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  1. New nurse... might be alone on Med-surg unit at night

    brina8615 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated from an accelerated BSN program back in May but have only been working since mid November. I'm about 7 weeks into a 12 week orientation on a busy Med/Tele floor. Most days I feel...

  2. Staffing levels on Telemetry Units

    brina8615 replied to missangelkitty's topic in General Nursing

    I work nights on a 'med/tele' unit... But it's pretty much all tele, maybe 1-2 medical patients on the whole floor. We have 1-7 ratio, with 2aides and 3 nurses. Secretary only until 11. No charge...

  3. What to you like about being a nurse?

    brina8615 replied to 2RNornot2RN's topic in General Nursing

    This post was exactly what I needed this morning. I just got off 3 nights in a row and, after reading this post, spent 20 minutes this morning (before going to sleep) thinking about what I like about...

  4. Accelerated nursing program at university of miami or florida atlantic university

    brina8615 replied to Canadian eh?'s topic in Florida Nursing

    Elsa - I graduated from FAU's accelerated program in May of this year. It definitely isn't easy... but it's not impossible, I graduated with very good grades. It's very time consuming, don't expect...

  5. How'd you get your job?

    brina8615 replied to dixiebelleRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    After finallllly getting a job last week, I now 100% believe the statement "it's all about who you know." It's unfortunate, because I personally like to believe that I got my job based on my own merit...

  6. panel interview advice needed

    brina8615 replied to ThisRNLovesToRun's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad who still doesn't have a job, but I've been on a few of these type of interviews. They are intimidating at first, but I actually found that I felt more comfortable than the 1-on-1...

  7. RN jobs / Hospitals near Decatur, AL

    brina8615 posted a topic in Alabama Nursing

    I'm probably going to be moving to Decatur, AL to live with my boyfriend really soon. I'm a new grad RN (May 2010) with no hospital experience. What are my odds of finding a job quickly? I'm trying...

  8. Giving injections question....

    brina8615 replied to AprilRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I really think that 90% of the time people just THINK IM injections are going to be painful... I don't necessarily think it's technique or needle-related, I think it's just that IM injections aren't...

  9. Where's the best place to sell your books after graduation?

    brina8615 replied to RickLP's topic in General Nursing

    I've always used half.com. I think you get the most money for your books by far. It takes about 3 weeks to get your money after you make a sale, but it's really easy to use and I've always been able...

  10. Did you get anything?

    brina8615 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    I have a little rubber duckie nurse (she has a nurse's cap w/a heart on it, stethoscope and clipboard) that I stuck on the dashboard of my car with Velcro. I love it, it's so cute! (My clinical...

  11. Nurses, I need advice

    brina8615 replied to kstain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I say go for the LPN! You will definitely be able to work and go to college... most college students work at least a part time job, and this way you'd be making a decent amount of money (I worked at...

  12. Accelerated nursing program at university of miami or florida atlantic university

    brina8615 replied to Canadian eh?'s topic in Florida Nursing

    lzapata - I'm sorry I don't really have any information for you. I'm not sure how much/little the HESI counts towards admission. You should contact Maureen Brooks, from what I remember when I was...

  13. What bag do u bring to school?

    brina8615 replied to Newbiestudent's topic in General Students

    I just used a big tote bag... and I regretted it everyday as I lugged my 900lb textbooks around. Lots of people in my class had the rolling bags and I think it was a wise choice. Especially if you are...

  14. New grad starting on Neuro-tele unit... nervous!

    brina8615 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I graduated with my BSN in May and was just offered a position on a 41 bed Neuro-tele unit. I was hoping someone on here had some advice for me. I'm really nervous and unsure of what to expect. I tend...

  15. New grad starting on Neuro-tele unit... nervous!

    brina8615 replied to brina8615's topic in General Nursing

    It's a 2 year commitment to the hiring unit and then 3 years with the hospital. I don't know for sure, but I believe it's 3 years instead of 2 because I'm getting a sign-on bonus (at least I hope so!...

  16. Unique/unusual/interesting career choices

    brina8615 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a brand new RN who is still all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed about the wide world of nursing. I know the career choices within nursing are almost endless, so I was wondering if anyone here had...

  17. Gift ideas for staff nurses/instructor

    brina8615 replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    At the end of every clinical rotation we did we got Dunkin donuts for the whole floor. We had someone stop in the morning on the way to the hospital and pick up about 2 dozens donuts/bagels and one of...

  18. Nursing vs Occupational Therapy as a career?

    brina8615 replied to greenykilt's topic in General Nursing

    I am almost done with an accelerated BSN program now, and I actually started applying for an Occupational therapy program at the same time that I was applying for nursing school. I mainly decided to...

  19. Spring 2010 Graduates

    brina8615 replied to dannibee's topic in General Students

    I'm graduating in May from an Accelerated BSN program. What type of clinical areas will you experience during your last semester? This semester we have Community/public health, and Adult Med/surg...

  20. How long did you oriented as a new nurse?

    brina8615 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Wow that sounds great. Where do you

  21. Accelerated nursing program at university of miami or florida atlantic university

    brina8615 replied to Canadian eh?'s topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm currently in FAU's accelerated BSN program. I don't know anything about UM though, so I can only give you my side. FAU's program is very competitive, but from what I've seen, all nursing programs...

  22. Anyone hear from UCF, FAU or UF ABSN 2009

    brina8615 replied to l'infermiere's topic in Florida Nursing

    I've been accepted to FAU and UF so far. Haven't heard from UCF yet,as of March 13th. I'm going to be going to FAU. Is anyone in here going to