MrRockerSN

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1. I need some advice

   MrRockerSN replied to MrRockerSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Sorry just read the last line! Nope I graduated in May

2. I need some advice

   MrRockerSN replied to MrRockerSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Now that sounds like something I really need to find

3. I need some advice

   MrRockerSN replied to MrRockerSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I would definitely agree with you on getting the dictation, but unfortunately the results had no been read yet. The EEG tech told us unofficially that there was nothing remarkable about the exam, and...

4. I need some advice

   MrRockerSN replied to MrRockerSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Thank you to both of you who responded. I started working in June, so a little over a month after graduation. I took a month to take the Kaplan review course and study for the NCLEX. I am familiar...

5. I need some advice

   MrRockerSN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I'm a very new, very green graduate nurse. I graduated back in May 2005 and accepted a position on a step-down unit. I've been on the floor for roughly 4 weeks. I'm a fast learner, and I can make it...

6. Job offer advice

   MrRockerSN replied to MrRockerSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   You give the best advice, and I really appreciate it. I was mainly getting some heat from my family for not negotiating, but they just don't realize how fragile the employment market is right now....

7. Job offer advice

   MrRockerSN replied to MrRockerSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   You give the best advice, and I really appreciate it. I was mainly getting some heat from my family for not negotiating, but they just don't realize how fragile the employment market is right now....

8. Job offer advice

   MrRockerSN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   OK....so I'm graduating with my BSN in 28 days! I need some advice regarding my job offers. Option #1: I have been offered a full time position in a Graduate Nurse CV pool, where I would work on two...

9. How to survive a 12 hour shift?

   MrRockerSN replied to MrRockerSN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Well I'm happy to announce that I survived my senior practicum! I agree with one of the previous commentators, 12 hour shifts are a breeze. I feel nice and tired when I'm done, but I get a ton of...

10. How to survive a 12 hour shift?

    MrRockerSN posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm in my final semester of nursing school! My practicum assignment is a 12 hour shift in the CVICU. Up until now, my clinicals have been approximately 8 hours. I would appreciate any tips on how to...

11. CVRR?

    MrRockerSN posted a topic in General Students

    I just received my practicum assignment, I'm on a CVRR unit. Cardiovascular Recovery Room...does anyone have a good description this type of unit? I've looked online and nothing comes up. Any input...

12. Do pt need to void before being d/c post MI?

    MrRockerSN replied to MrRockerSN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Definitely what I thought too. But I wasn't sure if there was a specific protocol for post MI patients that I wasn't finding. I definitely expect the pt to be voiding more than

13. Do pt need to void before being d/c post MI?

    MrRockerSN posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ok this is sort of my last resort. I've checked my med-surg book several times and I can't find this specific bit of information. When a pt has had an MI, before s/he is discharged, do they have to...

14. Have any males experienced what I am feeling now being in nursing school?

    MrRockerSN replied to lum917's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I had a similar situation. Because I am one of the very few males in my program, I was watched more closely. The administration had many problems with my fascination with horror movies and action, and...

15. 3rd Semester Apprehension

    MrRockerSN replied to wesmom's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm entering my third semester as well. I personally wouldn't dream of taking a semester off to work in a hospital. That's not even an option in my program, you have to go straight through or start...