on eagles wings ASN, RN

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  1. as a new grad they had me on $20/hr, lol. i was happy because as a UC/tech i was hardly making enough to pay gas. but seeing what other new rns are making elsewhere in my city i am feeling pretty...
  2. Hi ladies and gents! I am a new grad on a surgical/tele/stepdown unit. It's been about 2 months since I've been working as an RN, been working on this unit before as a PCT/UC, so I already knew months...
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    Working F/T while pursuing biology degree doable?

    Hey, thanks for writing. I think you have a point, especially because having my BSN I would be meeting requirements for both degrees. I was looking at the curriculum for the RN-BSN tonight, and it...
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    Its official! I am leaving nursing.........

    wish you the
  5. I don't think it would be a problem. And if I am not mistaken, he is getting a degree in anesthesia, not biology.... Who cares what you know or don't know about the Cambrian explosion
  6. Hey, I am in the same spot, so you aren't alone! I get so shy with some docs; I am scared they are gunna ask me something I totally don't know. I guess it is something we will get over with with time....
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    Seeing the big picture

    Just sticking around to see the responses you get. I am still on orientation and I am having the same issue! Kinda nice to know I am not the only one who feels this
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    New Grad insecurity

    I feel the same. I am in my second week. I feel like a total idiot. How have you guys been coming along? Does it feel better
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    Nursing Schools in Miami

    mdc is just as flexible. and less than 1/2 of the price
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    FAILED Nclex.. too much reference.

    you can do it!! :) don't give up and study everyday. good
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    Just passed NCLEX-RN 1st time...my experience

    Congrats! I took my test today.i feel like I could have written this same post. Left the testing center feeling very confused. On one hand I felt like I had bombed it and yet I knew I passed. Indeed...
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    Looking to connect with other Christian nurses

    actually, you clicked the "nursing and spirituality forum", lol. and i don't think she is trying to convert anybody--she is looking to speak "with fellow christian nurses" to share with... nothing...
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    I took NCLEX this morning. Here is my experience.

    congrats, sounds like you passed! Thanks for sharing this info
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    New Grad looking for work for 6 months

    have you tried mt sinai? they hire tons of new
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    RN-BSN @ FIU or MDC?

    Hi everyone. Just graduated from MDC with my ASN. I am already looking into getting my BSN for either this fall or next spring. Was just wondering if anyone can give me their view about their...
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    What was the hardest course youve taken?

    pharmacology. we had to teach ourselves. :| but in prenursing... micro lab. holy cow I was lost in that lab
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    Who were you in high school

    Artsy kid who wanted to be a comic artist/tattoo artist. never showing up to class, always in trouble. not memories I am particularly fond of! thought I was too "dumb" to do anything else. Strangely,...
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    ACLS class as a student? good or pointless?

    this. so true! it does show commitment to the profession &
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    ACLS class as a student? good or pointless?

    Its a good class, especially if you plan on working in a critical care area. I'd do
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    patho..

    I second GrnTea's suggestion of getting the Physiology Coloring Book. I found that most people who struggled with Medsurg/Patho did so because they were weak in physiology. Remember this is the...
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    Best NCLEX review book?

    While I like Saunders, I think Reviews & Rationales is the best... It is much more thorough and I believe the questions in the CD are harder and make you think much more.
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    Precepting in CCU

    Its been great! All your tips have come in handy, so I thank you again. :) I've already gotten the chance of seeing septic shock, resp failure, ARDS/pulm edema, post-MI, encephalitis pts... stuff i've...
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    What kind of animal are you?

    a dolphin!! smart, quick, social, beat sharks butts, etc. or a raptor. to help the lion finish off the HR
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    Precepting in CCU

    awesome!!! thanks for the advice!! i purchased the fast facts app because you mentioned it... it looks real helpful! i am so glad its going well for you, i am sure you are going to remember this for...
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    Precepting in CCU

    hey how have you been doing? i just got put in CCU for my senior practicum too :) would love to hear an