LifelongDream

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1. SCRUBS (Mailorder)

   LifelongDream replied to nurse2211's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   Uniform Advantage is good, but be aware that some of the pants run BIG, especially the buttersoft stretchy pants. They are HUGE on me! I would order one size below what you think you need. Also, the...

2. Texas Tech Second Degree BSN - anyone applying to 2015 cohort?

   LifelongDream replied to han14ash's topic in School, College Programs

   I attended the 2nd Degree Program in 2008-2009. I had a wonderful experience. I've been very successful since graduating and I can't say enough good things about the instructors. It was COMPLETELY...

3. NEW GRAD JOB CRISIS!

   LifelongDream replied to ah2829's topic in General Nursing

   Get to know other nurses through Professional Organizations and network! You'll quickly learn that in most cases, it's not what you know, but WHO you know! Good

4. A Little Extra Money Honey

   LifelongDream posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am a Registered Nurse with a BSN and 5 years of experience. I currently work full-time as an instructor for a High School Career Prep Program and PRN at a rural hospital. I love both of my jobs,...

5. Lost

   LifelongDream replied to Kalipso's topic in General Nursing

   Have you ever thought of teaching? I teach high school Health Science classes. I make $48,000/yr for working 9 months. I have two weeks off at Christmas, a week at Thanksgiving, a week at Spring...

6. Is per diem nights fairly manageable for non-night owls?

   LifelongDream replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

   I teach Health Science Classes M-F and work as an RN at a rural hospital on Friday and Saturday nights. I worked as a Pedi nurse on nights and HATED it! I love working PRN nights because I come...

7. IM injection ?

   LifelongDream replied to nursejen86's topic in Patient Medications

   Here's one more! chet_wilson_drugguides_1|Medication Administration

8. IM injection ?

   LifelongDream replied to nursejen86's topic in Patient Medications

   Here's a good site for you. Hope this helps! Large-volume IM injections: 
A review of best practices -

9. You know when you are a good nurse when...

   LifelongDream replied to NewlyGradBSN's topic in General Nursing

   When I first graduated, I accepted a position on a Pediatric floor. I was SUPER excited and eager to get going on learning everything. Our day and night shifts had a good rapport because our day and...

10. Anyone Teach Clinicals w/ < 3 years experience?***

    LifelongDream replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated from a Second Degree BSN Program in the Summer of 2009. I began working for the same program in 2010 after working for 10 months as a nurse in Pediatrics. I was very fortunate during my...

11. Nursing vs. Teaching?

    LifelongDream replied to nurse1109's topic in Nursing Career

    I taught school before becoming a nurse and there were many perks. You just have to be sure you're there for the right reasons and not the benefits. I consider going back to teaching all the time and...

12. what the heck am I feeling?

    LifelongDream replied to loving2's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As far as effacement, I've heard something about forehead, tip of nose, chin... I don't remember it exactly. Try searching previous posts for info. Good

13. what title should they add after their names

    LifelongDream replied to nursing4all's topic in General Nursing

    All else fails, GOOGLE IT!!!! I googled "listing nursing credentials":yeah: and this is what I found: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_nursing_credentials Even though it is wikipedia, it still has...

14. Advice for those new RNs looking for jobs

    LifelongDream replied to himilayaneyes's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Start applying three months before graduation. In our class, the students that got their dream jobs are the ones that started looking early! Good

15. Nursing Diagnosis Help: Diabetes II

    LifelongDream replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    I would say the biggie is related to his diabetes. Look into more information about that! I'm not going to give you the answer, but simply point you in the right