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  1. My job offer...how does it sound to you guys?

    nursgirl replied to nursalicious's topic in Cardiac

    I am still an RN student for a couple more months.. but just got to do some shifts in cath lab and recovery... and loved it! The nurses there all said they love their work... that it's typically lower...

  2. Nursing nursing nursing

    nursgirl replied to carlasbizz's topic in General Nursing

    I am heading into my final semester of an RN program and if I didn't FORCE myself to take breaks then I would be doing nothing but nursing school... The first 2 semesters that's all I did and I just...

  3. "Atypical" Nurse? How discouraging...

    nursgirl replied to Darjeeling22's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the general responses I've read here... what a load of crap! I am 35, an LVN, and will be graduating with my RN in December... I am unmarried, no kiddos, and one of the best nurses...

  4. LPN Programs @ Community College in SoCal Area

    nursgirl replied to PLM311's topic in California Nursing

    Also, you can go to the BVNPT website and they have a list of all of the CA colleges that offer LVN programs. Good luck to you!!!

  5. Your favorite nursing gadget?

    nursgirl replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    my multicolor pen... I can keep track of things that need to be done on a time schedule vs basic pt info when I get report... all I have to do is quickly look over my paperwork and I can easily spot...

  6. What Would You Do? Accepted to 2 schools.....

    nursgirl replied to MrsIndependent's topic in General Nursing

    :ancong!: What about going to the ASN program and taking out student loans for a semester or two to help get by? At my college after the first semester is completed there are all kinds of job openings...

  7. crappy nurses day

    nursgirl replied to frann's topic in General Nursing

    I could totally use the book on nursing theory!!! LOL... I am in 3rd semester so it might help! :) Sorry to hear about the crappy nurses day... I noticed at my work that all that was done was an email...

  8. Of Kittens and Computers

    nursgirl replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Great story!!! I used the Heimlich maneuver on my rabbit once.. she had swallowed a peach pit and was choking.. didn't know what else to do in a moment of panic... thank God it worked!! LOL I also...

  9. Clarification Please?!

    nursgirl replied to Someday2bRN's topic in General Nursing

    Funny, I had the SAME question!! Still haven't gotten a straight answer about NCLEX-RN tho LOL... I plan on calling AZ's BON to see if I can't talk to someone. From what I can tell it's the same NCLEX...

  10. What would you do?

    nursgirl replied to StrwbryblndRN's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts exactly... maybe it was read incorrectly... I would get all the records and take them to my personal MD before

  11. Is there a feeling of entitlment among new grads?

    nursgirl replied to MesaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Great thread... I am graduating December 09 and so it is helpful for me to gather info for job hunting skills NOW rather than waiting til the last minute... For some reason I am not too worried about...

  12. understanding how a cardiac arrest leads to respiratory arrest

    nursgirl replied to chrissy student's topic in General Nursing

    I am a student also... what is the best way to induce hypothermia? I feel stupid for asking... but I've never seen it done.. are we talking ice? Is there some med that is used? Thanks in advance!!!!!...

  13. Unit Secretary....Answer the call light for pete's sake!!!

    nursgirl replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I am an RN student and currently work as a unit secretary.. if I am not on two or three phone lines while simultaneously putting in orders and paging departments then of course, I answer call lights,...

  14. Western Career College Sacramento LVN Program?

    nursgirl replied to applemom83's topic in California Nursing

    I don't know anything about this school's program in Sacramento.. I guess my question is if you have all of your pre-reqs for an RN program then why not go through an LVN program at your community...

  15. Need help on the best way to get my RN degree

    nursgirl replied to mandy1623's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if this helps but some of the universities set up their RN programs so that you are eligible to apply to take NCLEX before you are actually done with your BSN. I have always thought that...

  16. any advice for pre-nursing student

    nursgirl replied to Lpntxn1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :yeahthat: what they

  17. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    nursgirl replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am so glad I found this thread so that I know I am not the only one who is picky about spelling and pronunciation!!!! Well to be honest I tend to be a bit OCD about it but bite my tongue when...

  18. California nurses, help me figure this out

    nursgirl replied to bananabubbletea's topic in California Nursing

    I am a CA educated LVN and currently in an LVN-RN transition program. I am not sure about transferring without the accreditation, my advice would be to call the BVNPT and ask specific questions. I can...

  19. Is Everybody Moving to California?

    nursgirl replied to Sheri257's topic in California Nursing

    I have lived in Cali my whole life... but as soon as I graduate in December I want to move away... hopefully to AZ so that I can still be relatively close to family in southern CA. California has...

  20. So Cal new grad wanting to move to Phoenix area

    nursgirl posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I will be graduating with my ADN in December and desperately want to move to Phoenix. I am wondering what hospitals, if any, will hire a new grad from California. I am willing to take a position on...

  21. So Cal new grad wanting to move to Phoenix area

    nursgirl replied to nursgirl's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I've been trying to sort it out by reading BON websites and googling... can anyone tell me the best way to apply for licensure in AZ as a new CA grad? I am going to get my license in CA also because...

  22. So Cal new grad wanting to move to Phoenix area

    nursgirl replied to nursgirl's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I would love to live in the Phoenix/ Glendale area... and am willing to commute to work if needed. I figure that if I can live close to family/friends then it would be worth driving an hour to work!...

  23. Advice from the new grads...HELP.

    nursgirl replied to Oshie85's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Was just curious where you are located... and I see you work NICU... were you able to go straight to NICU from

  24. Oh! The sacrifices we make just to get through nursing school

    nursgirl replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    wow, these are good to read because I realize I am not alone!!! I feel fortunate after reading this that I am single and do not have kiddos... I cannot imagine how much more difficult this journey...

  25. What mantra is getting you through nursing school?

    nursgirl replied to MySimplePlan's topic in General Students

    When I am feeling completely overwhelmed (as I was today) I remember where I was just 4 years ago... sitting in a wheelchair recovering from a life-threatening illness myself. Back then I was 31 years...