SpecFuz

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1. ? re: closed trials

   SpecFuz replied to SpecFuz's topic in Research

   I truly appreciate your replies. To answer the question about what phase the trials are in, some are phase 2 but I'm am not honestly acquainted with any yet. the department is in a state of flux and...

2. ? re: closed trials

   SpecFuz posted a topic in Research

   I am new as a research RN. I am very unfamiliar with all the legalities of it but had been given a heads-up from a former colleague to be very careful about documentation etc. My question is, I...

3. Stethoscope Diaphragm Covers

   SpecFuz replied to traumamedic's topic in General Nursing

   I have seen them used at the hospital I will be working out in a few weeks. If you google Safe Seal diaphragm covers you will find them. I think they are even on ebay.

4. dansko's professional or occupational?

   SpecFuz replied to SpecFuz's topic in General Nursing

   thanks for all the tips. I have actually tried them on in a store and figured if I know I'm a size 37, i might as well save some money and order them online. http://www.clogscentral.com has a 15%...

5. dansko's professional or occupational?

   SpecFuz posted a topic in General Nursing

   This is a silly question but considering I'm going to spend $100 on a pair of shoes I thought I might as well try and ask... I'm going to buy a pair of dansko's and tried on the professional's size...

6. 75 questions...scared!

   SpecFuz replied to Lahnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I took my NCLEX last month and passed with 120 questions. I believe the overwhelming majority of people that get 75 questions do pass but wanted to just share that someone I know got 75 questions...

7. Anyone use their Treo 650 at work?

   SpecFuz posted a topic in General Nursing

   I was wondering if anyone owns one or uses something similar (sidekick? blackberry? pocketpc? palm?) at work and finds it so helpful. I'm thinking of getting an all-in-one device for...

8. Moving to Manhattan... need a job!

   SpecFuz replied to newgirlintown's topic in New York Nursing

   mccnrs2b, pm me. i'll be starting a job at sloan kettering soon! thanks,

9. Moving to Manhattan... need a job!

   SpecFuz replied to newgirlintown's topic in New York Nursing

   I grew up in NY and lived in NYC before going to nursing school in Tennessee. I just had to add that I just graduted in December and am moving to NYC in 2 weeks. In my experience (just 1 opinion),...

10. 5 things a new RN must have...

    SpecFuz replied to SpecFuz's topic in General Nursing

    This list is great! Thanks for all the input. I especially like the pda advice and the indiglo watch idea. I never heard a hemostat called a kelly clamp in nursing school so thanks for the clue....

11. 5 things a new RN must have...

    SpecFuz replied to SpecFuz's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I feel good because I already have a few of these like: A significant other that doesn't mind dating odd ours (I'm married) and click pens. :) I should mention, I'll be working peds it looks...

12. 5 things a new RN must have...

    SpecFuz posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm trying to decide if there is anything I need to go out and buy before I start my first job as a RN... My list includes so far: good shoes (I will look at Dansko's) & support hose Is there...

13. hourly RN pay vs. salaried?

    SpecFuz replied to SpecFuz's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry I didn't explain this but the salaried position is NOT for management. It's a Staff RN position on a regular floor! I'm also a new grad, so I am sure I would be working OT. However, I think...

14. hourly RN pay vs. salaried?

    SpecFuz replied to SpecFuz's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. I didn't even realize hospital staff RN positions pay salary sometimes rather than hourly. This is a big deal to me but unfortunately it's the job I'm leaning towards. If there is not a lot...

15. hourly RN pay vs. salaried?

    SpecFuz posted a topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in December and just passed NCLEX and am trying to make a decision between 2 jobs. One difference that I was hoping to get opinions on is the salaries. Position A is paid hourly. I...