Article: Whether it is a hospital, a clinic, or a home, it is important to know details, such as who your bosses are. Know their names, what they look like, their contact information, and where you will be working. Know the terrain of the hospital. Familiarize yourself with the layout of the hospital, such as where the relevant place are, such as the laboratories, the operating rooms, and the ERs. Orient yourself to your specific wing, ward, or working area. That way you'll know where to get things from in a hurry. Try to do this even before your first day on the job. Knowing what the area looks like will help ease some of the fear or anxiety you may be feeling. Obtain a copy of the policies so you can refer to it as needed. You may get a booklet or manual for orientation that may have all this for you, but it is not a bad idea to be prepared. Policies you may come across can change from hospital to hospital. For example, you may need to know how long to monitor someone who is in labor, how often to document certain things, and how often to do the patient's vital signs. Most policies are developed over the best practice and evidence based medicine, therefore they may change. Your hospital may list policies on its internet portal. Pack your lunch and make your breakfast for the morning so you are not rushed. Have your scrubs cleaned and ready to wear. Have your work bag packed with essential nurse tools like pens, highlighter, paper, and stethoscope. You can also take time to relax. Hangout with your friends, sit around and watch TV, or do whatever else you normally do to relax. Go to bed early because just like when you were a kid, you will be anxious for your first day. Make this a habit. Knowing how busy the unit is will help you establish what kind of day you will have. Bring your breakfast to work so you can eat and be ready for whatever the shift may bring. Typically, there is a clock in nurse's station near the locker room. Change into your scrubs from your home clothes if your institution requires that. Get a pair of very comfortable nursing shoes, such as tennis shoes or clogs. Make sure you take care of your feet. Typical nursing shifts are 12 hours, but usually last at least 13. You may or may not get a set lunch time. Some days you will be lucky to use the bathroom, other days, you could have two lunch breaks.
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Familiarize yourself with the workplace. Know your job description. Relax and prepare for your first day. Go to your shift early.
Article: It's a white app with a shopping cart and the word "amazon" on it. If you don't have Amazon, search for and download it from the App Store. It's in the lower-right part of the screen. If prompted, enter the email address and password associated with your Amazon account or tap the Home button if Touch ID is enabled. It's at the top-center of the screen. It's on the left side of the screen. It's a tab in the upper-left part of the screen. The checkbox is located to the left of the title in the "Select" column. It's to the left of the title in the "Actions" column. A dialog box will open. It's a link near the bottom of the dialog box. If you don't see this link, the title you selected is not eligible for lending. If you like, you can also type the recipient's name and a message. The recipient will receive an email and a link allowing them to open the book in their iPad's Kindle app. Books can be lent for 14 days.
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Open the Amazon App. Tap Your Orders. Tap Account settings. Tap Content and devices. Tap Your Content. Check the book you want to share. Tap . Tap Loan this title.. Enter the recipient's email address. Tap Send Now.
Article: You will want to eat and watch the movie, but when you get there, it may be morning depending on where you are going, and having jet lag is no fun. To make it easier when you get to your destination, on the plane, instead of tuning into the time of the place you left, tune into the time of your destination, so you can sleep and get your body clock ready for the destination before even landing. This means that when, in your destination, it is time to sleep, you should try to sleep, or at least close your eyes. Many airlines have eliminated this 'frill' and the packed meals they provide for a charge are often pretty bad. Make sure you avoid liquids (drinks, soups, etc.) which might not pass security inspection and are messy to deal with. Instead, try foods like sandwiches, chips, cookies, and cut up fruits and vegetables. . Air in airplanes is often very dry. You can take an empty water bottle through security and fill it once inside, or you can purchase a bottled drink inside security. If dry skin is a problem, you may also wish to use plenty of moisturizing lotion or cream. Avoid consuming excessive amounts of alcohol and salt, as these will dry your mouth, and just add to the dry atmosphere.
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When you are traveling overseas on a night flight, Sleep! Bring your own meal or snacks. Stay hydrated