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  1. New Grad Info!

    Soonstudent replied to beachgirl220's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated last May and started in one of the icu's at musc. It's a great place to work. With the teaching hospital I think you have a lot of autonomy and great opportunities to learn. It's...

  2. Nursing for the wrong reasons? (long)

    Soonstudent replied to Soonstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I think you summed it up pretty well Tweety. After being a nurse for 6 months now and a couple years after the start of this thread, I can say I absolutely love my job. It's been great, I had 16...

  3. New nurse made a mistake!

    Soonstudent replied to newnursewithquestion's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In 22 years I am sure you have never made any kind of mistake? We have to understand that mistakes and accidents are the normal part of life. They have always happened and will unfortunately keep...

  4. question about IV pump

    Soonstudent replied to newohiorn's topic in General Nursing

    I see 3% NaCl used mostly in closed head injury pt's to reduce cerebral edema. I didn't see that mentioned in the

  5. I am a male and I feel that I am being discrminated :(

    Soonstudent replied to Bala Shark's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm a male RN and I've never been discriminated against. I find most female nurses enjoy having a guy in the mix. It is a different environment than I'm used to. I work on boats and in the marine...

  6. Nursing for the wrong reasons? (long)

    Soonstudent replied to Soonstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I'm glad I took the time to read through some of my old posts. It's like reading through a journal. Well, 3 years later and I couldn't be happier! Just found out I passed the NCLEX and I start...

  7. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    Soonstudent replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. How many questions did you take on NCLEX? 75 2. What study materials did you use? Did you take a test review course? Did the pretest a few times with NCLEX review 3500. I felt well prepared...

  8. please help with these ABG's

    Soonstudent replied to emmycRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I realize this is an old thread but this is a question I had last weekend. I had a pt with the same numbers, however it was compensated metabolic alkalosis. The pt was on a trach collar when we drew...

  9. Anyone ever work full time while getting their RN?

    Soonstudent replied to RNpandoraRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm starting my second year tomorrow. Work Friday Saturday Sunday, Class Monday, Wednesday from about 9-1, preplan afterward for clinicals on Tuesday, Thursday,seven days for the first six weeks,...

  10. Would you pay for Satellite Radio?

    Soonstudent posted a topic in General Nursing

    Would you pay to listen to your favorite show, or your favorite sport? Where do you think the future of sat radio is

  11. The best job ever (for now)

    Soonstudent replied to vortex72's topic in General Nursing

    I'm taking my pre-reqs now for an ADN program, then I'll get my BSN and possibly go for CRNA or practitioner. I'm glad to see there's good diversity and opportunity for nurses out there. I just got...

  12. Stupid Question

    Soonstudent replied to SleepyRN2B's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I didn't watch this particular video. but I've seen some of the taliban beheading a russian, and punishing their own for homosexuallity. Not pretty sights. If I hadn't of watched, I'd always be...

  13. Beat up by a resident, what to do??

    Soonstudent replied to purple_angel24521's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What would happen if there was an altercation, and during the incident the resident was hurt. Maybe from you trying to walk away, and the resident fell or something. Or how about if you were truly...

  14. Is there/should there be a gay/lesbian nurses association?

    Soonstudent replied to inquiringnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Just like I chose to be a male. I just read this entire thread, I've been avoiding it for a few days, but I have to say it was pretty interesting. When I read the first post, my first thought was, is...

  15. I Finally Got A Job in the Nursing Field!!

    Soonstudent replied to luckyladyore's topic in General Students

    It's as a scope tech for the main OR in a level 1 trauma center. From what I understand I'll be cleaning and maintaining their scopes used in the OR. It sounds like a dirty job, but you've got to...

  16. What can I do with my BSN that Assoc. RN's can't?

    Soonstudent replied to doodlebug914's topic in General Nursing

    Well

  17. What can I do with my BSN that Assoc. RN's can't?

    Soonstudent replied to doodlebug914's topic in General Nursing

    That's a great attitude ladybug! I don't have a lot of knowledge about nursing because I haven't graduated yet, so I try to keep my opinion to myself. However I really enjoyed reading your post and...

  18. not enjoying job as a CNA

    Soonstudent replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Some people just get off on the power trip. Don't let them get you down. You sound like you've got a good plan. good

  19. I Finally Got A Job in the Nursing Field!!

    Soonstudent replied to luckyladyore's topic in General Students

    That's great. I'd like to do something like that while I'm in school. What courses did you have to take and how long was it? Good

  20. Worried about retirement

    Soonstudent replied to Reggy Miller's topic in General Nursing

    I assume that it's different in every state, here in SC, ANY income earned before or while married is joint property. Whether it be salary, or interest form an IRA or 401k you contributed to years...

  21. Entry level hospital jobs

    Soonstudent posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone, I just moved to Charleston and start prereqs in August. I've been looking for a job in healthcare with no luck so far. Most hospitals seem to want one or two year's experience,...

  22. roll call!!

    Soonstudent replied to FutureNurse2005's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello everyone. I'll be starting pre-reqs in the fall at a cc in Charleston. I've been accepted to nursing school for fall of next year. I can't wait to start. Good luck to everyone!...

  23. RV or possibly sailboat?

    Soonstudent posted a topic in Travel

    Hello everyone, One of the many reasons I decided a nursing career is the opportunity for travel. When I finish school I plan on moving to Charleston to gain some much needed experience. I know I...

  24. What's the best path towards Emergency nursing??

    Soonstudent replied to sun_chica's topic in Emergency

    Well sun chica, you should be graduating this month, what did you

  25. The Cons of Nursing

    Soonstudent replied to iy0ga's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've had those thoughts a lot lately, That's one of the reasons I decided to quit my current job and start over. Something great happened along the way, that sense of time is running out, I'm...