Sandra2015

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1. Who Do I address the cover letter to?

   Sandra2015 posted a topic in Job Hunt

   I am going to apply to a hospital where I was precepted as a senior nursing student. I know the manager and she is aware that I am applying to her unit, but the application is submitted online. I wouldn't want to address the cover letter to her if ...

2. new grad volunteering at hospital

   Sandra2015 posted a topic in Job Hunt

   I am a new graduate nurse waiting to take my nclex (I just got my ATT and the next available date is October!) In my last semester of nursing school, I completed my senior preceptorship on a unit I really love. My preceptor suggested I come back to ...

3. Last semester of nursing school...CAPSTONE placement

   Sandra2015 replied to Sandra2015's topic in General Students

   Thank you for the advice! I went with my gut feeling an put telemetry as my top choice, followed by ICU and lastly Peds Medsurg. I haven't heard of many who want telemetry as most people in my cohort are going for L&D or postpartum so hopefully...

4. Stroke Care Plan Assistance

   Sandra2015 replied to Mommy_RN1211's topic in Student Assist

   He had a stoke... I think the big one you're missing is impaired tissue perfusion :)) so you want to check is vitals, specifically in terms of vitals --since he had a hemorrhagic stroke and not ischemic -- focus in BP and neuro checks. The main goal ...

5. Last semester of nursing school...CAPSTONE placement

   Sandra2015 posted a topic in General Students

   ** update: Thanks for the great suggestions --they sure helped in my decision!

6. EXTREME Anxiety About Starting OB/GYN L&D Quarter

   Sandra2015 replied to la_chica_suerte85's topic in General Students

   I'm going through this rotation as well. Let me tell you that most, if not all, of the people in my clinical group felt a little lost the first few days on the floor. This nursing speciality is definitely a different monster to tackle-- as all are! B...

7. Nursing Diagnosis Book

   Sandra2015 replied to emergenceRN17's topic in Student Assist

   Hey there! In my nursing program we use Nursing Diagnosis Handbook: An Evidence-Based Guide to Planning Care, by Betty Ackley. I believe they are currently on the 10e. This book was so helpful for constructing care plans; you are able to look u...