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  1. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The best way I tend to remember things is by mneumonics like: EleVate Veins; dAngle Arteries for better perfusion Peds - kids are 1/2 their adult height by age 5! Post-partum - cabbage leaves help...

  2. Took NCLEX and had 27 SATA out of 75!!

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to pedirn1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I hate SATAs and select the correct steps questiosn -- they're evil! I seem to get all but one of 'em or switch the order or 2. I wonder if the computer realizes you're *close* when you answer it...

  3. HELP PLEASE: Northwest Medical Center/Tucson????

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to JennaRN26's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Katmoose, Thanks for the encouraging words... I have been hired to the med/surg/tele/oncology floor at Northwest Med Ctr. I start there 8/11/2008. I would love to chat some more with you about...

  4. Relocating to Arizona

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to LynneCharter44's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Drat! I forgot to register the fact that you have an ADN degree -- sorry to mis-steer you. Perhaps we can still get together if you end up in

  5. Relocating to Arizona

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to LynneCharter44's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi LynneC, I too am relocating. I spent most of my life in NH; came to school in VA (b/c they had a good 2nd degree program for BSNs; applied to, and accepted a job at Northwest Medical Center in...

  6. New Grad wants to be an Oncology RN

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to FromNH2VAwherenext's topic in Oncology

    Same thing happened to me. I applied last Thurs. evening; got called to set up an interview on Fri; interviewed on Tues and 20 min. after the brief phone interview, I was made an offer! They're not...

  7. New Grad wants to be an Oncology RN

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to FromNH2VAwherenext's topic in Oncology

    I was just accepted to a med/surg/tele oncology floor. It's a 42 bed unit among a 300 bed hospital in AZ. I figgered I could get in the med/surg stuff along w/ onc -- the pay is sweet, too. Thanks...

  8. Welcome to the New Nurses with Disabilities Forum!

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to Brian's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thanks for the vote of confidence, AP. I know where I *don't* wanna work and that's the ICU environment. However, at the time I was choosing where to do my placement,since I'd never been in an...

  9. New Grad wants to be an Oncology RN

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to FromNH2VAwherenext's topic in Oncology

    Grumpy,where is la la land? LOL!! But seriously... I've found a couple out there -- St. Luke's in Boise, ID and St. Mary's in Grand Junction, CO, both of which I've applied to. Phone interview w/...

  10. HCMC doesn't like new grads!?

    FromNH2VAwherenext posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello All, I recently applied to Hennipen County Med Ctr as a new grad RN applicant. I had heard such good reviews from you guys and a friend of the family that lives there...After I filed my...

  11. HCMC doesn't like new grads!?

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to FromNH2VAwherenext's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone for clarifying. Now, if I know I want oncology what do I do? It's not one of the choices on the new grad list they gave me. I *could* do psych, OB or even renal/med. Anyone have...

  12. HCMC doesn't like new grads!?

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to FromNH2VAwherenext's topic in General Nursing

    From the quoted material, my understanding is that employees need to work 40 hours every week (80 biweekly) in order to get benis... perhaps I'm misunderstanding it? Anyone else have other...

  13. Welcome to the New Nurses with Disabilities Forum!

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to Brian's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I am a student nurse in an accelerated BSN program. I haven't had any problems with my clinical instructors until now, my last semester. I have a visual impairment which affects my hand-eye...

  14. Living in Minnesota?

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    I checked out the city-data site when I was first looking at relocating to Rochester and it was pretty discouraging... too cold, not enough going on, etc. etc. Maybe I'll try wikipedia, as Brian...

  15. Living in Minnesota?

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    I interviewed at the Mayo Clinic (Rochester) 10 days ago and I love the hospital... but I'm a single 35 yr old who needs cultural and outdoorsy stuff to do. I talked a few strangers' ears off on the...

  16. Allina System question

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't ruled them out; however, since I'm not from MN nor do I have any nursing contacts out there, I am starting my search by focusing on the bigger hospitals. What smaller, independent...

  17. NCLEX REVIEWS.... Do they really help?

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi everyone, I have heard Hurst reviews are great; however, there won't be any in my area once I go back to NH after graduation in VA...before I move to, well, who knows (as my handle says) --...

  18. Allina System question

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    Brian, Thanks for the google maps, they were much more in-depth than Allina website's maps. The thing that most concerns me is safety coming & going from work -- I hear Abbott is a great place...

  19. Allina System question

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    As an outsider considering moving to the Twin Cities, Allina health systems seems to be the way to go. Since I'm not familiar with the metro area, the little map on their website isn't exactly clear....

  20. What are some of the nicer hospitals in twin cities?

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to ivn75's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard from someone that works at Hazelden that the administration at Fairview was going through a "rough patch." Has that affected nursing in that hospital? Do they offer loan forgiveness? If...