NursingRocks1998

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  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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

  6. 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...

  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

  16. few questions for an experienced nurse

    NursingRocks1998 replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

    Have you had a clinical yet? If so, try asking one of the nurses on your floor- good luck- I'm a student

  17. Best white shoes for clinicals?

    NursingRocks1998 replied to Lisa621's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I bought white New Balances at Kohl's and I've used them through my past 2 clinicals and I'm on to my third- they are great- very comfy and my feet don't hurt after being on them the whole shift....

  18. I'm so happy.

    NursingRocks1998 replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!! :) I'm happy for

  19. How old were you when you began nursing school?

    NursingRocks1998 replied to jpearl119's topic in General Students

    22 when I graduated with my BA in Psych. 26 when I started nursing school, and God willing, 29 when I graduate

  20. Anxiety

    NursingRocks1998 replied to mssensitivity's topic in General Students

    You're not alone- maybe you can give counseling a try- there's no shame in asking for help- after all our whole profession is based on it! :) Good luck- you can do

  21. Prayer/positive thought request for a fellow nurse

    NursingRocks1998 replied to flightnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    She's in my prayers...please keep us

  22. i passed!!!!!!!!!! with 75 questions.ALL THINGS IS POSSIBLE WITH GOD.

    NursingRocks1998 replied to jobimol's topic in General Students

    I am totally with you on giving glory to God, and I believe it was your faith in Him that gave you the ability to study, and with his guidance, your studying paid off! :)

  23. So do anyone else have finals this week ?

    NursingRocks1998 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    BUMMER!!

  24. So do anyone else have finals this week ?

    NursingRocks1998 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I had finals week this week- I feel your pain- just finished Med Surg I- Peds/OB is next-- we get almost 2 weeks off but we have pre-reading of

  25. Physical Assessment

    NursingRocks1998 replied to Stdy2BaNurse's topic in General Students

    I'm in an 18 month intensive ADN program and we have 10 wk quarters- we got one whole class on physical assessment with a lab portion- we got one system per week and then used that week's lab to...