chicookie BSN, RN

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    Ladies, Can you wear your hair down at work?

    chicookie replied to kgard7777's topic in General Nursing

    I can and I have. its shoulder length. I rather not though. It gets too
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    Where are nurses really needed in the USA?

    chicookie replied to Hoss's topic in General Nursing

    I second that! Florida does NOT need any nurses. Really hard to find a job, my friend left here and when to OK. She found one really easily and said they were hiring
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    what is your biggest pet peeve while at work?

    chicookie replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    People who think I am too young to know what I am doing. I MEAN COME ON I TOOK BOARDS! I PASSED NURSING SCHOOL! Obviously I have to have some inkling on what I am doing or else I wouldn't be
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    if i decided to be a doctor, i would be.....

    chicookie replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    I second that one! Work smarter not
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    how long do u get for lunch?

    chicookie replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    I make sure I have 30min. I am not giving them my time FOR FREE! Forget that. I give it to my coworker and charge nurse they make sure I am not bothered for 30 mins and I make sure they aren't...
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    Just got a job at Wolfson Children's in JAX...relocation help needed!

    chicookie replied to MoBroo's topic in Florida Nursing

    CONGRATS! There are no uniform at Wolfson's they just wear nice scrubs. The hospital is really nice and provides a good environment for children. I had clinical there as a student and I work at DT so...
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    if you plan on going for your masters, what do you want to specialize in?

    chicookie replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    Labor and Delivery: Nurse
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    No one wants to hire me as a new grad. how do i get the experience!

    chicookie replied to lulu997RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Maybe get a job at a flu clinic first. My friend is doing it through an agency and hopes that if she does an outstanding job and makes friends with administration she can at least get a home health...
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    Most outrageous thing your hospital has expected you to do.

    chicookie replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle:chuckle:chuckle:chuckle I could have sworn that was in a nurses job description!
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    Relocating to Jacksonville

    chicookie replied to priss614's topic in Florida Nursing

    Exactly. With your experience I would think that they would hire you without a problem. And they do have some positions
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    My Father Died Today

    chicookie replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry to hear that. There is nothing worse than losing someone that close to you. Sending hugs and good thoughts your
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    my first night on my own tonight!!! i am gonna vomit=(((((

    chicookie replied to erin01's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was wondering about you the other day since I had not seen you in a while. And I am glad you are done with orientation I know its going to be a little rough while you change gears again but trust...
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    Does Tough Skin make a Good RN?

    chicookie replied to whatshername's topic in General Nursing

    Remember that is the bad stuff that sticks out in peoples mind. I have some great days on the floor, I come home and I am happy and perky. And honestly I love it. But when someone asks me about...
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    I'm so sick of the state of California....

    chicookie replied to Steffers's topic in General Nursing

    ME TOO! *throws a fit* ( actually I just wanted a good excuse to throw a fit) LOL I am sorry about your situation and I hope it gets resolved
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    Pain Scales

    chicookie replied to dekatn's topic in General Nursing

    I wish you could have been there. It was like I did the evilest thing ever! The reason I can't remember is because I tuned it
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    Pain Scales

    chicookie replied to dekatn's topic in General Nursing

    actually during NS I got in trouble for this. We are supposed to say 0- 10 pain. I thought it was stupid but I got a 5 minute lecture that I can't remember. But I always say it like that
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    The Wife is now a R.N. !!!

    chicookie replied to SimonJester's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Aw how sweet! Congrats to her. I would wait on the new stuff though(not the pin, the Littman) since you don't know where she is going to end up working. Because if she ends up in peds or nicu its not...
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    How long to get your "sit pass"?

    chicookie replied to Lola77's topic in Florida Nursing

    I got it withing the month of graduating.I finished in Aug got in Sept I didn't take it till Oct. Failed. Took it again in Dec and
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    Jacksonville FL area- Cannot find work!

    chicookie replied to deenshue's topic in Florida Nursing

    Baptist has currently 70 positions for RNs with experience of course and they are really really picky. I believe the navy hospital is also hiring. https://www.employflorida.com/ Is a great website!...
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    So what are all you new grads making?

    chicookie replied to Lola77's topic in Florida Nursing

    Jacksonville Florida lowest new grad pay is $19.25 but its really hard to find a job
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    Can anyone handle another new grad Q?

    chicookie replied to JenniferSews's topic in General Nursing

    If I were you I would start looking at new grad programs now. They usually start again in Jan. (well here they are in Jan and in Aug.) Hopefully you get hired before you finish
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    Share The Weirdest Reasons Patients Push The Call Light

    chicookie replied to RN06-NP09's topic in Nursing Humor

    I got: "Honey, can you change the channel. I can't find the remote." This was from a 42 year old man who came in with ......actually I don't remember what he came in with but he was perfectly fine...
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    Getting Experience

    chicookie replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    My whole thing with that is if you work in the hospital setting you have an "in" for later. You get to meet alot of people that work there and in this economy you need all the connections you can get....
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    How to quit an agency?

    chicookie replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    Have fun with
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    How to quit an agency?

    chicookie replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    If that is the case, then I say just dash it all and say adios. I did that with a part time job they were seriously getting on my nerves. It was a Friday and I told them they could shove it, and don't...