lei7

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  1. Is there a test to determine which area of nursing you are best for?

    lei7 replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty quiet and reserved, a bit anal, anxious, and like things organized and in order. Based on my personality, you'd wouldn't think I'd necessarily be an ER person, but.. I work in a pediatric...

  2. Interview wear - summer version?

    lei7 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    A friend is contemplating what to wear for a summer interview - I definitely subscribe to the "always wear a suit!" notion, but was wondering if a suit jacket/skirt would be too casual? It's been 90...

  3. Best most comfy and durable scrub pants

    lei7 replied to dannygirl04's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm obsessed with the Scrubology pants. Soft as the Grey's but much more flattering

  4. How to get a foot in the door in Peds

    lei7 replied to rsfred118's topic in Pediatric

    I'm from the New England area, also - I feel you! I started out in assisted living, then pediatric long-term care (lots of vents and trachs, etc.) and recently got a beyond-my-dream-job in the...

  5. Danskos

    lei7 replied to MissCoCoKit_E's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have this same issue with my high instep. I bought a pair of the mary jane dansko's and LOVE them! So much more comfy

  6. Anything similar to cherokee soft touch?

    lei7 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hey guys! Just wondering if anyone has found any scrub bottoms similar to the old discontinued cherokee soft touch scrubs - my favorites! My few pairs are starting to fall apart, and I'm still on the...

  7. Anything similar to cherokee soft touch?

    lei7 replied to lei7's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thanks! I'll try those first then.

  8. wheres a good place to buy scrubs

    lei7 replied to ddane94's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I always order from medical scrubs collection, they always have a 20 or 25% coupon

  9. Resume/cover letter critique needed! Please help :)

    lei7 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Address Town, State, October 15, 2013 Hospital Address Town, Zip Dear Nurse Recruiter, I am extremely interested in the [specific position] nurse position (job id #) recently listed on the [Company]...

  10. cheaper alternative to greys anatomy tops

    lei7 replied to rnbecca's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Scrubology is the Work N Gear house brand that is a near exact GA replica. Still super soft and

  11. Ideas for gift to pediatric nurse

    lei7 replied to sufernan's topic in Pediatric

    A personalized nurse tumbler, or a cute name badge holder: (the girls i work with and i have been kind of obsessed!) Now in 20 oz Personalized with name acrylic tumbler by DeLaDesign Blue Birdy Name...

  12. How to survive 16h shifts...

    lei7 replied to lydzMtl's topic in Nursing Career

    I work 3-11, but I pick up 11-7's quite often (to make a double). My two keys to staying awake are: 1. caffeine, and 2. keeping as busy as possible. My typical sleep schedule is about 4a-1pm on a...

  13. Name your favorite scrub top/pants!

    lei7 replied to champagnesupeRNova's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Grey's Anatomy mock wrap or princess seam tops Grey's Anatomy junior fit cargo drawstring pants LOVED the Cherokee Touch drawstring pants, but sadly discontinued Now just wish GA had a wider color...

  14. How did you *know* your specialty and when?

    lei7 replied to misscherie's topic in General Nursing

    Before nursing school, I wanted to do peds - was a popular choice among my classmates at the beginning, but the numbers dwindled considerably. L&D was by far the most popular specialty. Peds is...

  15. Starting Salary [new grad]?

    lei7 replied to clandestine-approach's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    As a new grad in MA at an assisted living facility, $25.00/hr. Three years later, making the same at a pediatric nursing home.

  16. "I love my job monents" in peds

    lei7 replied to hiddencatRN's topic in Pediatric

    I have "I love my job moments" quite frequently - I love finally working in peds! Getting the time/opportunity to snuggle the wee ones is the absolute best,

  17. Grey's Anatomy junior fit- need advice

    lei7 replied to AryaRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm 5'2", 135 lbs and I wear a size 4 in pants and tops, 34B bust and wear S in the junior-fit GA scrub pants and M in the tops (I like them loose). For you, I'd think you'd definitely want to try...

  18. RIH/Hasbro Critical Care Internships:

    lei7 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was just wondering if anyone has any information about the Critical Care Internships offered for new grads at Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children's? First priority is given to students who...

  19. How to get a job with these online nursing applications screened by HR?!

    lei7 replied to NICU<3RN's topic in Nursing Career

    I have been applying online, then sending HR and/or the nurse manager a priority envelope with my cover letter, resume, references, and letters of recommendation. For the past year, I usually heard no...

  20. Applied for my dream job.. any advice?

    lei7 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I applied online to my dream job on 1/18, the very same day the position was posted on the facility's website. The next day, I also faxed a copy to the HR office in the hopes of a paper copy maybe...

  21. Westwood lodge

    lei7 replied to butterflymel6's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I almost applied there last year, but after reading all the terrible reviews/comments previously posted on this board, I decided against it. As on of my nurse preceptors once told me (repeatedly....

  22. Is nursing really that bad?

    lei7 replied to lbwhite89's topic in Nursing Career

    Nursing is amazing. I would never, could never do anything else. But nursing's not easy; you've got to love

  23. is Saunders the best guide for passing nclex?

    lei7 replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I LOVE the Saunders. Wish I had bought it to use as study guide during nursing school! I used this book to study for NCLEX and passed with 75

  24. which public college is better?

    lei7 replied to jessieeex0x's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Bear in mind that state schools aren't always less expensive. I was accepted to UMass-Amherst with a merit scholarship and that "free tuition" from the MCAS or whatever it was (which wasn't the huge...

  25. THings to get before beginning 1st job as an RN

    lei7 replied to fsv1024's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We all bought Littmans in college, and I wouldn't use any other brand - I love mine. I'd say: - quality steth - comfortable shoes (I like Dansko) - retractable clip for name badge - scissors -...