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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 ER and love every second of it. So, you'd be surprised.

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

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 Pediatric ED at an amazing children's hospital. Took almost 5 years after graduating, but so worth it.

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 :)

Thanks! I'll try those first then. :)

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

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 hunt for replacements, or something close. (I've already scoured ebay and all the usual places for the real thing.) The two most important things I'm looking for are drawstring and soft fabric. I like the fabric of the Grey's anatomy scrubs, but am looking for something a bit looser than their junior fit. The cherokee luxe fabric is too stiff/scratchy/cheap feeling to me. Considering trying the UA butter soft bottoms but haven't yet. Any other suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks so much!

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] website. [Hospital] is a world-class facility, ranked among the Top 30 children's hospitals by Parents magazine, and is also a teaching hospital of [Fancy University] medical school - as a BSN, I appreciate the commitment to quality care, research, and education. My experience in pediatrics, including my knowledge and skills related to caring for clients with tracheostomies and ventilators, as well my commitment to quality family-centered care, are in line with this position, as my attached resume will attest. My current position has also allowed me to develop excellent time management and critical thinking skills. I feel certain that [Hospital], with its focus on providing the highest quality family-centered care, will be an outstanding place to utilize and expand my nursing skills. Aside from clinical skills, some of my strengths include: the ability to cope with stressful situations, providing excellent customer service, a genuine desire to learn, and the capability to adapt and learn quickly. Thank you for taking the time to review my resume. I would welcome the chance to meet you to discuss possible employment opportunities. I will be available for an interview at your convenience and may be reached at (555) 555-5555, or via e-mail at [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you. Respectfully yours, Firstname McLastname, RN, BSN Firstname McLastname, RN, BSN # Address | Town, STATE Zip (555) 555 - 555 | [email protected] Professional Profile: Registered nurse with BSN, pediatric experience. Key strengths include: reputation for providing professional, compassionate, and patient-driven care, excellent critical thinking, able to stay calm in stressful situations and function effectively, dedication to personal advancement by expanding clinical skills and knowledge, experience working within ethnically and culturally diverse groups, demonstrated leadership in various roles, positive, team-oriented approach and attitude. Education: University of Somewhere - Town, XX Bachelor of Science in Nursing, cum laude - May 200? License, Certifications, and Professional Organizations: RN, State of XX: ######, issued ?/200? American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued 2/2012 Society of Pediatric Nurses, member Experience: Place of Employment Starting date - present Staff Nurse Providing high quality nursing care to medically fragile pediatric population, ages ranging from infant to young adult, in long-term sub-acute setting. Caring for 11-14 patient load with varied diagnoses, including cerebral palsy, seizure disorders, chromosomal abnormalities, near-drowning, and non-accidental trauma, including residents with tracheostomies,ventilators, g-/j-tubes, and IV medications. Leadership experience via serving as charge nurse and precepting new nurses. Other Place of Employment Date - Date Wellness Nurse Provided high quality nursing care to senior population in 78 bed assisted living setting, including Alzheimer's/dementia unit. Responsible for assessing health status and reporting changes to physician as needed, medication administration, coordinating care with outside physicians, families, and services. Skills: * g/j-tubes * IV medications * wound care * Foleys * tracheostomies * ventilators * urinary catherization * airway suctioning * hospice care * IM, subq medications * parenteral feeding * urostomies

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

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 Badge Holder Cute Badge Reels by BadgeBlooms

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 regular basis too, so that helps. Good luck! It most likely won't be as bad as you're expecting!

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 range!

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 still my thing - I love the kiddos, even the parents. Could never go back to grown-ups.

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. BSN.

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, though!

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 the XS.

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 response, or a few times they told me they hired an internal applicant. However, by doing this same thing, I somehow managed to get an interview for my dream job this week! So keep it up, hopefully it will pay off eventually!

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 having a better chance of being seen. This past week, I also mailed a paper copy of my cover letter, resume, and letters of recommendation to the nurse manager of the unit, which was delivered yesterday. The position remains up on the website, so it seems as though the application period is still open. Would it be too forward to call on Monday and check the status of my app? I don't want to seem desperate, but this is literally my dream position! (It's pediatric rehab.) I have worked in an assisted living facility for the past year and 4 months. While I was a student, I did a summer long externship at an adult rehabilitation hospital and my senior preceptorship at a renowned children's hospital. Also, I have a BSN, and the position (which does not state "experience required") mentions "BSN preferred." Any advice?

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. like, every day): PROTECT YOUR LICENSE!

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

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 questions.

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 deal that it was made out to be at the time, as tuition was very, very low and the fees were still thousands of dollars), but due to the scholarships and financial aid package I received from an out of state school, it was significantly less pricey for me to attend the school in another state. Just my two cents. :) Good luck!

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 - sharpie (I used this a lot when I was on a floor doing lots of wound care) - lots of pens (black, red) - little notebook - reference books

He didn't know he was precepting you until you called him? If so, that is very strange. My classmates and I were all able to contact our preceptors weeks in advance to coordinate schedules and things like that. You'll do fine! Take deep breaths, have some confidence, ask lots of questions, and be proactive!

Little sleep, lots of coffee. And naps. Especially naps.