MA2006

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  1. Hello there, I graduated from an associate's degree program May 2008. I passed the NCLEX-RN in June 2008 and I was accepted into a new grad program at a great Chicago hospital. I was set to start my...
  2. Graduated May 2008-no work yet, help!

    That sounds great JoPACURN! Actually my mom stayed home and raised my sister and I, so that really sounds great to me. However, after all that hard work, I do not want my degree to go to waste. I...
  3. Graduated May 2008-no work yet, help!

    Thank you for the kind suggestions and words of encouragement. I have thought about going back but I feel like I dissapointed them when I quit. That was actually my dream job, a 4 month orientation...
  4. Graduated May 2008-no work yet, help!

    Going through a new grad orientation is stressful enough, let alone being newly pregnant in the process. I know there are plenty of people who have gone through orientation while being pregnant and...
  5. Congratulations nursing students! Hi, I graduated from Truman last year so I may be able to answer some of your questions. There are many good teachers at Truman, but from my experience Mrs. Romba and...
  6. Hello everyone! I am hoping that a couple of you gals/guys can help me with this assignment. I need a couple of RNs with more than 6 months/less than 4 years on the job experience to answer three...
  7. Better later than never, it is really appreciated, thank
  8. Hey I Think We Are In The Same Class!! I Just Asked The Same
  9. Thank you for the permission and the well wishes. I am sure your comments will mean alot to many of my fellow classmates as
  10. Nurse graduating in May!

    Maybe I am confused. I did an OB rotation last semester. What did you mean by have you decided where to
  11. Bump- One more response would be greatly
  12. Nurse graduating in May!

    I know this may sound bad but honestly I really don't know yet. I would love to work in labor and delivery, but I might do the first year in Med/Surg. I keep telling myself there is still enough time...
  13. Dolce- Thank you soo much for replying. I will include your responses as long as I have your permission. This assignment is basically supposed to help prepare us for when we graduate in May so I will...
  14. Nurse graduating in May!

    Just wanted to wish you luck from one may graduate to another... God
  15. BUMP- The answers can be short and to the point. I just need some responses. Thank you in
  16. Need some help!

    Hello everyone! I am hoping that a couple of you guys can help me with this assignment. I need a couple of RNs with more than 6 months/less than 4 years on the job experience to answer three basic...
  17. Do nurses have it all?

    I really enjoy this thread, keep the comments coming
  18. Essential Nursing Knowledge

    This is a great thread thanks for the
  19. Using BP cuff to access certain veins?

    BP cuff hurts much less than a tourniquet. Especially when you have fat arms. The even distribution of pressure from a BP cuff is much easier to handle than the pinching, painful tourniquet especially...
  20. Mnemonics and Memory Aids

    Thank you all so
  21. Re: blood transfusions

    I have been told the same, only NS can be run with
  22. lpn a nurse

    BTW congratulations on getting in a LPN program. My cousin was recently accepted into a LPN program here in IL and boy is she excited. She has been a CNA for more than 10 years and after many...
  23. lpn a nurse

    Medical Assistants sound more like your Medical Office Assistant, they do clinical and medical office work. CNA's do more of the daily living necessities such as bathing, intake/output, changing...
  24. lpn a nurse

    YES..LPN/LVN are nurses, that is why they are called Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses. CNA's are unlicenced but have a certification through their state and with further trainining can become PCT...