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  1. All White Uniform Dress Code?!!

    allthingsbright replied to keludtke's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of hopsitals in my area are going back to this (all white for RN's and maroon for support personnel) saying nurses look more professional and are more easily identifiable by patients. My new job...

  2. Taking the NCLEX in January? Stop in here...

    allthingsbright replied to allthingsbright's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Me too, achoo! Good

  3. January 2008 NCLEX support thread

    allthingsbright replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey guys-I am new to the thread. Don't have my ATT but my school says I will have it mid Jan and I plan to take the NCLEX at the end of Jan. Anyway, just wanted to say hi! I am using Saunders, ATI and...

  4. Taking the NCLEX in January? Stop in here...

    allthingsbright replied to allthingsbright's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good luck everyone-- A couple friends and I are going to get a hotel room and study for a weekend. Should be

  5. HELP: Taking the NCLEX for the first time after A YEAR AND A HALF!!

    allthingsbright replied to Almost_a_nurse2007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You should contact the school you graduated from--they will have good advice for your situation!

  6. pay for new graduate RNs

    allthingsbright replied to Suz_QRN's topic in General Nursing

    In KC I am making 20.50/hr as a new GN. It goes up (will be around 24.50) after I pass the NCLEX and w/ my differential for working nights.

  7. Penn Valley

    allthingsbright replied to mama4girls's topic in General Nursing

    PS I think the pass rate was highest last year and now it is down a bit. It is still around

  8. Penn Valley

    allthingsbright replied to mama4girls's topic in General Nursing

    Ya know, I would have to agree with a lot of what Lori is saying. I feel like I got a good education at PV but had to put up with A LOT!!! It was the hardest thing I have ever done. Man.... But I just...

  9. Anyone NOT taking NCLEX prep course?

    allthingsbright replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No kaplan for me either. My tuition covered ATI and I am using Saunders as well as some other NCLEX books. Good

  10. Commonly used OB meds for new nurse?

    allthingsbright replied to allthingsbright's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You guys rock- I knew you would post some useful things and this was great! Thanks so

  11. Is it true fail two classes and you`re out!

    allthingsbright replied to sar4tee's topic in General Students

    Our school had the same policy--fail two classes in the nuring curriculum or withdraw and its bye-bye. Its just another "weed-out" tool, IMHO. Yes, nursing school IS

  12. pain med...

    allthingsbright replied to stephera's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for this thread!

  13. Can I join??

    allthingsbright replied to Achoo!'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats!

  14. I graduated!

    allthingsbright replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Me too-pinning was tonight. I start my GN position at the end of january. Congrats to all!

  15. failed fundamentals, any advice..

    allthingsbright replied to Ambitiouz's topic in General Students

    It has taken me many years to finally get my degree in nursing... Time will pass no matter what you do. If you want to be a nurse, what better thing to spend YOUR time on?? Many people opt to start...

  16. Know someone who did NOT pass the final?

    allthingsbright replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    We all passed-and we are required to get at least a 75% on the FINAL, much less the class( no rounding!). I am really proud of my 56 classmates. Smart, persistent bunch of

  17. which are larger: retinal arteries or veins?

    allthingsbright replied to GingerSue's topic in General Students

    Ok, I may not know what I am talking about here, but wouldnt arteries be biiger in veins in that they take blood away from the heart and function under more pressure due to the increased amount of...

  18. Retire by 30, thanks nursing!

    allthingsbright replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    Actually my husband, a banker, said more and more people are doing this on a lot less money than I thought was possible. Its a new trend, I guess! Good luck-sounds

  19. Drug Calculations Test

    allthingsbright replied to wannabenursetx's topic in General Students

    Actually, I am horrible at math and this was my biggest fear. Now I can honestly say it is a strong point for me in school. I used the book Math for Nurses (didnt find Calculate with Confidence to be...

  20. I think I really screwed up choosing nursing

    allthingsbright replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you know in heart and mind that floor nursing isnt right for you. Get out now and be happy for the life experience. Maybe you can get into a desk position where you use your medical...

  21. Sleep Deprivation & Clinical

    allthingsbright replied to wannabesedated's topic in General Students

    I had the same problem my first couple of semesters and can honestly say I started to physically and mentally adjust--maybe in part because I felt less stressed out as I began to be a bit more...

  22. Do you know of any nurses that left nursing?

    allthingsbright replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    yes, my mom. and she urged me to reconsider going into nursing. well, here I am about to grad in 2 wks. hopefully things will go better in my own

  23. Nursing Uniforms that don't need ironing.

    allthingsbright replied to moomoo111's topic in General Nursing

    I throw mine in the dryer (usually with a towel) about 10 min before I put them on and it gets all the wrinkles out. I just dont have time to iron my

  24. Four years for an associates?

    allthingsbright replied to Annieee's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, thats not unusual at all. I'll have taken 4 yrs for my ASN. Good

  25. No She/he Did Not!!!

    allthingsbright replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    no he did not palpate (why?) a stab wound, clean it and apply a new steri-strip without GLOVES on, then left the room without washing his hands... this was a DOC and I even asked him if he would like...