matchsticktgt replied to stacylethani's topic in General Nursing
Some of us are just not meant to work nights - I've worked all shifts - day, afternoon, night, Baylor 7a-7p, 7p-7a...I just cannot do nights - like you I felt isolated from the world and it's like you...
matchsticktgt replied to joifulgirl's topic in General Nursing
Started applying via internet and fax 2 weeks before graduation...had three job interviews and two job offers within those two weeks, started work before I passed my boards. I feel very fortunate,...
We had a lot of those in my maternal/child class and some girl kept whining about how unfair they were, and how we should get credit for the part we got right, instead of no credit since it wasn't all...
matchsticktgt replied to cicatrixx15's topic in General Nursing
I shudder at the mere thought...or suggestion...that I would have to wear a skirt to work in....but refuse to consider panty hose! no, no, no, no, a thousand times
matchsticktgt replied to ybstressed's topic in Texas Nursing
I bet if you were to email the BON you would get an accurate, fairly timely response...I had to do that recently recently and got an answer back from my state BON in less than 24
We brought veggie trays and fruit trays - big hit and with so many people watching their calories they were appreciated more than sweets - a beautiful chocolate cake was brought at the same time, and...
matchsticktgt replied to ucarn71's topic in Pediatric
I read in one of my nursing textbooks when reviewing for the NCLEX that a nightlight with a red bulb is recommended for elderly patients since their eyes don't have to "adjust" to the red...
Now would be a great time to invest in at least one care plan book - I personally use 3-4 since I don't want to "copy" straight from the book....but they saved my butt when I first started careplans...
matchsticktgt replied to tryingtogetpaid's topic in General Nursing
I'm curious...are you planning on working as an actual nurse for a while to determine if you actually want to be a nurse, and to further explore and see what areas actually interest you..which may...