annaw05

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1. Stealing stethescopes

   annaw05 replied to ICU_RN_BSN's topic in Uniform/Gear

   1. Don't get a black one. 2. Don't ever set it down on a random counter. 3. Remember who you borrow it to. I have a littman cardiology three and don't have any complaints about it.

2. Question for new nurses

   annaw05 replied to long26's topic in New Nurse

   The most possible clincal hours is key and having patient's take on larger loads. I also think that in my clinical group we may have learned more if there weren't 10 students in one class.

3. Where do CNA's work (other than the hospital)?

   annaw05 replied to rnintwo's topic in General Nursing

   I worked as a CNA in homecare while I was going to school The hours were very flexible and even offered shorter shifts such as 3-4 hours. It made it possible to get homework done, study for tests, and possibly have an ounce of a social life. =-) Good...

4. New Grad starting out at SNF?

   annaw05 replied to violet_violet's topic in Job Hunt

   I worked in homecare as a PCA for 9 months before I got my job - although I wasn't working as an RN I was still learning about the conditions of clients and payed attention to their medications and would look them up when I got home to see how it wor...

5. New Grad RN, I am in Tears today

   annaw05 replied to AugustBoy's topic in New Nurse

   Don't always rely on websites for small facilities. Call and speak to someone - introduce yourself. I was told that for every application I put in if I wanted it to get anywhere I had personally call and speak with someone. Good luck, stay strong.