FizzgigRN

I want to throw up. I took my boards on the 7th (two days ago) and I have no idea how I did. It doesn't look good. I ran out of time at 260 questions, so the computer shut off. I can't seem to do anything else..look for a job, clean the house, leave ...

Hello everyone, I was wondering what is the best Littmann stethoscope for Mother/Baby. I don't want to have to purchase another in the near future, so which one is the best for assessing Moms and newborns? I kind of need one by this weekend, so your ...

I went ahead and ordered an Adscope Pediatric. I hope it works well with adults and infants. Thanks for the suggestion. Fizz

Hey guys, O.k. I'm super frustrated. I'm currently negotiating salaries, benefits, etc. with two hospitals. Whatever happened to sign-on bonuses, relocation and negotiating salaries? I'm just not hearing it now like I did before I entered school. Wer...

LLG, I understand where you're coming from in regards to experience, but if another hospital is offering more, there is a ground for negotiation. I also wouldn't be "angry". I would accept the responsibility that I wasn't able to negotiate as well a...

LLG, I understand where you're coming from in regards to experience, but if another hospital is offering more, there is a ground for negotiation. I also wouldn't be "angry". I would accept the responsibility that I wasn't able to negotiate as well a...

Hey guys, O.k. I'm super frustrated. I'm currently negotiating salaries, benefits, etc. with two hospitals. Whatever happened to sign-on bonuses, relocation and negotiating salaries? I'm just not hearing it now like I did before I entered school. Wer...

Greetings, As a new graduate, I have the opportunity to work in a mother/baby unit (for my first job). Are there nurses out there that have started in this area and are still in it? Should I also be crossed trained in L&D? What are your thoughts ...

Weasel, Did you order the subscription of Pepid. What is that anyway? Fizz

HI, For those who are or have worked for Gambro or Davita, do they hire new grads? Just curious. Also do you think a new grad should start somewhere else in order to prepare for a career in dialysis? Thanks

Hi, I just passed the NCLEX, but if you ever want to meet I can give/let you borrow some of my notes. I haven't started work yet, so now would be a good time. My spanish is weak, but I could use some practice. Fizz

Thanks for the advice. It's so hard making a decision when one is fresh out of school. So many people are pushing med surg since you really don't do IVs along with many other procedures in Mother/Baby. In my opinion, there are many aspects to nursing...

HI, For those who are or have worked for Gambro or Davita, do they hire new grads? Just curious. Also do you think a new grad should start somewhere else in order to prepare for a career in dialysis? Thanks

... oh and the only soap I use has been Dove for the past 15 years. It's funny, I was wondering why I hated to take showers or baths often. My husband thinks I'm crazy. Once we got in a hot tub with some friends and it took me 30 minutes just to get...

... oh and the only soap I use has been Dove for the past 15 years. It's funny, I was wondering why I hated to take showers or baths often. My husband thinks I'm crazy. Once we got in a hot tub with some friends and it took me 30 minutes just to get...

I too have ezcema. It would get bad during the winter months, but only affected my calves (weird) I met a great dermatologist in DC who prescribed Protopic. It works so great that I only have to apply it every once in awhile. For my hands (because th...

I too have ezcema. It would get bad during the winter months, but only affected my calves (weird) I met a great dermatologist in DC who prescribed Protopic. It works so great that I only have to apply it every once in awhile. For my hands (because th...

Hi, I would take a Kaplan review (like I just did). I know it was awhile ( I graduated May 2004) for you, but I don't think a refresher course is necessary. Good lucks Fizz

Hi, I would take a Kaplan review (like I just did). I know it was awhile ( I graduated May 2004) for you, but I don't think a refresher course is necessary. Good lucks Fizz

Hi Guys, Some of you may remember that I took the NCLEX for the first time (252 ques..ran out of time) in September. I retook it on Tuesday and passed with 80. I couldn't believe it. I was crying like a baby. My girlfriend from another state was on t...

Hi All, I'll be retaking the NCLEX-RN (graduated May 2004) and considering taking another review course; specifically Kaplan. I know that it's a benefit, but the $468 fee is killing me. I just don't know if I should make that move. The previous revi...

Hi everyone, A classmate of mine recently took the NCLEX-RN and said that the new length of the exam is 6 hours as opposed to the previous 5 hour length. Can anyone verify that this is true? Just curious. Fizz

Jacel, Your words have really hit home for me..which is weird because I haven't even started working (New graduate nurse). I've been feeling this way only after having experienced clinical rotations. I feel that if I stop now, my husband and family ...

I totally agree with MJ. It's time to face the facts, come clean and be honest. If they see your sincerity, they might be a bit easier, but if you're in denial, they'll throw the book. I wish you the best of luck. Pray (if that's what you're into) an...

Congrats to those who have passed. Sorry Chris, I forgot to tell you that I'm really happy for you. By the way, what area are you working As for me, I've been studying Kaplan, Saunders. I also plan to take Kaplan in November. I just hate that I have ...