southernbelle08

southernbelle08

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  1. Mississippi LPN's???

    southernbelle08 replied to GreenIdGurl's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an RN and can't answer some of this, but I did want to answer #2. I just started work and right now I do 7a-3p. I am brand new too. Our floor also does the self scheduling and everyone has said,...

  2. How long for NCLEX results?

    southernbelle08 replied to BeachyRNn08's topic in General Nursing

    My friend took her test at 2PM on Tuesday, 6/3 and she got her results by going to the BON and looking for the license and it was there this morning, 6/6. I am so nervous about taking them too. I...

  3. OT: Nashville fun

    southernbelle08 replied to NeuroNP's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    There is a Rainforest Cafe at the Opry Mills Mall. It is a really unique place to eat if you've never been. Loud though, so I dunno if you'd like that or

  4. Baptist Memorial Memphis?????

    southernbelle08 replied to NursesRock!!'s topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I had a friend who worked there prior to graduation and she told me she would not stay at Baptist after becoming an RN. She is now working at Methodist Germantown. I also met a girl at orientation who...

  5. New Salary rates in Mississippi

    southernbelle08 replied to tullosrn2010's topic in General Nursing

    I'm from North Mississippi and the only places I looked at around here had base pay of $18.75 and then the other was $20.00, I believe. I ended up taking a job in Tennessee. Good

  6. Inspirational song for graduation.

    southernbelle08 replied to leielaine's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I also like "A Moment Like This" by Kelly Clarkson. Awesome lyrics and a gorgeous voice! We used "Hero" by Mariah Carey, "I Believe" by Fantasia, and "Go Light Your World" by Chris Rice at our pinning...

  7. Fall Adn-i Need Advice From Newly Accepted Students Or Current Adn Students!

    southernbelle08 replied to ms.futureRN86's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated from NEMCC, but I thought I would wish you luck!! Before I was accepted, I did not have a 4.0 and got in just fine. I had made a 22 on my ACT, but IMO, I'd think your 4.0 would count...

  8. Shaking when giving meds!!!!

    southernbelle08 replied to MrsCD's topic in General Students

    I have another perspective on it - I was VERY bad about this and, at first, chalked it up to being nerves and having lots of anxiety. The first time I tried to start an IV, I was shaking so bad I...

  9. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    southernbelle08 replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Oh here we go..... 1) I barely know you. Heck, 75% of the people you approach barely know you. Please don't troll around the whole classroom asking everyone what they made just so you can hopefully...

  10. Weekend Shifts

    southernbelle08 replied to TNMommy's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Just thought I would mention this incase it is the same in other areas.... I will be working in Memphis after graduation and I know at my hospital you have to work a year before they'll give you...

  11. clinicals while pregnant - safe?

    southernbelle08 replied to hoopskirthippie's topic in General Students

    I have had several classmates have babies during school and everything has worked out fine. One of the girls in my clinical group is about 12 weeks along so during this last semester if there was ever...

  12. For all student externs in the Memphis area...

    southernbelle08 replied to Cinqly's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I saw earlier in the thread someone mention Saint Francis to you. Did you apply there or speak to anyone? I will be glad to send the name and number of the recruiter I spoke to your way if you'd like....

  13. New Grad wants to be an Oncology RN

    southernbelle08 replied to FromNH2VAwherenext's topic in Oncology

    I was also just hired yesterday for an Oncology position. Interviewed yesterday morning and was called back yesterday afternoon. I'm glad you also found a spot, CONGRATS!!!

  14. Excited to start working at le Bonheur!

    southernbelle08 replied to dilleweed's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    LOL!! Sasquatch smilie is very fitting in this case. Thank you for your response also! I have an interview at another hospital in Memphis on Thursday and will see where that takes me. I would still...

  15. Excited to start working at le Bonheur!

    southernbelle08 replied to dilleweed's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    i'm trying to get on at le bonheur (i graduate next month) and it really has been like pulling teeth. how was everyone else's process? i've been in contact with the recruiter, but the steps seem to be...

  16. Has anyone failed a test? I need some encouragement!

    southernbelle08 replied to silly32girl's topic in General Students

    Don't let this get you down! I am in my 4th semester and I failed my one and only test 2nd semester with a 68. I worried and was very upset, but my Advisor told me to let it go...it happened, it was...

  17. A letter to my clinical instructor..

    southernbelle08 replied to mlisk589's topic in General Students

    I know how you're feeling, hon. :icon_hug: I believe we're stronger for surviving it and not losing sight of our goal. Hang in there, and best of luck to

  18. Saint Francis (Memphis)

    southernbelle08 replied to southernbelle08's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Thank you for your response! I may apply and just see where it takes me.

  19. How many semesters/years of Pre Reqs?

    southernbelle08 replied to rholman's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It does depend on what you have to take before admission to the program at your school. At my school - we HAD to have A&P I and II completed. That could be done in 2 semesters. Everything else -...

  20. A & P and nursing school!!

    southernbelle08 replied to Great_Nurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am about to graduate from nursing school, so I hope you don't mind my 2¢ even though this isn't, technically, my forum. :) I found that if you knew the A&P - it was MUCH easier to understand...

  21. What mantra is getting you through nursing school?

    southernbelle08 replied to MySimplePlan's topic in General Students

    "One more

  22. Micro online??

    southernbelle08 replied to lanagrace's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm checking in from the Student Nurse forum, I hope you don't mine me butting in. I agree with the previous poster on you making sure your nursing school WILL accept an online course. Mine would, so...

  23. failed fundamentals, any advice..

    southernbelle08 replied to Ambitiouz's topic in General Students

    Don't give up!!!! If you are happy and have found what you love, PLEASE stick with it, so many go through life never finding that career for them. In the grand scheme, one year is not going to make...

  24. Eww white uniforms??

    southernbelle08 replied to jla623's topic in General Students

    This may be sharing too much, but just chalk it up to a helpful hint and overlook me, LOL! Do remember to wear white panties. Most of mine aren't white, so I make a point to lay white ones out next to...

  25. Know someone who did NOT pass the final?

    southernbelle08 replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Yeah, one of my good friends didn't pass the final and failed the semester. I think we only had 6 to fail theory this semester. We did have at least 15 that I know if not pass the clinical portion...