EmilyUSFRN

EmilyUSFRN RN

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  1. Can a nursing student and family survive on one income?

    EmilyUSFRN replied to Sebastiansmom09's topic in General Nursing

    For financial aid, as others have said, you need to fill out your fafsa at fafsa.org. it's government provided and the interest rates are really low. they provide the loans based on need after...

  2. Can a nursing student and family survive on one income?

    EmilyUSFRN replied to Sebastiansmom09's topic in General Nursing

    Even though nursing schools can and sometimes do discourage working, they also should understand that people have to do what they have to do to survive. My own school recommended that we not work,...

  3. Clinical Sites in Tampa

    EmilyUSFRN replied to MB37's topic in Florida Nursing

    I did my clinicals at TGH and I loved it. Sure it was tough, but the way I thought about it-- it's a teaching hospital. It's pretty much what they do, and it is expected that staff and pts understand...

  4. Hours you worked while you were in school.

    EmilyUSFRN replied to vaileheart's topic in General Nursing

    It all depended on my schedule throughout NS. I worked at an optometrist office and they were very helpful and flexible with my schedule. I didn't make much money, but for me, having a lot to do...

  5. For the ladies!!

    EmilyUSFRN posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    I got this in my email a while back and for the ladies-- I'm sure you'll understand!! AN OPEN LETTER TO: MR. JAMES THATCHER, BRAND MANAGER, PROCTER & GAMBLE. February 6, 2007 Dear Mr....

  6. kind of a silly question

    EmilyUSFRN posted a topic in Pediatric

    I will be starting my GN job in peds later on this month and I am absolutely excited. Although I have a pretty silly question for the seasoned peds nurses out there-- do you all recommend getting...

  7. kind of a silly question

    EmilyUSFRN replied to EmilyUSFRN's topic in Pediatric

    That's a HUGE relief! I actually just bought myself one last week I'm waiting for it to be delivered-- it's got grass, a caterpillar, a butterfly, and a ladybug on it. How funny, because I thought...

  8. Help, Info to lecture high school kids on nursing

    EmilyUSFRN replied to traumamomtx's topic in General Nursing

    I would tell them not only about the "cool ER stuff" but personal stories about actually helping, the kind of equipment nurses use and using critical thinking skills (many people I graduated school...

  9. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    EmilyUSFRN replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Funny, because I don't remember when the decision was actually made. My nursing autobiography-- When my mom graduated nursing school, she was pregnant with me. I think growing up-- she never...

  10. Tips for looking more professional

    EmilyUSFRN replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    Yes they do!! I never knew until they asked me if I had certain coupons or stuff they give out and when i said no, she asked if i had my AAA card. last time i was there i saved almost $30 with that!...

  11. Do you enjoy TV surgical/medical shows?

    EmilyUSFRN replied to MSJ2007's topic in General Nursing

    LOVE Grey's anatomy, and sometimes it's very hard for me to bite my tongue so that other people don't get super annoyed with me. Doctors starting an IV? yeah ok. Only docs run in to give CPR....

  12. religion in the workplace

    EmilyUSFRN replied to elrondaragorn's topic in General Nursing

    I have been wondering the same thing. I have been approached by people in the grocery store, by people I was working with doing eye exams, etc. etc. etc. asking ME if I had found Jesus? My question...

  13. Tips for looking more professional

    EmilyUSFRN replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    To look more professional-- I LOVE "What Not to Wear" on TLC. To look polished and chic, wear clothes that flatter you, nothing overly trendy or things that look disposable. You can get some really...