nursetobe2013

nursetobe2013 has 5 years experience and specializes in Current Higher Ed RN and Part-time OB L+D.

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1. School/Higher Ed Nurses out there? Need help finding a VS machine.

   nursetobe2013 replied to nursetobe2013's topic in General Nursing

   I found the school RN board, thanks! Also, yes... I have those as well here, but we have this budget and we need to actually spend it on this equip, so I want to take full advantage of that or we lose it! :)

2. School/Higher Ed Nurses out there? Need help finding a VS machine.

   nursetobe2013 replied to nursetobe2013's topic in General Nursing

   I tried to find something specific to school RNs and didn't... I'll look again. Thanks.

3. School/Higher Ed Nurses out there? Need help finding a VS machine.

   nursetobe2013 replied to nursetobe2013's topic in General Nursing

   I found the Welch Allyn Spot is popular out there. Do you have any recommendations?

4. School/Higher Ed Nurses out there? Need help finding a VS machine.

   nursetobe2013 replied to nursetobe2013's topic in General Nursing

   I didn't know where to begin, but thanks for the resources!

5. School/Higher Ed Nurses out there? Need help finding a VS machine.

   nursetobe2013 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have been budgeted to buy a new vitals machine (needs to be portable) for our Wellness Center (

6. 'Patient First' coming from CC?

   nursetobe2013 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm working in a critical unit and, of course, we're constantly understaffed for the acuity, which unit isn't, right? :) Due to family health reasons and child care, I'm considering moving to a less acute area. I've seen postings for local Patient Fi...

7. 7 months and I can't do this anymore.

   nursetobe2013 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am a 40yo who switched careers to nursing after a long previous career in nothing related to nursing. I absolutely dread going to work each shift. I feel so inadequate and... sure, I realize that I'm new, however, this constant cheering on by other...

8. New Grad Job Interview L/D

   nursetobe2013 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I graduated a year ago, took my NCLEX this April, passed and now am searching for jobs. I have worked as a tech in an ICU for 2 years and have a former 18 year career in advertising before going back to school for nursing after I had my daughter. Thi...

9. I used remar review and still failed

   nursetobe2013 replied to TomorrowNeverKnows's topic in NCLEX

   Failed 2 times now for me. I have a family that's counting on me, looming, horrific student loans to figure out and general responsibilities like a mortgage, etc. I registered for #3 and now nearly $1000 in JUST NCLEX registration fees, I'm so spent....

10. May 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    nursetobe2013 replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

    Ed the RN, will never be late on that STAT order anti-emetic again.

11. Operating Room Nurse: Roles

    nursetobe2013 replied to BethCNOR's topic in Operating Room

    Thank you so much for writing this. I'm going for my first interview in General OR and really wanted to get a picture as to what RNs do in the OR. I only was allowed one share day in the OR and liked the environment. It seems really organized and the...

12. Has anyone ever gotten "the good pop up" and failed?

    nursetobe2013 replied to lizzy07991's topic in NCLEX

    What is the "good pop up"?

13. 4 months away, but I'm ready to break down.

    nursetobe2013 posted a topic in General Students

    I'm tired. I'm tired of studying and sacrificing time with my daughter and husband for school. I'm tired of watching so many other students have the opportunity to study more than I do and reach satisfaction with grades or information retention... s...

14. ADN degree... Hospital Acceptance?

    nursetobe2013 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    I am currently a pre-nursing student and will be applying in March after my pre-reqs are completed for an ADN program. I have heard rumors that many hospitals hire nothing but BSN graduates. Is this true? I'm interested in looking into pediatrics or ...