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  1. bandage scissors

    theatredork replied to confused101's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    For those that use bandage scissors, do you clean them after every time you use

  2. New Jersey New Grads, RN

    theatredork replied to EMERGENCYRNNJ's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    That's exactly what I thought when I was looking for a

  3. New Jersey Hospitals: easy or hard to get in?

    theatredork replied to nursegia's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I'm sure this isn't the response you want, but I had very little luck with NJ hospitals. I applied to nearly every hospital from Robert Wood Johnson northward. I didn't get any responses whatsoever....

  4. Discrimination towards male students? Need advice.

    theatredork replied to Dabuggy's topic in Men in Nursing

    At least he's doing something about it, instead of just rolling over and accepting it. Those steps, however small, could lead to a change. The only way to know is to try, and by not doing anything...

  5. New Jersey New Grads, RN

    theatredork replied to EMERGENCYRNNJ's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I waited until I passed before applying for jobs. Though, it didn't matter much. I never heard back from any hospitals regarding any jobs in NJ. NY moved quicker on me. I had job offers from two of...

  6. New Jersey New Grads, RN

    theatredork replied to EMERGENCYRNNJ's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hey there, It did take about 5-6 weeks before I got my license number, and another week until I got my license in the mail. As long as you have your NJ license you can file for a NY license by...

  7. Ortho Floor only takes care of ortho problems?

    theatredork replied to marygirl's topic in General Nursing

    Like someone mentioned earlier, hospitals have a tendency to get discharge happy. It's like anything that happens after receiving a discharge order is not our concern. Good catch! As an aside, I hate...

  8. "1 Year" Anniversary in Two Days: My Experiences

    theatredork replied to EnigmaticParadigm's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for this story. I'm at the 1.5 month mark at my first nursing job. I'm enjoying my experience so far. I'm glad that I have a 16 week orientation to get myself ready to work on my own....

  9. Mandatory CNA!!!!

    theatredork replied to henryswife's topic in General Nursing

    That was a similar requirement for my nursing program. I was able to have this waived because I worked as a 'Patient Care Associate' at a local hospital. I think most programs offer this option. I...

  10. which shift do you prefer working as a new RN?

    theatredork replied to labrador4122's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer working days as a new grad, but come from working nights for 2 years. The switch has been a bit rough, but I'm managing. I'm actually orienting on days, an then I'll switch to nights in a...

  11. Do men use RN degree to get to bigger places?

    theatredork replied to npwannab's topic in Men in Nursing

    I know that I'll eventually want to become an NP, but I'm relatively new to being a nurse. I want to be a great nurse before I move on to another level. I've always thought that experience plays a...

  12. New Grads in New york.....

    theatredork replied to doggybour's topic in New York Nursing

    I know they prefer a nurse with a BSN, but they did hire me and I have an

  13. New Grads in New york.....

    theatredork replied to doggybour's topic in New York Nursing

    Nope, though I did volunteer on a first aid squad. I was at one point an EMT-B, but have since let that certification

  14. New Grads in New york.....

    theatredork replied to doggybour's topic in New York Nursing

    I have experience in the ER and Cardiac Surgery ICU, along with a step-down telemetry unit. I also have my ACLS and PALS. Maybe even being an Eagle Scout helped. I built up my resume over the last...

  15. New Grads in New york.....

    theatredork replied to doggybour's topic in New York Nursing

    Burn

  16. New Burn Nurse Here - HELP!

    theatredork replied to BertRN07's topic in Burn

    I'll be starting in the BICU at Cornell in 2 weeks. I can't wait. I just have to get through this pharmacology test tomorrow. I hate these

  17. New Grads in New york.....

    theatredork replied to doggybour's topic in New York Nursing

    I start November 12th in the BICU. I'm not sure if I'm enrolled in the residency program or not. I'll find out this week when I go for my physical and employment

  18. New Burn Nurse Here - HELP!

    theatredork replied to BertRN07's topic in Burn

    I'm hoping I feel the same way, with it getting a little bit better each day. What burn center do you work in, if you don't mind me

  19. New Grads in New york.....

    theatredork replied to doggybour's topic in New York Nursing

    Well, the payroll is still done hourly, based on how many hours you work. So it's the same if your earning an hourly wage, they just like to discuss it in terms of a salary. I would think OT would...

  20. OMG.Do Nursing students really practice on eachother??

    theatredork replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad that my school didn't make us practice on each other, or else I would have

  21. New Grads in New york.....

    theatredork replied to doggybour's topic in New York Nursing

    It's the actual salary. I determine the rate from the salary. I personally think it's more professional to discuss a job in terms of salary, rather than hourly rate. Though, lawyers earn by the...

  22. New Grads in New york.....

    theatredork replied to doggybour's topic in New York Nursing

    NewYork Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical

  23. New Grads in New york.....

    theatredork replied to doggybour's topic in New York Nursing

    As a new grad I was offered $73,749/year, but that's with night shift

  24. New Jersey New Grads, RN

    theatredork replied to EMERGENCYRNNJ's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I pretty much had the same experiences mentioned in this thread. I graduated in May from an associates program, but didn't take my NCLEX until August. Even then, I didn't start applying for jobs...

  25. Guys- what made you want to become a nurse?

    theatredork replied to glamgalRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Honestly, I never had an dreams or plans to become a nurse. It happened by accident. After 9/11 happened in 2001 I came home from school in Boston completely confused about what I wanted to do with...