NurseBrittney

NurseBrittney

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  1. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    NurseBrittney replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I live in a town an hour north of atlanta. Our starting pay at both hospitals is 18.50/hour for a new graduate. (RN). At the mental health hosipitals its more like

  2. How many SATA ?'s did you get?

    NurseBrittney replied to Mandylou's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had like 20-30 SATA. 2 math. 15 or so

  3. Proctors know if you pass NCLEX?

    NurseBrittney replied to BeagleLover2008's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    we'll when I finished they lady practically rushed me to get me of the room. I didn't even have time to raise my hand... I thought it was odd. Like she was watching me specifically to

  4. June 2008 NCLEX support group

    NurseBrittney replied to IamRN08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took my nclex today. I had 75 questions. 20-25 SATA. (and I absolutely hate those!) 2 math. 15 priority 1 delegation can't remember the rest. When I got to the 70's I started to panic. On the 75th...

  5. I broke my ankle

    NurseBrittney replied to NurseBrittney's topic in First Year After Licensure

    went for my follow up appointment on Friday... was hoping and praying he would take this stupid smelly thing off... he didn't. Said he wanted to leave this cast on for 4 more weeks... and I broke down...

  6. Getting used to the work

    NurseBrittney replied to SpiltMilk's topic in First Year After Licensure

    poop does it for me. I have to make an about face, get my gagging out of the way, before I can continue. I surely hope it gets better with time, because 2 years of nursing school surely didn't...

  7. I broke my ankle

    NurseBrittney replied to NurseBrittney's topic in First Year After Licensure

    my first followup appointment is this Friday. I am going to beg him to put me in a walking cast then. I hope he will let me. I read an article about a study doing early weight bearing, verses no...

  8. I broke my ankle

    NurseBrittney replied to NurseBrittney's topic in First Year After Licensure

    man doesn't it suck to not be able to do the job you've worked so hard to be able to? I'm glad your getting through to the end of the tunnel. The light seems so far away for me. I hope you are able...

  9. What you get for nurses week

    NurseBrittney replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    I get an oppertunity to be announced and pinned with my graduating nursing class this

  10. Grading scale for Nusing school???

    NurseBrittney replied to COLPN's topic in General Students

    90-100 = A 80-90= B 75-80 = C below 75 fail.. no rounding, 74.99 and you are

  11. Vent! They cancelled our pinning!

    NurseBrittney replied to pugluvr310's topic in General Students

    I am quite offended by how condescending so many people are being about the pinning ceremonies. I am proud and honored to be a part of my schools pinning. I helped in the planning, preparation,...

  12. Eww white uniforms??

    NurseBrittney replied to jla623's topic in General Students

    you

  13. Priority: Job vs. Board exam

    NurseBrittney replied to jmCARing4u's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduate May 10th. I have already interviewed, been offered, and accepated my job where I will work as RN elible until I pass the boards in

  14. Girl, Interrupted

    NurseBrittney replied to medira's topic in General Students

    I love that

  15. 1st job in nursing interview

    NurseBrittney posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have an interview on a med surg floor for my first RN job. I know that many employers are interested when you ask questions during the interview. What sort of questions should I

  16. Help!! New Nurse in Distress..

    NurseBrittney replied to buffscotty's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i think that once you do go to the ER, if its right for you, you will pick up on the multiple patient care very quickly! When you first got into nursing ddid you know how to do anything? well no......

  17. "Big Money"

    NurseBrittney replied to labrador4122's topic in First Year After Licensure

    well when the median income in your city is $32k, and your looking at making at least $45-55k... thats big money. Minimum wage is $6.25.... when I graduate I will make AT LEAST $18.50 an hour... thats...

  18. 1st job in nursing interview

    NurseBrittney replied to NurseBrittney's topic in First Year After Licensure

    wow thanks! These are perfect, and they hadn't even crossed my mind! anymore you have the better. I want to try and sounds as best I can with my questions, The longer the interview the

  19. Help!! New Nurse in Distress..

    NurseBrittney replied to buffscotty's topic in First Year After Licensure

    would it be so bad to get a year of icu experience before you transfered to ER? It would most likely make you a more well rounded

  20. strengths in nursing

    NurseBrittney replied to divine mercy 12's topic in General Students

    strengths: patient education, patient advocacy, customer service. Limitations: memorization, lab values, confidence, and charting How do I make it better? Practice, practice, practice! I have liked...

  21. Kaplan Online ADN Program

    NurseBrittney replied to giftedRN's topic in General Students

    online nursing school? Good luck! I have needed every ounce of classtime I have gotten, and could have used some more. I hope they have audio / video lectures for you to listen to, because it will...

  22. Eww white uniforms??

    NurseBrittney replied to jla623's topic in General Students

    I would not be opposed to wearing white or a cap for that matter. I think it shows respect and tradition in the

  23. How many people who start NS finish?

    NurseBrittney replied to BillyMan's topic in General Students

    i think you have the right idea about

  24. Difference between Nursing Implication and Nursing Consideration

    NurseBrittney replied to justme1972's topic in General Students

    pretty much. basically what things do you, as the nurse, need to know about this before giving and what do you need to tell the pt/family about it if they are taking it at

  25. What's the difference between A&P for Practical Nurse and A&P for Registered Nurse

    NurseBrittney replied to QUEBEBRAN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    AP for RNS is alot more inclusive and requires a better, more detailed understanding of A&P.... it is signifigantly harder than the basic A&P for lpn that is often taught at technical...