sg2629

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

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1. Can you lose a job if your license by endorsement is taking forever?

   sg2629 replied to catochicago's topic in Career Support

   Illinois does not allow you to work with a temporary or pending license.

2. Would you take a pay cut to work days?

   sg2629 replied to dienne's topic in New Nurse

   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 little getting use to but I did it and do not look ...

3. Med-Surg Nursing,Not just another dirty job....

   sg2629 replied to ange26s's topic in New Nurse

   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 it, I have seen so much, continually learning somet...

4. How old is too old?!?!?

   sg2629 replied to Amy Married to Art's topic in Pre-Nursing

   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, should have's, etc. Please do not let your age inf...

5. Best shoe for the ED?

   sg2629 replied to oohappyday's topic in Uniform/Gear

   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 also have shoes with laces, velco and slip ons. Som...

6. Older New Grads: Exp. looking for job

   sg2629 replied to PennyNickelDime_RN's topic in New Nurse

   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 ask your age, you can figure it out based on info th...

7. Can anyone recommend a good book on Documentation?

   sg2629 replied to ScrappinSpidey's topic in General Students

   I liked Chart Smart: The A-to-Z Guide to Better Nursing Documentation (2nd edition) from Lippincott. It give specific examples as well as what to chart when assessing patients for specific things/procedures (i.e., hip replacement). If found the book ...

8. I dont know what to study

   sg2629 replied to Jozie413's topic in NCLEX

   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 get there - just so you get there. With that sai...

9. I finally passed 6th time

   sg2629 replied to mimidragon's topic in NCLEX

   congratulations to the new rn!

10. Somethings very wrong here..

    sg2629 replied to MaleNursesRock's topic in NCLEX

    This made me laugh aloud! Thanks!!!

11. I need an interesting learning activity when teaching my class about Alzheimer's...

    sg2629 replied to KellySaraLynne's topic in General Students

    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, safety, client/caregiver education. for example under p...

12. I just finished the NCLEX... I had to have failed...

    sg2629 replied to guineachick's topic in NCLEX

    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, not one class member from my graduating class rep...

13. University of St. Mary's Kansas RN to BSN

    sg2629 posted a topic in Online Learning

    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 interested in this one. I have taken online coursework, at ...

14. My NCLEX Journey

    sg2629 replied to *XYZ*'s topic in NCLEX

    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 tested right after graduation. i found almost all the...

15. Whats the CNA exam like?????

    sg2629 replied to Mrfox90's topic in CNA/MA

    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 helps.