spw4189

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1. Am I too old to start this?

   spw4189 replied to mightyaphrodite's topic in General Students

   I was 40 when I finished school. Never too old, just go for it. There are a million opportunities in nursing. If the first job you get isn't 'your thing', then move to a different opportunity. If you can't find something in nursing that floats your b...

2. Where to go after med/surg?

   spw4189 replied to hellokidney's topic in General Nursing

   My opinion is that no matter where you eventually end up, you can never go wrong spending as much time as you can on med surg. The organization skills, the different kinds of patients you see all are really important when you move on. I've worked me...

3. Nursey Compression Socks

   spw4189 replied to Hairstylingnurse's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Nabees are my fave.

4. Recommendation for comfortable nursing shoes

   spw4189 replied to megster871's topic in Uniform/Gear

   My suggestion would be (this is what I do) do some research, like you are doing here, then go to Zappos.com and order 7 or 8 different pairs. Try them all on, wear them around the house and see which ones fit the best and will work for you. Then retu...

5. Starting IVs

   spw4189 replied to Scarlettz's topic in Med-Surg

   First don't let yourself get worked up about doing it starts. Gather your supplies. Decide where you're going to access. Don't spend all day looking. If they are a hard stick I'll only try once then I fetch someone who is more experienced than I am....

6. new RN grad from WA

   spw4189 replied to QMarquinez's topic in Washington

   Find the place you want to work, apply even though it says they want experience, go meet the hiring manager. Not HR, but the actual person who will make the decision. Put your face infront of theirs, just an introduction. Send a thank you for their t...