RNinRI

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1. Rotator cuff surgery

   RNinRI replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in Stress 101

   I have had rotator cuff surgery and a knee replacement. I would rather go through another knee replacement than shoulder surgery. I need to have my other shoulder done as well as my other knee. The knee only hurt for a couple weeks while my shoulder ...

2. URI RN to BSjust

   RNinRI replied to qcnursingstudent's topic in School Programs

   I stated before I needed 40 credits or so. Thankfully, only need about 18, what a difference. Glad I looked at it again. Finally get to sign up for my first class tomorrow, so excited! Took me a long time to decide to do this and it's finally her...

3. URI RN to BSjust

   RNinRI replied to qcnursingstudent's topic in School Programs

   Thanks! I have to take a total of 40 Gen Ed credits from what I can tell so far. I haven't really looked at it too closely yet. At this point just looking forward to getting started with the nursing courses!

4. URI RN to BSjust

   RNinRI replied to qcnursingstudent's topic in School Programs

   Thank you recent posters for the updates! I've just accepted admission for September 2016 but haven't been able to find out much information online from others on how they like the courses. I completed my ADN at CCRI and URI accepted all my transfer ...

5. Documentation troubles

   RNinRI replied to RNinRI's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for replying. Your system sounds similar to what we use. I was just looking for ways to streamline and simplify but I'm not coming up with anything better!

6. Documentation troubles

   RNinRI posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi everyone, I didn't know what forum to put this in, doesn't quite fit pediatrics. I work for a childrens residential shelter for abused and neglected children. We also take in kids who have behavior issues and are removed from their homes if the ...

7. Ccri

   RNinRI replied to amy3535's topic in Rhode Island

   After graduation I worked for a year on a med-surg floor where I learned a lot! Had a good orientation followed by 2 great preceptors, one for day shift and another on the night shift. Believe me, nursing school is totally different from "real worl...

8. Ccri

   RNinRI replied to amy3535's topic in Rhode Island

   Hi, I went to CCRI - Warwick, graduated May 2003. I was also told at that time that I was on a long waiting list and it could take a couple of years. I had enough time to get all my prereqs done and some of the science and 1st semester requirements...

9. Officially an RN!!!

   RNinRI replied to RNinRI's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks again everyone!!!

10. Officially an RN!!!

    RNinRI replied to RNinRI's topic in New Nurse

    Thank you, thank you, everyone!!! I'll come down off the cloud now!

11. how long did it take for you to start working?

    RNinRI replied to itsnowbegun's topic in New Nurse

    Don't give up. I had a hard time finding a position too and kind of fell into the perfect job just about when I had given up hope of finding something halfway decent. That's it, become a stalker! In this case, it's ok! Good luck!

12. Officially an RN!!!

    RNinRI posted a topic in New Nurse

    It's official. I took the boards on Tuesday, didn't feel good about it when I walked away; turned 40 yesterday which only added to my misery, but found out today that I passed!!! I'm so happy! Actually, happy doesn't even begin to describe what I ...

13. New Grad to new RN..... finally!

    RNinRI replied to Gator,SN's topic in New Nurse

    Congrats Gator!!! It must feel great to be writing RN after your name now!

14. My big day - Words of encouragement? Xanax? Something?!!

    RNinRI replied to redwinggirlie's topic in General Nursing

    Positive thoughts coming your way! Let us know how it went! It will be my turn soon.

15. lengthy--graduation blues

    RNinRI replied to kimmicoobug's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on your graduation!!! I'm sorry your friends are doing this to you. Don't let it ruin your happy day that you worked so hard for. Remember, it's your day to celebrate your accomplishment! Be happy, be proud! Party on!!!