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  1. money is evil (rant)

    rninme replied to cardsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Been there, done that. There are some people that would make a saint

  2. Northern Maine

    rninme replied to dnw826's topic in General Nursing

    There are some great places to live/work in Maine. I am a transplant...read "from away":lol2: and I love it here. I can't think of anywhere I would rather be. I can't tell you much about...

  3. Help with ICU

    rninme replied to texasnursingstudent's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Take a big deep breath!! You'll make it.... The reference book that I use in my job is Fast Facts for Adult Critical Care. You can order online at kathywhite.com. There is also a sticky for ICU...

  4. Background check/drug screen before clinicals

    rninme replied to RANCH GIRL's topic in General Students

    Many schools do require a background check prior to being accepted. And some states require a background check BEFORE you are granted your letter to test for NCLEX. I think that the majority of...

  5. traumatized by vermin

    rninme replied to Multicollinearity's topic in Arizona Nursing

    ewwwwwwww!! Just my own opinion....but I think all spiders should be SHOT!! I hate them...would not live where there are big hairy spiders, and creepy-crawly things. Have never been to...

  6. School loans and debt, how much are you in the hole?

    rninme replied to Lurksalot's topic in General Nursing

    Oh dear....I hate to even think about this one... I attended a private 3 year diploma program, had scholarships, etc. Graduated in 2002 $39,000 in debt. Currently owe around $15,000 and I am back...

  7. Best Online RN to BSN program?

    rninme replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Deaconess....accelerated RN to BSN online, I'm enrolled now. I don't have much clinical time to do because I am a diploma RN. This program works for me....agree with Trama, check out the...

  8. night shift depression

    rninme replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    There are times that I look and feel like the walking dead. Not a pretty sight!! It seems like the older I get...the harder working nights gets. I do ok during the winter...but working nights in...

  9. How many miles do you drive to work each day?

    rninme replied to nurse2b2007SC's topic in General Nursing

    48 miles round trip. Definately better than the 130 mile round trip I used to

  10. Who's going on to a BSN? or MSN?

    rninme replied to FNPhopeful's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a diploma RN...not an ADN. I am currently enrolled in an online RN to BSN program. Tim is right....there is no pay difference for a BSN vs ADN vs Diploma...but I am not doing it for the money!!...

  11. First Year--Gain Weight or Lose Weight?

    rninme replied to kellyo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I gained about 10 pounds...lol....and I needed it!! Finally...no balancing full time employment and full time nursing school!! No burning the candle at both ends as my mother used to say. Came back...

  12. Tips for anxiety and butterflies

    rninme replied to stormwine's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Eat SOMETHING before you test....hypoglycemia isn't going to help your thought-process!! Good luck to all of

  13. Any Tips on Washing Whites?

    rninme replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I much prefer colored scrubs...but I do wear white on occassion. I'm a big fan of 20 mule team borax...it seems to brighten the

  14. Query about ventilator problems

    rninme replied to jasper_x's topic in MICU, SICU

    we don't use Drager vents....but what you are saying SCARES ME!! I was an RRT long before I was an RN...and you are talking about a HUGE liability issue!! What if they DON'T reboot?? Wouldn't trust...

  15. Drug Titration Programs

    rninme replied to JSRN81's topic in MICU, SICU

    I use a calculator...and our pumps come preprogramed...but I always do my own calculation

  16. Moving to another State

    rninme replied to SteveNNP's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Steve. Contact the BON in the state you are considering moving to. Get the paperwork process rolling along long before you plan on moving. Some states take a VERY LONG TIME to get endorsement...

  17. Working and going to Nursing School

    rninme replied to ga girl's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I worked a full-time job and went to nursing school. It was hard...but it can be done!! I was always prepared for school....just set priorities, and take some time to just VEG out..for mental health...

  18. New Grad in the ICU

    rninme replied to TLC RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I keep my brain organized with Fast Facts for Adult Critical Care....a reference book by Kathy

  19. NCLEX tips

    rninme replied to Guest48390's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I reviewed a few drugs the night before....and then I got a good night's sleep. I didn't drive myself crazy studying before NCLEX...I took a week long review class right out of school and scheduled...

  20. Questions: for working, new or experienced RN's

    rninme replied to DSplendid's topic in First Year After Licensure

    and remember, the only DUMB question is the one you DIDN'T ask! I can remember being scared out of my mind...afraid that I was going to do something stupid and cause irrepairable harm to one of my...

  21. Oh Yeah! I passed!!!

    rninme replied to carlo_5's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :Melody: :flowersfo :yelclap: :w00t: :cheers:

  22. Thank you JESUS and SUZANNE I passed

    rninme replied to mistiblue's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :Melody: :smiley_aa :yelclap: :cheers: :w00t: :w00t:

  23. passed with 265!!!!

    rninme replied to TFRANCIS's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :Melody: :smiley_aa :yelclap: :cheers:

  24. When to take the boards...

    rninme replied to AnaBanana12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I graduated, took a review class the next week...left the class, hopped on a plane to an island....spent a week doing nothing but laying in the sun and de-:biere: :beercuphe :Melody:...

  25. Do I need a suit???

    rninme replied to maledi's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know for sure about a suit...I think maybe nice dress clothes would do....but I think it is up to you and depends on the job you are applying for. A management job...definately a suit. NO...