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  1. 16,000 deliveries a year? Really?

    AgentR replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My hospital does almost 12,000 a year. I'm a new RN so I can't picture it any other

  2. Hospital recommendations/advice -Manassas area

    AgentR replied to Stacky's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Prince William in being eaten by the Inova system. Fairfax is the big level 1 trauma center. Still a magnet hospital. Fair Oaks is sort of close, they're also owned by Inova but much smaller. Reston...

  3. hey do anyone think the NCSBN review is difficult?

    AgentR replied to leeleechee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've been getting between 65-75%. UGH! I do much better on Saunders. I take the NCLEX on Saturday, so we'll

  4. How long is orientation for new grads on your unit?

    AgentR replied to mitchsmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    16 weeks, and I'm in my first week. We are LDR only. We have 3 weeks of classroom stuff, and then 13 weeks with a

  5. Nova in Manassas Virginia

    AgentR replied to amber_n_schultz's topic in Virginia Nursing

    The only place the offer the program in on the MEC in Springfield. Go to an info session for updates on the wait list. They took people on a first come basis when I got

  6. Graduation Countdown!!!

    AgentR replied to elizabells's topic in General Students

    My final is May 4th, and then I am done! Well, at least until I go back for my

  7. ortho evra patch

    AgentR replied to lindamb's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just switched from Ortho Evra to Nuvaring and am loving it. It's even easier because you don't have to riiiiiiippppp anything off your skin every week (my least favorite part of the

  8. How many of you did an Externship?

    AgentR replied to Katydidit34's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do an externship if you have the chance. You will learn so much more than in nursing school. I think they are particularly helpful if you would like to go into a specialty area after school. You will...

  9. Nursing magazines and journals for Labor and Delivery nurses

    AgentR replied to Woman_in_love's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm still a student, too, but I really like MCN (Maternal Child Nursing).

  10. Is working night shift expected of new grads?

    AgentR replied to LNDRN19's topic in General Nursing

    Several units have told me they have day shift positions open. I'm actually aiming for night shift, so I was

  11. how many (nursing students) are sick?

    AgentR replied to Maisie's topic in General Students

    Hmm...gained 10 lbs the first year. Flu. Viruses all the time. Chronic sinusitis. Upper respiratory tract infections. Eczema. Yup. Stress will get you every time. I'm hoping my health improves after...

  12. Applying to two jobs at same facility, acceptable or not?

    AgentR replied to Lurksalot's topic in General Nursing

    I'm applying at 3 different units in one hospital. One unit has already offered me a job, and they're waiting until I interview with other units to hear my response. I think the recruiters are just...

  13. Is a Nurse Extern position helpful for a students?

    AgentR replied to rn2bn07's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My externship was invaluable, both for learning skills, and making contacts for getting a job after graduation! I would encourage anyone to complete a summer

  14. Let's talk TRASH! Useless, outdated, OLD equipment or supplies on your unit, that is!

    AgentR replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked as an extern on post partum we had these bags that had a cardboard rim and a plastic bag that unfolded. Oh, they were wonderful! You could stack 6 beside a nauseated patient. They held...

  15. Abnormal PAP: I'm scared!

    AgentR replied to Nurse-o-Matic's topic in General Nursing

    I had an abormal pap. Repeated pap, came back abnormal too. So I went in for the colposcopy and biopsy. The biopsy just felt like a little pinch, I don't think it hurt. I remember thinking after it...

  16. How long did you breastfeed?

    AgentR replied to Graciegirlienurse's topic in General Nursing

    My daughter self-weaned a few weeks after her 3rd birthday. It was a good run.

  17. Your nursing school's grading policy

    AgentR replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

    93-100 is A 85-92 is a B 78-84 is a C anything below 78.0 is

  18. Birth Control Patch Warning

    AgentR replied to maureeno's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ugh. I'm on my week off too. As a matter of fact, I'm supposed to stick a new one on tomorrow. And I'm between OBs. Great! I really liked the patch because it cleared up my skin so nicely. I was on...

  19. licensing in VA

    AgentR replied to fnlyRNstudent05's topic in Virginia Nursing

    VA and MD are both part of the licensing compact. VA just joined.

  20. GMU vs NOVA vs Marymount

    AgentR replied to lexy3227's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Many, many people at NOVA already have Bachelor's degrees. Most people did not have the time to complete GMU's second degree program, since it is so intensive. I have no complaints about NOVA. PM me...

  21. Washington D.C here we come.

    AgentR replied to caramel's topic in General Nursing

    Hi caramel, Does your husband have a job lined up too? With two incomes you should be fine. I'd recommend either Fairfax County, VA or Montgomery County, MD. Housing prices are pretty crazy in either...

  22. Comments Needed on Nursing Shortage

    AgentR posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi everyone, I'm doing a paper on the nursing shortage, and would like to focus on the more "manufactured" reasons for the shortage, such as poor pay, burnout, job dissatisfaction, etc. I need some...

  23. Ati

    AgentR replied to Mantibob's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We have to take it too, but I'm only first semester so I can't help much. Here's a link: