NursingRocks1998

NursingRocks1998 has 5 years experience.

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1. Best Nursing Shoes/Sneakers

   NursingRocks1998 replied to gladtobeOB's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   My friend bought me a pair of white Skechers Shape Ups for graduation- I work 12s and they are awesome- so comfortable! They were weird at first since they are rounded, but I got used to them quickly...

2. How long did it take you to get a job?

   NursingRocks1998 replied to Luvsunflower's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   Don't be discouraged...I graduated last March, got licensed in April, and did not start my job until November. I had to relocate, and its a small hospital...but its Med-Surg and its everything I...

3. MIHP (Maternal Infant Health Program)

   NursingRocks1998 replied to NursingRocks1998's topic in Michigan Nursing

   Thanks for the info Laborofluv- I did check out the forms online, and I started doing the modules when I was going to sign on with that agency, but the agency didn't give me a very good vibe, and now...

4. MIHP (Maternal Infant Health Program)

   NursingRocks1998 replied to NursingRocks1998's topic in Michigan Nursing

   I'm actually not doing that...I had planned on it, but got into a hospital instead!! It seems very interesting though, and right up my alley. I start my new hospital job in 11 days! Wish me

5. How much should I get?

   NursingRocks1998 replied to Llam86's topic in Nursing Career

   I'm going to agree with nearly all the other posters and offer my 2 cents- DON'T do it! $10/hr? For an RN? I would ask them if they are serious! Good luck- I think there are bigger things out...

6. MIHP (Maternal Infant Health Program)

   NursingRocks1998 posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

   Hi all, As a new grad I just got a job with a home care agency doing the Maternal Infant Health Program. Sounds pretty great, and since I want to be a L&D nurse, its right up my alley. FYI, I...

7. New Grad Freaking Out!!!!!!!!!!!

   NursingRocks1998 replied to rottie69's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I did a very similar thing recently- took the same shift (3-1130) at an LTC facility and with 5 days orientation as a brand new grad...I lasted 2 days on my own and never came back. I was so stressed...

8. growth and development care plan goal

   NursingRocks1998 replied to vrturner's topic in General Students

   If she is developmentally 12 months old, then just tailor the G&D goals to that of a 12-month-old?? Maybe I'm being too simplistic, just a thought

9. Can I really do this?? This is what I wanted so why I am so NERVOUS NOW??

   NursingRocks1998 replied to avidhunter3's topic in General Students

   The above poster is absolutely right. Yes, you can do this!! Good

10. anyone here get a degree in psychology?

    NursingRocks1998 replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    I got a BA in Psych in 2003- Couldn't do very much with it-worked for peanuts as a foster care case worker and burned out quick-- decided since I love helping people and find medicine just fascinating...

11. Do you snitch on cheaters?

    NursingRocks1998 replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Students

    To answer the OP question in one

12. What should I know already?

    NursingRocks1998 replied to checkmarks0725's topic in General Students

    I also started out with no experience in the health care field, and I was super nervous too- I hadn't taken a blood pressure either-- DON'T worry, like the other poster said, they will all assume you...

13. Biggest mistake you've made in clinical

    NursingRocks1998 replied to tbell2's topic in General Students

    Very first week of clinical- took an oral temp with a rectal thermometer- they looked EXACTLY the same but one was RED! It was reading really low so I asked a fellow classmate to take it and she took...

14. Any one taking NET at Baker or applying for fall?

    NursingRocks1998 replied to shannonmarie7's topic in Michigan Nursing

    The HESI is on the computer- you don't need a scantron- everything you need is on the computer. You get your results along with an extensive breakdown of your scores for each section before you walk...

15. My First Clinical Deficiency (Long)

    NursingRocks1998 replied to WeirdNurseKelly's topic in General Students

    Your clinical instructor sounds like a fabulous person! :) Don't give