Valerie99

I'm just wondering what inspired others to become nurses (or why you are aspiring to become a nurse). Were you attracted to the lifestyle of long shifts condensed to one portion of the week and opening free time through the rest of the week? The paym...

If you have a positive relationship with the person in charge how about connecting with him/her and making sure he/she is aware of what's going on? I'd say, for the safety of future patients, that at least having this conversation early is the right ...

Respect!

It will come. Just bring your notes with you around town and keep studying diligently. Also, if remembering details is a focus of yours, do a quick search for "Mnemonic methods." These are simple methods that help us, as humans, remember information....

Sure. You say "not too difficult to pass." I would note that while learning a language does not have to be "difficult," it will still take time, effort and commitment. If it could be done in 2 months, everybody would be multilingual! The company I us...

So many interesting stories here!

That's a tough situation. Have you asked the interviewers for feedback? I always do that post-interview. They may or may not be open but it's certainly worth asking.

This may take some creativity. You may reach out to people in those units and ask to shadow or offer to volunteer. This will give you some experience and also will help with the networking. Bonus points if you ask for an introduction from somebody yo...

For medical Spanish I took private lessons online with Language Bird . I would recommend bringing your very specific goal conducting an ER assessment to your teacher so you can practice those exact situations. I completely agree with the other poster...

Do you drink caffeine? I avoid caffeine entirely because if I'm too tired to function properly and start getting sick in some way (including headaches), then it's a clear sign that I must change something in my life. Not having band-aids available li...

Your issue of not getting a raise is ubiquitous not just in nursing but across the board in corporate America. When it comes to government jobs, there's often just not enough money available. As for corporate jobs, the life blood of any company is sq...

Way to go!!!

So sorry to hear this! Indeed, I understand what you're saying about being walked on. There's definitely some broken things in the industry. Understaffing is a major issue - not just for nurses but for DOCTORS, which then trickles down to pressure an...

A dedicated student! Good for you - those who make the effort to actually apply what they learn outside of the classroom seem to be more and more rare these days. When I was studying Spanish I got my reinforcement via private Skype lessons online. I ...

Do you have some Spanish experience or are you learning from scratch? If you have some experience and are looking to save cash, your best bet is probably searching for Spanish instruction books online with specific vocab for medical professionals. Th...

Exciting time! Some things I do for time management: - Always plan your next day the night before - Designate certain times for family, exercise, relaxation etc. that you must adhere to without fail

AMEN! I find that people who come across as brash or rude sometimes don't even realize that they're doing it. It seems that it often actually comes from insecurity, especially if the young whipper-snapper could be considered a threat on a person's st...

Congrats! Sounds like you have the right attitude - I'm sure you'll excel there.

I used to try to be more efficient at everything. Then I realized that I was doing too much. Before doing a task, I now ask "Should this be done at all?" This has helped me tremendously! The idea was inspired by an article in a tremendously inspirati...

I used to use Rosetta Stone. It certainly has merit and can help with the foundations. My challenge, however, was that I needed to SPEAK more. I just couldn't take what I was learning and apply it very confidently. I experimented with a private tutor...

Have you looked into learning online? Since you live in the suburbs, this could save you many hours in commuting time. Living in Los Angeles, I can empathize with commuters! I always chat with Spanish speaking friends when I have the chance, but one ...

What a wonderful idea! I wish I had time to go abroad again. I can't say that I know specific schools in those countries but my advice is that when you go, DEMAND to speak Spanish! People will want to speak English with you in order to practice but ...

Using an electronic translator can sometimes suffice but because a machine cannot understand context, it can also go horribly wrong. For example: Type "She is hot" into Google translator. The result is "Ella es caliente." However, this means "she is...