medgirlRN

medgirlRN

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About medgirlRN

I am a single mom with a young child. I am a nursing student and am excited to start on our journey to a better life for us!

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  1. 5 Interviews for the same position, what now?

    Hi. I, too, was not used to multiple interviews for one position as I previously worked with engineers and was told right then and there I was hired. I didn't know what to expect either. It seems like its a good sign since you are going through the ...
  2. Hello all! I will be starting my first RN position in the postpartum/newborn unit and am starting my shopping trip soon for new uniforms, supplies, etc. Yay! I would like to know what is the best stethoscope to use for this unit? I've looked at Li...
  3. El Paso Community College Nursing Student

    Hello there! I also came from engineering...what a coincidence! I also was discouraged from the ranking process because I wasn't passing the math. When I ranked, the math still had trig but after I ranked in they took it off. Anyhow, don't let anythi...
  4. El Paso Community College Nursing Student

    Hello everyone! As I am the one who started this thread, I thought it would be fitting to post a great follow-up. I passed my NCLEX! I am now a Registered Nurse! Congrats to all who have entered the program and best wishes for those who are trying t...
  5. El Paso Community College Nursing Student

    Hello all! I've been reading some of the posts here and congrats to all those who got into the program! It's a lot of hard work, lots of reading, but it will all be worth it at the end. If you all need any advice, just let me know!:)
  6. Starting Pay in El Paso, TX

    Hi. I was wondering if Providence still offers a sign on bonus? I know they have a new training program for new nurses, and didn't know if they still over a sign on bonus?
  7. El Paso Community College Nursing Student

    I strongly recommend against the vocational schools in town that tell you that you can finish nursing school in one year. Yes, you will go for the LVN first (which is a one year diploma); however, the cost of attending these schools is outragous. I...
  8. Starting Pay in El Paso, TX

    Thanks for this information. I get so many different responses to starting pay from students who hear from other students that it's nice to hear from a reliable source.
  9. Repeating a Course

    I have always done great in my classes but this semester has been my worst. I started Pediatrics and I am failing. There's a very slim chance of passing and I'm looking at either taking the chance and probobly failing, or dropping the class and hop...
  10. El Paso Community College Nursing Student

    Congrats!!! What an accomplishment! I'm half-way through and am both nervous and excited about graduating. Two more semesters to go and I'll be there!
  11. Pulse Deficit

    Yes, thank you for the information!
  12. Pulse Deficit

    Can children have a pulse deficit at age 7/8? The apical pulse is higher than the radial...also, one radial pulse is higher than the other....is this a normal finding in children? Thanks!
  13. Pediatric Psychiatric Nursing

    Hi Everyone! I started my clinical rotations for psych-nursing and opted this week to work on the CAD unit. I was very taken back by this experience, yet felt a strong desire to be there on that unit. I sat and listened to these children's stories,...
  14. I bought all the resources they suggested, but still needed to buy more to help with my studies. It added up cost wise, but well worth the investment. I learned how to think critically using these resources. The one thing I wish someone taught me, ...
  15. A Sticky Situation?

    All you have to do is respect your patient's beliefs,...even if they don't believe the same thing you do. You will run into people with different beliefs and thoughts and your job as a nurse is to give the patient their respect. They will teach thi...