Sniper RN

Sniper RN

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  1. Nursing and Back Problems

    I think with proper lifting and moving techniques you should be fine. I have 3 herniated disks and I went through the EMT program and as long as I was careful I was ok. I am in the nursing program...
  2. Bad day ... Gone GOOD !!!

    :yeah::yeah::yeah:
  3. Back to nursing school

    I wouldn't tell anyone that it was my second time. Just go in and act like them, they shouldnt find out unless you say
  4. I was going to go to PJC but I did some research on the school and others in the area. I decided to go to Jefferson Davis. It is a bit longer drive but, from what I have heard it is worth it. I was...
  5. Questions about working in the ED

    I think each ER will be
  6. I am a dork too. But I think it is cause we are so passionate about what we want to do. I think that is a good thing to have that. I start Monday at
  7. How do you wear your hair for clinicals?

    I keep it
  8. The less money a Doctor has to pay his nurse, the more he puts in his pocket. I have seen a good doctor lose a lot of his patients because he hired cheap crappy nurses to try to save himself a...
  9. Stressed out, no energy. What do you do?

    Maybe the lighting at work? I know some lights like certain florecents tend to bring people down. You might look into that or some other factors at your work place. Just something to think
  10. I dont know what the pay is in NJ but I would think $40K is low. I would ask for more. The worst they could do is negotiate you down. I think you will get more than
  11. Starting orientation one week from Monday. This has been a lon time coming and I have worked very hard to get to this point. This marks the begining of the last step to a new career. I am getting...
  12. Where in United States still has high demand/pay for nurses?

    From what I understand Texas is the way to
  13. random question......

    seems kinda like a waste to me seeing how there are other things you could do with the money but everyone has to have that thing they love and if that is it for you than make it your goal. I wouldnt...
  14. Anyone going to Jefferson Davis this year JDCC?

    I didnt think anyone read this post. Yes I live in Pensacola. I AM excited about school starting. I got in with 169 I think the nursing dept said that was the high avarage for getting in. Seems...
  15. Working with mostly women. Heaven or Hell?

    LOL That looks like something I would post. you gotta know how women thing and then use that to your advantage. Then go
  16. A man in a seemingly female driven career

    I am a man getting into nursing.. Starting this fall so 1.5 years to go. A lot of my male friends say, "Nursing? Isn't that an all woman job?" I say...."Think about what you just said. Is that a...
  17. Starting school soon..

    I am starting this fall. I read all the horror stories on here. Yes I am sure it all requiers a lot of selfstudy and focus. But my mom became an RN while she raised 2 sons (not the best on the...
  18. What day are you starting this Fall?

    Orienting on the 17th, 18th, 19th Starting the following week. Excited to start gettting it over
  19. Nursing Schools?

    Check into Jefferson Davic Community College in Alabama, Just outside of Florida. I get Alabama resident rates even though I live in Florida. Some deal they have worked out with Florida. Best...
  20. How to report my boss

    I have to agree. Your only option is to quit. You have done your best. They are just holding you back so the best thing to do is just quit. When anyone asks you in the future why you quit, you...
  21. Jeff State Fall '09 Hopefuls??

    Wrong school I
  22. Jeff State Fall '09 Hopefuls??

    I am waiting on word also. Nobody up there will talk to you about it. I should have a 159 on the points system. It will be a long wait. I check the mail every day to be sure. I am from
  23. I started my first IV last night

    congrats!!!
  24. Help! How do I stop blowing very good veins?

    If you want some good techniques on starting IVs Go talk to a couple of Paramedics. I was a Medic for 7 years and you HAVE to be able to get the IV on some of the worst patients in the worst...