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  1. I bombed my interview

    beekee replied to Danygirl's topic in Nursing Career

    I could give you several really embarrassing interviewing stories (that all involve me). The above posters are correct: Practice, Practice, Practice! Your state may have interview practice sessions...

  2. Any certifications I can earn as a student to better my resume for when I graduate?

    beekee replied to themurse133's topic in General Nursing

    Magnet hospitals love certifications. Most certifications, however, require some experience. Take a look at the approved certifications listed here Accepted Certifications to see if anything interests...

  3. Can't Choose Between 2 Residencies

    beekee replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    As a general rule, I don't even apply to any place with hiring bonuses. I view them (rightly or wrongly) as an indication that turnover is rampant, ratios are unmanageable, workloads are untenable,...

  4. Pending Felony

    beekee replied to CodeQueenRN22's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I can't imagine anyone hiring you with a pending felony charge. In my state, background checks are required before employment in healthcare. You may need to look outside of healthcare until you...

  5. FREE CEUs?

    beekee replied to wethedeans's topic in General Nursing

    There are tons of free continuing education courses online! 1. American Diabetes Association 2. American Heart Association 3. Medscape 4. MyCME 5. Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association 6....

  6. AN Scholarship

    beekee replied to NICU Guy's topic in General Nursing

    $1 for describing your floor/unit/workplace as "busy." As in "I work on a very busy med surg

  7. Forced to Flex Off

    beekee replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Can you cross train to the adult side? Then, maybe, you could float there instead of being flexed

  8. Practicality or Passion?

    beekee replied to seej's topic in Nursing Career

    I need more information. Ratios, nursing assistants, benefits, PTO, commute, management, turnover, schedule,

  9. AN Scholarship

    beekee replied to NICU Guy's topic in General Nursing

    $100 for the "I took the NCLEX 15 times and finally passed. Here's how you can do it

  10. Can I afford to go to school

    beekee replied to Tiffani3116's topic in General Students

    Can you afford to NOT take this opportunity? Find the not for profit schools in your area and start figuring out how to make this happen. Good

  11. Can you give a lesser dose than prescribed without an order?

    beekee replied to Faith1234567's topic in General Nursing

    So if oxycodone is ordered for pain rated 5-7 and Tylenol for pain rated 1-4 (or whatever), and the patient rates his pain at 6 but wants Tylenol I'm suppose to get a new

  12. Anatomy and Physiology 2, Microbiology, and Pharmacology at the same time?

    beekee replied to Nicoleashley's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm usually the one that says "go for it," especially if you are a strong, motivated student. But I think those three classes together may be a tad much. Are you thinking about taking all three in the...

  13. Student loans killing me!! stressed!

    beekee replied to Nurselyfe92's topic in General Nursing

    Do not put your loans into forebearance unless you have absolutely no other option. Back when I had loans (and interest rates were much higher), I put my loans into forebearance for about 6 months. I...

  14. Alternative to ER

    beekee replied to dbuy3's topic in General Nursing

    Go to the manager in the ED where you worked and tell her/him that you loved it there, want to work there some day and ask what type of experience she/he thinks would be most beneficial for you to do...

  15. Verbal orders for narcotics

    beekee replied to Geslina's topic in General Nursing

    No way would I (a) have the MD's phone number at home or (b) get a verbal order for a narcotic while at home. That makes no sense. Why not pass on to the next nurse that the patient needs pain

  16. PH RN to CNA 2018

    beekee replied to Elle1500's topic in Nursing Career

    It appears you need to take the course because you don't have any work experience in the last 2 years. See Certified Nurse Assistant How to Complete Your Equivalency Application Package If you are...

  17. Nurses' Week - Upended.

    beekee replied to evilolive07's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still ticked about the holiday where management delivered crappy cookie trays to all the units, but only first and second shifts. Apparently, management thought we could have the left over crumbs?...

  18. Newer Nurse switching hospitals?

    beekee replied to nerdynurse8's topic in General Nursing

    It may be the best job ever, but, I suspect you will find more of the

  19. Went Home Dilaudid in Pocket

    beekee replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Some BONs require notification if you have been fired. You might want to research if your BON is one of

  20. Nurses' Week - Upended.

    beekee replied to evilolive07's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I hear ya. It's disheartening when you are ignored/forgotten. Your patients will remember you,

  21. RN- BSN Can't Find a job w/ 6 months Ex.

    beekee replied to sadangelbleu's topic in Nursing Career

    If you just need a job, then dialysis is probably where you need to go...for now. It doesn't have to be forever, but it'll give you an income while you continue to look. With hundreds of experienced...

  22. Unsure of Career B/C of Misdemeanor

    beekee replied to 9mv9's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Well, I'd start with contacting the court to find out the outcome. Courts, Records & Websites The record may or may not be online. If it isn't, be sure to call to be

  23. New Telemetry RN

    beekee replied to ImmaRNnow's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, I think you need to find out what patients are appropriate for this unit. The acuity level can vary widely. Once you know that, you can better judge how appropriate it would be to transfer to a...

  24. New Telemetry RN

    beekee replied to ImmaRNnow's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are in LTC? I've never heard of telemetry in long term care. Why are these patients on

  25. Cardiac question

    beekee replied to Philly85's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

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