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  1. TB Masks

    fiestygirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    Today, I went to be fitted for my TB mask. Unfortunately, I was told that I failed for all three mask sizes available...saying my face is too long and thin...I am trying not to be upset, but the HR...

  2. new grad-critical care info.

    fiestygirl replied to ravneet's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    hi i am a new grad working at an icu at upenn. i think you need to look into the residency programs at the hospitals. that is the only way you can get in as a new

  3. Assessment Techniques

    fiestygirl posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi, I am a new nurse in a MICU. I have had numerous preceptors and as a result I feel like I have yet to adopt a solid assessment style. I sometimes feel like I am all over the place. Any...

  4. salary question

    fiestygirl replied to rn4ever?'s topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Rosemary- It is for BSN. HUP doesn't hire ADNs anymore, I

  5. salary question

    fiestygirl replied to rn4ever?'s topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    after one year at penn, you get about

  6. salary question

    fiestygirl replied to rn4ever?'s topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I just started at Penn for 27 something. Jefferson is about the same, maybe a 0.15

  7. BSN Program

    fiestygirl replied to Mommy2NQ's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    In Pa, you are not able to take the NCLEX until you finish you BSN program. In fact, before you test you must turn in an ATT- application to test. The ATT requires the signature of the BSN program...

  8. looking for 1st job with sign on bonus PA or NJ

    fiestygirl replied to puddingpie's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    pretty sure cooper has one...upenn gives you 10,000 if youwork there 4 yrs. (1000 after first year, 2000 and year 2

  9. New Grad Looking for ICU Job In New York

    fiestygirl replied to Umdsn's topic in MICU, SICU

    One thing to remember about Presbyterian is that it is a residency program. This means that it only begins at certain times of the year. If I were you I would call ASAP and find out when the next...

  10. CHOP vs. JEFF new grad Advice??

    fiestygirl replied to thekewi's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hmmm in my opinion I would go to Jeff. I am unsure if CHOP has the same benefits as UPenn...if so it is worth looking into. UPenn still offers a pension and unlimited tuition reimbursement and...

  11. What do patients say that irks you?

    fiestygirl replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hmm I get more annoyed when you are just walking in for the first time doing your assessments and they NEED to know if you are married, have kids etc?? And I work in an ICU!!! They are barely awake...

  12. XP: Drexel ACE and Scrubs Question

    fiestygirl replied to JdNNurse2B's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    no the yellow is pretty bad. you can see an ACE student from a mile away. and we definitely stick out on the

  13. Looking for professional advice.

    fiestygirl posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hello. I am a GN starting in the MICU. What organizations/associations do you suggest I join? What journals should I subscribe to? Do you think that it is too early for me to even think about

  14. weird question - menstrual cramps

    fiestygirl replied to shock-me-sane's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    i may have made this up in my head...but i think it has something to do with progesterone having a laxative effect. darn! now i have to look it up...ill get back to

  15. Drexel ACE STUDENTS or GRADUATES

    fiestygirl replied to Ling07's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The clinical hours are the same in every program. The clinical hours are those set by the Board of Nursing in order to qualify for a license. Although it is accelerated, you still do the same number...

  16. 12 months accelerated BSN's with winter start

    fiestygirl replied to firstyearRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes Drexel University ACE program...11 mos...starts again in

  17. Looking for professional advice.

    fiestygirl replied to fiestygirl's topic in MICU, SICU

    thank you. i was thinking that that may be the situation...i just don't want to be left

  18. Random Drug Testing...

    fiestygirl posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am wondering if it is standard practice to make RNs undergo random drug testing? Why don't MD's fall subject to this? Does anyone know if this is common practice at

  19. Will this limit my nursing opportunities? (kind of long)

    fiestygirl replied to Heloisea3's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I don't think that this would affect you since/....it sounds like discrimination if someone does not hire you due to health problems. I will tell you that some (not all) nursing jobs ask if you...

  20. Random Drug Testing...

    fiestygirl replied to fiestygirl's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I don't mind...and even understand the necessity for pre-employment drug testing. I guess what annoys me is that in the future I will have to put unpaid time and effort into going to random testing....

  21. Good website for Nursing Gear?

    fiestygirl replied to GottaGetIn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    allheart.com....best prices i have ever

  22. New grad needs advice/info r/t oncology

    fiestygirl replied to btown annie's topic in Oncology

    well i was deciding btwn the both myself, just a few mos ago. i went the icu route only bc it would allow for me to gain more certifications. and my resume was already full of oncology work due to...

  23. Personal Insurance??

    fiestygirl replied to fiestygirl's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thank you. I am calling around today. On another thread that someone recommended I read. I saw that someone advised not reporting having insurance to your employer. Do they regularly ask? How...

  24. Personal Insurance??

    fiestygirl posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Please help. I have received such mixed messages about obtaining personal insurance. Some professors told me to get the insurance, while others say never to get insurance or else patients go after...

  25. New grads....where do you work?

    fiestygirl replied to PACU queen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Medical