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  1. PLEASE tell me there is more to nursing then this.... otherwise, it's for the birds..

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. Good points! ICU and Trauma are right up my alley! Love those areas. As a fairly new grad., I tried for those, but got the door slammed shut because I had "very little experience." I can see...

  2. fell asleep during night shift.

    Epona replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Night shift is terrible. And doubles.... even worse. My heart goes out to you. I hope it all works

  3. Mad cow disease- how can you get it??

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I had someone breathe on me who had it. I cannot get it that way... right?? I am guessing not.

  4. New RN who may lose her Med Surg job

    Epona posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all. My preceptor has told me that I am weak in hands-on skills. I graduated with my BSN and was in the top of my class. I had no previous nursing skills before I got my RN. I was not able to do my...

  5. Can a doctor write you up or fire you??

    Epona posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I am a new RN. I had an order to hang a bag of XXX today. Before I hung it, it said to check the patients levels. I did. They were in normal range. I talked with my preceptor about it and she...

  6. Can a doctor write you up or fire you??

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone! I REALLY APPRECIATED all the feedback here. And NO... it has been a few days and nothing has happened. I have seen that doc. and have even conversed with her on another pat. and all...

  7. ANA- political action committee

    Epona posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hello. I am a new member to the ANA and my state organization. I wanted to get involved on the political side and was reading info. on the ANA Political Action Committee. I went to the website listed...

  8. ANA- political action committee

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thank you!!

  9. pregnant and unregular shifts - Mgr won't listen to Dr. recommendations

    Epona replied to RNmom08's topic in General Nursing

    I had been with a facility once for at least 6 months when I needed a few days off to recover from foot surgery. I was coming back Sat. and they called me into the office Wed. and that was ALL SHE...

  10. New nurse working and AHHHHHH!!! Nuts!

    Epona posted a topic in General Nursing

    Good morning. I can barely type this as I am SO TIRED, but you all always give me support and encouragement. :) I started working recently (and I am a fairly new grad). on a SUPER BUSY unit. I love my...

  11. New nurse working and AHHHHHH!!! Nuts!

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone! Yes. My Mom said it was like riding a horse (which I used to do). She said you will be VERY TIRED the first few times you ride, but eventually the body adjusts. I hope so. I am amazed...

  12. Took my nclex, failed again

    Epona replied to lovepinks's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes. Kaplan is well worth it. I recommend BOTH Hurst and Kaplan. I passed first time out. GOOD

  13. So nervous... Can I pass NCLEX w/o taking Kaplan?

    Epona replied to GamecockNewGrad's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It all depends on the person. I for one, was not good at ANSWERING the NCLEX type questions. I HAD THE KNOWLEDGE, but the questions were tricky for me. I KNEW THIS. My school gave us a HURST review,...

  14. 8 years since RN school and 6 since NCLEX, still haven't passed.

    Epona replied to helpmepass's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would take some refresher courses. I would also suggest Hurst (great review) and Kaplan (helps with answering the questions). GOOD

  15. Is Med Surg hard?? New grad. starting soon- not looking forward to 12 hours!

    Epona posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hello! :[anb]: I have a few concerns and I need some advice/ encouragement. I LOVE nursing and I am so thrilled I have a job! Just wanted to say that to start off! I am a fairly new grad. (never been...

  16. Looking for the bright side

    Epona replied to yogamom's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in May 2009. I landed a PRN RN job about a month after passing boards. So yes, it was a nursing job, but no benefits and only three days a MONTH of work. I got another job part time in...

  17. When does your salary go up??

    Epona posted a topic in General Nursing

    Good evening! Let me start off by saying I am THANKFUL I have a job. On the other hand, I am wondering when my salary will go up??? I have gotten my first full time RN job in a hospital. My salary...

  18. When does your salary go up??

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everybody! I appreciate all the posts. I am guessing it will certainly go up over time (I hope!) :chair: When I was first thinking of being a nurse I saw all these averages of $50-$60 thousand,...

  19. When does your salary go up??

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I am in the Mid-Atlantic. I am happy I have a job, but like you said, it will be a bit tough to cover expenses. It's a 'foot-in-the-door' so I am happy. I am assuming it will go up from here! Just...

  20. Can they renege on an offer?? Health question.

    Epona posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was offered a job. I really need this job. I have to do a pre-employment physical. It asks 'do you have OR have you ever had the following' and you have to check it off. What if you are...

  21. Should I tell the hiring manager??

    Epona posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all nurses.com!! :monkeydance: I have a question... I have an interview on a VERY BUSY med-surg unit in a few days. I really need this job. Recently, I was diagnosed as diabetic. Good news is, the...

  22. Should I tell the hiring manager??

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone for all the great tips. I will use them and WAIT until after I am offered the job! Thanks! As far as the meter I use, I was using one to monitor it for a while when the doc. made the...

  23. Any word-- Hampton University??

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Thanks

  24. Any word-- Hampton University??

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in Virginia Nursing

    smn2009- I am the originator of this post. Like you, I am an HU alumni. Never once did I state that YOU knew nothing of the program. However, I am a graduate of their program and you excuse ME of...

  25. Any word-- Hampton University??

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hello. This is Epona. I am the original poster of this thread. I did end up going to HU and graduated Magna Cum Laude with Departmental Honors. I am now a Registered Nurse! Sure. There were some...