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  1. General New Grad Application Posting

    CTnewgrad826 replied to kgg6's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely include all your experiences on your resume and then in your cover letter I would write that you are interested in L&D, and whatever other areas you'd be willing to work in. You...

  2. New grad and HIPAA question

    CTnewgrad826 posted a topic in General Nursing

    As with every floor, patients family members or friends call to find out how their family member is doing. Of course I know HIPAA laws prevent me from divulging specific information without consent...

  3. General New Grad Application Posting

    CTnewgrad826 replied to kgg6's topic in General Nursing

    Well are you trying to start in L&D or trying to start in another area and then move to

  4. ready to give up

    CTnewgrad826 replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Nursing

    I wanted to add that a nursing job application process isn't easy, you're not applying to the pizza place down the block, you're applying to a carer. There's going to be tests and narratives and so...

  5. What did I do wrong?

    CTnewgrad826 replied to mzsuccess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I worked as a HHA if the meds were already divided up in one of those week organizers, we were allowed to transfer the daily meds from the specific day into the med cup. The advice I can give...

  6. Getting report during change of shift

    CTnewgrad826 replied to CTnewgrad826's topic in General Nursing

    That includes ED nurses, I'd love to hear their opinions on this! I'm sure they feel they get the same attitude back from floor nurses at

  7. Getting report during change of shift

    CTnewgrad826 replied to CTnewgrad826's topic in General Nursing

    I'm definitely not saying in any sense that the ED isn't twice or three times as busy, just posting to see others opinions on the topic and if/how other facilities handle

  8. New grad and HIPAA question

    CTnewgrad826 replied to CTnewgrad826's topic in General Nursing

    I know psych is a different category in terms of HIPAA, but I've read that on a "regular" unit (for lack of a better term) it isn't a violation to acknowledge that someone is a patient on the floor....

  9. Is this normal?

    CTnewgrad826 replied to Nick2you's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ask to be put back on orientation, 3 days seems impossible to learn much of

  10. Honest View of Nursing

    CTnewgrad826 replied to Acromic's topic in New York Nursing

    If you're passionate about the health field that's great I think you won't regret getting into it. That being said, as I mentioned previously, there's a hundred directions to go into. Maybe you'd be...

  11. Honest View of Nursing

    CTnewgrad826 replied to Acromic's topic in New York Nursing

    It seems if you're questioning these things you may be disappointed in the end. Like you mentioned you really need to have a passion for it. That being said I don't know much about the NP market but I...

  12. What Nursing Shoes Do You Wear?

    CTnewgrad826 replied to JessYasDeRNBSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I don't find tennis shoes to have the support I need over a long shift so I stuck with clogs. On that note i initially bought danskos but they would dig into the top of my foot which is when I turned...

  13. New grad and HIPAA question

    CTnewgrad826 replied to CTnewgrad826's topic in General Nursing

    Great! Thank you for your

  14. New grad and HIPAA question

    CTnewgrad826 replied to CTnewgrad826's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure I'll have to look into that! I know patients and families can set up HIPAA passwords that the nurse can ask for when someone calls. I just feel awkward when I answer the phone caught off...

  15. Not completely emptying bladder with straight cath

    CTnewgrad826 replied to drue76's topic in General Nursing

    We're suppose to bladder scan 3 times and take an average from that and even so the output isn't always in the same range. While bladder scans are awesome I've never worked with a consistently...

  16. No shift differential during orientation?

    CTnewgrad826 replied to leekaye's topic in General Nursing

    I was given that same pay including differentials and holiday pay during orientation as I do now off orientation. PTO accrued after 90 days for all new hires regardless of how long you're on...

  17. New grad training-typical?

    CTnewgrad826 replied to dannygirl04's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you'll be a great a nurse and they trust you a ton which is great, however it will be your license at that point which you need to remember. If theres no clear orientation on your floor...

  18. New grad training-typical?

    CTnewgrad826 replied to dannygirl04's topic in General Nursing

    That seems like a major safety issue in my opinion and I'm a new nurse myself. During my internship before finishing school I was on my own a lot too but my preceptor always checked and signed off on...

  19. **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    CTnewgrad826 replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1. CT 2. $27.50/hr w/ shift differentials 3. New grad 4. Internal

  20. Strategies to answering NCLEX style questions

    CTnewgrad826 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello all! Some background on myself: I graduated nursing school this past May 2014 and took my boards July 2014. I passed the first time around in 75 questions and used Kaplan, LaCharity, and the Don...

  21. FEEDBACK PLS

    CTnewgrad826 replied to plastic100%'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I haven't really heard about anyone using that resource before but typically most people use more than one resource to study. try LaCharity Priority, delegation, assignment. good

  22. am i ready?? nclex 8/15

    CTnewgrad826 replied to RN-joy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    your scores are pretty good for the most part...Kaplan recommends 60%+ to be considered "ready" however my scores were 50-70's and I passed in 75. no one ever really feels ready so I think you should...

  23. Question about grading of nclex

    CTnewgrad826 replied to Nursemom7112's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    seems you already know the answer, 48 hours for quick results. if the good pop up is still popping up you most likely passed. the anxiety is likely just taking over, so go do something fun and check...

  24. I need some advice and guidance

    CTnewgrad826 replied to Nanolia's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with the previous posters. Also it may be smarter to hold off on your NCLEX for a little while and get a job as a tech/aide/CNA if possible to gain more knowledge and experience. However, I...

  25. Applying for first RN job... When to follow up with a phone call..?

    CTnewgrad826 replied to chelseareeser's topic in Nursing Career

    depending on the hospital some let you check your application status online. otherwise I would probably wait a week or two to call and check the status. also your experience as a tech should help you...