KourtneiNurse

KourtneiNurse

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  1. Working while in Nursing school

    KourtneiNurse replied to ZootRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    I worked the whole time I was in school and not totally by choice. Granted my job was very flexible and I was in an evening weekend program, but it was possible. Sometimes, if you have to do...

  2. Help! Problems delegating to techs!

    KourtneiNurse posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a new nurse and for the most part, I love my job. I've been there for about 2.5 months now and have not had bad day yet. The nurses are so supportive and encouraging. They really have built my...

  3. Night Shift?!?!

    KourtneiNurse replied to pitbullkcm's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I, like you, never worked nights before this job. But I love nights now. I just plan to sleep and nothing else (well...eat) on my days after work. Make sure you make a plan with your fiance and...

  4. Is a stethoscope a stethoscope?

    KourtneiNurse replied to Bpeaceful2All's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I made it through school with a "cheapy" one and I was fine. I don't regret it. Everyone rushed to get a Littman and I told myself that once I became and RN I would treat myself to one. However, I...

  5. Scrubs: All solid, or mix and match/prints?

    KourtneiNurse replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    personally, i feel that if you are like me and spend at least 12 hours of your day in your scrubs, why not have some fun (or not) and express yourself! i wear mostly solids because in my regular...

  6. Resident vs Attending vs Hospitalist, etc.

    KourtneiNurse posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    i was hoping someone could help me understand the difference between the types of doctors. i have had people explain it to me in the past but they weren't very clear- kinda like they knew, but...

  7. best nclex book for review

    KourtneiNurse replied to mikk's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used the NCLEX Made Easy book from the Made Easy series. It was pretty good, not too deep, just enough to give you an understanding. It came with a CD of questions so my NCLEX review consisted of...

  8. NIGHT SHIFT - advice to new grads going to work 3 12s a week

    KourtneiNurse replied to lovesmarissa's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just started a new job working 3 12's on night shift too. I've only been working for 2 weeks, but I love it. On my unit, the day is super busy with PT/OT, family, docs, etc (I did some of my...

  9. Survey: New Grad Pay

    KourtneiNurse replied to palee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In the hospital I work at in Baltimore, MD the new grad base is 24.50 with a night diff of 3.41 (if you work 7p-7a your diff starts at 7p which is a plus) the weekend diff is 2.50. + Free parking,...

  10. CCBC, VJU, Catholic, UMB

    KourtneiNurse replied to shortstuff52's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I got accepted to both VJC and CCBC_Essex as well. I chose CCBC because of the cost mainly and it was closer to my house. I finished Dec 2007 and I don't regret one moment of it. It's a tough...

  11. What do you wish someone would have told you on your first nursing job?

    KourtneiNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    i'm getting ready to start my first rn job and i would like to know what some of you "seasoned vets" wish someone would have told you when you first started? any first-timer advice or things you...

  12. Katherin Heigl Scrubs

    KourtneiNurse replied to modelmama07's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I bought a top recently because it looked more like a tunic top than a scrub top. I haven't worn it yet but it did look very nice when i tried it on. it only cost $10 at Alko (in Baltimore) and if...

  13. Good Samaritan (MedStar Health) In Baltimore

    KourtneiNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    hello all, i just accepted my first nursing job at good sam and while i am happy with my decision now, i must admit that good sam wasn't my first choice. my recruiter pretty much breezed me through...