NewNurse2be

Hello, I'm new to the nursing world - just started school a few weeks ago. I'm trying to figure our what type of scrub tops to buy. We have full freedom in terms of scrubs, just have to look neat and professional. So....what type of scrub tops do you prefer? Do you like the ones with the pockets at the bottom? Do you prefer to tuck your scrub tops in, or do you leave them hanging out. I'm just trying to get an idea of what others prefer before I place an order. Thanks!

Hello nurses....I need your help! I just started nursing school, and I was wondering if anyone was willing to help me brainstorm....we have to write a 6-8 page paper on any topic pertaining to a current nursing issue. I have a few ideas floating around in my head, but I was wondering if anyone had any new/exciting topics to throw my way. A lot of students in my class are already writing on the nursing shortage and nurse recruitement/retainment, but I'm looking for something somewhat different. Any ideas?? Thanks for your help!!! (we have a lot of freedom in the topic we choose - so anything creative you can think of would be great!).

Anyone else have any info for me? TIA!

Hi everyone. I was wondering if anyone could give me some insight on the role of the FNP. Do you typically just see family nurse practitioners providing primary care (in more rural settings)? Or do you ever see FNP's in the hospital itselfl? (ie pediatric unit, L&D, etc...). How versitile do you think the role/degree is? Any input will be more that appreciated! Thanks in advance!

Thanks everyone for your replies. The main reason why I'm wanting to work at either UNC or Duke is because I love being at teaching facilities. I guess I'll just really have to sit down and weigh my options once I get down south! Bluesun, first off, congrats on graduation! Especially from such a great school! Just out of curousity, why did you choose Duke over UNC or any of the other area hospitals? I know you said you really liked your unit, but was just wondering if there was anything else from a broader perspective. Thanks again for all of your responses!

Yes, I heard about all of the union threats going on at Duke a few years ago. Does anyone know if the place has turned itself around at all? Thanks! :)

Help! I'm going to be graduating in Dec with my BSN. My husband's job is transferring to the triangle area in North Carolina (Durham/Raleigh area) then, so I have interviews set up with Duke and UNC for nursing positions in the next month. I was wondering if anyone could tell me anything about working for either of these 2 hospitals. I have heard through the grapevine that Duke nurses are not as satisfied as UNC nurses, but I was hoping to get some more input. I'm looking along the lines of differences between nurse/patient ratios, benefits, wages, differential payment, management systems, etc... I was just hoping to get some candid advice or experiences. Thanks for your help!!