RNinthemaking15

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1. Accepted dialysis clinic position, now having second thoughts - advice please?

   RNinthemaking15 replied to Lucky724's topic in Urology

   I'm In chronics and have set hours. We have patients off the machine by a specific time daily. Going to dialysis at one of the "Big two" has been my smartest move as an RN. Good luck!

2. new nurse terminated

   RNinthemaking15 replied to marcw's topic in New Nurse

   I say honesty is the best policy. It's unfortunate that you were terminated but I wold not suggest lying to gain new employment. If they found out, you could really cause yourself a snowball effect. That's just my opinion. Best of luck to you in your...

3. 2016 Salary thread

   RNinthemaking15 replied to kbrn2002's topic in General Nursing

   Lewiston Maine. New grad RN oncology inpatient unit in large hospital- all new grads receive same pay. $23.03 base rate, $1.25 differential from 3-11pm and $3.75 from 11pm-7am. $1.00 differential weekends. We own a 2-3 bedroom home with a small bar...

4. I've been accepted!!!!!!!!

   RNinthemaking15 replied to futurenurse0989's topic in General Students

   congratulations! Prepare when you receive your syllabus, take time for you while you can. You can do it

5. Will I become a burned out too?

   RNinthemaking15 replied to jamieekins's topic in General Students

   I forgot to mention her name badge- that's how I knew- she was a CNA.

6. Anyone working on "Extra Goals"?

   RNinthemaking15 posted a topic in General Students

   I say EXTRA because with all of the hard work and focusing on getting into NS, going to NS, etc. that can be ENOUGH for goals. I'm currently trying my hardest to lose some WEIGHT before clinical! I stopped working a couple of weeks ago and should be ...

7. How a nursing student can prepare for future nursing jobs

   RNinthemaking15 replied to I.C.UNurse's topic in General Students

   Great post! I am starting my program Sept 3rd and I really want to work for the hospital in which I am going to Nursing School through. They only hire a "Couple at top of the class" so if my grades aren't there I wont get a chance. Volunteering might...

8. Will I become a burned out too?

   RNinthemaking15 replied to jamieekins's topic in General Students

   I'm sorry that you're not being treating fairly. I ask myself many times how someone who is so mean can be in this profession--- even tonight-- I stopped at good old Wal-Mart to grab some things for my sons Birthday and there was a lady walking aroun...

9. Medication Administration Question

   RNinthemaking15 replied to LoveNeverDies's topic in General Students

   That would be considered a medication error as far as I'm concerned. I've been a CRMA passing meds for several years and I do know that someone in my facility did the same thing and was written up for it... It was for a fever and they gave it for a h...

10. Advice Please!

    RNinthemaking15 replied to SueBlue's topic in General Students

    I've been taking pre-requistes for the past 2 years. I applied into the only program I've ever had interest in and got in first try thankfully-- It can be a very long process. My advice to you would be: 1. If this is your dream, don't give up! I've ...

11. I hate microbiology!!!! :-(

    RNinthemaking15 replied to RNinthemaking15's topic in General Students

    Thanks everyone! I am just feeling frustrated with it because I've been doing well in Lecture (Where all the tests have been so far) and then I got a 72 on an exam... No lab exams yet.. We too are doing identifying an "Unknown" I just wish it was ove...

12. I hate microbiology!!!! :-(

    RNinthemaking15 posted a topic in General Students

    Just saying. I find it difficult especially right now were learning about recombinant DNA eek. I start nursing school in September this is my last "per-requisite". Am I doomed??

13. Are You A Victim?

    RNinthemaking15 replied to queserasera's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I love this!

14. What date do you start?

    RNinthemaking15 replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    I have orientation day on June 19th and start classes on Sept 2nd! :-)