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  1. Too queasy to be a nurse?

    Erica1019 replied to harmony00's topic in General Nursing

    Well...thats up to you to decide, but personally, I was able to get over my squeamish-ness. It took a while to get used to it, and LOTS of understanding nurses, teachers, clinical...

  2. Grumpy nurses??

    Erica1019 replied to RebeccaJeanRN's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I can't remember the last time I was as happy as I am now working as a nurse. I love it. Maybe it's the feeling of accomplishment, having graduated, passed boards, began my career etc..,...

  3. Training at Fresinius

    Erica1019 replied to iriskkerry's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Kinda glad to hear this from you all. I also worked for Fresenius as a Dialysis tech....for about 4 weeks....I was a full time student, and they knew this WAY before hiring me. I straight forward told...

  4. Whidden Memorial Hospital or Somerville Hospital???

    Erica1019 replied to DolphinRN84's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    As of May/June..neither of these were hiring. I sopke to both hospitals and they both urged me to go to a bigger Boston hosp. I ended up at Salem Hosp....Dont know if that info has

  5. Do some families just find ANYTHING to complain about...?

    Erica1019 posted a topic in General Nursing

    My second day on orientation...day was going well (it was only 830) when an IRRATE daughter of a pt. comes screaming out of her fathers room "WHY DOES HE HAVE AN IV RUNNING!!!??? WHYY NO ONE ASKED ME...

  6. Do some families just find ANYTHING to complain about...?

    Erica1019 replied to Erica1019's topic in General Nursing

    Yes..I totally agree with everything you are all saying...the extra stress, the hospital environment, etc...but the thing that *frusterated* me was that even after a reply, with rationale (in non...

  7. Night Shift worries!!

    Erica1019 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone. I will shortly be starting my first position as an RN. I was hired for 40 hr. nights, however, Ive never done a consistent night shift before. I don't have kids, or a husband or any other...

  8. Wow..Disappointed!

    Erica1019 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Anyone else feel this way; took the NCLEX today, studied comprehensive books, took a review class and did VERY well on ALL tests in school...the NCLEX didnt touch ANY of that! Everything I had...

  9. Wow..Disappointed!

    Erica1019 replied to Erica1019's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    YYAYYYY...me too!!!

  10. EEK!!! Taking the NCLEX-RN tomorrow......

    Erica1019 replied to DolphinRN84's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I wish you the best of

  11. Wow..Disappointed!

    Erica1019 replied to Erica1019's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am so happy you guys agree with me. Im becoming obbsessive over this!! Even though I know my results wont be posted untill tomorrow, Im checking HOURLY! Im nuts!! If I have to take this again, I...

  12. Wow..Disappointed!

    Erica1019 replied to Erica1019's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When you finished your exam, how did you feel, confident that you passed or a little nervous that you

  13. Wellbutrin XL

    Erica1019 replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    Wellbutrin has been a wonder drug for me! I had a bad problem with binge eating before I started the Wellbutrin for general anxiety and depression. Since I started the Wellbutrin, I only remember...

  14. No response!!

    Erica1019 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi All!!! I just have a quick question....I sent my resume out last Sunday night. Ive had no calls or anything....am I expecting a respose too soon???? Should I contact somone over the phone to...

  15. Hi

    Erica1019 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi everyone. Im looking for some ideas. I need to do a presentation on current issues that new grads face when they begin their career. I figured Id come directly to the source. TO ALL YOU FIRST YEAR...

  16. Graduating in May...

    Erica1019 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello!! Quick question for you all. I will be graduating in May with my RN....i have a few questions I can't find the answer to. First off..when do you apply for jobs?? Prior to obtaining your...

  17. Dispensing perscription drugs

    Erica1019 replied to GmaLPN's topic in General Nursing

    We had a problem like this at my job.....YOU personally do not put your license at risk, it's the DOCS license at risk....here in MA, MA's can do what ever the doctir feels they are capable...

  18. anemia symptoms

    Erica1019 replied to curiousjoe's topic in General Nursing

    The reason you may feel soo crummy and lethargic is because the blood cells that you are lacking when your anemic are also the blood cells that carry and supply oxygen though your body. Did your MD...

  19. Kinda cute...

    Erica1019 posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    Subject: Hospital Patient.. > > >A patient is lying in bed in the hospital, wearing an oxygen mask over >his mouth and nose, still heavily sedated from a difficult four hour, >surgical...

  20. Boston Medical Ctr - Any One Work There

    Erica1019 replied to RENAISSANCE RN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I had a clinical at BMC and I had an awesome experience. I will admit, some of my classmates didnt have as good of an experience as I did...but personally I feel they were very helpful...the nurses,...