothly. Any help or insight would be appreciated. Thanks.