suzy253 RN

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    How Many Days Do You Work?

    suzy253 replied to RainDreamer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work a 24-hr week. About as much as this old new nurse can handle. Also work 3-11; one week I work 3 in a row, alternate week I don't. Just started the 3-11 shift which I hear is very desirable...
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    hey everyone

    suzy253 replied to timdmb's topic in Oncology

    Hi & welcome! Nice to have you with
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    camile just want to introduce myself

    suzy253 replied to Camile's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Camile & welcome to Allnurses. I don't know about the Kaplan as I didn't use it but some of my friends did and they liked it. I mainly used Saunders for a review (really didn't study very...
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    Are any new grads finding jobs??

    suzy253 replied to RENAISSANCE RN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    How about the places you did your clinicals at? It's a shame you're having trouble finding a job. I'm in RI and got a job straight away as a Grad Nurse before receiving my
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    just took nclex

    suzy253 replied to courtneyalissa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hang in there Courtney. It's true, there's no way of knowing what 75 questions, 265 questions, or anything in between means. do you have quick results in your state? I'll be thinking about you....
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    THIS Is Why I Love Geriatrics

    suzy253 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I love working with the geriatric population as well. Your story gave me goose bumps on my arms. They must have been absolutely thrilled. You sound like a gem and the ppl you work with as well for...
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    Speech Class Interruptions (rant)

    suzy253 replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Students

    Ugh. I absolutely hated when cell phones were going off when I was in class. Come on!!! what'd they do before cell phones? Is there any reason not to check them before you go into class. I have...
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    Nclex

    suzy253 replied to got2luvnights's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations!!!!! The wait is definitely the
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    I Passed!!!!!!!

    suzy253 replied to nursingismydream's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations to
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    Just checked my results at 49 hrs!

    suzy253 replied to ncriverrat's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations!!! :balloons: :balloons: Awesome feeling, isn't
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    Curriculum for Diploma in Nursing

    suzy253 replied to zoluking's topic in General Nursing

    Hiya MLOS...long time no see! (I
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    Curriculum for Diploma in Nursing

    suzy253 replied to zoluking's topic in General Nursing

    Elkpark: AMEN!!! I graduated a 3-yr diploma program in May, took and passed my NCLEX in July and am working as an RN (actually started working after school as a graduate nurse). My diploma program...
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    Best shoes ever?

    suzy253 replied to redraccoon's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thank you! Thank you. i tripped so many times in my Crocs...I was beginning to think it was
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    heart and lung sounds????

    suzy253 replied to chasindreams's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a great one I used for lung sounds: http://www.rale.ca/ and heart sounds:
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    265 in tears

    suzy253 replied to newyorknat's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had all 265 questions and
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    A nurse is born...

    suzy253 replied to luvkitties's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! Well
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    no monitor tech?

    suzy253 replied to LanaBanana's topic in Cardiac

    I work in a step-down telemetry unit. The charge nurse watches the monitors constantly as she's behind the nurses station. The RN's review the monitors and print out strips of their patients to read...
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    Does anyone like med-surg their 1st year?

    suzy253 replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Anyway....good advice from Angie above. You've made it through school, try not to second guess yourself. Sure, it may take a bit to get up to speed but as a new nurse, I don't think that anyone...
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    I just PASSED and GOT HIRED.

    suzy253 replied to nursekhat's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations! I'm sure your skills/knowledge will pick up once you get going in your new job.
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    Spacenurse: Critcial Care Preceptor & Nursing Activist

    suzy253 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! Most deserving. Loved your bio!!!
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    Best shoes ever?

    suzy253 replied to redraccoon's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a couple of pairs of Crocs too. They're very comfy...like wearing slippers. My only complaint is my feet get too hot---even with the holes in them! I have colored
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    Hello - What state are you from?

    suzy253 replied to KimRN41514's topic in Rural

    The smallest state of the Union....RI the Ocean State
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    Are we nearly there yet?

    suzy253 replied to Belinda-wales's topic in International Nursing

    Good luck to you. What state are you moving
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    Best shoes ever?

    suzy253 replied to redraccoon's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I feel your pain. After Danskos, New Balance which of course are quite good, I found I needed more support, especially on the ball of the foot. Standing all day long was taking its toll. I found these...
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    SO worried ALREADY!

    suzy253 replied to NoWaNrN's topic in LPN to RN

    Hang in there..I'm sure you'll be fine. Just think of how much you have learned already. Best wishes