redddy

redddy has 7 years experience and specializes in Neuroscience.

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1. Got the job! Now help me refresh my memory...brainstorm!

   redddy replied to mingez's topic in Psychiatric

   Review the nursing Clinical Practice Guidelines for Psych disorders, and practice accordingly.

2. New Grad-Hate my Job

   redddy replied to ajb96278's topic in General Nursing

   Wow. The entire scenario sounds scary. I'd try to get a job in a hospital that will allow you to train with an experienced preceptor for several weeks. Mine was 12 weeks at the large teaching hospital I'm still at 4 years later. I cannot imagine bei...

3. How long is your commute?

   redddy replied to OnaTrek's topic in General Nursing

   30-40 min drive. the magnet hospital i work at is worth the commute.

4. Is FL really a terrible place to work?

   redddy replied to oahufish's topic in Florida

   Pay is terrible here in Tampa. My friend in CA makes double what I do.

5. Funniest real orders you have seen in a chart?

   redddy replied to nilepoc's topic in Humor

   We keep beer stocked in the locked fridge to prevent DTs.

6. How much homework for CNA class?

   redddy replied to cantfindmyshoes's topic in CNA/MA

   Seriously?!

7. Epilepsy Nurse Specialist

   redddy replied to Barinbass's topic in Neurological

   Here's a listing of Epilepsy Centers in the US: http://www.naeclocator.org/locator/resultsall.asp. I'd recommend trying to work at the one nearest to you. I'm an RN on a Neuro Unit at Tampa Gen, which has one of the few comprehensive epilepsy cente...

8. One Week into Nursing school & I'm going nuts already!!!

   redddy replied to waiting2BeANurse's topic in Florida

   If you really want to become a nurse, you have to make nursing school your number one priority, at least that's what I had to do. Nursing school is extremely demanding, thus you have to keep up with the work and never get behind. This requires a su...

9. For Fun - Things You Want to Buy Once You're a Nurse

   redddy replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Students

   OMG!!! What a coincidental post!!! About 6 months after working as an RN I went out one weekend to test drive a Mini Clubman, and let me tell you, that was the MOST fun I've ever had driving!!!! If it wasn't for my underlying practical nature, I wou...

10. November 2008 support group

    redddy replied to roadrunner14's topic in NCLEX

    To all Nov 2008 test takers-BEST OF LUCK!!! YOU CAN DO IT!!! I took NCLEX for the first time last Nov, and although I walked out of the test center feeling sick because I had NO IDEA how I did, I did pass, and so can you! Stay positive. Most importan...

11. How long did it take b4 u got accepted to SPCOLLEGE Nursing school

    redddy replied to scuba-girl's topic in Florida

    Yes, I'm currently is SPC's online program, and there's students from other states in my class, so yes, it's totally online. They do require us to go into our communities to attend a professional nursing meet, as well as to do leadership and family p...

12. How long did it take b4 u got accepted to SPCOLLEGE Nursing school

    redddy replied to scuba-girl's topic in Florida

    Hi Pinkster. I started SPC's BSN online this fall. Having already gotten by ADN from SPC in 2007, admissions had everything needed for my app, and I was accepted without a problem. The online program is intense, and success has everything to do with...

13. How much is your pay?

    redddy replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    New grad at a lg teaching hospital in Tampa, Fl making $20.69/hr. Somewhat disappointing, but it's a great facility to learn and get the experience and skills I need, so I'm grateful in that respect.

14. Got 265? on Rnclex Today....anyone else?? felt like I failed

    redddy replied to *RubySlippers*'s topic in NCLEX

    Ruby and others that got 265 questions, I know exactly how all of u feel!!!! I went into the NCLEX exam on Nov 17th feeling pretty positive and prepared. When question 75 came and went, then question 100, 150, 200!!!, 250, 265!!!, I was freaking out ...

15. Nov test takers

    redddy replied to ergito2's topic in NCLEX

    Nov 17th is my big day!! (Barbara7809, I like your spirit!) A positive attitude is soooo important! Think positive and be prepared as possible! I quit my job in order to devote myself to fulltime review- I've been doing the ncsbn 5 week review online...