jgreenlady

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1. Hospital student loan repayment

   jgreenlady replied to prenault's topic in New Nurse

   Hello, I haven't posted for a while, but had to give my comment on this. I was truly blessed in student loan repayment. I work in Memphis, TN, Methodist Hospital system, & been there 1 year now. They have a new grad benefit that will pay up ...

2. Quit after 4 weeks, now what...

   jgreenlady replied to nursecarebear's topic in New Nurse

   I am 46 and have been an RN since June 10, and have about 5 weeks clinical experience. I can understand how you feel. There are some days I get a knot in my stomach just thinking about my next day at work. Sometimes I feel so dumb. I have to pray ...

3. Not excited to go to work as a new nurse...am I the only one?

   jgreenlady replied to doxieraiser's topic in New Nurse

   This thread was just what I needed. I have some of the same feelings. I'm 46 and have been working about 1 month as a nurse. I feel like I am expected to know more & catch on faster since I am not a young new nurse. I think I may actually be slo...

4. Let's introduce ourselves...

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

   HI, Graduated 5/13, Passed Boards 6/09 w/75 questions(ya-hoo) I've completed about 5 weeks of clinical orientation, so I'm about half way through. I work at a large teaching hospital in Memphis, TN in a solid organ transplant stepdown unit (7a -7p) ...

5. New nurse blues

   jgreenlady replied to Pleaides's topic in New Nurse

   HI, I've completed about 5 weeks of clinical orientation, so I'm about half way through. I work at a large teaching hospital in Memphis, TN in a solid organ transplant stepdown unit (7a -7p) 3days weekly. I always made A's in nursing school, but cl...

6. I passed the NCLEX-RN!!!!

   jgreenlady replied to RN 2005's topic in NCLEX

   Hello, I PASSED also. Took NCLEX Thursday 6/09. Didn't believe it would be on State BON website until Monday, but I looked on Saturday, and there it was "PASS". Great feeling. Nothing like it. Best to all of you still waiting. JGreenlady

7. Congratulations to Everyone!!!

   jgreenlady replied to ckh23's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks, and Congratulations to all graduates. Its been a long time coming. We had pinning 5/12 and graduation is today 5/13. Review class for NCLEX next week. I'm trying to actually "mellow out" completely this weekend but its hard after SO MUCH cons...

8. new grad new job question(sorry- long)

   jgreenlady replied to martymoose's topic in New Nurse

   Hi, I'm about to graduate also (May 13). I will be taking a accepting a graduate nurse position in a hospital that is offering really good benefits for new grads(loan repay etc) with no contract. I'm going to start on a stepdown floor for solid orga...

9. Who's Going To Be A Senior Nursing Student In The Fall

   jgreenlady replied to Jen2's topic in General Students

   I finished up year one of my two year program today ( OB Final- 95). Whoo-hoo! I now consider myself 2nd year( Thank God). Graduation- May 2005 here I come!

10. Final exam - TONIGHT!

    jgreenlady replied to maire's topic in General Students

    Best to Everyone on Finals. Took OB final this AM. Made an "A" Yea! Off to work at extern job tomorrow. Have one more year to go!

11. Need some advice to gain some confidence

    jgreenlady replied to rafa's topic in General Students

    Hello, I used the same book alone and did well on the test. Test was only slightly more difficult than the practice tests. If you know just the basics of biology, anatomy, chemistry, and a little electronics the science is a breeze. The math on my t...

12. Average pay for RNs in Arkansas?

    jgreenlady replied to Fesler's topic in Arkansas

    Hi, Just thought I'd say Hello. It's hard to find Arkansas Nurses and Students on the board and its seems we're in "the same neck of the woods". I'm currently second semester at Arkansas Northeastern College(good ole MCCC). Maybe we could personal m...

13. Where to buy nursing books?

    jgreenlady replied to jemride's topic in General Students

    Hi, I've bought nearly all my books on-line with great success and I have saved hundreds. The shipping is usually not that expensive if you order early and use book rate(media mail). There are some search/comparison sites that really save you time...

14. Akwardness In Clinicals

    jgreenlady replied to JennyMacRN2B's topic in General Students

    Jenny, I feel you, and I'm glad you said it out loud. I am now 44 and making a career change. I don't know if I'm just naturally clutsy or slow to catch on. I have worked with my hands for years and usually once I get the hang of doing something, I'm...

15. Ready to hit the books again ...

    jgreenlady replied to Carolanne's topic in General Students

    Hi, Just went back today. 2nd semester of 4 semester AD program. Let me say, the instructors "warned" us this semester would be even tougher(Med-Surg & OB). Well 1st day back we spent about 15 minutes with intros(some students reentering etc.), c...