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  1. what is the best state for a new RN grad to find employment

    nursie_pants replied to im_melba's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I moved from the NE to my current job in Missouri (St. Louis, specifically) right after nursing school. The hospital I work at (1200 beds) hires a ton of new grads. When I was job hunting in 2009 it...

  2. 1st day of orientation (scrubs or no scrubs?)

    nursie_pants replied to lvnnars1's topic in General Nursing

    I personally feel that nurses over-do the scrubs thing when they're off the floor. As in, without scrubs they'd have nothing else appropriate to wear (?!). It's a recipe for a TLC "What Not To Wear"...

  3. Nurse/patient relationships after discharge

    nursie_pants replied to herculean's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with RescueNinja on this one. There's just a lot of gray area... if you did decide to develop a social relationship w/a former patient I would assume you would *not* care for them in a...

  4. Volunteer/ Work in Africa

    nursie_pants replied to Gypsydoll's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Sorry, I couldn't help chuckle at this one. I used to work in international development consulting and have done a small bit of traveling in various parts of Africa. "African consulate"?! The...

  5. Verbal assault by a pt.

    nursie_pants replied to imintrouble's topic in General Nursing

    With all due respect, I wonder how often RNs working in a PACU or OR have to deal with conscious, non-sedated patients tearing into them. (?!) My heart, on the other hand, goes out to all the health...

  6. Verbal assault by a pt.

    nursie_pants replied to imintrouble's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient go off on me once, completely unwarranted and not related to me or my care, but like you I was bearing the brunt of his rage. I simply said, "You seem very upset, so I'm going to give...

  7. Lots of threads on tattoos but....

    nursie_pants replied to dreamer827's topic in General Nursing

    What a ridiculous statement. I got my first tattoo at 19 and my 2nd at 32: no regrets here. Also, none are visible. To the OP: I went to nursing school and had a clinical with someone in their...

  8. staying in shape as a nurse?

    nursie_pants replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    I run about 3-4x/week. It helps clear my head. If you sign up for a race, it can motivate you even more. :) I know it's really hard to find time when you're in school. Right now I only work 3 twelves...

  9. do you always monitor BP b/f giving HTN medications

    nursie_pants replied to nursegreenbean's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I always take BP and HR before administering HTN meds. I work in a hospital on an oncology floor at we actually use an electronic MAR that prompts us to type in those values as part of our...

  10. Question for onco nurse r/t chemo precautions

    nursie_pants replied to ccf317's topic in Oncology

    I've been chemo certified for 6 months, so I'm no expert, but this is what I've come up with: Ganciclovir's technically an antiviral drug (pregnancy category C - at least not D like some chemo drugs)...

  11. What is the job market like in OR?

    nursie_pants replied to marie010's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I'm not sure if it's the actual school that counts - assuming that it's accredited, of course - but rather the actual degree you're earning. Where I work (a 1200 bed teaching hospital in the Midwest),...

  12. Licensure by endorsement - timing question

    nursie_pants posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone: [My apologies in advance for probably putting this under the wrong thread - I think the gist of it could apply to any state though.] I currently work in Missouri and plan to move to...

  13. Licensure by endorsement - timing question

    nursie_pants replied to nursie_pants's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone for responding! I am so relieved to hear that it won't be an issue to have both simultaneously. I guess I was tripped up on it since after I got my MO license the ME SBON said my...

  14. Thinking about applying for Oncology position??

    nursie_pants replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a medical-oncology unit. This has been my first job after nursing school and I've been there almost a year. I love oncology nursing - the patients, the staff (many of them with connections...

  15. Did you got placed into your preferred field of nursing right after graduation?

    nursie_pants replied to EatLoveNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I did. I realized I wanted to do oncology nursing. I graduated with an accelerated BSN in August 2009 in an area with few job opportunities (Maine - but gorgeous). I applied to just under 100 jobs....

  16. Nurses from other units to start IV's

    nursie_pants replied to Daliadreamer's topic in General Nursing

    I can totally relate to you: IV starts are the thorn in my side. I've been working 6 months and in my entire nursing career - including school - I've had but 1 successful IV insertion. I attribute...

  17. peace corps?

    nursie_pants replied to angelstrings's topic in General Nursing

    I served as a small business development PC volunteer in Morocco about 10 years ago. I wasn't a nurse at the time, but definitely would *not* recommend it if you're trying to volunteer and keep up...

  18. dear patients, please quit saying that to me

    nursie_pants replied to mcpnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I've got a few more years on you (I'm 32), but I'm also 5'1, petite, and look younger than I actually am. While I didn't start working as a nurse until 6 months ago, I have to say it: you'll love it...

  19. Nursing shortage in St. Louis?

    nursie_pants replied to maggijo's topic in General Nursing

    My only advice - and I've been there with applying to umpteen jobs before finally landing something good - is to really plan your practicum accordingly, especially if you're going into this without...

  20. Barnes-Jewish starting RN salary

    nursie_pants replied to nursie_pants's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, Adamm! I just received a verbal job offer and got the rates. :) Starting new grad RN rate is $20 with a $.60 increase w/BSN. The night and weekend differentials are pretty

  21. New Grad job troubles

    nursie_pants replied to lilbit757's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely having [well, had now] problems! I graduated in August, passed the boards in September and after applying to 91 jobs, and receiving just 3 interviews, finally got an acceptable offer. It's...