IvyIV

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1. For those of us who cannot find work...

   IvyIV replied to IvyIV's topic in New Nurse

   I have applied to 50 jobs in 4 states...not one interview. I am just extremely discouraged.

2. For those of us who cannot find work...

   IvyIV posted a topic in New Nurse

   Do you think that hospitals will be willing to bend the rules next year with their new grad residency/internship programs because of the economy? I don't think I will be working within 6 months, and most of the places I see have requirements that i...

3. I spent over 600 dollars on textbooks and supplies

   IvyIV replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

   I think that's great that you are donating your textbooks. Wish there were more people like you in my program! :wink2:

4. How do I dump my study partner/friend ?

   IvyIV replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

   I have a similar problem which I posted about a while ago...My buddy actually waited a few days after registration, checked to see which classes I was registered for and then switched ALL of her classes so that she'd have my exact schedule...yikes. ...

5. Best Patient Care Plan book!

   IvyIV replied to dragon1407's topic in General Students

   I love Doenges, Moorhouse, and Murr's NCP Guidelines for Individualizing Client Care Across the Life Span 7th ed.That CD is priceless to me...I should thank it at graduation.:wink2: Rationales are included too...

6. Now That the Semester is over....What Will You Do Better Next Semester

   IvyIV replied to anewday's topic in General Students

   Go to bed earlier the night before clinicals so I'm not hitting the snooze button twice the next morning and then running around yelling and looking for my shoes in the dark and then mad that I didn't have time to stop and get coffee

7. How Do You Do It?

   IvyIV replied to unmarooned's topic in General Students

   AVOID ALL-NIGHTERS if i drink coffee after 8pm I ALWAYS regret it...I will just lay in bed and my heart pounding out of my chest with the occasional PVC and worst of all waste 2 precious hours of sleep... i'd rather wake up and study(and drink a nic...

8. Tattoo Cover Makeup?

   IvyIV replied to hiddencatRN's topic in General Students

   how about covering it with that body makeup and then slapping a nice duoderm dressing (it's that clear dressing that is placed over peripheral IV sites) on it so it doesn't smear? it's waterproof so you can still wash with it. i think long sleeves ...

9. Help Me! Final Exam On Wednesday!

   IvyIV replied to Depp4me11587's topic in General Students

   ok so it's an 85% that you're after...you can do this!!! did your professor give you any kind of test breakdown? or do you know if the majority of the test will cover some of the 'newer' material that you went over in class most recently? do you hav...

10. ROYALLY screwed by my school... Rant and Advice Needed

    IvyIV replied to snelly808's topic in General Students

    i'm so sorry!!!! that is terrible!!! is there a head of the financial aid office you can speak with (in person)? print out that email so it shows the date it was sent, etc...and bring it with you.

11. Spring 2009 Graduating Class

    IvyIV replied to tachybradyRN's topic in General Students

    finishing my bsn in may 09...just need to start the job hunting process, which scares me way more than the nclex!!!! good luck to everyone! all the blood, sweat, and tears was worth it

12. I hate nursing

    IvyIV replied to prettylittlenurse2b's topic in General Students

    Maybe when you start your orientation and start working you will start liking it. Is it clinicals that have soured your enthusiasm? I have days when the last thing I want to do is go in and be upbeat and enthusiastic, but when I get to the hospita...

13. Favorite Mnemonics / Memory Tricks

    IvyIV replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Students

    3, 4, 6 make my eyes do tricks (cranial nerves) :wink2:

14. Pre-Nursing Student in NJ with a TON of questions.. need help!

    IvyIV replied to NJnancy5178's topic in General Students

    Just a suggestion... Meridian Health has the OFFER program. You work two twelve hr shifts during the weekend, get paid for full 36 hrs, have full benefits, and have school completely paid for in return for 2 yrs service. I also know that Georgian Co...

15. Stopping for an accident...

    IvyIV posted a topic in General Students

    Just wondering if any of you have stopped to help out (while in nursing school) after seeing an accident on the road. Do you think police/fire/etc. would just tell me to leave if I approached?