TAKOO01

TAKOO01 BSN

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  1. Possible interview questions?

    TAKOO01 replied to dennis8's topic in Case Management

    Did you deflect this, or were you straightforward? This question always aggravates me, because people say you shouldn't discuss salary until you have a firm offer. I don't want to price myself out of...

  2. Is this nursing?

    TAKOO01 replied to Catalin's topic in General Nursing

    I like this question. I don't think too much about it, because I'm already in nursing. I try to concentrate on the here and now to make the best of it. But sitting here thinking about it, nursing...

  3. Is this nursing?

    TAKOO01 replied to Catalin's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everything Jun 1988 said. I actually just had someone ask me if she should enter nursing, and I struggled with my answer. I don't want to discourage anyone, especially someone who may...

  4. Losing job due to injury

    TAKOO01 replied to JB2014's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have a union? If so, this would be an excellent time to confer with the rep. Also, don't wait for your manager to call you for updates. I would give her an update every week about how things...

  5. FIELD NURSING

    TAKOO01 replied to magdarly's topic in General Nursing

    Hi magdarly, Field nursing can be a very interesting job. I think the worst parts are the weather and critters in patients' homes. You have flexibility with your hours, but you may find that you are...

  6. Grades when you were in Nursing School

    TAKOO01 replied to poliwag48's topic in General Students

    Yes to all your questions, OP. I cried and stayed up late nights. I met with faculty and went to study groups. Cried some more. Graduated (shockingly) on the deans list, but mostly because of my...

  7. Stuck in home health

    TAKOO01 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Stuck, Maybe a hospital is your dream job, and if so, you should try to get a job there. But are you really "stuck" in home health? If the hospital is not a big dream for you, home health has a few...

  8. How do you like case management nursing?

    TAKOO01 replied to KaeliF's topic in Case Management

    Not that you asked me, but... I had a couple of CM interviews and accepted an offer. They asked generic stuff about how you would handle a large caseload with lots of issues in play at once. How do...

  9. I need my instructor

    TAKOO01 replied to SquatsNScrubs's topic in General Nursing

    This was the policy in my

  10. How Often Do Nursing Managers Ask Clinical and Medication Questions During Interviews?

    TAKOO01 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I just finished a grueling round of interviews for a few institutions (phone, online/video, email and in person). Interview styles are so varied. Most people dont ask medical questions, and if they...

  11. Cigarette Smoke in the Home

    TAKOO01 replied to DallasRN's topic in Home Health

    If you can refuse, then do so. I personally hated this part of home care, and i luckily only had a few pts who smoked. I never thought of outright refusal, and i should have. When it came to pets i...

  12. A year and a half into ICU nursing and still not feeling like I'm getting it

    TAKOO01 replied to salexandra's topic in General Nursing

    Is there any chance to get back on day shift at your current job? It sounds like you were okay there. This seems to solve the time issues with your boyfriend and the coworker issue. The confidence...

  13. Would you do this

    TAKOO01 replied to Flossy73's topic in General Nursing

    Go for it. I agree with what the other posters have advised. I would add- how about doing something perdiem, say once a month, in an acute care setting? That would keep your toe in the water for when...

  14. New grad: I've failed at my first two RN jobs

    TAKOO01 replied to Lemon Bars's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, there is a job for you. Now you know about two jobs that aren't right for for you : SNF and Tele. Fine. There are a hundred others out there. Is it too late to apply for a new grad residency in...

  15. I need a change!

    TAKOO01 replied to Nrs4Sunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure where you are located, but some cities have family partnership programs, wherein a nurse makes home visits to mothers and babies. The outpatient idea sounds good, too. If you dont need your...

  16. I Hope This is Not the Latest Trend

    TAKOO01 replied to PhyllisMSN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a nursing home for two weeks. I ran away. I felt i was forced to do things that could have my license revoked. I was only able to run away because I have a good support system and i live...

  17. CA State Prisons/ County Jails? (New Gard)

    TAKOO01 replied to yesucan's topic in Correctional

    This is not my first career. I have worked with formerly incarcerated people in other positions. This made the transition to prison easier. I never share any personal information. I never do any...

  18. Is it just me or is nursing school not as difficult as everyone makes it sound?

    TAKOO01 replied to Nicolecn's topic in General Students

    I agree with those who point out that nursing school presents special hoops to jump through and peculiar hazing tactics that make it hard. Maybe not every school has this culture, but it existed in...

  19. CA State Prisons/ County Jails? (New Gard)

    TAKOO01 replied to yesucan's topic in Correctional

    I don't know specifically about California, but if there is a supportive team, you can succeed as a new grad. You will probably learn a lot more than you would in other settings, because you are...

  20. The Evolution of Nursing Education - Is Today’s Education Preparing Nurses for Tomorrow’s Growing Health Challenges?

    TAKOO01 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    My experience with nursing school did not adequately prepare me to be a nurse. It prepared me to take the nclex. My school operated on the notion that your jobs will teach you how to be a nurse (at...

  21. The Essentials of Medication Reconciliation in Home Care

    TAKOO01 replied to Melissa Mills's topic in Home Health

    Nice article. Med reconciliation was one of the best parts of home care. As you say, there are annoying parts, like multiple calls to providers and convincing people to keep meds in labelled...

  22. job forcing app on personal phone

    TAKOO01 replied to myjasmine's topic in Home Health

    I agree with JKL33. This is wrong, but it happens because we tolerate it How badly do you need this job? I would say start looking for new opportunities

  23. The Juggling Act: Being a Mom and a Nurse

    TAKOO01 replied to Avill's topic in General Nursing

    This is a great article and so true. As you say, there is no one right way for every person. We just have to make the best decision in the moment and hope for the best outcome. It is hard to let go of...

  24. Nurses Forced to Work as Corrections Officers

    TAKOO01 replied to TAKOO01's topic in Correctional

    If they are openly posting this requirement online, I guess that this practice is legal. (?) I just don't see why it is, though. It definitely doesn't seem safe or

  25. Nurses Forced to Work as Corrections Officers

    TAKOO01 replied to TAKOO01's topic in Correctional

    You bring up some important points about privacy. I wonder what influence state BONs have over the correctional facilities making these policies. Privacy and safety are big parts of nursing, and you...