GonnaAmazeYou ASN, RN

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  1. GonnaAmazeYou

    Rude nurse?

    A lot of time people claim chest pain because they think it will get them in faster, it doesn't of course, it only causes unjustified tests... Perhaps OP the nurses were laughing because they see that so often. I'm sure they weren't laughing at you, ...
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    Adult ER or Pediatric ER?

    That's my fear, I know it will be scary and sad, I'm just hoping to find enough happiness to outweigh the sad parts. And I was hoping I could crossover and do adult pt later, but I guess since its Peds I would have to go through a training class to d...
  3. When asked what my biggest weakness is I have a very standard answer: "My biggest weakness is also my biggest strength, I have perseverance and persistence which are great qualities but sometimes I have to sit back and respect peoples choices, even i...
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    What's the BEST nursing shoes?

    I alo have flat feet that is probably why I dislike danskos
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    What's the BEST nursing shoes?

    In my opinion buy whatever sneakers you want and then buy REALLY good insoles. I have $40 sketchers and $50 insoles but I think danskos are uncomfortable and not worth the money.
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    Adult ER or Pediatric ER?

    I did accept Peds, I decided that was a better opportunity and in the long run, I can always do adult later. Plus I have a 3 yr commitment, and Peds seems like a better place to be "stuck"
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    Adult ER or Pediatric ER?

    I've read a lot of Peds ER managers don't like new grads, so it's really flattering to have been chosen. The Adult Ed I interviewed for in July and was hired but didnt have my license in time o they rescinded offer, the manager called me out of the b...
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    Adult ER or Pediatric ER?

    I'm really excited and nervous. It's just very tough choice. I've accepted the Peds position, but I kept thinking I should get adult exp first. I am SO THANKFUL you have been in both, and gave me such good feedback. I know getting a position in the ...
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    Adult ER or Pediatric ER?

    Ok so I got a few job offers, mostly because I've been networking like crazy and now I don't know which to pick. I got 2 offers from the county hospital, one in the adult ER and the other in Peds ER. I got another offer at another facility in their a...
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    Being a new grad sucks!

    shaggy77 I appreciate your comment. I accepted a job offer before Christmas on the IMC floor at Valley so things are DEFINETELY looking up for me. Just takes time, commitment and a winning personality. I had gotten another offer last month that wa...
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    Nurses Who Smoke Marijuana

    I am a medical marijuana patient and I thought with the card, my drug tests would not be an issue-- WRONG!! Nursing and Marijuana do NOT mix-- they IMMEDIATELY rescinded the job offer, and I cannot even apply for that facility or its subsidiaries for...
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    New Grad in Miami needs Nursing Manager help

    Ok here goes!Don't go to the units, resume in hand expecting an interview...that will not work, but I will tell u what does work... Go to the nurse managers and ask what qualifications, certs and education they would like to see in a new hire...bring...
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    Being a new grad sucks!

    I have a very positive outlook on my life. Thanks for the feedback.
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    Being a new grad sucks!

    I had another interview. This time I flew to Reno so I could meet the department heads of the pediatric unit. This was a week ago and still nothing. I hate being a new grad. They said they would decide by the end of last week and hr would contact the...
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    For those who passed: Please share your study habits

    I passed nclex last month, first time I took it. To study I did the hurst program for 3 weeks before the test. I also did ati nclex qbank. I personally HATED Kaplan and do not recommend it. It is very confusing and the "strategy questions" do not pre...