sg2629

sg2629

trauma/general surgery

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About sg2629

sg2629 has 4 years experience and specializes in trauma/general surgery.


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  1. Illinois does not allow you to work with a temporary or pending
  2. I experienced the same thing working nights. Then I took a day shift position and my health improved, I'm no longer tired all the time, and no longer grumpy or in a fog. The difference in pay took a...
  3. When I was in nursing school I hated med-surg, swore I wouldn't work it and vowed I build my skills some other way. Well, I've been on a med-surg floor for 14 months and, although I can't say I love...
  4. How old is too old?!?!?

    I'm 51 and just finished my first year as an RN. I too had that life-long dream of doing this. Whether you chase this goal or not, we still continue to get older. For me, I didn't want any what if's,...
  5. Best shoe for the ED?

    I recommend SAS shoes (San Antonio Shoe Company...I think) hands down. I can work in them for the entire time (12-15 hours), no pain, no foot/leg fatigue, etc. I personally like their clog, but they...
  6. Older New Grads: Exp. looking for job

    Is it perhaps just the job market in your area? I graduated in Dec 2007, at the age of 49. I was also concerned about my age but overall, it did not seem to make a difference. Although they cannot...
  7. I dont know what to study

    First a hug. I understand the frustration and disappointment after doing everything you are suppose to do to prepare. However, and someone told me this one time, it doesn't matter how long it takes to...
  8. I finally passed 6th time

    congratulations to the new
  9. Somethings very wrong here..

    This made me laugh aloud!
  10. how about a jeopardy-style game at the end of class for a quick review/reinforcement of material. categories might include: pathophysiology, theraputic mangement, medications, nursing diagnoses,...
  11. I recently took the NCLEX and understand your feelings right now. I left thinking my life was over in a matter of 80 questions. I wasn't willing to bet I answered any correctly, except a couple. Also,...
  12. I'm hoping someone can share their experience, opinion, comments, etc about the online RN to BSN program at University of St. Mary's. I'm looking at various online programs and am especially...
  13. My NCLEX Journey

    i'd get an att so you have a test date. this should keep you motivated and allow for you to make a timeline to cover the material. as for a refresher/review class. i personally didn't take one but...
  14. Whats the CNA exam like?????

    I took the CNA exam in Illinois, albeit a 3-4 years ago, and it was basic info in a multiple-choice format. Hope this
  15. Memory Notebook Series

    The authors of this memory notebook series (JoAnn Zerwekh and Jo Carol Claborn) also have a book called Illustrated Study Guide for the NCLEX-RN Exam which is a very good review source. I used this in...