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  1. Need Help Coming up with an Excuse!!

    Sl1011 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    I planned on giving a couple weeks notice ( I know about the 4 weeks professional courtesy in nursing ), however here in SC we can quit at anytime without notice and they can terminate doing the same....

  2. Need Help Coming up with an Excuse!!

    Sl1011 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, I agree... this job is a good job, don't get me wrong... but coming fresh out of nursing school, I don't think it's the job for me. I guess I'm looking for something that I can practice more of...

  3. Need Help Coming up with an Excuse!!

    Sl1011 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Right, I'm not being paid for taking time off. I clock out for lunch and don't get paid for it.. and any extra time I take off is not paid for

  4. Need Help Coming up with an Excuse!!

    Sl1011 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    No, I understand what you are saying. I really thought I would need to come up with a stupid reason as to why I needed to take an extra 30 mins off, and it was making my stomach turn... I didn't even...

  5. Need Help Coming up with an Excuse!!

    Sl1011 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    But I'm not on the clock... I clock out for lunch and leave the facility. I could stay and work through lunch like some do, but I clock out and leave to go home. It's really the only time they can...

  6. Need Help Coming up with an Excuse!!

    Sl1011 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    How is it lying? It is an appt.. it was made last minute (tonight), and I can't really reschedule it b/c they are needing someone asap and want me to come in tomorrow. I'm not telling them all the...

  7. Need Help Coming up with an Excuse!!

    Sl1011 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    I like this. Thanks! I think I'll just say I made a last minute appt that I can't reschedule, and I need the extra 30 minutes to go home to pump ( which is why I need the extra 30 minutes ). That...

  8. What would you do??!

    Sl1011 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok, so I just started working as a nurse at a Family Practice.. I'm actually training and just finished my first week. I won't be put on the schedule until the beginning of October as an employee,...

  9. What would you do??!

    Sl1011 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, starting pay at hospitals here is $18-$21/hr.. depending on the hospital. For a doctor's office, $17/hr isn't bad... and $25/hr is GREAT!!! I'm in SC

  10. What would you do??!

    Sl1011 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I forgot to mention that i don't start getting half days until my 2nd week of being on the schedule.. which is sometime mid-October. So I would have to go during my one hour lunch, and possible...

  11. Some thoughts on the NCLEX

    Sl1011 replied to sully75's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think that's very helpful info for people who need to test. I took mine Sept 3rd and passed at 75 questions too! I did feel like I was failing, and so did everyone that I spoke with from my class....

  12. Starting New Job Monday!!! Nervous.... any advice??

    Sl1011 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm starting my new job on monday at a Family Practice... first job as a new RN (graduate Aug 6th). Not sure if I should review anything.. or just relax and know that I will be trained well. I don't...

  13. Starting New Job Monday!!! Nervous.... any advice??

    Sl1011 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for your advice :) That made me feel better! I'm very excited about weekends and holidays off!!! I've heard great things about this practice (there are 5 locations around town)......

  14. Taking NCLEX tomorrow

    Sl1011 replied to procrastin8r-RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    YAAAAAAYYYY!!! I'm sure you passed :) And 30 SATA's??? Craziness!!!! lol, I would have been sweating through that exam with all of those Glad you made it through, and I can't wait to see what...

  15. Do you actually READ your nursing books or just skim?

    Sl1011 replied to starmickey03's topic in General Students

    I was horrible about reading before class... I would just glance at what we were discussing for the day. But before the test, I read a good part of the chapters that were on the test if not all of...

  16. On My Way!!! OMG

    Sl1011 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm leaving in 20 minutes to take the NCLEX-RN!!! Nerves!!! Trying to calm down so I can focus. I'll update in a couple days on my status. Please pray for

  17. On My Way!!! OMG

    Sl1011 replied to Sl1011's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Lol, oops. I forgot to update here. PASS PASS PASS!!! :) 75 questions!

  18. Certifications? Do you have any?

    Sl1011 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I think that's what they are called... I'm a brand new Registered Nurse (as of yesterday). I'm curious about certifications and training that you may need in this career... or may just want. I'm...

  19. Did you get anything?

    Sl1011 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I found out yesterday that I passed boards and am now a Registered Nurse :) Soooo excited!!! If I wasn't sick, I'd be jumping up and down and screaming! Anyway, I've been browsing online and...

  20. Do I need Insurance?

    Sl1011 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Does it depend on what state you're in? Because I just applied and did the quote, and it's $50.25 per year for the maximum coverage in SC for an RN

  21. I'm in Shock!

    Sl1011 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I can't believe I passed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMGoodness!!!!!! YAY! :) Took the NCLEX-RN Sept 3rd (friday) and found out by Quick Results this morning that I passed!! I'm a Registered Nurse :) It...

  22. Certifications? Do you have any?

    Sl1011 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Ahhhh.... this is all good to know :) Thanks a bunch for your input... this helps a lot. I really didn't understand what certifications were needed

  23. Did you get anything?

    Sl1011 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Haha! I thought about getting that one

  24. BEST Nursing Shoes??

    Sl1011 replied to Sl1011's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Wow.. thank you! I was thinking about Sketchers or these NurseMate shoes: Edie - Black - Nurse Mates Womens These just look so comfortable and are comparable to the price of Sketchers. I don't...

  25. Did you get anything?

    Sl1011 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I like that idea :) Mine just has my name on it right