AML09RN

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1. What to do, what to do?? Dillemma of sorts...

   AML09RN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I'll preface this by saying I'm a very lucky woman! Alright, I have an interview scheduled at 2:30 with HR at a nearby hospital (Hospital A). Initially, I thought I really wanted to work at this...

2. Any New Grads finding it hard to find a job here in KY?

   AML09RN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

   Nope! Actually I was surprised at how fast I was offered a job. I applied for a position on Wednesday night, was called by HR Thursday afternoon, interviewed Tuesday, and got an offer today. It's...

3. Is it THAT hard to get a job in the Atlanta area?

   AML09RN posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

   Hi all! Currently I'm a 4th semester ADN student in KY. I should be Andrea, RN in June. After reading some of the posts, I'm kinda discouraged about even attempting to get a job as an RN in the...

4. How many tests have you taken so far??

   AML09RN replied to newbie08's topic in General Students

   We started classes on August 18th. So far we've had 3 exams, 3 observation papers due, and a careplan, h & p, patho paper due. Mine was over 10 pages and some of my classmates' were longer than...

5. What wakes you up in the morning?

   AML09RN replied to redtshirt's topic in General Students

   The days I have clinical, I have to be at the hospital around 0640 since we begin at 0645. I have a 40 minute commute then a 5 minute walk from the student parking lot to the hospital. All that has me...

6. How do you know you've done enough

   AML09RN replied to artistnurse's topic in General Students

   I answer questions....lots and lots of questions. It has been especially helpful in med surg. Even though the questions may be harder or easier than the material presented in class, they allow me to...

7. Nursing School Graduation Percentages

   AML09RN replied to Bo Shoi Ming's topic in General Students

   Check out your state's board of nursing website. In Kentucky, on KBN's website they have a link to the previous year NCLEX pass rates broke down by each college/university. Here's a link to the file:...

8. What is your stress relief during nursing school?

   AML09RN replied to mzjennx's topic in General Students

   This year I'm really going to work toward keeping my stress level to a minimum. I'll do this by: 1) Utilizing my Wii Fit. I love the step aerobics and hula hooping. 2) Not letting assignments sit...

9. How do I break up with my study buddy?

   AML09RN replied to sunchild's topic in General Students

   Finding someone you can PRODUCTIVELY study with while in nursing school can be hard. Sometimes it requires letting people go because they're not a good fit. In fact, one of my close friends that I met...

10. Investing In A Good Stethoscope

    AML09RN replied to NICUplease's topic in General Students

    I bought a maxiscope made by ultrascope last semester and I LOVE it. Yes, the bell is a little bulky but I hear much, much better out of it than I did my littman. I spent about $40 and they come in...

11. Loan Buy Backs in Kentucky

    AML09RN replied to AML09RN's topic in General Nursing

    So keep them comin'!!!! If anyone else knows information, feel free to share.

12. Loan Buy Backs in Kentucky

    AML09RN replied to AML09RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm actually from W.KY so either Lexington or Louisville being that I'll more than likely have to relocate anyway.

13. Loan Buy Backs in Kentucky

    AML09RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey everyone! I'm coming to you for some information. Does anyone know of any hospitals that offer loan buybacks in Kentucky? I'm not graduating for another year, but I'm starting to explore my...

14. Stethoscopes

    AML09RN replied to pattylpn54's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have both a Littman S.E. and I recently purchased a Maxiscope. It's AWESOME! You can do a search for maxiscope and you'll be directed to their website. Check it

15. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    AML09RN replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

    I purchased a pair of dansko's on Ebay for 60.00 bucks (professional clogs). They were in PERFECT condition. If you have the time and/or inclination, Ebay and amazon are good outlets to look for...