RN4Ever_2008

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1. My pockets are overflowing!

   RN4Ever_2008 replied to jsu102's topic in New Nurse

   I love my pocket organizer (like the one shown in the link)! There is room for everything - carpujet, chapstick, gum, alcohol wipes, 2 pairs of sissors... you name it). I highly recommend, it's worth it.

2. Need info on what you LOVED about your pinning ceremony

   RN4Ever_2008 replied to Lemur's topic in General Nursing

   The best part of my pinning ceremony (which brought me to tears) was the instructors making the sign of the cross (Catholic private school), anointing our hands with oil and blessing them with healing. It still gives me goose bumps and is something I...

3. NICU Nurse Wanna Be

   RN4Ever_2008 replied to RN4Ever_2008's topic in NICU

   Thank you so much for the words of encouragement and information, ilstu99! I really do appreciate it. I can see a light at the end of the tunnel, I just have to be patient!

4. NICU Nurse Wanna Be

   RN4Ever_2008 posted a topic in NICU

   I am hoping to get some suggestions on what I need to do to get a job in the NICU. I graduated in December 2007 and I am currently being oriented as a float nurse at a general hospital that doesn't have a peds unit. My passion and goal has always be...

5. Lack of Response - Interview

   RN4Ever_2008 replied to RN4Ever_2008's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you for your post nursemike. It all makes sense and honestly as the days and weeks passed by I began to ask myself if this would be the right place to work given their lack of response. If they are not on the ball with new hires what will happe...

6. Lack of Response - Interview

   RN4Ever_2008 posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hi All, This is my first post, I love this forum and hope to get some advice on how to move on from this experience. I applied and was interviewed for a New Grad position on December 31st at a local well known hospital. I REALLY wanted the position. ...

7. Let's introduce ourselves...

   RN4Ever_2008 replied to pedi-RN's topic in New Nurse

   Hi everyone! I graduated in December as an ADN, took the boards on 1/31 and passed after 75 questions. I was sure I failed it and was thankful my results were posted 24 hrs after I took the test. I was a basket case!!! I start my first RN position as...

8. i stopped at 75...help!!

   RN4Ever_2008 replied to pashnea's topic in NCLEX

   I tested on 1/31 and passed after 75 questions. I was sure that I failed the test because the last question was so easy and I got it wrong (I checked the answer when I got home). Everyone I know has taken it and passed with 75 questions. Hang in ther...

9. What do you regret not asking on your job interview???

   RN4Ever_2008 replied to natnurse23's topic in General Nursing

   I ask what the turnover rate is of the nurses on staff. This can give you an indication of how well the nurses like the floor. It also helps open the door to ask why are they leaving. If it's for advancing their nursing career it's understandable, bu...

10. What the heck is a Netie pot?

    RN4Ever_2008 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Love the Neti pot. I used it for a sinus infection after seeing it on the Oprah show and honestly was amazed that I didn't have to go to the MD to get on antibiotics (which I have had to do for the last couple of years). Just remember to keep your m...

11. Any 1 starting St. Kates this Fall? Lets chat!!

    RN4Ever_2008 replied to Jeannai's topic in Minnesota

    Hi Lemay, Yes, I did have one online class that is required for graduation. It's called a CIL class and I took the month of January, which was nice because I didn't have to take it with any other classes. I hear you on the commute it was about a 45 m...

12. Any 1 starting St. Kates this Fall? Lets chat!!

    RN4Ever_2008 replied to Jeannai's topic in Minnesota

    Hi Jeannai, I haven't gotten the final total for loans, but if I were to guess it would be between $15,000 - $20,000. I have a straight nights position with a $4.00 shift differential on top of the $26.34 per hr. I figure I can work a few extra shift...

13. Any 1 starting St. Kates this Fall? Lets chat!!

    RN4Ever_2008 replied to Jeannai's topic in Minnesota

    I graduated from the evening Mpls RN program at St. Kate's in December 2007. Took the boards at the end of January and passed. Honestly, I thought when I started that my journey would never end - and it went by very fast. I liked the program - there ...