IGiveTheShots

IGiveTheShots has 3 years experience and specializes in Pediatrics.

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1. Is clinic nursing relatively drama free (does everyone get along)

   IGiveTheShots replied to lost4's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   I don't know. I work in school nursing. My situation is a little bit different because I'm a public health nurse directly affiliated with the county, not the school system. The school system has some...

2. I want to be a nurse with a 9-5 job w/ weekends and holidays off

   IGiveTheShots replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

   I'm a nurse who works 8-4 with weekends and holidays off! Left the PICU for public health/school nursing for the county and it was the best decision I ever made. Oh, and to support your statement, I...

3. EBP and school nursing

   IGiveTheShots replied to misty_dawn's topic in School

   Check out American Academy of Pediatrics and their recommendations regarding lice in schools. Very interesting. If that's not applicable to you specifically, or you just aren't interested, there is...

4. The flu shot making people sick

   IGiveTheShots replied to psu_213's topic in Disaster Preparation

   Thank you Elvish. Its very hard to keep up with this thread and actually put thought into some of my responses in between managing my clinic. Life is so

5. The flu shot making people sick

   IGiveTheShots replied to psu_213's topic in Disaster Preparation

   excuse me, true. but inactive vaccines cause similar

6. The flu shot making people sick

   IGiveTheShots replied to psu_213's topic in Disaster Preparation

   I wouldn't necessarily say she'd be tarred and feathered, more like questioned, like I just questioned you. And I agree, the debate still exists. But it only exists because of lack of education....

7. The flu shot making people sick

   IGiveTheShots replied to psu_213's topic in Disaster Preparation

   Are you a nurse? I know NO nurse that still believes the worlds most successful hoax

8. DePaul's MENP questions

   IGiveTheShots replied to bcxllady's topic in Illinois Nursing

   You need a 3.2 in order to have your GRE waived. If you do not have a 3.2 (but your GPA is above a 3.0 or near it), you need to take a GRE and test with a combined score of 1000 or higher, and a...

9. Anyone starting at GUH as a new grad in summer 2010??

   IGiveTheShots replied to elk280's topic in General Nursing

   You know, I'm not sure. I don't know of anyone else besides us (and the girl that is in the PICU w/ me) that are starting this summer. Feel free to PM me though and we can look each other up on...

10. Anyone starting at GUH as a new grad in summer 2010??

    IGiveTheShots replied to elk280's topic in General Nursing

    Hey! I'm also starting at GUH in July. I'll be in the PICU, and I'm coming from Chicago. Super excited to be moving, but I graduate in June so its going to be a pretty hectic month. Worth it, I...

11. Job Hunt

    IGiveTheShots replied to WeirdNurseKelly's topic in General Nursing

    Try googling "resume" or "new graduate nurse resume" for some ideas and

12. DePaul's MENP questions

    IGiveTheShots replied to bcxllady's topic in Illinois Nursing

    To everyone who is wondering about their app status: My roommate is a competitive candidate for the Fall '10 cohort, but has yet to hear back from DePaul. I inquired at the department and was told...

13. "NP's Are Smart Nurses" ????

    IGiveTheShots replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    Well then...I hate to be irreverent but let's consider this simple analogy: NPs are to smart nurses as PAs are to _________ doctors. (*hint* use your SAT skills) Juuuuusssstttt

14. Georgetown University Hospital - What's it like?

    IGiveTheShots replied to IGiveTheShots's topic in General Nursing

    You know, I'm really not sure. I would guess its twice a year. I would try calling Nurse Recruitment. The number is on the GUH site. Good

15. Georgetown University Hospital - What's it like?

    IGiveTheShots replied to IGiveTheShots's topic in General Nursing

    The application came out online sometime in October or November. I applied, took a Nursing Battery Test, had a short phone interview and was invited to New Grad Day. During NGD, I interviewed in the...