PennyLane

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  1. dec grads, when r u taking the nclex?

    PennyLane replied to SpecFuz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in December and I'm taking the NCLEX Feb. 3rd. I start work January 24th in the

  2. Can Someone Give Me Advice Regarding Hospitals And School In Maryland Please

    PennyLane replied to Guest26407's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Sparks is very rural. I've known people to live up there. If you enjoy that kind of life, you may want to buy up there. It's not a far drive to Baltimore City. If you're in Baltimore County, the...

  3. What was your Pinning Ceremony like?

    PennyLane replied to Nurse2bSandy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wish my school offered $30 pins. Our sterling silver pin was over $100, and was the cheapest

  4. What was your Pinning Ceremony like?

    PennyLane replied to Nurse2bSandy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Fiona-the main reason the pinning was so important to me is because they don't have a real graduation with caps and gowns for us December grads. They conceded to our requests for a pinning ceremony,...

  5. What did you buy yourself for a graduation present

    PennyLane replied to Nightcrawler's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nothing. I'm too broke. I didn't even get my boyfriend a Christmas present. But I plan on buying myself a nice sapphire ring when I get some money--something small and

  6. Relocating To Maryland In Jan.2005/please Reply

    PennyLane replied to Guest26407's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I've seen LPNs in the ER. So far I haven't run into any in ICUs. But then again, I'm just a new grad and haven't been around that long. Best of luck to

  7. Annapolis to J. Hopkins-commuting possible?

    PennyLane replied to pinkiepie's topic in Maryland Nursing

    You're probably thinking of Columbia. It's a development--well, a planned town, really. A commute from Annapolis probably wouldn't be too bad, esp. since you probably won't be driving during the worst...

  8. New Job!

    PennyLane replied to BSN2004NSU's topic in Oncology

    Yes, I have found a job. I'm going to be an ED nurse I take the boards Feb.

  9. ARe there Any jobs in Maryland/Baltimore area

    PennyLane replied to Guest26407's topic in Maryland Nursing

    In answer to your question--yes! I had three job offers in Baltimore hospitals before I graduated. I had just started interviewing. I had other interviews lined up that I cancelled because I'd already...

  10. New Job!

    PennyLane replied to BSN2004NSU's topic in Oncology

    Congrats on your new job! Is this the area you wanted to work in? I can't comment on the nursing aspect, but I did watch someone go through the process. She spoke highly of the nurses- she really got...

  11. Second Bachelor's.......BSN??? Help!!

    PennyLane replied to wje9516's topic in Nursing Career

    See my reply on your other

  12. Second Bachelor's.......BSN??? (this could be funny)

    PennyLane replied to wje9516's topic in Nursing Career

    I changed careers and got a second Bachelor's degree in nursing (a few days ago!). I found many of the issues you mentioned in my previous career in the business world. Every single person I worked...

  13. Abbreviations

    PennyLane replied to stephera's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not in TX, but here are some I've see quite regularly throughout school and clinicals: HTN = hypertension SOB = shortness of breath PMH = past medical history CP = chest pain CXR = chest x-ray U/O...

  14. Advice for GN

    PennyLane replied to Bridge's topic in Emergency

    Wow, I can't imagine having 15+ patients. That seems so unsafe. I'm starting in the ER next month. Keep the advice

  15. lpn being mistreated

    PennyLane replied to qje999's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Welcome to Allnurses. I'm so sorry you're having trouble at your job. I don't have any words of advice, but I'm sure that the patients you've cared for over the past 19 years wouldn't say you've...

  16. LPN seeking relocation to MD

    PennyLane replied to blady's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I'm in MD, but I can't comment on areas outside the Baltimore region. Yes, I think it may be harder to find jobs in Western Maryland b/c there aren't as many hospitals. Here in Baltimore we have oh,...

  17. What was your Pinning Ceremony like?

    PennyLane replied to Nurse2bSandy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    nptobe--that's terrible! I'd be so mad if I were you. :angryfire I think I'd write a letter to the dean to express your displeasure. They could have salted the parking lot or rescheduled it! Good...

  18. How much $ do RNs start out at?

    PennyLane replied to Doug85's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think that's necessarily true. Almost all hospitals in my city offer sign-on bonuses to stay competitive. I accepted one at my new job with no commitment required. From what I've heard from...

  19. CNA's/PCT's how much do you make?

    PennyLane replied to Karen06's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    $11/hour in

  20. What was your Pinning Ceremony like?

    PennyLane replied to Nurse2bSandy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey Sandy-- My pinning ceremony is in two weeks. It's being held in the school auditorium, which, while quite large enough for our ~200 class, is a little tight when you add in guests. So...

  21. Anyone else graduating in December?

    PennyLane replied to youngRNstudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, I'm graduating in two weeks! Our school just started a Dec. pinning ceremony this year. But it's kinda half-hearted and not as 'official' as the spring pinning. But at least we get something....

  22. Ah yes...now I belong here...

    PennyLane replied to dianacs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Me too! Had two exams today--now I'm DONE!!!! Have my pinning in two weeks. Congrats to us

  23. 1st ED interview tomorrow

    PennyLane replied to jaimealmostRN's topic in Emergency

    Good Luck! I recently accepted an ER position as a new grad. The HR part of the interview was tough--all those annoying HR questions--but the meeting with the nurse manager of the unit was much more...

  24. New series Lifeline:The Nursing Diaries on Discovery Health channel starts Nov 7th,04

    PennyLane replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I only watched the first half of the show because I found my interest waning. I bet the peds nurse is great at her job, but we didn't really get to see much of what she does. Another thing...

  25. Cute musical site on respiratory issues

    PennyLane posted a topic in General Nursing

    This site is really cute. I especially like "My pneumonia". It was created by RTs, but I think it applies to nursing as well.