rn4lyfe08

rn4lyfe08

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  1. St.Christophers?

    rn4lyfe08 replied to Guest321574's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    They are one and the same. Pennsylvania Hospital is owned by University of Pennsylvania. www.pennhealth.com I don't know what they have available, but their descriptions almost always end with "BSN...

  2. Remind me to never work as a Sitter 7p-7a AGAIN !

    rn4lyfe08 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    no. where I worked it was a violation to do "other" activities while sitting. No mp3, cell phone, books, etc.. Of course we had to sneak a book in or something to keep from going insane, but it...

  3. Remind me to never work as a Sitter 7p-7a AGAIN !

    rn4lyfe08 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Being ignored by staff is the absolute worst part of a sitter's job! It's as if you're expected to have an infinite bladder and a stomach that never empties! Even day shift is a nightmare, especially...

  4. Need some encouragement... It could be over for me!!!

    rn4lyfe08 replied to CandyGyrl's topic in General Students

    Calm down. Take your time. I was always taught in my math classes to work your problems forwards AND backwards. Once you get an answer,work the problem in reverse and see if u get what u started with....

  5. What color should a nurse wear?

    rn4lyfe08 replied to PE-RN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    which is probably why the peds rehab hosp. I worked at had optional dress codes. You could wear scrubs or green tops w/ khaki bottoms. Years before that they were a "street clothes" institution, but...

  6. Pediatric Rehab?

    rn4lyfe08 replied to Klcross's topic in Pediatric

    I dont know where you are, but in Pittsburgh, there's this great small peds rehab hospital called the Children's Institute. It was started over 100yrs ago as the Home for Crippled children and has now...

  7. HELP! I CAN'T FIND A JOB as a NEW GRAD RN

    rn4lyfe08 replied to tdbRN's topic in New York Nursing

    some employers do look at grades for new grads regardless of wether you passed NCLEX or

  8. HELP! I CAN'T FIND A JOB as a NEW GRAD RN

    rn4lyfe08 replied to tdbRN's topic in New York Nursing

    SueNYC: I'm in the same boat with you. I graduated in May. Moved home, began job hunting early July. Waited on the NCLEX oping for a hospital review course. Interviewed at a hosp last week of...

  9. Why is it top secret? ;) (grades)

    rn4lyfe08 replied to Miss_Piggy.RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know in my school, if you were doing that good, the final was made optional for some students. Because you already had a high enough average that even if you failed the final, you'd still pass the...

  10. St.Christophers?

    rn4lyfe08 replied to Guest321574's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I applied after I got my GN license in the mail back in July. I was really hoping to work and take a hosp. NCLEX course or something like that...yeah right...So I took my NCLEX and passed the 1st try...

  11. Is this a wise choice?

    rn4lyfe08 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi all. I am a newbie here. I know this is the NICU thread, but felt it may be appropriae here as well as in the OB/GYN section. I have wanted to be an OB/GYN since I was 5yrs old, but have also...

  12. St.Christophers?

    rn4lyfe08 replied to Guest321574's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I graduated in May, was told I didn't qualify for ICU. All the positions like med/surg and CCU give the same responses u got all the time. They keep posting new jobs but I think they want experienced...

  13. Best scrubs shops in Philly....?

    rn4lyfe08 replied to Scooby484k's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I don't knw about center city but I do know there are several shops in Olney on 5th street. (near 5th and Tabor, 5th and Nedro, etc...) Lots of people get scrubs from there, they used to be pretty...

  14. What color should a nurse wear?

    rn4lyfe08 replied to PE-RN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Ok so at CCAC our uniforms used to be whit with a navy blue polo shirt. I wanted to kill myself! I absolutely hate wearing white, especially pants. We even were told we had to wear white underwear...

  15. Why is it top secret? ;) (grades)

    rn4lyfe08 replied to Miss_Piggy.RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    IDK. In my school grades were posted for everyone to see. On your scantron sheet you had to come up with a secret code that would be associated with your name. When grades were posted, you'd find yur...

  16. Am I too old to just be starting?

    rn4lyfe08 replied to Roxy0628's topic in General Students

    I am 24 and just graduated in May. I was almost 21 when I entered the program. I went to a community college for school. To My surprise I was one of 3 babies of the class! The 3 of us were 20 while...

  17. 3000-5000 questions

    rn4lyfe08 replied to akronstudent17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was told in school to do a minimum of 3000 questions. I know some people that did at least 3000 questions and failed. I've heard of people doing very few questions and passing. I think I may have...

  18. Is this a wise choice?

    rn4lyfe08 replied to rn4lyfe08's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for the input guys...but I was asking if it was a wise choice to go into NICU nursing before going into Maternity nursing. While I definitely want to be a WHNP/CNM, I think I'd still like to...

  19. I will finish my degree in TN but...

    rn4lyfe08 replied to mmorris15's topic in Texas Nursing

    It doesn't matter. If you're ultimately moving to TX, move and take it there. That'll save you some money in the end. The NCLEX is the exact same test for all 50 states so it doesn't matter which...

  20. Worst doctors orders ever received

    rn4lyfe08 replied to jenfromjersey's topic in Emergency

    *****!!! This %^&$ is seriously funny, but SCARY too!! I can only HOPE that when I start work I don't get some of these orders...Though it is enivitable... Maybe I'll get some good ones to post...

  21. Took the test today with 80 questions!!!!

    rn4lyfe08 replied to Courtney Nurse Writer's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good Luck to you :)

  22. Took the test today with 80 questions!!!!

    rn4lyfe08 replied to Courtney Nurse Writer's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ok....so if you read like 4 posts up from yours...you'll see my nice and supportive post for the original poster as well as others. I've also posted similar "nice" posts on other NCLEX forums...I know...

  23. Please Check My Med Calc!!!!!

    rn4lyfe08 replied to LuvScrubs2's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    ALL of your answers are correct :)

  24. trying to escape pittsburgh

    rn4lyfe08 replied to rectal itch's topic in Florida Nursing

    LOL... I went to CCAC...

  25. Took the test today with 80 questions!!!!

    rn4lyfe08 replied to Courtney Nurse Writer's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ok...at the risk of souding mean... If it has been stated several times that you can pass or fail at 75 and 265 quesions. And it's been stated that you can pass or fail at any number of questions in...