nancy324

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1. Work bags: What do you take and what's in it?

   nancy324 replied to PediNurse3's topic in General Nursing

   I should just take a picture! I have everything, and I mean everything. I'm the go to person for headaches, stomachaches, sour breath, sore muscles (all OTC). My bag is organized with other bags labeled for their use: Office (pens, pencils, erasers, ...

2. Retirement in the nursing field.

   nancy324 replied to A.B.123's topic in Student Assist

   I have got to chuckle over this. I went to nursing school when I was 53, finished in record time, and was hired immediately. I'm currently in my 60's and work 12 hour night shifts. My managers tell me that I am an excellent critical care nurse and th...

3. Best Nursing Shoes/Sneakers

   nancy324 replied to gladtobeOB's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I also wear Alegrias and buy them at the above mentioned link due to the great sales. I have tried so many different shoes and these baby my feet. It's all a matter of personal taste though. What works for one person won't work for you. It may be an ...

4. How far is your commute?? (and big city traffic)

   nancy324 replied to RxOnly's topic in General Nursing

   I live in Seattle, home of very slow traffic due to a terrible interstate system. I only drive 10 minutes to work because I chose my home near work. Plus we get free parking AND free health benefits. Not a bad deal!

5. Does anyone like night shift?

   nancy324 replied to gohogs's topic in General Nursing

   I love nights. I'm on a scheduled rotation where I work 3, off 1, work 3 then off for 7 days. I can take mini-vacations, catch up with family and friends, enjoy the sun (when it decides to come out, Seattle is notorious for crummy weather). Oh and do...

6. What kind of car do you drive for those 1+ hour commutes?

   nancy324 replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in General Nursing

   I recommend a chauffeur! If you are going to be working nights, especially a 12 hour shift, you are going to be dog tired. Please get a good, solid car and be careful! My prime criteria when I moved to Seattle from Florida was to work at a hospital w...

7. Am I being realistic? Nursing school at 45?

   nancy324 replied to aidensmom403's topic in Pre-Nursing

   You are not too old! I started nursing school at 52 and finished in 18 months with my RN. I was the oldest student in my class which didn't bother me in the least. I worked 24 hours a week (weekends) and studied hard. I have now been nursing for 5 y...

8. Any nurses with issue of leg edema?

   nancy324 replied to artistnurse's topic in General Nursing

   I had unexplained leg and foot edema and had a venous doppler of the BLLE and found out that I had incompetent valves :

9. Late career choice @ 35

   nancy324 replied to blessed_2Bhere's topic in Pre-Nursing

   35 is young! I was 53 when I went to nursing school and have been practicing for 4 years now. I just turned 60 and plan to nurse until I fall over! Go for it!

10. facebook and texting at work

    nancy324 replied to NurseEmRN's topic in General Nursing

    Texting is a huge pet peeve on mine. We are there to care for our patients, not conduct a social life.

11. considering nursing school at 45 yo

    nancy324 replied to turtlesrus's topic in General Students

    I was 53 when I started school and have been a RN for the past 3 years. It was hard but worth it. I'm very happy with my career choice. I'm just finishing up my first travel assignment and look forward to traveling again.

12. Too Old For Med/Surg?

    nancy324 replied to Trinh's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Trinh: NO YOU ARE NOT TOO OLD! I was 55 when I graduated from nursing school and started in Med/Surg at a local hospital. My manager was more than happy to hire me because of my age, experience, organizational skills and common sense. Do not liste...

13. how do i max my income as new grad

    nancy324 replied to focker-male nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on making it through nursing school. I agree with the other comments...most salaries will be non-negotiable. I work weekends only, nights and that has upped my shift differential. My hospital also has OT bonus of $7.50/hour. Also, being ACLS...

14. Does this sound insane?!?!

    nancy324 replied to fayethlove's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    From my own experience, you will burn out within a month trying to keep to that schedule. I tried that for the first two weeks when I started school and was a wreck. I switched to weekends only and that was a stretch too, but doable. Please don't set...

15. moving to melbourne FL

    nancy324 replied to bisayaispisyal's topic in Florida

    There is great shopping in Orlando! Lots of factory outlets - so you're going to have to get a car! If I'm in a shopping mood, I make the trip to Orlando, which is only about 90 minutes from here. There's also a factory outlet in Vero Beach off I-95 ...