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  1. what is your preferred shift?

    Days 8am-6pm! would be wonderful. Currently I work 8am-8pm in PACU:D and love
  2. Funny patient names by nurses

    Had a patient in RR the other day--Icecream
  3. ;)One of our Cardiologists IFXHRTS. IDPRIVNU one of the ICU
  4. Hi, would really appreciate it if you could share! Thanks,
  5. Know any RN's who became MD's?

    My mother was an ICU nurse for many years before she became and intensivist herself. No one was ever excused from school, work etc. in our
  6. Hi, I used Thelans critical care nursing textbook. If you can check out Barnes and Noble or any local bookstore, there sometimes you can even use the book they have and save your money! Good
  7. Anyone taken the NCSBN Online Review

    Hi, I took the course because while I was an aide, one of the nurses swore by it...but I did see at least two questions that came directly from there. Also it is relatively inexpensive and since it...
  8. Start applying early. I graduated in May 2006 and our school always hosts a nursing career fair mid February. We were expected to have current resumes handy for the date. As far as I know most of...
  9. Start to finish 4 years traditional BSN program, I decided to enjoy my summers so I did not sign up for ANY classes! I graduated in May of 2006 and didn't take my boards until August of 2006. Did I...
  10. First try BSN program, New
  11. I have a bulldog named lucy and at the time I was listening to Fergie's "humps" song so I began to sing it around the house and my bully lucy would always come running! Showing off her lovely lady...
  12. As with all of the posters above, my family and I will keep you in our prayers. Please keep us
  13. What should I do about finding a job

    John, Congratulations on finishing nursing school and of course conquering the NCLEX monser! When I interviewed for my current position I did not hear from HR until about a week later, it is not...
  14. Older nurses jealous of new young nurses?

    That was
  15. Flunked out of School!

    So sorry to hear what happened to you... one of my very good friends was academically dismissed from our BSN program during our senior year. She is now an LPN working on her RN. How far along were...
  16. looking for live NCLEX review in NJ

    I know that Rutgers University has a reveiw course. A couple of my classmates signed up last year after graduation and apparently received a cheaper rate. All of them passed Nclex on the first try...
  17. Put in my 2 weeks!!

    Congratulations! I am wishing you all the
  18. William Paterson

    Hi, I graduated there May 2006. PM me if you need specific information. Besides that you need to have your pre-reqs completed so that you can finish with just your nursing courses to work through....
  19. Name hospital and salary--everywhere

    NYC average salary for new grads is 65-70k per year. Experience plus certifications increase earning potential. Where I work starting salary is 70K per year shift differential is an added 5K per year...
  20. Ok, silly/strange uniform question...

    Try Gap Body, they have great tees that perfect for underneath scrubs. Hope this helps.
  21. Hi loved, I am sure that you have studied and that you WILL pass this exam. To answer your question in NY state, you can re-take your exam in 45 days. You can check their website for some more info....
  22. See-thru white scrubs

    I like the GAP BODY nude underwear, I wore them while I was in school and continue to wear them at work. You can catch a great sale, 5 for $20 dollars. Peaches brand uniform pants has great "no see...
  23. 2 weeks and 4 days later...

    Velvet, Stay positive, I found that what helped me the most was the NCSBN study program, it is online and you pay for the length of time you need to review, I would also suggest that you try the NCLEX...