FFMedic2RN

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1. All current/former nursing students...

   FFMedic2RN replied to Bill_Daria_07's topic in Rhode Island

   1) Enjoy the summer. - It's your last fun until next summer. 2) Leave your books @ home. Take a notebook and pen the first day. 3) Use the powerpoint handouts to write your notes on. 4) Relax & take a deep breath. Stay Safe, Medic2RN

2. just got my call...

   FFMedic2RN replied to Bill_Daria_07's topic in Rhode Island

   concernedmomof3, If your orientation is scheduled during your cruise, have the family send you a post card. Expect NO COMPASSION from the nursing instructors. They will tell you to "go talk to the Dean and see if we can work something out." Then t...

3. Has anyone ever had to repeat a class during NS?

   FFMedic2RN replied to hpygrl01's topic in General Nursing

   Some of the best RNs I know failed a class...

4. Thinking of moving to Providence,.........

   FFMedic2RN replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in Rhode Island

   Over 10% unemployment rate in little ol' Rhody. Make sure you have a job in hand first. St. Joseph's Hospital Providence & Fatima...layoffs and pay cuts in local newspaper (projo.com) and my hospital has a BIG meeting between Management & P...

5. The North American Lookey-Loo

   FFMedic2RN replied to ACRN06's topic in Emergency

   Is there a hunting season for the Lookey-Loo? If so, is there a limit? Just males? Just females? both? weight/height limits? Are there different seasons? Bow, Shotgun, rifle, muzzle loader? Anyone with info please let me know as soon as possible....

6. How did you balance your school & work life?

   FFMedic2RN replied to BusinessGrad's topic in General Nursing

   I worked full time, school full time, found out I was diabetic and then my parents decided to get divorced. I met my future wife and was able to hold that relationship together while in school as well. If you want it, make it happen.

7. Either Give Me A Lunch Break Or Pay Me!!

   FFMedic2RN replied to cradlecrewer's topic in General Nursing

   It's illegal. Get a lawyer. A good one.

8. Maybe this will get some answers

   FFMedic2RN replied to concernedmomof3's topic in Rhode Island

   I would not bother with the CCRI program. Not b/c it is a bad program (I graduated in '05), but perhaps you could put your time & efforts into another program. The college is a state run institution, obviously, so you will not get an answer fro...

9. Want to try something new

   FFMedic2RN replied to chacmool's topic in General Nursing

   You must make a complete pain in the ass of yourself to the nurse recruiters. I tried for a few months and did not hear anything back. Then I got persistent and kept calling every day. Kent County hospital was looking for help as well as Miriam ho...

10. Waiting List Closed??

    FFMedic2RN posted a topic in Rhode Island

    I had heard the other day that CCRI has "closed" it's waiting list to new people. I had heard the same about Rhode Island College. From what I've read, there seem to be quite a few students from both Schools of Nursing. Any info that can be offere...

11. I am a new paramedic... In some hot water, need some help? In trouble?

    FFMedic2RN replied to paramedic_t's topic in General Nursing

    If you feel that you need to remove all of the clothes and you are the medic running the call then remove them all. If removing the pt's tightie-whities is the only problem that I would have had with a new medic I would be grateful. You kill them yo...

12. New Graduate ER Nurse

    FFMedic2RN replied to heylfire's topic in Men

    Go for it. I start hospital orientation next Monday for my new ED RN per- diem job. I have 14 years as a Paramedic and I am nervous about my new job, I feel confident in my assessment abilities. Besides, you will be with a preceptor, you are not a...

13. Hair style

    FFMedic2RN replied to Galaknore's topic in Men

    I am a 6 ft 4 in tall, 270 lb., bald, fu man chu wearing RN. As long a you give safe, quality care, who cares what you look like? If they sign my check, they can tell me to grow hair and shave my fu. Otherwise, leave me alone.