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1. Nursing Scrubs: The Material Makes A Difference

   feelingbetter replied to TheCommuter's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I love Smart Scrubs, the quality is fantastic a bit pricey but worth it, I think. As for Dansko shoes,,, I am in love, not a fan initially but now addicted. Great for those sore

2. What can I do now in my situation?

   feelingbetter replied to ldiva0808's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I am so sorry you are going through this.. This is a hard profession and like you I am a "newer nurse" (2 years) I have found my "zone" doing Adult Day Health Nursing, nothing too stressful, not alot...

3. Have you ever made a medication error- yes, no or almost.

   feelingbetter replied to Yiggs's topic in General Nursing

   YES.. it scared me to death! No harm to the patient but enough of a scare to me to get me to leave the job! Couldn't sleep, always afraid I'de "Make a mistake" terrible ,terrible

4. did any new grads go straight to community health care

   feelingbetter replied to Nurseismade RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Go for what you may like! I have discovered after only almost a year post graduation that I am not a "hospital type." I have only admiration for nurses who take on that stress, I did it for a couple...

5. What's your favorite shift to work?

   feelingbetter replied to JennNHD24's topic in General Nursing

   Haven't worked that long, yet... but even as a student my favorite shift is evenings.. Pace is more comfortable, not rushed ike days.. Patients have some "down time with family" and usually finished...

6. What color is your stethoscope???

   feelingbetter replied to sch1109's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   Baby blue! Figured no one would take this when I was in nursing school. No one ever

7. NG: Got a job after 3 months (experience & tips)

   feelingbetter replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

   Congratulations! It is so good when there is good news. The tips were helpful too. Best of

8. 1st job-advice please!

   feelingbetter replied to laynaER's topic in General Nursing

   How about putting your concerns in writting to the supervisor? People hate to see things in writting and this may prompt him to address the issue. I know what you mean about having a job and being...

9. ADHD nurse and Adderall

   feelingbetter replied to angeleyes123's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   I too, am a new graduate with 2 months of work under my belt.. My advice TAKE THE MEDS! I can assure you that I could not function without it, I feel like I have the attention span of a fly! The more...

10. ADHD/ADD nurse

    feelingbetter replied to shhnack's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hi: It is so good to find this link! I am a new graduate and I HAVE A JOB, at least for the moment. I have been working for 6 weeks. at a short term rehab. I like rehab and was very pleased to get the...

11. Question for new nurses

    feelingbetter replied to long26's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for asking the question, your students are already fortunate to have you! I am probably repeating everything that has been said... As a new graduate who has been fortunate enough to find...

12. What can I do to build up my resume as a future RN?

    feelingbetter replied to swtchariot's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the previous post. CNA after one semester is the way to go. i worked on a specific floor but in retrospective I wish I had gone into the float pool. You made more money, experienced...

13. Westwood lodge

    feelingbetter replied to butterflymel6's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I have to second that opinion, of course, places can improve, but... i personally experience a death of a family member, adolescent, who was there. Not the one mentioned already... I know the job...

14. just failed out of nursing program, what do i do?

    feelingbetter replied to afuiyigtiwh's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My heart goes out to you! I was in that same position last year. I did not have a family situation, but had failed and was dropped from the program. I agree with the other posts, appeal the decision,...

15. Community College of Rhode Island

    feelingbetter replied to Northofnowhere's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    WOW! that is amazing.. thanks so much for the