I start training tomorrow for a nurse tech position - I want the experience and learning opportunities. I am hoping that I will learn some things that I haven't yet in clinical, and get to use those skills. Plus, it will be a great way to keep my a...
PedsNurse322 replied to MIKelly's topic in Michigan
When you get to 1600s, you'll have to do a physical assessment checkoff w/a partner; you will have to wear shorts/tank top, but that's the extent of being partially undressed. No big deal, really.
PedsNurse322 replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in General Students
As a mom of a preemie that got very sick w/RSV at 6mos of age... I am appalled and infuriated at your instructor's behavior. :angryfire I hope she's in deep doo-doo... keep us posted.
PedsNurse322 replied to PedsNurse322's topic in Arizona
Thanks for the info! I hear what you're saying about the Sedona area being pricey - I was browsing thru listings at realtor.com and... Extreme heat doesn't sound bad to me today as I look out at the snow covering everything outside.... ugh.
PedsNurse322 replied to doggybour's topic in General Nursing
To put things in perspective, I make $17/hr as a unit secretary in the Detroit area... I'm not sure what new RN grads make... I think it's around $23/hour.
Hi there... welcome to the world of student nursing :-) My biggest tip would be to be organized to a fault, keep up with your reading, and take things one week at a time so as not to feel overwhelmed. Congrats! ~ Laurie
And Daytonite - I think that you should be a nursing instructor! You would be soooooo awesome at that. I've learned a LOT from you on this forum, esp w/nursing diagnosis stuff. :-) Laurie