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  1. June 2009 NCLEX Support Group

    melsman1904 replied to kristin1213's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    June 11th for me. I'm using Saunders and some ATI stuff that was given to us during

  2. Could you new grads that had trouble with job search do me a favor.

    melsman1904 replied to oramar's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started applying in late Feb/ early March for primarily ICU jobs. I had 3 interviews that led nowhere. I started applying for Med-Surg, LTC, Psych, pretty much anything that was open. I also...

  3. Just finished OB rotation

    melsman1904 replied to newmale2nursing's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I never saw a vag. birth and that was fine by me. I was fortunate enough to have excellent OB CIs that found other learning opportunities for me when the mommas didn't want me in the room. I never...

  4. RN, ADN, BSN, LPN, LVN, ....... Does it matter??

    melsman1904 replied to Mrs.BSN71109's topic in General Nursing

    To address the issue with being recognized as a true professional: As nurses, if we focus more on carrying ourselves in a professional manner and less on what others think, our patients will reap far...

  5. Finally found a job!

    melsman1904 replied to prudence09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats!

  6. Dealing with the future.

    melsman1904 replied to motivated2nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    And you will! Blow their minds by being incredibly prepared q day. It is the best decision you've ever made. You will

  7. Some of these students, jeez...

    melsman1904 replied to HumptyDumpty's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I really don't see how it makes the guy a tool. I see it as a nice thing that he did for a pt. Why is having compassion toolish? What's so wrong with caring? Another thing that bugs me: what is so...

  8. Do we feel entitled to a job just because we're nurses?

    melsman1904 replied to MesaRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    For many, the motivating factors for pursuing nursing as a career come directly from the info fed to them by the media. They see and hear all this great stuff on the news about how there is such a...

  9. 2009 New Grads......

    melsman1904 replied to 09RN's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Me too. Just hang in there, things will pick

  10. 2009 New Grads......

    melsman1904 replied to 09RN's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Nope. I've never set foot in a hospital while "on the clock." The three hospitals that I had interviews at are not as saturated as the Bham hospitals with new grad apps( atleast I don't think they...

  11. 2009 New Grads......

    melsman1904 replied to 09RN's topic in Alabama Nursing

    All of them were ICU. 2 of the three hospitals that I applied to and interviewed with did not have any med-surg openings. Depending on were you're located, I know St. V East has a couple of med-surg...

  12. 2009 New Grads......

    melsman1904 replied to 09RN's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I haven't had a ton of luck. I've had 3 interviews and 2 are a definite "no." I'm still waiting to hear from the

  13. Did I win the lottery or is it a curse?

    melsman1904 replied to jsuh's topic in General Students

    You hit the lottery. As many others mentioned...keep quiet. BTW, which book is

  14. High School Prereq's question

    melsman1904 replied to StillinHS's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I don't think that the course will help you get in to nursing school, but it may help with understanding of some of the material you may see while in nursing

  15. What do you do to relieve your stress?

    melsman1904 replied to nurse901's topic in General Students

    I listen to the radio in my truck really loud...especially on test days. I also tend to go to hard rock shows when the stress level gets too high. Something about a dark, smoky room and ear blasting...

  16. A day in the life of CACC-Childersburg students

    melsman1904 replied to LiveLoveLearn's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I'm going to be a 5th semester student Jan. 13. Here's how I see it: First Semester: You do 6 clinicals( works out to once a week for a few weeks). Also, you have 3 classes that meet once per...

  17. Christmas Break

    melsman1904 replied to LeesaRN's topic in General Students

    I'm going to do as little as possible. I'll probably sleep late most days, stay up late most nights and drink

  18. Alternative to spanking

    melsman1904 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see a problem with corporal punishment in some instances. It worked with me. Now, I don't think a child should be spanked for every little offense, but the major offenses are to be dealt...

  19. What will YOU do with your first "real" paycheck!?

    melsman1904 replied to DZcarrie's topic in General Students

    I'll probably put most of it in savings. What I don't put in savings will go towards my student

  20. What do we REALLY need to be successful during school?

    melsman1904 replied to blessedx2's topic in General Students

    Like others have said, black pens and a good drug guide. I keep both in my backpack. My backpack goes everywhere I go. I also rely on my Taber's a good

  21. I'd just like to remind some of y'all...

    melsman1904 replied to Bortaz's topic in General Students

    :cheers: May '09 here we

  22. Community Stethoscopes

    melsman1904 replied to STA29's topic in General Nursing

    Like others have said...stock up on alcohol wipes @ the beginning of your shift and clean the scopes before using

  23. husbands that won't help

    melsman1904 replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    From a male perspective: Laundry and cooking are not beneath a man. He should pitch in...or better yet, do it all. I mean he could put on a load of clothes and play the damn video game while he's...

  24. what did u make?

    melsman1904 replied to greysanatomyfan's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I'm usually happy with a

  25. Recognized by coworkers on AllNurses.com?

    melsman1904 replied to medsurgrnco's topic in General Nursing

    I've recognized and been recognized by classmates on here. I never say anything here about a person, facility, institution, etc that I wouldn't say face to