StephMom&RN

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   OB "Goodie" Bags for Moms

   StephMom&RN replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in Ob/Gyn

   When I delivered my daughter (at the hospital where I currently work) in addition to the usual diaper bag with pacifiers, diapers, onesies and blankets... I was sent home with a book, I called it my baby bible..and loved having it around since she wa...
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   Stupid things that nurses say

   StephMom&RN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Humor

   One of my first patient assessments... the patient wanted to know why the nurses keep asking him his name, where he was and the date (A&O)... Me: We just need to check your orientation.. Patient: My orientation?? How do those questions determ...
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   Not satisfied with Kaplan

   StephMom&RN replied to whichone'spink's topic in NCLEX

   I used Kaplan and passed NCLEx the first time, 75 questions... Kaplan focuses on test-taking strategies mainly... after my Kaplan course, I took a few weeks to review content (from Kaplan's content review book and my HESI review book) and answered 1...
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   Are positions available for a RN with an associate's degree work ob/gyn?

   StephMom&RN replied to acbn's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi acbn, I agree with the other two posts.. it really depends on the hospital. I live in Chicago and work at a suburban hospital.. I just graduated with my ADN (I have a BS in Bio) and was hired on the Mother/Baby unit of my hospital.. I will say t...
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   How long after graduation did you wait before taking the NCLEX?

   StephMom&RN replied to aachavez's topic in NCLEX

   I graduated Feb 2012, took a Kaplan course mid-March.. got my ATT late March/early April, scheduled NCLEx April 18th then rescheduled to May 8th giving me a few more weeks to review. A lot of people told me not to reschedule my NCLEx but I didn't wa...
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   Graduation gift for new nurse

   StephMom&RN replied to st4304's topic in New Nurse

   I'm sure your daughter graduated already (Congrats to her btw!!)... but I just graduated and got some great gifts, thought I'd share in case anyone reads this thread looking for ideas... They were very "nursey" which I loved because it made me feel "...
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   I GOT HIRED!!

   StephMom&RN replied to StephMom&RN's topic in Job Hunt

   Thank you.. and I'll be working in Mother/Baby!!!
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   How did you *know* your specialty and when?

   StephMom&RN replied to misscherie's topic in General Nursing

   Hi KrsitenNola, I minored in Psych during undergrad so I was familiar with the area before nursing school/clinical... I also worked in OutPt Psych prior to nursing (because I needed a job, not because I wanted to be in that field).. It takes a speci...
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   How did you *know* your specialty and when?

   StephMom&RN replied to misscherie's topic in General Nursing

   I was absolutely sure I didn't want Psych and was very much interested in OB/LD... My OB clinical solidified it for me! I didn't mind getting up at 0400-0500, in the freezing blistering cold and was always happy to be there.. every other clinical wa...
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    ADN...is it worth the time?

    StephMom&RN replied to ginaw623's topic in ADN/BSN

    I have to say honestly, I sometimes wish I decided on Nursing right out of high school and gotten my BSN.. this would've saved me lots of time and money (and from feeling like I have to PROVE to others that simply having a BSN doesn't make you a bett...
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    Starting Salary [new grad]?

    StephMom&RN replied to clandestine-approach's topic in ADN/BSN

    Chicago burbs/Womens Hosp/ADN (with BS in Bio)/$26 base plus awesome differentials and benefits
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    what if you already have a B.S?

    StephMom&RN replied to laurie121's topic in ADN/BSN

    My story is similar to Shorty11 but I went another route... I have a BS in Biology and want my masters in Nursing... GPA wasn't high enough for some Accelerated BSN programs.. there was a long waiting list for the Masters-Entry programs (earn your MS...
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    What jobs did you do before nursing?

    StephMom&RN replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    I've always wanted to go into health care... researched and even fell in like with a couple other professions (Physical Therapist, Forensic Science, Lab Technician) but fell in LOVE with nursing after taking a serious look into it... my work history...
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    I got a job!!!! BOO-YOW!

    StephMom&RN replied to Chicago's topic in Job Hunt

    CONGRATS!!!!
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    How I Got My Dream Job!

    StephMom&RN replied to tokyoROSE's topic in Job Hunt

    Congrats!! God is GREAT!!!!