studentnurse711

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1. Still in school - What can I do now to be a better candidate as a new grad?

   studentnurse711 replied to studentnurse711's topic in Ob/Gyn

   That is so helpful. Thank you for taking the time to write all of that. I am currently researching AWHONN :) I wonder how I might be able to get in touch with a nurse manager to interview? Great ideas!

2. Still in school - What can I do now to be a better candidate as a new grad?

   studentnurse711 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am currently in my maternal child rotation in school and have fell in love with it. I've been on the L&D unit and the NICU, and really liked both. I will be in the nursery and postpartum in these upcoming weeks. The hospital that I plan to appl...

3. 2nd semester of nursing school - Is it appropriate to ask for a letter of recommendation?

   studentnurse711 posted a topic in General Students

   I am in my second semester out of four. I have had a really great experience with the best clinical instructor this semester, and I don't think I will have a chance to work with her again before graduation. So, I am wondering if it is appropriate ...

4. 2nd semester of nursing school - Is it appropriate to ask for a letter of recommendation?

   studentnurse711 posted a topic in General Students

   I am in my second semester out of four. I have had a really great experience with the best clinical instructor this semester, and I don't think I will have a chance to work with her again before graduation. So, I am wondering if it is appropriate to ...

5. I have many questions about clinical as a student nurse. Please help? :)

   studentnurse711 posted a topic in General Students

   Hi everyone :) You may have seen my other post about taking initiative in clinical. I received such great advice that I wanted to post some other questions if you don't mind. Here's how it works in my BSN program... Each student nurse is assigned to...

6. As a nursing student, how can I take initiative in clinical?

   studentnurse711 replied to studentnurse711's topic in General Students

   Thank you everyone SO much for your advice!! I want to improve myself before my next clinical shift this upcoming Thursday.

7. As a nursing student, how can I take initiative in clinical?

   studentnurse711 replied to studentnurse711's topic in General Students

   Great advice , thank you. :) Can I practice my assessments on patients without asking the nurse first? I guess I just don't want to have to ask before everything I do, because then I don't really feel that I am taking initiative. Of course, I need to...

8. As a nursing student, how can I take initiative in clinical?

   studentnurse711 posted a topic in General Students

   I started my first clinical shift Thursday and Friday (8 hour days). I have a difficult time taking initiative because I don't like to mess anything up or create more work for someone. However, I realize that taking initiative is admired. I'm not ver...