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AMAC8487

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  1. Are men not as neat as women nurses?

    AMAC8487 replied to LVN_Soon2Be's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm a male nurse working ER trauma and cvicu. I wouldn't coin it as "messy" however I think us men are generally a tad bit less anal. I love getting report from other men. I feel women are better with...

  2. i HATE my job. Does anyone else feel the same?

    AMAC8487 replied to Jenni811's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    AS much as I hate my current role, and probably for the most part, majority of inpatient nursing... I still would not trade my BSN for anything else really. The comfort I have for knowing that I will...

  3. i HATE my job. Does anyone else feel the same?

    AMAC8487 replied to Jenni811's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    . No kidding eh?!They are staffing recruiters for engineering firms. Basically finding engineers jobs, and the rest of his company does all the interviewing , benefits etc... I almost am about to...

  4. i HATE my job. Does anyone else feel the same?

    AMAC8487 replied to Jenni811's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    yup, I hate my job Been an RN for 2 years.. Worked level I Trauma ER and now CVSICU... Hate both of them for different reasons, and like aspects of each for different reasons.. Im just tired of...

  5. 6 months into CSICU..

    AMAC8487 replied to csicuRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Trust me, I am right there with you.. I LOVE the science and procedures, but I feel absolutely DRAINED. Doesnt help that every 6 weeks, I change from Day shift to night shift... I dont really know how...

  6. Fresh Heart Training

    AMAC8487 replied to NurseHotFlash's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Wow... I started on a VERY busy and well known and sought after CVICU about 4 months ago...and got a fresh heart my 3rd day on my own haha. Thats crazy that they wait that long for you! Help is...

  7. CVSICU

    AMAC8487 replied to Stormy8's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Wow... 3 Months of orientation?! I got 9 weeks of orientation!! Just hang in there... I recently started in a SUPER busy CVSICU, and am scared ******** everyday I walk into work to hear my...

  8. New to CVSICU...cardiac gtts

    AMAC8487 replied to Stormy8's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I just recently started in a CVICU as well.. I am nervous as to drips as well.. Ive worked in a Busy Emergency room, so its not like I havent see many of these drips, but titrating 5-6 at a time is...

  9. Hoag Hospital ER

    AMAC8487 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hey everyone!! So, I am relocating to California soon, and landed a job working at hoag hospital in the ER Currently, I work in a Level I Trauma center here in metro Detroit, and see all sorts of...

  10. Hoag Hospital ER

    AMAC8487 replied to AMAC8487's topic in California Nursing

    ahh yah i guess I never thought about all the inner cities that come in to the hospital. I am so used to workin in a LARG hospital that I am used to people coming from all over the place, that I...

  11. I'm thinking of moving to southern CA (6+ yrs. LPN/LVN experience)

    AMAC8487 replied to brown eyed girl's topic in California Nursing

    Haha yeah I been lookin at areas by the beach actually, but with Roomates from criagslist. I could easily afford it, I'm just not so sure I want to live with 3 people in a house . Granted its a big...

  12. How is the job market in California right now (2012)?

    AMAC8487 replied to Joe33's topic in California Nursing

    I agree with the above statement.... That is the only thig really on my mind that's making me debate going. Granted I am only 24, but there are alota people my age with mommy and daddy's money drivin...

  13. How is the job market in California right now (2012)?

    AMAC8487 replied to Joe33's topic in California Nursing

    Yeah, I mean don't get me wrong a lot of what you find on these forums can be taken as gold , but there is also a lot that you must not let misguide you I don't know about you, but do you remember in...

  14. I'm thinking of moving to southern CA (6+ yrs. LPN/LVN experience)

    AMAC8487 replied to brown eyed girl's topic in California Nursing

    I am in macomb township... 25 minutes or so North of

  15. How is the job market in California right now (2012)?

    AMAC8487 replied to Joe33's topic in California Nursing

    Dont listen to people.. I am a new RN, year experience in Detroit, and I got a job at Hoag hospital in Newport. It can be

  16. I'm thinking of moving to southern CA (6+ yrs. LPN/LVN experience)

    AMAC8487 replied to brown eyed girl's topic in California Nursing

    I just got a job in Newport at Hoag in the Emergency room with 1 year experience as an RN.. Dont know if that tells ya anything... im currently in the process of figuring out how I am going to move...

  17. Starting Pay for New Grads RN's in Southern CA

    AMAC8487 replied to Crystal74's topic in California Nursing

    Is 40 dollars an hour sufficient enough to make a decent living in Newport beach? I will be relocating to the area, and will be renting an apartment, so I wont be looking to purchase a home. But...

  18. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    AMAC8487 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's true...just got my official from the state today. If you get the error you passed!

  19. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    AMAC8487 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats you guys! I just got my official pass results. Those words from the Pearson vue trick do look amazing I must say...after I checked...I waited the 2 days for my quick results and paid just...

  20. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    AMAC8487 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hahah I swear.. I think it is nursing school that makes us all so neurotic. I keep checking mine to see if its going to miraculously "change", and I keep getting that same feeling of anxiety everytime...

  21. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    AMAC8487 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow... Really hope this is legit... I took the test at 8am this morning, it is now 2:58, and I checked for the "trick" Sure enough, I got the error message :) I really hope this is true, because I...

  22. Kaplan trainer scores 1-3 please help!!

    AMAC8487 replied to Ibelieve4187's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Can someone please tell me the difference between these "Question Trainers" and the actual Qbank? I haven't signed up for Kaplan yet, however I am curious as to what these trainers are, how they...

  23. Kaplan QBank and Question Trainer Scores..NCLEX in one week! Help!

    AMAC8487 replied to Katie913's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Nah.. i dont think I am going to purchase it.. I am currently waiting for my ATT... It could be here any minute now. I just got a job as a GN, and I have 90 days to take my test. I think I am going to...

  24. Kaplan QBank and Question Trainer Scores..NCLEX in one week! Help!

    AMAC8487 replied to Katie913's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Whew! This Kaplan Qbank is EXPENSIVE!!!

  25. what are the best mens scrubs you have found?

    AMAC8487 replied to Buckyxj's topic in Men in Nursing

    So I am about to order myself some of these Aviator scrubs... Can anyone tell me how they are after they are washed? I am on borderline between sizes for the top, and I just want to be sure that it...