SpecFuz

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  1. ? re: closed trials

    I truly appreciate your replies. To answer the question about what phase the trials are in, some are phase 2 but I'm am not honestly acquainted with any yet. the department is in a state of flux and there is not a lot of resourceful people I can go...
  2. ? re: closed trials

    I am new as a research RN. I am very unfamiliar with all the legalities of it but had been given a heads-up from a former colleague to be very careful about documentation etc. My question is, I literally just started at a hospital and within my fir...
  3. Stethoscope Diaphragm Covers

    I have seen them used at the hospital I will be working out in a few weeks. If you google Safe Seal diaphragm covers you will find them. I think they are even on ebay. Spec
  4. dansko's professional or occupational?

    thanks for all the tips. I have actually tried them on in a store and figured if I know I'm a size 37, i might as well save some money and order them online. http://www.clogscentral.com has a 15% discount through end of this month! Thanks again, Spe...
  5. This is a silly question but considering I'm going to spend $100 on a pair of shoes I thought I might as well try and ask... I'm going to buy a pair of dansko's and tried on the professional's size 37. I was told in the store though that if I order ...
  6. 75 questions...scared!

    I took my NCLEX last month and passed with 120 questions. I believe the overwhelming majority of people that get 75 questions do pass but wanted to just share that someone I know got 75 questions and failed. I had previously heard this was almost ...
  7. I was wondering if anyone owns one or uses something similar (sidekick? blackberry? pocketpc? palm?) at work and finds it so helpful. I'm thinking of getting an all-in-one device for phone/messaging/email/reference and was hoping to get some feedback...
  8. Moving to Manhattan... need a job!

    mccnrs2b, pm me. i'll be starting a job at sloan kettering soon! thanks, spec
  9. Moving to Manhattan... need a job!

    I grew up in NY and lived in NYC before going to nursing school in Tennessee. I just had to add that I just graduted in December and am moving to NYC in 2 weeks. In my experience (just 1 opinion), it is the least segregated place I've seen. Nashvi...
  10. 5 things a new RN must have...

    This list is great! Thanks for all the input. I especially like the pda advice and the indiglo watch idea. I never heard a hemostat called a kelly clamp in nursing school so thanks for the clue. Google is a close friend, btw, as is Froogle. Than...
  11. 5 things a new RN must have...

    Well, I feel good because I already have a few of these like: A significant other that doesn't mind dating odd ours (I'm married) and click pens. :) I should mention, I'll be working peds it looks like (peds onc) so anything specific to that? And no...
  12. I'm trying to decide if there is anything I need to go out and buy before I start my first job as a RN... My list includes so far: good shoes (I will look at Dansko's) & support hose Is there anything you can't live without that you suggest for a...
  13. hourly RN pay vs. salaried?

    Sorry I didn't explain this but the salaried position is NOT for management. It's a Staff RN position on a regular floor! I'm also a new grad, so I am sure I would be working OT. However, I think at a certain point I have to stop driving myself cr...
  14. hourly RN pay vs. salaried?

    Thanks. I didn't even realize hospital staff RN positions pay salary sometimes rather than hourly. This is a big deal to me but unfortunately it's the job I'm leaning towards. If there is not a lot of OT, I guess it wouldn't matter but as a new gr...
  15. hourly RN pay vs. salaried?

    I graduated in December and just passed NCLEX and am trying to make a decision between 2 jobs. One difference that I was hoping to get opinions on is the salaries. Position A is paid hourly. I would think this is good in case I stay late many nigh...