DanaR85

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1. Graduation Whites!!!!

   DanaR85 replied to southernatheart's topic in General Nursing

   We had our pinning on the 13th and also wore the whites. I got my dress from Dickies and I thought it was pretty cute. It was simple; button down with a collar and it tied in the back. It was also not too expensive, which was good for me since I w...

2. Can you tell me anything about Delaware?

   DanaR85 replied to szccdw's topic in Delaware

   I also grew up in Delaware and actually will be moving back there from SC in a few weeks to start my first RN job at Christiana. I went to public schools in DE and they were good(I was in Red Clay, not sure about other districts as much), but yes, t...

3. graduation ideas

   DanaR85 replied to regglynn's topic in General Students

   Congrats on the upcoming graduation! My pinning was this past Tuesday and it was such a great day. I don't have any specific ideas for songs/quotes, but we did a lot that made it really personal and meaningful for all of us. Before the ceremony, w...

4. job search

   DanaR85 replied to onduty23's topic in New Nurse

   I think that it depends on the job market in your area. If, for example, there were a lot of December/January grads who applied early, then it could be a little bit tougher. I myself will graduate on Feburary 13th, and I secured my job a few weeks ...

5. When I graduate I am going to.....

   DanaR85 replied to WickedRedRN's topic in General Students

   - finally read the many books i have bought over the past 2 years, but never had the time to actually read. - reconnect with some of my non-nursing friends that i have seemingly drifted apart from during nursing school(side note: isn't it interstin...

6. 0% on my research paper

   DanaR85 replied to BlaineCM's topic in General Students

   Sadly, the "two rules of college" are true to a certain extent. Most professors I have had, both at a 4 year university and at a 2 year community college, are interested in knowing that you listened to what THEY said. Not necessarily what the text ...

7. Good Grades=Bad Nurse?

   DanaR85 replied to TMCmom's topic in General Students

   I think that we are all in agreement that C students do not automatically make better nurses. That is such a rediculous statement. I do however, agree that you need not necessarily make straight As to be a good nurse. We had an instructor who alwa...

8. How do you learn to give injections?

   DanaR85 replied to tigress_8207's topic in General Students

   We also practiced on the injection pads and of course spent much time practicing drawing up various meds. It would have been nice to be able to practice at home, but they wouldn't let us take the syringes/needles home with us. And no, we didn't get...

9. December 06 grads, post in here!!

   DanaR85 replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Students

   Well, I'm not quite Dec. '06, but close to that-we are done in Feb. 07!! I can't wait either. For so long it has seemed like this day would never come and now in a weird way it almost feels like it has come too fast. Does anyone else have that bit...

10. Favorite clinical instructor....and why?

    DanaR85 replied to ceecel.dee's topic in General Nursing

    I have had a few clinical instructors that I have liked. There was the one who was known for being tough and enjoyed instilling a certain level of fear in her students. She had very high expectations and would not fail to let you know if you did no...

11. Nursing 101 Question - How would you answer this?

    DanaR85 replied to julsywulsy's topic in General Students

    I also went directly to C bc of the pain becoming worse 30 min after pain meds given. Like a lot of the other replies have said, they are trying to get you to critically think. They want you to recognize the s/s of compartment syndrome, but they do...

12. Advice on how to start a career in Pediatric Nursing

    DanaR85 replied to DanaR85's topic in Pediatric

    Thank you all for the helpful advice. Since I will be moving back home to Delaware after graduation, my plan is to apply at A.I. duPont Hospital for Children. It has a world renowned reputation and it is the place I have always wanted to work. It...

13. Advice on how to start a career in Pediatric Nursing

    DanaR85 posted a topic in Pediatric

    I am currently in my final semester of nursing school(pinning is in Feb), and would like a career in pediatric nursing. I loved our peds clinical rotation and really felt like that was where I belonged. I hope to be able to do my preceptor there in ...

14. How not to feel guilty for breaking?

    DanaR85 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Students

    I used to feel the exact same way that you did; if I wasn't in class/clinical, then I felt like I had to be studying and if I wasn't, I was doing something wrong. And yes, I did well on my exams, but after a few classes it just became too much. The...

15. Classmates!

    DanaR85 replied to FNPhopeful's topic in General Students

    I can relate to your situation 100%. I am attending an ADN program in a state that is 650 miles from where I grew up and where my family and most of my good friends still live. And before you ask(because everyone does), I am at this school because ...