OK...so my resumes are out there and I'm starting to get calls...I've got an interview scheduled for next Thursday and I'm returning a phone call tomorrow and I'm sure I will be scheduling an...
xt1, I can't speak for others here, but for me, I like the idea of getting into a specialty because I would rather be really proficient in one area rather than a Jack of all trades in Med/Surg. I'm...
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!! Loubio, I didn't take an offical review course or anything like that (I couldn't afford to) but I bought the Saunder's NCLEX-RN Review Book and highly reccomend it....
Thanks...and just to mention, I like the Sauders, but I really don't like the Princeton one too much. I would stick with Sauders, but check it out for yourself. It's been over 2 years since I bouth...
I'm so sorry.....just take it easy and do something nice and fun for yourself to occupy your time for the next couple of days. What's done is done. At this point there is nothing more you can do...
As a redhead, I've heard this too...and interestingly enough, I couldn't get an epidural because my d-dimers were off...but I think that had more to do with the pre-eclampsia than being a redhead....
Is anyone here working with just your ATT letter and not actually passing your boards yet? I just got my ATT letter and am anxious to start working ASAP. I just scheduled my NCLEX date and was not...
Hi all! I"m graduating in May and am very interested in working in the NICU at some point. I used to be one of those people who looked at people like you and said "how on earth can you work with...
OK...here's my situation....I currently live in near the IN border in IL and just bought a house in IN. I"m going to school in IL and will graduate this May. I plan on working in IN when I graduate...
I was under the impression that starting of in the NICU directly was a huge no-no. Do NICU's genearlly hire new grads right off the bat? I don't know how comfortable I'd be since I literally have NO...
If I get licensed in both states do I have to take 2 tests? If I get reciprocity with an IL license, why would I get a dual license for IN? Does it make a difference? Thanks for the
Hi everyone! I'm just finishing up my last year of nursing school and am taking an online class. Well tomorrow is test day and our online instructor (different from our clinical instructor) wants us...
Hmmm....I thought giving a breast-feeding baby water was a no-no? Not too sure on this...I bottle fed due to preemie latching problems but my good friend was a breast feeder and was told NO water for...
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I've got a tip for you...Get Pregnant :rotfl: It worked for me! I quit the day I found out I was pregnant. I've officially been smoke-free for 1year and 3 months!!! Woo Hoo! I never had any real...
Hi everyone! I was hoping you all could help me and provide me with a little bit of specialized input. I'm currenlty 8 weeks pregnant and in my last year of nursing school. In 2 weeks, I'm supposed...
Hi Everyone! As I get closer to graduation, I am beginning to question what setting I want to work in. I was wondering if you could tell me what the average evening and night (since I'll be working...
I wish I could add my $.02 cents in here but I'm afraid I can't. I'm currently in my 6th month of pregnancy and am supposed to start my final semester of an ADN program. I only have to finish...
Hi Everyone! I was hoping you all could impart your wisdom upon me again! I'm in my last year of my RN program and am currently 14 weeks pregnant. I'm due May 4th and am supposed to graduate May...
What does it mean when your levels for Parvovirus are high? Hi! I'm 11 weeks pregnant and I called my dr.'s office today to find out my different immunity levels before starting my pediatrics...
I posted this on the main board but thought I'd post it here too since you're all new grads and all... Hi Everyone! I have a question I hope someone will be able to give me some insight on... My...
Hi Everyone! I have a question I hope someone will be able to give me some insight on... My husband and I have been trying to conceive our first child for about 8 months or so...but no luck yet...I...
Check out http://www.salary.com and punch in the area you are intereste in moving to...it looked pretty comparable to me...at least for the Jacksonville area...
LOL!!! I actually corrected my teacher on the whole prostrate/prostate thing. She would always say Prostrate in class and it drove me BONKERS!!!! One day in post-conference, she corrected the...