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No stay where you are. California is way too crowded, filthy, crime-ridden etc. Oh and need I mention-BROKE. I am a native daughter of native parents plus an RN trying to keep my own head above water, working several jobs. As soon as I find the ba...

I have 2 charge nurses. One is very professional, helpful and patient, with a great sense of humor. The other is arrogant, not helpful and condescending at times. I hear her whispering to a couple of our peers (also unprofessional) about others ev...

The problem that I have is that other nurses have told me that if she's out to get you, she will. Whenever I ask a question, she responds to me in a superior, patronizing tone. I'm not stupid, nor am I not an adult. I'm a new nurse that's all, wit...

All I can say is get over it. I am not that insecure to feel offended because of a conversation in another language. To speak in front of patients is another story. I work in a predominantly Fillipina environment but I love my co-workers...they wo...

I'm not sure where the idea came from that California pays so well. In the OC the starting pay at many hospitals is $21.00/hr. Believe me that is what I was offered at more than one hospital and I have friends that work as new grads in the OC and t...

What is the protocol for verifying insulin with another licensed person? Is it standard or does it depend on the facility? I'm in the long-time habit of verifying as little as 2 units and I don't plan on changing my game. Most nurses that I work w...

HELP!!! I'm a new nurse and having a difficult time (frequently) with a particular cardiologist. Can I get fired for diplomatically telling him that the lines of communication between us are severing? That the ONLY reason I would talk to him is to...

I attended a job fair in October and asked for a job on a DOU/Tele and got it. I worked my 6th shift on my own on Friday and we have been slammed the past 2 weeks by the ER. We get drips, vents, CTs. I've learned so much in 2 months. Great place ...

I bought them all; I was soooo desperate but I have to agree with anyone who chose Saunders. It was great while in school and the CD-ROM is what I studied to take the NCLEX. I kept it and still refer to it. The outline format is awesome. Another...

The saying goes......90% of all nurses are codependent, the other 10% are in denial.

12. Figure out what needs to be ordered for your 1 month post open heart patient (that I just met one hour ago) for his discharge that morning and not take it out on me in front of everyone in the nurses' station.

WoooHooo! Good job. I know the feeling. I finished in May but several of my good friends that struggled in my class were pinned last night as well. Welcome to the awesome world of Registered Nursing. May you find your niche and excel.

Thanks all. Good points indeedy. We will take it one day at a time. I think I want to take some cardiac nursing classes that aren't so demanding on our time. It will set a good example for my daughter while enriching my cardiac nursing career. ...

I know the answer to my dilemna, I just need validation. I graduated from a known to be over-the-top difficult (by comparison) ADN program in May. I started taking an online Critical thinking class in August, which I finished this week. I planned...

Thank you Daytonite. That's exactly what I wanted to hear.

I started on a DOU/Tele unit just 2 months ago. I've worked 6 shifts on my own at the busiest time of the yeat (according to my fellow nurses) but they are awesome. They look out for me, encourage me to ask questions, make me take a lunch break and...

Hi All! I'm sorry if I'm butting into a forum but I don't know where else to post. I just finished day #3 as a new grad (May 2006) on A DOU/Tele unit. I'm so unsure of myelf. Does everybody go through this. I had more confidence as a student. No...

Oh good golly. How ignorant people can be. I just graduated from nursing school this past May and now 1 class at a time, I'm working on my BSN. My oldest son will be 20 on Tuesday and will have his BS in engineering in 2 years. Who cares what anyo...

My first day on a DOU/Tele unit is tomorrow. I started a 2 day dysrhythmia recognition class last week and will finish on Friday. Will I catch on? My brain feels fried, like there is so much to learn.

I know how hard it is to wait. i took mine on a Monday and it posted at 0200 on thursday meaning you have less than 6 hours til you find out. it's murder waiting. The fact that it seemed hard and then got easier, well who knows. I think our minds...

Hi Superkyx, I never received an envelope with results. Just my RN certificate about one month after I tested. I received my results online at 0200 about 3 days after I tested and my actual license card about 4 days later. Since you just tested to...

Hey Corpsman, That's right. Don't lose hope. From what I gather the BVNPT is a lot slower than the BRN at posting results. I took the Psych Tech boards 25y ago and it took weeks then and it still takes weeks. The BRN is quick. I tested on July 1...

I didn't mean to open a can of worms. I guess I'm just bitter that my home is overrun. Everything is a hassle where it wasn't even 20 years ago.

Hi JLRose, I just got my first job on a telemetry unit. I'm in orientation and haven't started on the floor yet. Sometime in October after all those classes. Let me know how it goes. I'm nervous but I'm sure I'll catch on. Take care.

Woo Hoo Kristie. Congrats and what a relief. I passed the NCLEX-RN July 12, 2006. Time for a celebration. :cheers: