SueBeeRN

SueBeeRN specializes in ED, ICU.

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1. Vertical Gastric Sleeve for future nurse?

   SueBeeRN replied to fortunato's topic in Stress 101

   Hi Fortunato!! I had the vertical sleeve gastrectomy in May, 2009 and have (so far) went from 275 lbs to 160. In my opinion, it's a whole lot easier to do this job (12+ hours straight on your feet) at a normal BMI level. I, too, have tried Weight ...

2. Bariatric Surgery-Need Advice

   SueBeeRN replied to MedSurgeMess's topic in General Nursing

   I had the sleeve done at the end of May and am ABSOLUTELY happy with my decision. I've lost 55 lbs so far!! I researched both the sleeve and lap-band in depth, and found the sleeve to be the better choice for me. The reasons are: - I would not like ...

3. How long before you took NCLEX

   SueBeeRN replied to SMK1211's topic in New Nurse

   Hi there! I live in NC. My fingerprint and background check information was sent in to the BON May 12th. I got my ATT May 16th, and tested May 25th. I didn't want to wait too long. I start my new job on 7-20 and wanted another chance to take the te...

4. I was just laid off

   SueBeeRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

   :yeahthat: I'm so sorry Sue.

5. May 09 NCLEX support group

   SueBeeRN replied to MsDiva812's topic in NCLEX

   I just checked pearsonvue's quick results, and I PASSED!!! Oh goodness, now I'll have to change my username from RN2BE to RN!!!

6. May 09 NCLEX support group

   SueBeeRN replied to MsDiva812's topic in NCLEX

   Hello All!! I am scheduled to take my test tomorrow (5/24) at 8am. I have done TONS of QBank questions and took the Kaplan course. Lordy, I hope I can sleep tonight and am not a bundle of shaking nerves by tomorrow. SueBee:wtosts:

7. May 2009 Graduates!!! Do you have a job yet?

   SueBeeRN replied to soon2bRN516's topic in New Nurse

   May, 2009 graduate from NC here!! I applied for 7 jobs. I actually interviewed with 4 of them at the hospital I currently work at. I was told that 'position was filled by another candidate'. HOW FRUSTRATING!! I put my application in and was offered...

8. Spring 2009 Graduates

   SueBeeRN replied to Rianna1's topic in General Students

   WA-HOOOO!! According to my countdown clock... I've got 158 days left until May 15, 2009!! I am in the last part of Neuro now (final is next Monday)... then Holiday break. Then it's "The Final Countdown"! :monkeydance: :yelclap: :cheers:

9. Technical College Nursing Program questions

   SueBeeRN replied to afoxyladync's topic in North Carolina

   Hi! I just wanted to respond to your questions. I am a 2nd-year ADN student at DTCC. I have to say that the clinicals are really good- the instructors make sure that we get an opportunity to do a lot of skills and see a lot of procedures in many dif...

10. CNA prgrams in Raleigh?

    SueBeeRN replied to iluvchocolate's topic in North Carolina

    The CNA certification for NC used to be administered by Promissor, but I think they have been taken over by PearsonVue. You can find the current information for CNAI at http://www.pearsonvue.com/. Look under Health, Medicine, Pharmacy and Nurse Aids...

11. May/June 2009 Grads

    SueBeeRN replied to tachybradyRN's topic in General Students

    Two more semesters... Advanced med-surg/Neuro/oncology, OB and then leadership. I can't believe that we will be classified as 'seniors'!!! May '09 here I come . :clpty::monkeydance:

12. CNA prgrams in Raleigh?

    SueBeeRN replied to iluvchocolate's topic in North Carolina

    I can attest to the CNA program at Durham Tech. It's really good (and fairly cheap). Good luck with your search!

13. What Med-Surg Textbook do you use at your school?

    SueBeeRN replied to RN 2 B's topic in General Nursing

    We use Smeltzer & Bare.

14. Lower cost of living in NC? Whaddya mean? :>)

    SueBeeRN replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in North Carolina

    :yeahthat: I moved to NC (Raleigh/Durham) area from Upstate SC several years ago, and I was sticker-shocked about how expensive it is to live here!! Housing, insurance (both home and auto), food, gas, etc etc.....

15. Class of .........

    SueBeeRN replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    ADN Class of 2009 (Spring)..... seems like forever away!