EJhummingbird

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1. fired during orientation...to list or not to list?

   EJhummingbird replied to Semper_Gumby's topic in Job Hunt

   I'm kind of in the same boat. I put it on both because I think it's long enough for a potential employer to notice and ask about why you did not include it. I'm still searching for answers so I'll let you know if it works for me. My one interview s...

2. Considering New Career

   EJhummingbird replied to EJhummingbird's topic in Career Support

   I agree that my anxiety is a big factor. I am a task-oriented person so that does play a factor as well. There are things I can work on and I own that, but some of the aspects of each job seem like a lot for anyone. Like working your regular 40+ ho...

3. Considering New Career

   EJhummingbird posted a topic in Career Support

   This is a rather lengthy post. I was recently let go from my job in wound care just after orientation. All they basically told me is that I am really nice but they thought it was too much for me at this time. I feel like they didn't train me very wel...

4. First job anxiety.. Help getting started out

   EJhummingbird posted a topic in New Nurse

   I could read numerous posts but I think it would be more help to get direct advice. I graduated, got my license, got married, moved, started my first nursing job then moved again all within the span of less than two months. Needless to say I am quite...

5. MedSurg and Pharm .. What to study?

   EJhummingbird replied to nursinggirl11's topic in General Students

   Start looking up mnemonics. Get a good drug book. Know the ins & outs of the nervous systems (SNS and PSNS) Think oxygen, circulation, etc. Formulate a plan and stick to it. Try books that simply the info. Find a mentor, prayer partner, whatever ...

6. ATI Pharmacology

   EJhummingbird replied to FutureRN2k15's topic in General Students

   Try looking for a book called "Math for Meds". Know the ins & outs of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems since almost all drugs affect them. Get a good drug book such as Davis's or Mosby's or find an app. There are several mnem...

7. Problems with ATI

   EJhummingbird replied to IThinkICan100's topic in General Students

   ATI tests can be hard. I did not pass my nutrition test the first time. I have found that the majority of other nursing students I have talked with also struggle with this area, so don't get down on yourself. Take the focused review that can be gen...

8. Pharmacology

   EJhummingbird replied to Graduation2016's topic in General Students

   You also want to include what you should teach to the patient. Keep in mind almost all drugs affect the nervous system either SNS or PSNS so know the SEs. Get a good drugbook and start searching mnemonics. Btw most hospital sites have drug books an...

9. Limited Healthcare Agencies in area, advice in applying-Southern Missouri

   EJhummingbird posted a topic in Job Hunt

   I am getting married in June and going to be living in the West Plains, MO area. My grad date is in May and I have begun the process of applications. My concern is that there will not be a job for me in the area, at least not in a hospital which is...