Aimee03

Aimee03 BSN, RN

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  1. migraine faker at the ED!

    Aimee03 replied to z's playa's topic in Emergency

    I am a nurse and understand there are drug seekers. I also suffer migraines and have ended up in the ER twice. Once after it suddenly appeared with severe chest pain and once because it had lasted...

  2. RN-BSN online how long is your program?

    Aimee03 replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    my program is 9 classes. It takes 3 semesters if taken full

  3. "No, I am not pregnant"

    Aimee03 replied to Tysmommy's topic in Nursing Humor

    That happened to me. I am 5'3 and at the time weighed maybe 110. I got asked boy or girl. I said I'm not pregnant. She said oh did you just have a baby? I mean come on! I was wearing loose scrubs what...

  4. School Nurse wants to be a Teacher...how?

    Aimee03 replied to cyfan's topic in School

    Finally, someone else thinks the same way I do. I am also 23. I've been a nurse 1.5 years now. Tried OB, med-surg, and now work at a ped. office. The thing I love are the kids. I like a normal...

  5. Flu shot in arm for 8 month old?

    Aimee03 replied to YogiBSN's topic in Pediatric

    We are all RNs in the doctors' office where I work. I hate people assuming I am a MA. I've worked hard to be a RN! We give the shots in the thigh until the age of 5. This is our policy. As far as the...

  6. Ever had folks assume you're the Aide not the Nurse????!!!!

    Aimee03 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I had that happen A LOT! I look about 16, not 23. I actually had someone tell me they haven't had a nurse all day. I had been in her room ALL DAY. I explained I was her nurse, a RN. she insisted I was...

  7. Nursing

    Aimee03 replied to MIAMI R.N2b's topic in General Nursing

    my nursing class ranged in age from 19-55. The MAJORITY of my class was in their late 20s-early 30s. College can be stressful and intimidating but its usually worth it. She'll NEVER know til she...

  8. Starting Salary.

    Aimee03 replied to indiawhitaker's topic in First Year After Licensure

    NOT even close to 60,000! I work in a pediatric office, so that has something to do with it. My annual salary when I added it up was $39,000. even in the hospital it was only $41,000. This is in...

  9. Interview at peds office

    Aimee03 replied to BeHappy!'s topic in Pediatric

    I hoope you enjoy working at a peds office as much (or more) as I do. I think it is the best job EVER! My advice, Apologize for their wait, if any. Talk to the kids, whether they are 2 months or 18...

  10. Any UAB nurses out there?

    Aimee03 replied to cj169's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Well, I do not work at UAB (anymore), but I did the RN internship program. I actually did the internship for women's and infant's. The selection process is VERY limited. In my area, over 300 applied,...

  11. Do you work 36 or 40 hours a week?

    Aimee03 replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    I work 5- 8 hour shifts. (more like 50 hour weeks) I work at a doctor's office though. I have worked 3- 12's, but I personally HATED it. I love being home at night. I also love not working weekends or...

  12. doctors office

    Aimee03 replied to snick520's topic in General Nursing

    2006RNCS: I'm a RN. I work in an office that is associated with Children's hospital. This office only hires RNs. We do phone education stuff a lot, so they like the RN to be there. I've only worked...

  13. doctors office

    Aimee03 replied to snick520's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure what kind of doctor's office you'll be working at or where you are at. BUT I work at a peds office, which is awesome. I make $18.75 an hour with great benefits. I would ask about...

  14. I'm so confused.

    Aimee03 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I gradaute nursing school in May of 2007. I started work and took boards in June 2007. My first job ended in December 2007, due to no fault of my own. I took my second job January 2008. (I should have...

  15. I'm so confused.

    Aimee03 replied to Aimee03's topic in General Nursing

    Of course I'm still waiting to hear about the other job. It makes me feel better to know I'm not the only one who has ever felt like this. I should also mention I work PRN at a correctional facility...

  16. I'm so confused.

    Aimee03 replied to Aimee03's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone. I live in the Birmingham metro area, Alabama. I've looked for other jobs, no one really has any women's jobs open. I've thought about being an office nurse but don't really know how...

  17. I HATE nursing! (any suggestions)

    Aimee03 replied to Nursinghaze's topic in General Nursing

    Finally someone who feels like me. I've been a nurse almost a year have had 2, fixing to quit it, so going on 3 jobs! Sorry I have no advice but u are NOT

  18. 99 Balloons - Warning. You'll probably cry your eyes out.

    Aimee03 replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    this video is so sweet and sad. How awesome those parents

  19. Medium vs. Maxiumum security?

    Aimee03 replied to Foxy78's topic in Correctional

    I work at a level 6 Maximum security prision. I feel very safe at my job. I always have officers around. I have never had any problem with the prisioners. I've only worked here, so I can only speak of...

  20. Moving to florida

    Aimee03 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm thinking about moving to flordia, the destin area. Can anyone give me ANY info about pay rates, good are to live, good hospitals to work at. Any information would be so helpful. Thanks

  21. Ready to quit! HELP!

    Aimee03 replied to Aimee03's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks everyone, I feel a little better, I'm not crazy. Aeauooo, I currently work PRN at a maximum security prision. I LOVE my job there. It is awesome. You have protocols to follow, but you get a...

  22. Ready to quit! HELP!

    Aimee03 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    So I've been a RN ince May 07, I am currently on my 2nd job. Through no fault of my own my first job ended after 6 months. I now work on a med-surg unit. I'm almost done with orientation but not quite...

  23. NEW RNs!!!!

    Aimee03 replied to jeromemdayao's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been a RN for about 7 months now. I'm 22 years old from Alabama! Most people tell me I look about 14-16. So I get asked when I'm gonna graduate all the

  24. This aughta be fun: List the terms/slang/correctional nursing lingo for us newbies

    Aimee03 replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Correctional

    I started a PRN job at the prision last week. It took me forever to firgure out what a jacket was. The comment made was "do u have Mr. "jones" jacket?" I was thinking why would I have someone's...

  25. How to apply for a clinic

    Aimee03 replied to Aimee03's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    well actually, I never did find a clinic job. I'm working in a hospital on post-surgical and honestly I do NOT like it. I hope things work out in the end. I guess we'll