Ginny516

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1. Simple things new nurses or experiece nurses are not doing?

   Ginny516 replied to RN28MD's topic in Med-Surg

   As a new grad nurse who hasn't yet started a job, I find it really interesting to read all these posts. I feel like by reading what everyone writes, maybe there will be a lesser chance of making mistakes when I start. Keep 'em coming!!

2. Mandatory 4th 12 hr shift every 3-4 weeks?

   Ginny516 replied to Ginny516's topic in New York

   oh wow...i didnt realize that..i thought that ny presbyterian was a hospital represented by union

3. Mandatory 4th 12 hr shift every 3-4 weeks?

   Ginny516 posted a topic in New York

   I was just wondering if any hospitals in the NY area require RNs to work a 4th 12 hour shift every 3-4 weeks to make 40 hrs?

4. Complaints Already!!

   Ginny516 replied to MySimplePlan's topic in General Students

   Tweety...what beautiful, moving words..thank you for posting =)

5. Students and chat???

   Ginny516 replied to hospitalstaph's topic in General Students

   Cookiefreak! Good to see you again! I will definitely go into the chat again soon!

6. Getting ORganized?

   Ginny516 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Students

   I'm just getting ready to start my first semester of actual nursing courses!! Last semester, with all the pre reqs, I found one of those expandable filing folders with about 7-12 pockets to be helpful. For every class you have, make a little label. T...

7. Different editions of nursing textbooks

   Ginny516 replied to Ginny516's topic in General Students

   Thank you all so much for all of the input! I think I'm going to hold off on purchasing the text until school starts, see what my teacher thinks. If she insists on the 6th ed., I'll go right onto half.com!!

8. Welcome Class of 2008!

   Ginny516 replied to Dublin37's topic in General Students

   After waiting since Sept of 2005, I'm finally starting ADN nursing program on September 5th! SOOO EXCITED! Clinicals start the week after lecture. From what it seems this is sort of abnormal; from what I've been reading most people start clinicals 3-...

9. Different editions of nursing textbooks

   Ginny516 posted a topic in General Students

   I'm sure that this question was addressed in the past but I was unable to find the thread! I was wondering your thoughts on having different editions of nursing textbooks. With one of my expensive textbooks I have the 5th edition, while the booklist ...

10. My first day

    Ginny516 replied to FNPhopeful's topic in General Students

    FNP, Congratulations on finally starting! Some advice for the math calculations test...review conversions!! After taking Calc for Pharm I noticed that it was always easy to figure out how to set up the problem, but remembering the conversions was h...

11. Dream job: Where and Why?

    Ginny516 replied to cwinlv's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have a preference as to where, but I would love to work in a pediatrics unit. I always wanted to work with kids!!

12. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    Ginny516 replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

    this is a very informative thread!! thank you!

13. considering EMT school before nursing school

    Ginny516 replied to paccookie's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Although it might be challenging to do EMT training while studying nursing, think about the exposure you will get! It will give you a lot of experience that will be useful in nursing school!

14. Orientation today!

    Ginny516 replied to SchiwartRN's topic in General Students

    My school doesn't have an official orientation but we have a meet and greet the last week of August. I'm very excited!

15. uhhhh! Nursing school vent

    Ginny516 replied to Priddyeyez's topic in General Students

    congrats priddyeyes!!