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  1. Scrub Caps/bonnets

    lockheart678 replied to openheartmary's topic in Operating Room

    If you do a search on ebay for a scrub hat pattern, I'm sure you'll find something. I bought a pattern from a lady on ebay and I paid $4 for it. I can't comment on the ease of making the hat though...

  2. How does your hospital handle this?

    lockheart678 replied to Tiffany, RN, BSN's topic in Operating Room

    We have to take time from our PTO bank if we want to be paid for holidays as well. Since I'm a new grad and have never worked in the medical field, I think it is very strange. Everyone else I know...

  3. Best shoes for OR??

    lockheart678 replied to Tiffany, RN, BSN's topic in Operating Room

    I just bought a pair of good Asics running shoes maybe two weeks ago and they have been amazing. They give me the support I need. My feet never hurt when I go

  4. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    lockheart678 replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm starting out at $18/hr. Depending on the hospital, it ranges from $16-20 around here. At my hospital, they also offer a $4000 sign on bonus for a two year commitment. The cost of living isn't high...

  5. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    lockheart678 replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I wish I would have read this thread before I found out my results. I took my test on Wednesday and was so sure I failed when the computer shut off at 75. The questions were so hard that I didn't...

  6. 75 Questions

    lockheart678 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just took the NCLEX Wednesday morning and I had the worst feeling in the world going into the test. As I was going through the questions, it got even worse. I felt like I was getting all of them...

  7. 75 Questions

    lockheart678 replied to lockheart678's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My license information was posted on my state board's website this morning. It was a huge relief seeing that too because I was so scared, thinking I would have to find another job. I'm very excited to...