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Hello all! I graduated this past December and feel extremely blessed to have found a job. I did an externship my last semester of nursing school and my manager was kind enough to find a spot for me when I graduated. I have just finished a 12 week ori...

Thank you so much for your posts. It helps to know that you all have felt that way. I've decided that it is what it is and I just have to work through it. There are days I'm terribly behind, well then I'm behind. There is nothing I can do except ...

I could have written this post as well. I graduated in December. I also have 6 patients. I'm glad this was posted as I fell less alone. I thought maybe there was something wrong with me. It's good to know this is the way it is and that eventuall...

I graduated Dec 2010 Hired on full-time as a GN right after graduation with the understanding that I would work weekends once orientation was over. Started orientation process Jan 2011. Passed NCLEX-RN in Feb 2011. Indeed I now work weekends. I...

The W'ford hospital website says they will consider new grads. I had a friend who applied and was offered a position (we graduated in Dec), but turned the job down as something in another area came up that she wanted. I live in FTW. I applied, but...

Thank you all for your input. I too am a new grad. I had the opportunity to do an externship in the CVICU my last semester of nursing school. I absolutely loved it and know that's where I want to end up, eventually. I was hoping for an internship...

I agree with TheCommuter. And I too hate to be pessimestic; however, I just graduated in December so I can tell you the job market is tough. Hospitals are wanting experienced nurses as there is an abundance of new grads. Out of 10 clinical mates, ...

I'm just finishing up my first year at TCC and I had almost all A's (one B) in the sciences, A's in everything else, and I made 95% overall on my TEAS. I can tell you that on my TEAS, my lowest grade was in the science portion because I dedicated so...

I remember how horrible the wait is, it drove me nuts! I was in your boat last year at this time, but the letter will finally come. Good luck to you guys!

Yes, a bunch of busy work. The first semester I spent hours and hours on the paperwork, making sure it was just perfect. Now I do a good job and address whatever needs to be addressed. I do fine and get good grades, but the thing I've learned thro...

Don't freak out, I know lots of people who have made similar scores on the TEAS and got in. Your GPA is good and if you've made mostly A's in your sciences, you are in a good position. It all depends on your competition. My other question would...

I'm just finishing up my first semester and it has been great! Before starting, I heard all the negative comments as well..."it's horrible, nursing school sucks,blah, blah, blah". The entire semester I kept waiting to hate it. I kept thinking maybe t...

Vomit hasn't been an issue at all, but I've strained more than my share of poop this semester. I just hold my breath and get it done as quickly as possible. Yes, I gagged a time or two, but eventually got it under control. Some of my classmates ca...

I find myself having the same problem, but mine is usually with the more mundane things like the paperclip and the elevator thing. :) Or if I read in the textbook the night before and I get asked a question, I know I've read it, but can't recall the ...

You have to do what is right for your family. No one call tell you what to do on this issue; however, you asked for advice so here it is. The actual time at school, in class or clinicals is easy. It's honestly not that much time spent; however, it's ...

Ugghhh!! I knew there was a Scrubs Etc, but thought it had closed down. Oh well. Now I know. I went to Life Uniform and bought two tops for $6 each. They were already on sale, but she gave me an additional 30% off because there was a little make-up w...

I just had CPR training yesterday. One of the instructors said that in 2010 the guidelines were going to change to give compressions for a full 5 minutes before giving any breaths. That must be the outcome of the nation wide trial queenjean mentioned...

After NS the first chance I get for vacation will be a trip to Norway. We have friends there and they come hear every 5 years or so. Everyone else in my hubby's family has gone to Norway several times. We're the only ones who never get to go. My ...

:yeahthat: I also agreed with Seasoned Hopeful! Besides, has he never used a public bathroom? I would guess that, despite the illnesses, a hospital and those who work there are much cleaner than that!

I plan to buy a few last minute items such as a rolling backpack, etc. Arrange my new office (extra bedroom) and get organized. Dig out all the old textbooks that might be helpful. Do a planning calendar for the family so my hubby knows what he's sup...

I know what you mean. I hate not being there for them too, but it's only for a few weeks. Besides, they love it! You can still do things with them, it'll just have to be modified to fit your schedule. And as far as my family helping, they have t...

I'm dragging today! My plan isn't working. I haven't been able to sleep. I'm tired since getting up early the last two mornings, but when I go to bed I just toss and turn for hours. I tried a Tylenol PM, but I didn't feel rested at all. I'm hopi...

I'll have to attend the 2nd summer session this summer for my psych rotation. My plan is to farm them out to relatives one week at a time. My in-laws just retired, they get a week. My mom takes vacation in the summer, she gets a week. I'll see if my ...

I'm a night person as well. This will be my first semester so it should be interesting. I hope to not have to get up any earlier than 5 a.m. to get to clinicals on time, but we'll see. I plan to start tomorrow (since the kids are going back to school...

I love crocs, sure wish we could wear them. I think I'm going to go with New Balance walking shoes. I buy their running shoes and they last forever and have never hurt my feet. They are reasonably priced as well.