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    Must-have gadgets for the nursing student

    itsnowornever replied to FDW630's topic in General Students

    Honestly? I'm a "techie" and my best "gadget? A nice spiral bound notebook. I think I have about 15 FULL notebooks with ALL of my notes. I literally outlined EVERY book we had to read. That's how I...
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    Interview Monday...Is this a good reason for interview????

    itsnowornever replied to itsnowornever's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you! I guess I'm just worried that having a personal link to the reason I want to do something (other than just wanting a "busy" unit or a "challenging" job) would come across as too intense!...
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    BSN degree, not yet RN, can I apply as LPN?

    itsnowornever replied to lioness13's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You can challenge the CNA certification. I know in CA you
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    Do strict uniform policies convey professionalism and promote happiness in patients?

    itsnowornever replied to victoriachojnacky's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I dont mind either way. Right now where I work we have to wear black and so do the RTs however, in pretty gold embroydery it says who and what we are. Doesn't bother me. I wish it was something other...
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    Resume help for new grad

    itsnowornever replied to cndn_grl08's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Objective---what you want, to get into a new grad program Work experience---did you volunteer? if not, start doing it now. Aim for 20 hours a week. Skills---You CAN put meds and specific skills. Were...
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    Need some peer direction

    itsnowornever replied to brown eyed girl's topic in General Nursing

    I know this will probably anger you, but I dont think that you were "victimized". I think the new DON just doesn't want to deal with it. Was it mature on his/her part? No. Could there have been more...
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    Soon to be Foreign Graduate (born US citizen) moving back to CA

    itsnowornever replied to Lilmissmayshine's topic in International Nursing

    Why go overseas to study just to come back and start from the begining? Just curious. Apply and see what happens. Perhaps you will be able to sit for NCLEX
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    Please help! Responses needed for graduate class

    itsnowornever replied to vwood86's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Did it! I do think that for informational purposes there should be a text box to explain answers. Some questions lock you in to a response when that's really not the answer you
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    Took NCLEX-RN for 1st time 75 question and good pop up!!!

    itsnowornever replied to Inha1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Casting Nurses for the Walking Dead

    itsnowornever replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    He goes to my gym....he's GORGEOUS! And HUGE! LOL! I do love me some walking dead zombies! LOL! Vampires are awesome too, though True Blood vamps are better than Twilight, my daughter is gonna be a...
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    Any tips for anxiety?

    itsnowornever replied to spoild2588's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Have you ever tried an imagination exercise? Lay down somewhere dark, quiet and comfortable. Vividly imagine walking into a patients room, picture the bed, the TV, the white board, the sink, the paper...
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    Need to vent...being volunteered by someone else to do overtime...WHAT?!

    itsnowornever replied to uRNmyway's topic in General Nursing

    I get where you are coming from! I'd feel bad too! However, it is the owners business and if he won't hire a PRN or on call nurse, it's not your problem! Say no twice, yes once, no twice, yes...
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    Career Crisis....

    itsnowornever replied to coopman712's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Have you checked diabetes nursing or pain management
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    What do you keep in your clinical bag?

    itsnowornever replied to aachavez's topic in General Students

    I had the same, and my "go bag" for work does too. I also add in a charger, eye drops, gum, 5hour energy, protein mix, and usually a trinket or two that my kids gave me as well as my mala beads (NEVER...
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    What is the least you'd be willing to get paid as a new grad BSN?

    itsnowornever replied to ixchel's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Two fellow grads got accepted to the same place for work, pacu type work. One offered to get $15 an hour, the other $20. They are getting just that. I got hired as a CCT nurse and get $30 an
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    UCLA hiring process

    itsnowornever replied to loveit's topic in California Nursing

    Took about two weeks. I've had apps in all over Cali (well over 300) and its been about a month since the first few went out. A month later I've gotten back about 75-100 rejection emails, one...
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    History of felony, looking for a job/ advice

    itsnowornever replied to mawen's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I don't think they will say no
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    History of felony, looking for a job/ advice

    itsnowornever replied to mawen's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    It depends on what you stole and the value. Did you disclose this? If not, then I don't believe they will hire you if they have to find out through a check. I do think you should have accepted another...
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    As a nurse will I be exposed to dead patients a lot?

    itsnowornever replied to Mrs.Davis's topic in General Nursing

    Very well put. To the OP- if you decide that you CAN deal with death, make sure you can also deal with losing. I had a patient code and we lost her. At that point no one had really blatantly said...
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    How much personal info do you share with pts?

    itsnowornever replied to Bouncyball's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have a whole different persona who has no husband and no kids and three dogs when a patient asks. It's none of their business. However, I have broken my rules on rare occasion. The little lonely...
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    Is this cheating?

    itsnowornever replied to BCurtis's topic in General Students

    I think it's all good and dandy saying you can't talk about it, but really? Do they really think the die hard cheaters won't meet at Starbucks? This always irked me. I would get so mad that...
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    third time

    itsnowornever replied to Kleng's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes. When you run out of time the last 60 questions are all that gets graded. If you were strong on those last 60 then you can
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    Lippincott Q&A

    itsnowornever replied to starNOstar's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used lippincott and a few other review materials. My opinion? Lippincott was WAY harder than NCLEX. If you can pass those tests, your
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    UCLA hiring process

    itsnowornever replied to loveit's topic in California Nursing

    Have you tried calling HR? Just did an interview with the nurse recruiter and she is super nice! There are about 5 or 6 of them. All really
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    Need some peer direction

    itsnowornever replied to brown eyed girl's topic in General Nursing

    And this is the problem. She wasn't telling you to fin another career, but you took something said as an ego blow and you blew up. I do think a therapist would help with interpersonal relationships as...