jam0601

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1. med surg after 2 years away?

   jam0601 replied to celle507's topic in Med-Surg

   I did a year of med surg after graduation, went to dialysis for two years and am back training on med surg. I admit I am a bit overwhelmed but I have only been back on the floor for 3 weeks and I am working for a much bigger hospital. You have exper...

2. pinning ceremony question

   jam0601 replied to cherrock's topic in New Nurse

   I had my 9 year old son pin me. He was so understanding of me having to study over the last 4 years. I also wanted him to know how important an education is.

3. failed nclex

   jam0601 replied to humiliated's topic in NCLEX

   Did you sit down at your computer and do any CD's? I really believe that anxiety is the biggest causer of failing the test. I did over 3000 questions on my computer and just got use to reading them. I had no anxiety at all when I took the exam and...

4. The test is over.

   jam0601 replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in New Nurse

   I got to thinking about this when I spoke with some of my class mates who have taken the test. None of them have had calculations. Don't you think that that is odd, that as a nurse they are not testing us on calculations? I do. Just my thoughts

5. Gift for a new Student Nurse

   jam0601 replied to waaane's topic in General Nursing

   If she has a hobby, encourage it by may be a gift cert to continue that hobby. It is very important to have an outlet. I just graduated in May, it took me 4.5 years to get my BA degree and during that time I did not make time for hobbies. I regret...

6. How to get rid of the hiccups?

   jam0601 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   Take something of value away from the person with the hiccups and tell them that they can't have it back until they hiccup again. Seems to always work. Make sure it is of value though. Jill

7. New Grad, taking NCLEX this Saturday

   jam0601 replied to RNMedicFL's topic in New Nurse

   I am taking an NCLEX review right now and we were told that if you are testing between 75-85% on the review questions then you are doing very well. Good luck and let us know how you did. How your pedicure is relaxing. Great idea!

8. USM program?

   jam0601 replied to ejpetey's topic in Maine

   Hi, I just graduated yesterday from USM! I have to agree with Sadie in regards to the community partnership. I felt the time used in the particular partnership I had could have been spent else where. Granted, the partnership I had was just getting...

9. new grad question

   jam0601 replied to jam0601's topic in General Nursing

   I will be on med-surg. I have to say that I feel I am pretty lucky as I applied at three hospitals and this hospital was my top pick. It is a very warm community hospital and the staff is great. I will be working 11p-7a, 4 days per week which is...

10. new grad question

    jam0601 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, I graduate in a week and I have a job waiting for me after graduation. I am currently up to three patients during the day shift (3a-3p practicum) and feeling a bit like...is it ever going to all come together. I know eventually I will be up to ...

11. PDA software for nurses and students

    jam0601 replied to Mat Price's topic in General Students

    My preceptor has PEPID. I just signed up for a 10 day free online trial to see if I can navigate through it easy. Seems to have a lot of info and easy to navigate. http://WWW.pepidonline.com Jill

12. stethoscopes

    jam0601 replied to jam0601's topic in General Nursing

    Mine is a prestige too. I have changed the ear pieces it that didn't help. I have also tried a few Littmans. Huge difference between nursing school and real world as far as listening. Thank you for your reply, Jill

13. stethoscopes

    jam0601 replied to jam0601's topic in General Nursing

    Mine is a prestige too. I have changed the ear pieces it that didn't help. I have also tried a few Littmans. Huge difference between nursing school and real world as far as listening. Thank you for your reply, Jill

14. stethoscopes

    jam0601 replied to jam0601's topic in General Nursing

    I seem to be having a hard time hearing with back ground noise and I was wondering if you with experience can recommend a stethoscope that amplifies well. Getting a tad frustrated. Can hear normal otherwise. Thanks, Jill

15. stethoscopes

    jam0601 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I seem to be having a hard time hearing with back ground noise and I was wondering if you with experience can recommend a stethoscope that amplifies well. Getting a tad frustrated. Can hear normal otherwise. Thanks, Jill