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  1. My feet hurt!

    ScrappinSpidey replied to mo54's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I went to a running store and had them analyze my foot. They recommended a shoe based on those tests and it has been spot on. I wear a stability shoe by New Balance. It isn't the most expensive or...

  2. Frustrated at being new!

    ScrappinSpidey replied to Meg, RN's topic in General Nursing

    If you are still in contact with your friends from Nursing School, I highly recommend getting together with them at least once a month. A group of us have stayed in contact and get together to...

  3. I HATE My Job - Why did I ever go into Nursing?

    ScrappinSpidey replied to EmilyLucille523's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel the same way. I work at a LTC Rehab facility on their med surg floor. I currently have 15 patients but Im also responsible for two other units that are run by LPNs. I am in way over my head...

  4. Night shift/..........new....report.......vent

    ScrappinSpidey replied to evolvingrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is the thing that drives me batty! Shift Wars. Someone always wants to start them. (not you) I think there is a huge misconception that night shifts are slower and don't need the help. Some...

  5. Orientation, what's that like?

    ScrappinSpidey replied to grateful2010's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a Rehab center/Care center. My orientation was 8 day shifts then I was put on nights by myself. Im only three months in as a new grad and already I can put charge RN on my resume. I won't...

  6. New Grad about to go out in the world...

    ScrappinSpidey replied to tlg1971's topic in General Nursing

    Be prepared for others not understanding that you work night time hours, this includes administration. I work nights and I love them, but I hate the mandatory 2 hour monthly meeting that is held for...

  7. Anyone Work with Juvenile Corrections? Looks like I have a job there!

    ScrappinSpidey posted a topic in Correctional

    I finally heard back from the state this week and they offered me a position at the Juvenile Correctional Facility. I am a new grad but am excited about this opportunity. When I interviewed we...

  8. Can someone help me clear up this whole HESI test thing? So confused

    ScrappinSpidey posted a topic in General Students

    Ive been trying to research all day and Im getting nowhere. My school requires that people finishing 2nd block take the HESI exam. We are not given any kind of credit for this exam, nor does it...

  9. Is it hard to get a job as a new grad?

    ScrappinSpidey replied to JenWork's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I can only speak for myself but yes it has been very difficult to get a job as a new grad and I work for a hospital! I had one place hire me, only to call me three days before my start date and...

  10. Two different Interviews..what questions should I be asking them?

    ScrappinSpidey posted a topic in Correctional

    I have two separate interviews with our state Correctional facilities this week. One is for an Adult facility and the other is for the Juvenile facility. I have read the thread regarding interview...

  11. Two different Interviews..what questions should I be asking them?

    ScrappinSpidey replied to ScrappinSpidey's topic in Correctional

    Thanks!! :) I think I will take it. Im very interested in a portion of the population and they have a need for me in that area. The interviewer and I talked a bit about it and Im very excited and...

  12. Two different Interviews..what questions should I be asking them?

    ScrappinSpidey replied to ScrappinSpidey's topic in Correctional

    Well I had both interviews. Out of the two, I would prefer the Juvie facility to the adult. The atmosphere's and the personalities of the interviewers were completely different. The interview for...

  13. What are job prospects for new ADN grad in Phoenix?

    ScrappinSpidey replied to MacMaster's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Don't give up! That is the first thing I wanted to say lol. I work for a Phoenix area hospital and they won't hire me either because of my new grad status. They all say, come back when you have 6...

  14. So who got a job and how?

    ScrappinSpidey replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I spent an entire day going to facilities, filling out applications and leaving my resume, cover letter and a page with references. Several of my fellow students also did this. I got a nibble at one...

  15. What to keep and what not to keep?

    ScrappinSpidey posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I took my final this past week for my last semester of school. I passed :) With that comes lots of company to my house for graduation and my poor house hasn't been kept up to standards the last 2...

  16. Question about Clinicals

    ScrappinSpidey replied to Adams_Mama_07's topic in General Students

    I forgot to add that with our school, the facility was the one who said when we could come in and pick out patients. I don't know how it is for you but that might factor in. I would check with your...

  17. Question about Clinicals

    ScrappinSpidey replied to Adams_Mama_07's topic in General Students

    It varied depending on our rotation. Mostly we had to go in on sunday, usually around 9am so that the staff had time to do report and get going with their day. We would spend a few hours getting all...

  18. How Long are you in school all day when becoming a nurse?

    ScrappinSpidey replied to Salterham79's topic in General Students

    Typically my schedule is Mondays from 630am to about 430pm ish depending on the rotation. This is my last semester and the next two weeks I have clinicals on Monday and Tuesday. Lectures for...

  19. How to study for an exam while sick?

    ScrappinSpidey posted a topic in General Students

    This is our last semester of Nursing School. Tests are very close together with very little lecture time. Unfortunately since there is little time, everyone has come to school sick and I now have...

  20. Structured Nursing Review-Worth it?

    ScrappinSpidey replied to wmg246's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I took it at GCC and have taken it every semester. I would say I found it to be worth it. I have taken almost every "optional" course and have found them to be very helpful especially the Math...

  21. Everything Just HIT THE FAN!

    ScrappinSpidey replied to RudyMvp1's topic in General Students

    I can sympathize! I had this happen to me last semester in my 3rd block of four. I had been really sick and didn't study as well. Took the test and thought I did relatively well (within the 75%...

  22. Anyone else going to be bored this summer?

    ScrappinSpidey replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in General Students

    I said the same things after my first block. we had a four month break between block 1 and block 2 (first year semesters) By the end of the break we were begging for things to do lol. This time we...

  23. Nursing school Experience

    ScrappinSpidey replied to MystyqueOne's topic in General Students

    I agree with this. Also everyone's experience in NS is very unique and individual. Sure we all stress over grades, care plans etc, but NS is also what you choose to make of it. I can tell you all...

  24. Maricopa community colleges-Full time job-what should I do?

    ScrappinSpidey replied to NUR151's topic in General Students

    It depends on the semester, but we knew our schedule before the semester starts in all three cases so far. This last round of semester schedules, we knew roughly before Christmas. I know before 2nd...

  25. Maricopa community colleges-Full time job-what should I do?

    ScrappinSpidey replied to NUR151's topic in General Students

    Im in the full time traditional program and our schedule on paper is Monday through Thursday. Off paper, its more like Sunday through Friday. We have to do our clinical prep on Sunday which can take...