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  1. Teach me about Thyroid Problems

    redalert7777 replied to KateRN1's topic in General Nursing

    This is why I have gotten away from this board, all the attacking. Seriously, is that REALLY necessary?? Who really cares, if she wants to post this? Guess if people want to know something, they...

  2. Any Regrets on becoming a nurse?

    redalert7777 replied to agresh1's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with what many of the others have said. The job market is horrible right now, just look into in thoroughly, and make sure it is something you want to do. It took me about 5.5 years, but...

  3. vitamin D

    redalert7777 replied to Mulan's topic in General Nursing

    I am taking it, and it increased my levels. Took several weeks however, which is normal to my

  4. Any hints on organizing patient info?

    redalert7777 replied to eyeball's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Mommycakes, I don't know why, but it won't let me open your file...says it's corrupt?? Is anyone else having this issue?

  5. Questions for New Grads

    redalert7777 replied to lifelearningrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i was thinking the same thing...definitely have not been hearing about people in ca. getting jobs so quickly... 1. when did you graduate? may 2010 2. do you have a bsn or adn? adn 3. are you still...

  6. Stupid things said by your non-nurse significant other

    redalert7777 replied to Moogie's topic in Nursing Humor

    OH man, I think THAT is one of the funniest things I've ever heard! I am crying from laughing right now!!

  7. Stupid things said by your non-nurse significant other

    redalert7777 replied to Moogie's topic in Nursing Humor

    A few years ago, my husband was telling MY BOSS about his shoulder injury, and instead of him saying that he tore his labrum in his shoulder, he said he had torn his labia!!! I yelled his name at him...

  8. I only want to be a PP or L&D nurse.....

    redalert7777 replied to mks1014's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I felt the same way, which is what first interested me in nursing. Just graduated in May, and like someone else mentioned, I was surprised that I actually enjoyed many other areas than I thought I...

  9. Confused Mom

    redalert7777 replied to onemore4gsus's topic in General Nursing

    I would also suggest for her to maybe shadow a nurse, I know some hospitals will do this, for her to see if this is something she would even like doing. I know, when going through nursing school,...

  10. NCSBN questions

    redalert7777 replied to motheringis4me's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    THANKS!! Still waiting to "officially" see my name on the BRN! Good luck, and I'm sure doing those you mentioned, even if you don't do the NCSBN, you'll be

  11. NCSBN questions

    redalert7777 replied to motheringis4me's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just took mine on Thursday, and did a lot of the NCSBN questions (since they are the ones who write the questions for NCLEX!) and it helped me immensely. Getting the "good" pop up

  12. I think Nursing was a mistake

    redalert7777 replied to ohyeah's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATS!! I think all of us feel that way at some point or another, good luck on the job

  13. California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

    redalert7777 replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in California Nursing

    Thank you

  14. Nursing with a Back Injury

    redalert7777 replied to •M♥J•'s topic in General Nursing

    I have a friend who is in a similar situation, herniated disks, spinal stenosis, sciatica. She couldn't even stand for 5 minutes without being in extreme pain. The thing that she had said...

  15. New nursing student

    redalert7777 replied to kalhonaaho's topic in General Students

    Congrats on getting accepted!! For me personally, the social life really had to take a back seat, which is very difficult for some to accept at first. But you definitely have to keep your priorities...

  16. Sacramento

    redalert7777 replied to knuckles63's topic in California Nursing

    Anyone know if they are hiring new grads? Sorry it's not going to work out for you! There are small towns around here, if you didn't want to live right in

  17. 2 months preggo and starting to apply...HELP

    redalert7777 replied to mrsb04's topic in General Students

    I was about 5 months preggo with my first when I started nursing school, originally. It is more difficult than I had anticipated, loss of sleep, and just stress in general. I believe that is what...

  18. Travis AFB area- nursing jobs?

    redalert7777 replied to KaitRN's topic in General Nursing

    Strangely enough, I just found a bunch of job postings at Travis' air force base military medical treatment facility. Hope it might work out for you

  19. Travis AFB area- nursing jobs?

    redalert7777 replied to KaitRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, California is pretty tough for jobs right now. There are a TON of hospitals though within driving distance of Fairfield. You might try the LTC facilities as well, I know they are always...

  20. Best State for New Grads

    redalert7777 replied to Kelliqua's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had a friend who moved out of state hoping to find a job after looking everywhere, and she is having the hardest time finding work, because a recruiter told her that they do hire home grown first....

  21. Looking back, what do you wish you would have done the summer before nursing school?

    redalert7777 replied to Fannie'sMom's topic in General Students

    I'm graduating in 3 weeks, and I would agree with the poster who said to maybe brush up on some A&P or youtube videos. But don't go all out, like the others had said. Do get organized (home, or...

  22. Honest feedback needed on resume

    redalert7777 replied to EDRN-2010's topic in Nursing Career

    I think it looks and sounds great too, and very professional. I'm working on my resume as well, but I don't really have any advice, because I think you did a great job! Good luck in the job

  23. I truly need advice! Please!

    redalert7777 replied to musicnme_nurseicldb's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I understand where you are coming from. I think every nursing student I've ever talked to questions if they are on the right path, and I've been there myself, getting disenchanted. But then...

  24. Critical Care Internships in Colorado, Idaho, Washington

    redalert7777 replied to nemeth100's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.kootenaihealth.org/ Have heard this is an awesome place to work for, daycare on site, Magnet hospital. In Couer d' Alene, in norther Idaho. Love it

  25. Back Pain and nursing

    redalert7777 replied to Kasey77's topic in General Nursing

    Have you been to physical therapy or a pain clinic? I'm actually in the same boat as you...I'm in my final semester of nursing school, and recently found out my back problem worsened from just one...