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  1. New York Presbyterian? new grad program?

    SpecFuz posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

    I'll be graduating in December (I can barely believe it) and plan on moving back to NYC (currently in Nashville). Hoping someone wouldn't mind taking the time to answer a bunch of questions... Heard...

  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. ? 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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.

  6. 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...

  7. 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%...

  8. 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...

  9. dec grads, when r u taking the nclex?

    SpecFuz posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, I graduated in December with a BSN and already received my authorization to test and scheduled my NCLEX!!!! I am completely beyond nervous and can't decide if it's better to just take it and get...

  10. 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...

  11. 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,

  12. 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),...

  13. 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....

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. 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...

  18. really bad news on dad's biopsy...any advice from onc RN's?

    SpecFuz posted a topic in Oncology

    Hi there, I'm about to graduate nursing school (6 weeks left!) and my dad just got his biopsy results back showing Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, Mantle-Cell Type. They thought he was having an allergic...

  19. Peds Oncology as new grad?

    SpecFuz posted a topic in Oncology

    Hi All, Well, some of you may have read my post about my dad having lymphoma. I'm actually writing though to ask about your thoughts on new grads going directly into pediatric oncology. I...

  20. really bad news on dad's biopsy...any advice from onc RN's?

    SpecFuz replied to SpecFuz's topic in Oncology

    Thanks for all the input. My dad is doing pretty well. He just completed his 3rd chemo session of CHOP+Rituxan. They are going to do a PET scan next week which will hopefully show that it is...

  21. Some thoughts about NCLEX

    SpecFuz posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    To everyone studying for NCLEX & getting ready to take it, I promised myself I'd take some time if I passed NCLEX to write out some thoughts that may hopefully help at least 1 person. Of course...

  22. Taking NCLEX 2/1/05 Need some Encouragement/Advice

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

    I just wanted to wish you the best of luck. Go in there knowing that you made it through school and you can do it. DON'T get discouraged if the test goes well beyond 75 questions. I let it upset it...

  23. just took it...very scared

    SpecFuz posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi All, I just got home from the NCLEX. I feel sort-of numb. I got 120 questions. It was as hard as everyone said it would be, but I still feel like it was the hardest test I ever took. I felt...

  24. my unofficial results are in...

    SpecFuz posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    icannot believe it it says pass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :balloons: :balloons: thank you all, everyone. i cannot believe it. this was the most torturing experience...

  25. my unofficial results are in...

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

    nynurse and cammy!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i am soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo happy for us! agh i'm so glad the waiting is over. congratulations girls! good luck to all those waiting...you never know so...