newbebop

newbebop ADN, BSN, MSN

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  1. Day 6: 2016 Nurses Week Meme Contest

    newbebop replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    "yes sir, I need to check your temp AGAIN..." Q1hr temp HA, it is the only way I can keep him

  2. Day 2: 2016 Nurses Week Fill In The Blank Contest

    newbebop replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    The "notepad" you know the one that one patient uses to record my every move...including how long it took to answer said call

  3. Day 3: 2016 Nurses Week Meme Contest

    newbebop replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    did that just happen.....returned to the computer to chart and had the DOCTOR get up and offer me the

  4. Day 4: 2016 Nurses Week Top 5 Things Contest

    newbebop replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    1. Be grateful. There is always someone worse off than you. 2. Listen. Sometimes the biggest of complaints, or problematic patients can be tamed with taking the extra time to LISTEN to their story....

  5. Charge Nurse interview help

    newbebop replied to StaffNurseMcS's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My guess is you will encounter some questions on time management, delegation, and managing coworker conflict. Be familiar with the environment you will be interviewing for and any challenges or...

  6. Best Shoes...

    newbebop replied to belle87RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Klogs shoes are my favorite!! They have closed back and even tennis shoe like versions that you could wear. Assuming that the reason you can't wear klogs is r/t the open backs. I wear the naples...

  7. RN to BSN: Online vs On-campus programs

    newbebop replied to xoNurseRNxo's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I will attent the first night of class of my RN-BSN program tonight. I thought long and hard about what would be a better fit for me. I have taken classes online before and I am just a better student...

  8. my nclex is 2011, can I get started now?

    newbebop posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ok, so I am finishing up my first year of my 2 year ADN program. Is it crazy to start thinking of NCLEX now? I have a couple of review books. (although both are of the old test plan) I would like to...

  9. If allnurses.com has helped you please provide a quote

    newbebop replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Allnurses is full of guidance and support, but best of all piece of mind. A reminder we are not in this alone. newbebop RN,

  10. (Imagine this is a cardboard sign) Will work for free!

    newbebop replied to yikib38's topic in First Year After Licensure

    seriously, this is exactly what I did after getting my license. I worked for free. ;-) Check your local communities for free clinics and see if they need any nurse volunteers. The hours are not many,...

  11. First Interview Today :)

    newbebop replied to Callisonanne's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats!!! new grad here having less success, but love reading that some of us are getting jobs. I am remaining optimistic. Best of

  12. Hope for New Grads- I got the job!! :D

    newbebop replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats! I love reading about new grads getting jobs! I hope to be making a similar post soon!

  13. I got the JOB!

    newbebop replied to SN2RN2011's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! I am anxiously awaiting a callback for an interview for a new grad internship program myself. I have also been gathering my interview resources from here and have been reading as many...

  14. Calm my neurotic nerves please!

    newbebop replied to sbostonRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have seen some pretty rapid results. I however, live in one of the states with SLOW return. (Michigan) I have been out of school for 3 weeks now and have heard nothing. Our grades were mailed the...

  15. No one can make me leave the student forums!

    newbebop replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! I graduated Friday and am SO jealous that you have taken NCLEX so fast. Our state is pretty slow and we were told 3-8 weeks till we will even get our ATT. Can't wait to be legal....

  16. T-Shirt Ideas

    newbebop replied to afox's topic in General Students

    I have seen a great one with the faces pain scale and under it listing the range of nursing student

  17. Pinning ceremony.

    newbebop replied to Chrismurse's topic in General Students

    CONGRATS!!! my pinning is today and right now it still feels a little surreal. It hit me yesterday when we went and "Practiced" pinning on the stage and everything. wow! looking forward to reading a...

  18. Taking time off before I get my first job...

    newbebop replied to morningland's topic in Nursing Career

    If some of what you seek is some soul searching, have you considered a mission trip? A friend has this planned for after she passes her boards. There are a few organizations who take new grads. The...

  19. Stress Relief after a BAD shift?

    newbebop replied to JStollRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Music! I have two huge sub-woofers in a box in the back of my van. I crank up some loud music and jam all the way home. I have a 45 minute commute. It usually does the trick. It started as a joke, as...

  20. Is anyone commuting really far away?

    newbebop replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in General Students

    My daily commute is just shy of an hour one way. Last semester for one clinical rotation I had a 2hour drive each way. Luckily for that one I was able to share a ride with another student. I try to...

  21. I called in today, no I mean ..I called Out! / huh??

    newbebop replied to cecilsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I always assumed the term changed from "calling in sick" to "calling in" so some people didn't have to lie twice. ;-) We tend to have more "sick" employees during event weekends, sunny afternoons, and...

  22. How did you react when you were accepted into nursing school?

    newbebop replied to butterfly_kisses9188's topic in General Students

    Waiting was the worst! i think I stalked and cursed out my mail lady for a full week. ;-) One night I got a frantic phone call from a fellow nursing school hopeful. She had me log in to my account at...

  23. I'm a college student who is extremely interested in becoming a RN but still have Q's

    newbebop replied to borinick1492's topic in General Students

    It wouldn't hurt to talk with a nursing adviser at your school to get a better idea of what challenges academically you may or may not be up against. If you are an older or returning student there is...

  24. Does anyone get their books unbound?

    newbebop replied to my3suns's topic in General Students

    I had my skills book cut and spiral bound. Not to make it lighter, but to make it easier to use. I also did this to my care plan book. I don't think I could ever do it to the big one. (you know that...

  25. What do I bring to first day of class?

    newbebop replied to ShaynaJackson's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Something to write with and a notebook should be fine for a first day. Dress nice (first impressions and all) but wear comfortable shoes in case there are tours of any kind. Eat breakfast and maybe...