ToughingItOut

ToughingItOut

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  1. Which Dansko shoe is better?

    ToughingItOut replied to daisy-mae's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear Sanita professionals for my hard-core clinical days and Dansko's MaryJane style of heel for my less active days. This has worked well for me; I can step in to the clinical role if need be with...

  2. Shoes for a new student

    ToughingItOut replied to twss2323's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I ended up loving my white lace-up Sketchers I bought for nursing school. BUT, the break-in period was somewhat brutal if I remember correctly... I have seen Danskos at some resale shops. Good...

  3. Immunizations and well visits

    ToughingItOut replied to pedspnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    So...these parents have been genuinely concerned that their child might have measles...and pertussis...yet they will not vaccinate? Instead, they insist upon dragging their potentially highly...

  4. What to wear on a unit where nurses wear street clothes and not scrubs?

    ToughingItOut replied to tareija's topic in Psychiatric

    Congratulations! I also just recently started a new job with a similar dress code. I would suggest buying slacks in multiple, nuetral colors such as black, khaki, brown, and gray. I bought several...

  5. Denver area jobs?

    ToughingItOut posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi guys! I have plans to relocate to the Denver area. What's the scoop? I know the job market is tough...but any advice concerning different hospitals, etc. is GREATLY appreciated. Thank you!

  6. 9th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    ToughingItOut replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    The bag appears to be

  7. 9th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    ToughingItOut replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Geez...I hope she Caviwiped the bag

  8. Just a quick question about your clinical schedule????

    ToughingItOut replied to OB-nurse2013's topic in General Students

    Lol, I think I must have gone to the same program! Completely disorganized...random...last minute and inconvenient...does that sound

  9. Do You Use an MRI Compatible IV Pump for Peds Pts?

    ToughingItOut replied to Vicki_RN's topic in Radiology

    We use MRI compatible pumps, but it's always a big cluster as a NICU nurse finding the right tubing, getting new fluid orders, etc. The practitioners always want us to just draw up some TPN into a...

  10. Terminated at end of orientation.

    ToughingItOut replied to Flatlander's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just wanted to say that I'm really sorry that you're going through all this, but I admire your spirit and attitude. While I was not personally let go after orientation, I sometimes think that I may...

  11. Nursing Shoes??

    ToughingItOut replied to KLBatchelor's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Check out www.clogoutlet.com . I always buy their factory second Sanita's to save on the cash, but I honestly haven't had a problem. In my experience, their flaws are very minor and completely worth...

  12. New Grad wanting to work in Pediatrics

    ToughingItOut replied to aozimmerman's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Are you sure that you would have to fulfill your two year commitment on that particular unit? I signed a three year committment for a sign on bonus and moving expenses, but I think I may have been...

  13. SHOES... glorious shoes

    ToughingItOut replied to FLmed's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Clogs do take some getting used to... however, I just recently switched from Sanita clogs to Alegria shoes, and I am LOVING the Alegrias. I bought the Danya professional shoe, but there are a few...

  14. What becomes of them?

    ToughingItOut replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Interestingly, that baby did end up having a continuous EEG (for only 24 hours), but only because we had noticed some suspicious seizure-like activity and possible posturing and a dose of Ativan that...

  15. Really sad :(

    ToughingItOut replied to NOLAmommy3's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hey Nolamommy3! I just wanted to give you some ENCOURAGEMENT. First of all, when I first graduated, I had two job offers: one in adult MedSurg and another in NICU. I eventually chose NICU because...

  16. Help! References from Clinical Instructors

    ToughingItOut replied to SterlingArcher's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Did you ever work with a preceptor or work closely with a RN during your clinicals? I just recently offered one nursing student my contact info simply because she was an amazing new nurse, and I know...

  17. What becomes of them?

    ToughingItOut replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That's incredible jpeters84! You just made my day.

  18. What becomes of them?

    ToughingItOut replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've recently been caring for a baby being cooled on a cooling blanket. He's a big, beautiful term baby, and his parents are so sweet...I want more than anything for him to be ok. I've seen a few...

  19. New to Research Nursing

    ToughingItOut posted a topic in Research

    Greetings everyone! I'm new to research nursing, and I am so excited! Any advice as to how to approach patients in hopes of enrolling them in clinical trials? I am a nurse, first and foremost, and I...

  20. Deciding between OHSU and BMCC

    ToughingItOut replied to mclong2287's topic in General Students

    I know nothing about either program, lol, but I will say that a BSN is a BSN, and cost defitely played into my decision. Unless the cheaper school is really no good or has a poor reputation, you'll...

  21. Can a hospice nurse be a nurse instructor?

    ToughingItOut replied to HospiceCareRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I truly don't know much about the subject, but you could still get your ACLS and CPR on the side.

  22. RNC exam

    ToughingItOut replied to RN4theTiny's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    In my experience, antepartum was not a significant part of the test of all (which was also probably good for me). I had a few blood gas questions (one was actually kinda hard), a few vent/HFOV/JET...

  23. 4 days left till NCLEX..What do you do? Relax? Study? Cry? Pray?

    ToughingItOut replied to leanjess's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Take a "full length" test and then relax. Get a massage - I'm serious. I never got a massage before my NCLEX, but one of my best friends did, and I'm still jealous! Best advice

  24. Nursing School Interview

    ToughingItOut replied to devonleigh's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Play up your volunteer experiences...especially experiences involving people from different cultures, ages, and economic stratas. I'm serious; I think that was half my interview. Did I tell them...

  25. Skills Survey, final interview step

    ToughingItOut replied to CherylRNBSN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    First of all, you are NOT starting over. I wish I had your experience! Secondly, COGRATULATIONS! You deserve it after everything you've been through. All I remember from my med test (as a new...