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  1. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

    squee-gee replied to Brian's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow... I just spent the last 2 hours reading every page of this thread and c&p-ing every helpful tip. I now have 14 pages of invaluable information - just what I need when I start orientation as a...

  2. Question for Koi Wearers

    squee-gee replied to DLRN312's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Definitely need to buy at least 1-2 sizes larger than usual, unless you are a teeny-tiny 18 year old. This is my only complaint about the company - I love the styles and the fabric is super comfy....

  3. Let's introduce ourselves...

    squee-gee replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks - I will. I'm still excited, but I should clarify that I am also anxious and nervous. I have, however, been working on the tele floor of the same hospital for the past year as a CNA - talk...

  4. Let's introduce ourselves...

    squee-gee replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Everyone! I waited to post here until I saw it on my state's board of nursing website.... my name with my brand new RN license number next to it! Sweeeet! I took the NCLEX on July 10 and passed...

  5. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    squee-gee replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. I got 75 2. I took a review class run by a local company that our school recommended - it was 40 hours long, and I thought it was excellent. I bought the Saunders Q&A and did every question. I...

  6. 75?'s...SCARED

    squee-gee replied to Italia13 RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Same for me exactly!!!! I took it yesterday w/ 75? Meds I never heard of, teaching questions that made no sense to me at all (none of the usual interventions), TONS of SATA's, which I stink at - hard,...

  7. Tomrw NCLEX-RN wish me good luck!!

    squee-gee replied to 2008el's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    GOOD LUCK!!!! Think positive thoughts! I'm taking it tomorrow, too...and the anxiety is starting to take hold :uhoh21:. I am staying at a hotel tonight right across the street from the testing center...

  8. Graduation Day

    squee-gee replied to MistiroseRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm starting to tear up just reading this post! I can just imagine what state I'll be in on Saturday. It's such a bittersweet thing - I'm so used to being in school four days a week with such a...

  9. Burning Of The Uniforms.....

    squee-gee replied to RheatherN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I absolutely sympathize with those who wish to burn there uniforms - I thought of doing it from the beginning of the last semester - and went through the motions in my head numerous times. BUT, I...

  10. BSN to practice ethical dilemma - where do you stand?

    squee-gee replied to sowelu88's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'll be graduating with my ADN in a few weeks and I'm proud of it. Our program is excellent, and we are well known among our clinical sites for being well prepared (in some cases, the nurses we worked...

  11. Weeks to go and afraid

    squee-gee replied to adamsmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Dear adamsmom, I SO agree with you - I am so fearful that I won't make it through these last two weeks of clinical! I had a bad, bad night last Wedensday and got put on clinical warning (I have...

  12. help! accecpted position but now......

    squee-gee replied to LadyQT's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi - I haven't graduated yet, but as a "mature" student, I've been around the business world for awhile....I would FIRST, make sure the other job was still available - you could call HR and tell them...

  13. Best hospital on the North Shore to work at??

    squee-gee posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi! I'm getting my resume ready to send out to various hospitals, and I'm wondering if anyone has any advice/experience or connections with these institutions - Anna Jaques, NSMC, Beverly, Holy...

  14. I am so upset!

    squee-gee replied to lashon20's topic in General Students

    That is ridiculous. Man, I thought my school had issues, but after reading how some other schools are run I feel so fortunate to be where I am. We are always allowed to choose our clinical sites out...

  15. Anyone going to NECC this fall?

    squee-gee replied to GottaGetIn's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    OMG - Thank you sooo much for helping bring about the change of uniform!! I heard about the old style uniform - what we wear now is so much nicer than that! (shirts tucked in??!!):barf01: Also, I...

  16. Anyone going to NECC this fall?

    squee-gee replied to GottaGetIn's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Your so welcome!! - I talked to gigglesrn2b also.. It's awesome being on allnurses and talking to people who go to the same school! Please keep in touch and let us know how your first day

  17. Anyone going to NECC this fall?

    squee-gee replied to GottaGetIn's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Congratulations on getting in!! You should feel very proud of yourself for getting to this point. Aren't you sooo excited? I remember my first day as if it were yesterday... Don't worry about flunking...

  18. Anyone going to NECC this fall?

    squee-gee replied to GottaGetIn's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hmmm - well, if you truly lost your passion for becoming a nurse, then perhaps it was a wise choice. Or maybe you just weren't into maternity?! That is one great thing about nursing - there is a...

  19. Anyone going to NECC this fall?

    squee-gee replied to GottaGetIn's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi - I liked my first year very much - I think it's a great program. Of course, I have nothing to compare it with, but I know NECC has a good reputation for quality instructors. I was at Anna Jaques,...

  20. Anyone going to NECC this fall?

    squee-gee replied to GottaGetIn's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi - I know this thread is old, but I just discovered this forum! I'll be returning to NECC for my second year of the ADN program. Are you a new or returning student? Day or evening? Are you ready for...

  21. What are the best BLACK PENS

    squee-gee replied to dark10gable's topic in General Students

    I totally know what you mean - I have the same problem! I'm happy to report that the Pilot G2 gel ink rolling ball pens are terrific for people like us. The are about 5-6 bucks for a 3 pack, but you...

  22. Memory is horrible how am I ever going to make it

    squee-gee replied to jewelshouse's topic in General Students

    I decided to try for nursing school 20 years after graduating from college. I remember my first couple of prereq classes - I felt as though my brain was full of these big rusty cogs that were moving...

  23. Are You Being Bullied in the Classroom

    squee-gee replied to Jayfa's topic in General Students

    I'm so sorry you are being subjected to that crap. I have school age children, so hearing about anyone getting bullied really gets my goat. There should be zero tolerance for it in schools - including...

  24. I love nursing school!! Anyone else?

    squee-gee replied to ccstudent's topic in General Students

    I have to say the last year and a half have been a fabulous adventure. Looking back at the difference in my knowledge level between the prereq's I took (oh so long ago) to where I am now (half way...