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Today is June 23, 2021. Editor's Picks... Post COVID Deaths; Is Job Right For Me?; Doctor On A Different Page; Using LinkedIn To Find Dream Job; Excelsior's Program; and Using Flash Cards.

Alcohol & Drug Deaths Increasing

Post COVID, but COVID related deaths

by JBMmom, MSN 

Part of the population of patients we are seeing are so sick that they are coming in and dying relatively quickly. Especially young alcoholics, with such profound liver failure that they come in and only last a few days. We've also had more cardiac arrests related to drug overdoses...
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How can a new nurse tell if job is right for them?

New nurse feeling like she made a mistake in transferring to the NICU/CCN

by Ashywlms1290, BSN

I’m worried I made a mistake in accepting this job but I also can’t tell if my perspective of this job is being skewed because of the negative atmosphere or if it’s because it actually isn’t a good fit for me. Any advice is appreciate it!
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What can you do when doctor is on a different page than you?

New Nurse Struggling With Doctor Calls

by nursem8 

Having trouble communicating with doctors. How do you do it?
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Do NPs secure employment via LinkedIn?

Secured a job on LinkedIn

by Upgrading_Status, BSN, MSN, RN, NP

As a NP, is it worth the time? Do NP’s normally secure employment via this route or is it more of a place for humble bragging; ideal for non healthcare industries?
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Worried that Excelsior's program is not good enough.

Concerned - New Grad from Excelsior

by Medic6940, ASN

I graduated Excelsior's program and I am planning to move from New York to Maryland. I have scouted around Virginia's nursing jobs (since Maryland doesn't accept EC's program) and took an interest in some of their RN Residencies. HOWEVER, I am terrified that they won't hire anyone who...
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What type of flash cards do you prefer?

Handwritten Flashcards or Digital Flashcards?

by TheNursingdoll

Whether they are handwritten or typed, they can be very beneficial to your success as a pre-nursing student. Here are the pros and cons of internet-based flashcards vs. manually written flashcards.
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