ShannaRN

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1. Child in ICU

   ShannaRN replied to sydylo's topic in General Nursing

   No, I wouldn't perceive this as rude as it should be done with all patients.

2. SICU interview: questions for the manager?

   ShannaRN replied to angelladyclaire's topic in MICU

   What are the characteristics of the most successful nurses on this unit? What are your expectations of a new nurse on this unit?

3. Stupid mistakes!!!!

   ShannaRN replied to kit3375's topic in New Nurse

   When I was in clinicals my instructor taught me to tape the empty vials to the syringes so I would not get them mixed up. I'm not sure you would have time for that in the ER but it sure would beat having to draw it up twice! I know you didn't ask for...

4. please make this make sense

   ShannaRN replied to FinallyORrn's topic in General Students

   Is there a community college in your area with a nursing program? I would try that if there is. I went to one and got a great education and it had a small class size so you got a lot of personal attention. I waited for two whole years to get in but g...

5. freaking out.......

   ShannaRN replied to elfchen1's topic in NCLEX

   Try to be positive first of all and there is nothing wrong with you! The NCLEX is really a challenge. Keep studying and keep your chin up.

6. Thank you cards?

   ShannaRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I had a interview with a nurse recruiter today for my dream job/hospital. I have read in many threads it is professional to send a thank you card after interviews. What sort of stuff should you write in it without sounding unprofessional and cheesy? ...

7. 2nd Interview with L&D yesterday...

   ShannaRN replied to jenrninmi's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I know how nerve racking it can be trying to get the position you really want. I also am having the same experience you are right now. I interview for the hospital of my dreams on Friday. Sorry I have no advice on the job shadowing but I just want...

8. How soon after graduation did you take the NCLEX?

   ShannaRN replied to pink2blue1's topic in NCLEX

   :yeahthat: I totally agree. Take it as soon as possible. You will be scheduling your test and feel that urge to procrastinate. Don't! Get it over with as the information is still fresh in that noggin of yours.

9. Mom & Dad were right: I'm a screw-up

   ShannaRN replied to suture_self's topic in Male Students

   Awwww, don't think your a screw up. Nursing is hard work. The tests are like nothing else you've ever had. They like to know that you can apply the facts and not just memorize them as with other tests you may have encountered. Keep truckin on and you...

10. 4th week and 2-3 students gone already

    ShannaRN replied to bandas's topic in General Students

    Our class started with 40 people.(Yeah, I know thats small.) During the first semester they told us that half of us would be weeded out. Nice huh. By the end of it all, they were right. Half of us were still there, give or take the few that had trans...

11. Online Applications.

    ShannaRN replied to ShannaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to everyone who replied.:thankya: I did receive a call from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics this morning. This was my first pick hospital that I had applied to. It's just a phone interview on the 19th but, I feel like nothing can...

12. Online Applications.

    ShannaRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering what you guys think about online applications. Is it worth it or should I stop wasting my time and do it the old fashioned way of pen and paper. I have put in 5 online applications and have not heard anything back yet except that they...

13. Am dreading second year.......

    ShannaRN replied to Dratz's topic in Student Assist

    Gals.... your second year will go so fast you will hardly even have time to notice. Don't give up and don't give in. Those are words from my second year teacher and I will remember them with every challenge I may encounter. Don't worry about what tho...