colleen10

Hi everyone, I'm polling all of you for any ideas and suggestions that you may have for me. I am putting together my resume and cover letter to apply for a "Nurse Extern Program" at the hospital I am currently doing clinicals at. It is from May-August, you must have completed your first year of nursing school, it is paid and you will be paired with a nurse for the period of time to act as your perceptor. I have all of my work experience from previous resumes but am wondering if I should put all the nursing related courses I have taken (A&P, etc.), a list of check-offs which I have completed, and/or anything else??????? If you have any thoughts or ideas on what you would include or stress please let me know. My background (marketing and HR) is very different compared to nursing so I want to beef up my resume as much as I can and also, I've never applied to an Intern/Externship type position. I don't know what to include compared to a regular resume. Thanks for any ideas, Col

I have to wear white pants for clinical and although I haven't purchased them yet, I suspect that since they are white you will probably be able to see through them. Anyone have any suggestions on how to hide the appearance of your underwear underneath? I once heard that if you wear nude or tan colored bras/underwear under white it blends in with your skin and is hardly noticeable. I have also thought about wearing support hose too thinking that if they are white or nude it may make them less noticeable and may help with circulation too. Let me know if you have any tips. Col

Hi everyone, Something came to mind today and I thought that I would ask "yinz" and see if you knew anything. I am getting ready to start clinicals this Fall and right now I am in the process of completing the pre-requisites like background check, CPR certification, vaccinations, etc. and hopefully I'll soon be getting info. on uniforms. I was wondering if anyone knew if the costs of any of this stuff was a "Tax Write Off" for next years taxes. I know that items for "Work" like shoes, uniforms, etc. can be a write off and wondered if the same was true for school. Also, I know that classes I have been taking like Micro, etc. that I have paid for in full and up front have also been used as write offs and was wondering if the "CPR" class I have to pay for could be too. And what about the cost of doctors visits, background checks, etc. that the student must pay for out of pocket to get into school? If anyone knows for sure I'd be interested in knowing. I'm not trying to be a tight wad, but I can see that these things are slowly but surely adding up. Col

Hi there, Out of my own odd curiosity and because I had a raging case of it last year I am wondering about Poison Ivy/Oak. Is it true that if you have it and it weeps it can spread? I have done research on the internet that says it cannot spread in this manner and you can only get it in various areas because of direct contact with the plant oils or via air if plant is on fire. Yet, I have heard general practioners say it spreads due to weepy areas. If anyone knows for sure can you please clue me in? Thanks, Col