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  1. Do I Shut Up And Stay, Or Run????

    qaqueen replied to qaqueen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sandbox, A word to the wise, work within the policies and procedures of your facility, get your own insurance and don't quit till you find another job. Good

  2. Do I Shut Up And Stay, Or Run????

    qaqueen posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new grad that was "fortunate" enough to get a job. I actually resisted accepting this position for as long as I could afford to because it felt like it would be mostly new grads, kind of like...

  3. Do I Shut Up And Stay, Or Run????

    qaqueen replied to qaqueen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sandy, Thank you for insight and your suggestions, I will incorporate them. I am an "older" new grad, who has re-careered. I do know that you take your h@ll with you wherever you go, however I have...

  4. Gateway community college controversy

    qaqueen replied to checker1981's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I graduated from the RN program at Gateway in June. Sounds to me like a disgruntled students. Don't get me wrong, occasionally mistakes were made, but they were always corrected. There were times...

  5. Was I taught the wrong thing in school?

    qaqueen replied to qaqueen's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Thank you all again. I appreciate the info and will follow with the doc in the future. You all

  6. Was I taught the wrong thing in school?

    qaqueen replied to qaqueen's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Thank you both! I see the point, doc knew the pt was NPO and didnt indicate to hold coverage so he should have made the call. Thank you

  7. Was I taught the wrong thing in school?

    qaqueen replied to qaqueen's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Nope, I just did what the preceptor told me to do. It isnt that I cant think for myself, but I guarantee you that thinking for yourself is NOT encouraged for new grads in this

  8. How often do nurses have sex in the hospital?

    qaqueen replied to curiousstudent5's topic in General Nursing

    What??? How old are you? There are probably some nurses out there in the world somewhere who have had sex at work, just like there are probably some lawyers who have, but, are you serious? What nurse...

  9. Banner Job....Help

    qaqueen replied to TinkRN8's topic in Arizona Nursing

    So did you ever get that NICU

  10. Am I Nurse Material?

    qaqueen replied to Hopefull nurse's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Nursing is as much a calling as it is a vocation. I too started college at 17. I was going to be a nurse. Life got in the way and I worked my way up in manufacturing to a very good paying job that I...

  11. Banner Nurse Fellows Program

    qaqueen replied to UofAPNP2B's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am a graduating BF looking for a position. I hope they allow and support my effort for 45 days after graduation. I also hope that if, there are no positions at Banner facilities that are within a...

  12. Could you new grads that had trouble with job search do me a favor.

    qaqueen replied to oramar's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I probably need to get into the mindset of not thinking about it anymore until I pass the NCLEX, but OMG I am beginning to panic! I am in a hospital sponsored "program". My classmates and I "owe" the...

  13. Giving Nursing Students a Taste of NICU

    qaqueen replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    3 years ago, I had never heard of NICU. I have now worked in the unit for 2.5 years and have loved every moment I have spent with these littlest patients. I will be graduating in June and was sure...

  14. I am probably tired, but I am sad

    qaqueen posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi all, I am probably just tired from school and working fulltime and everything else that goes along with life, but I had a pt in clinicals last week (of course, I chose this pt for my careplan). I...

  15. PICCs Broviacs and Clothing

    qaqueen posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What is the procedure in your unit regarding clothing covering PICCs and/or Broviacs? Any scholarly references would be appreciated.

  16. AZ Law??? Please advise

    qaqueen posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Just heard that there is an AZ law prohibiting the hire of new RN grads as psych nurses. I have been through all of the links in the stickies on this forum and have not been able to find anything to...

  17. Test question, just wanted your thoughts

    qaqueen replied to RNnTrainin''s topic in General Students

    antibiotic! NCLEX is looking for less than 4 hrs door to hang

  18. Do you ever have a subject that you are just not able to grasp no matter what?

    qaqueen replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Am embarassed to say that neuro pts confuse me. Although Alzheimer's pts are not so difficult, non-Alz dementia pts always surprise

  19. Psych Nursing jobs as a new graduate

    qaqueen replied to LolaBunnie's topic in Psychiatric

    Does anyone know if there are states that do not allow new grads to be hired as psych nurses? I am in AZ and have been told that it is a state law that new grads cannot be hired. Any info out there?...

  20. AZ Law??? Please advise

    qaqueen replied to qaqueen's topic in Arizona Nursing

    This information was provided by a recruiter/hr person for a large hospital in AZ. This individual seemed quite sure what he/she/it was saying.

  21. University of Phoenix-math question-PLEASE ADVISE!

    qaqueen replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in General Students

    I live in AZ, we do have U of P campuses with real live classes, as well as online classes. As to your question about taking alg and stats online. I did, depending on the level of the class you need...

  22. Phi Theta Kappa - Haven't we all been invited?

    qaqueen replied to SDChargersGirl#31's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Um, I am a member of PTK and when I completed my last pre-req, I received a partial refund for the cost of my class. Reimbursement/refund is one of the

  23. Nurse Rally in Phoenix

    qaqueen replied to denaa's topic in Arizona Nursing

    So did it

  24. Nurse Externs?

    qaqueen replied to Calbrunette's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Banner Thunderbird still hires externs occasionally. I think they are the only ones. CHW

  25. Please talk me down!

    qaqueen replied to qaqueen's topic in General Nursing

    A big thank you to everybody who took the time to respond. The story continued for a bit, but the situation is now being cleaned up. The doc that prescribed the effexor was the "house" doc for the...