PediLove2147 BSN, RN

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    $75 gift card for nurses - Nurse Jackie website

    PediLove2147 replied to mastudent's topic in General Nursing

    I hope I am not too late! My friend has been having a really rough couple of days and I think this would cheer her up, if only for an hour while we get
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    Newly license nurse what job should I take?

    PediLove2147 replied to topacio's topic in General Nursing

    2 weeks orientation in a hospital? That does not sound like enough.. I agree with everyone else, take the PRN job but still go ahead with the FT job. You can definetely do
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    Pediatric Job Now? Or wait for the DREAM pediatric job? HELP!!!!

    PediLove2147 replied to CoeKohawk11's topic in Pediatric

    I would take the guaranteed job especially since it is still in your desired field. If you waited, yes you may land your dream job but what if you don't? You could possibly end up even further from...
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    Please share: likes and dislikes about private duty nursing

    PediLove2147 replied to lulu997RN's topic in Private Duty

    It's funny because for me the advantages are also disadvantages.. - I work 1:1 with a patient which leaves time to get to know them and I am not rushed with meds and treatments BUT this also means...
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    Need Advice!

    PediLove2147 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently applied for a job at a hospital I would LOVE to work at. I currently volunteer at this hospital one day a week and I was wondering.. would it be too forward if I dropped a copy of my resume...
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    L&D cover letter question

    PediLove2147 replied to RNmilwife's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I found this interesting so I searched a little and found this article on it. http://www.cornonthejob.com/career-advice/resumes-and-cover-letters/wont-read-cover-letter/ Makes sense but you hear...
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    Employed

    PediLove2147 replied to Sunny Lioness's topic in General Nursing

    :ancong!:
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    advice appreciated from nurses who work variable shifts

    PediLove2147 replied to carluvscats's topic in General Nursing

    I know the feeling. I work Monday 7p-7a or 11p-7a then again Wednesday 8a-6p. I am always exhausted on Wednesday because I end up sleeping too long during the day on Tuesday and can't sleep that...
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    Need Advice!

    PediLove2147 replied to PediLove2147's topic in General Nursing

    Oh okay! Well I haven't gotten the interview yet but if I do I will remember to bring back
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    Need Advice!

    PediLove2147 replied to PediLove2147's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure what you mean.. I gave my resume to the NM already. I am hoping I will hear something
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    Which Job would YOU rather have??

    PediLove2147 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    I would rather have the hospital job. I have never been a fan of working 5 days a week. My dream nursing job would be working on an inpatient unit in a childrens hospital. I have always wanted to work...
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    How do I get a job? 'RN who lacks experience'

    PediLove2147 replied to jitterbugg's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hate when the only advice people have is to move. Not everyone can just pick up everything and move across the
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    Need Advice!

    PediLove2147 replied to PediLove2147's topic in General Nursing

    Well it was not easy but I got my resume to the NM. It is a small unit and I was unable to find his office so I asked the secretary. She was very hesitant but called him anyway. Unfortunately he...
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    Dr.'s orders for feedings/water

    PediLove2147 replied to Akeos's topic in General Nursing

    I can only imagine the doctor's reaction if you called to ask if you could stop/slow the feeding. I actually had something very similar happen with my home peds case the other night. She had a very...
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    Need Advice!

    PediLove2147 replied to PediLove2147's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for the advice. I am going to do it! :) This is very new to me as I am not a very "aggressive" person. I plan on arriving a little early in a nice outfit and stopping by with my...
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    Are there any camps that hire student nurses?

    PediLove2147 replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in Camp

    Try Clara Barton Camp in North Oxford, MA! They are a camp for girls with diabetes. There is also a boys camp. I worked there for 2 summers and loved it. I still do the occasional weekend program
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    Applications are IN!!

    PediLove2147 replied to CiaMia's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I went to Simmons. Great school!
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    Nervous about test results!

    PediLove2147 replied to WannabeNurse(:'s topic in General Nursing

    I didn't know they had schools like that. Very cool. I hope you get an interview, you seem very passionate about nursing
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    Trach suctioning. Bullet vs. no bullet

    PediLove2147 replied to divaRN*'s topic in Pulmonary

    I am also interested in hearing the answer to this question. They are used them where I work as well.. EDIT: Sorry, the above post was not there when I started my
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    Calling out due to snow

    PediLove2147 replied to luvtwilight's topic in Private Duty

    Funny you should ask this question, I just received a letter in the mail from my agency regarding this exact matter. Basically it said you need to be at work no matter what and if you call out "sick"...
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    Hired for my first job today!

    PediLove2147 replied to SchoolNurseChristine's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :ancong!:
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    Just wanted to say Hi

    PediLove2147 replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Good luck! I love to hear people getting their dream
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    Updated pay rates for LNA/CNA in Boston hospitals?

    PediLove2147 replied to ldybugg24's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I worked as a CNA in a Boston hospital during school and was paid $14.50/hour. Of course there are differentials if you work evening/night/weekend. I don't know if the pay would be worth it but I know...
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    Can CNAs/volunteers pick which area?

    PediLove2147 replied to WannabeNurse(:'s topic in General Nursing

    Try volunteering at a children's hospital, that way you will be on a pedi floor no matter what! Good luck, I am really enjoying my time as a
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    RN volunteering, what direction should I think about going?

    PediLove2147 replied to bustthewave's topic in General Nursing

    I would start by volunteering in a hospital you would consider working for then once you have a few semesters under your belt apply to be a CNA/PCT in the ICU. Usually you don't need to get certified...