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  1. Class Schedule (need some advice!)

    gatoraims RN replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

    I have clinicals Thursday and Friday from 6:30-3:00. I wish it were longer. I always feel stressed to get my charting done. We are in the our last semester so we are pretty much on our own with the...

  2. PRN tech help!!!!

    gatoraims RN replied to AM326's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I am not sure how we can help. All I can say is a job is a job. You may even get the hours you need. You have waited a year for the position finally got it just not the hours you wanted. It sounds...

  3. Grades in nursing school

    gatoraims RN replied to LVN/RNBridge's topic in LPN to RN

    Review how you are studying. When I did I found that making mind maps (concept maps) really helped me focus on what was important. This is how I started to study and my grades did

  4. Win $100! February 2013 Caption Contest

    gatoraims RN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Its really not my first time, if you count the plastic

  5. Win CASH! New Year Nursing Caption Contest - $100

    gatoraims RN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Ringing in the New Year with a

  6. Nursing Students: What do you think of your instructors?

    gatoraims RN replied to KBICU's topic in General Students

    Hate is a strong word but here are a few things I dislike about a few of my instructors: -one was just mean she refused to review a test because "you got what you got and I am not changing anything!"...

  7. When did wearing a stethoscope become popular

    gatoraims RN replied to Katniss88's topic in General Students

    I put mine in my pocket. Something about it getting all close and personal with a pt then being around my neck (even after I wipe it) creeps me out. Also being in my pocket makes for a nice ice...

  8. Am I doing the right thing? New nurse getting butt kicked

    gatoraims RN replied to j_tay1981's topic in First Year After Licensure

    dee ohh please do give the details. I love post its and was kind of sad that after school I would not be using them as much.

  9. Any final year students finishing this year?

    gatoraims RN replied to brainsandbeauty's topic in General Students

    Same here! 10 weeks of classes and then onto my preceptorship and then graduation! I cannot wait. Congrats

  10. preparing for tests

    gatoraims RN replied to Lordswill's topic in General Students

    There is an incredibly easy line and they have a book that helps with medical math and dose calculations. I was able to buy a book off Amazon for pretty cheap and it has helped me as well as a few of...

  11. Nursing student resume question

    gatoraims RN replied to lalopop86's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was told on an interview that I should have included my PCT job from over 14 years ago. She asked me about my work history prior to being a stay at home mom and why I did not have it on my resume....

  12. Can you look at my resume please. LPN soon to be Rn grad.

    gatoraims RN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you could please look at my resume. I really stink at making resumes. Plus right now I do not have the money to invest in resume writing course. I am trying to get everything lined up and ready for...

  13. Can you look at my resume please. LPN soon to be Rn grad.

    gatoraims RN replied to gatoraims RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Did a bit of updating. Here is the new resume. It is still 2 pages long not sure if that is good/bad. Also under my clinical hours as a student nurse not sure if I will break it down per hour in a...

  14. Would love some feedback on my resume'!

    gatoraims RN replied to carolinasweetheart88's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree. I have heard the objective part is not

  15. Can you look at my resume please. LPN soon to be Rn grad.

    gatoraims RN replied to gatoraims RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Aongroup1990 Thanks! Thanks for the help! I will add the changes and take into consideration your tips.

  16. Stay at Home Mom for 9 years......

    gatoraims RN replied to blueyesue's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am in the same shoes as you. I have experience mostly in customer service but have not had a job other than LPN for 3mths because I have been a stay at home mom for the past 11 years. I am...

  17. single mom. full time nursing student. full time job..

    gatoraims RN replied to Lauraash's topic in General Students

    I will be entering my last semester of nursing school and there are a number of students who are single moms, working full time, and going to school full time. Their stress levels can be high at times...

  18. First Nursing Pay

    gatoraims RN replied to nurse_student1's topic in General Nursing

    A 3d DS for my daughter's Christmas gift and the rest went into saving for tution for Rn school. fun

  19. Dear new grad...

    gatoraims RN replied to smurfynursey's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I see what you are saying. I however will be a new grad "again" in May. I really really do not want to go back to LTC. I respect what nurses working in LTC do but I see nothing wrong with me (or...

  20. Husband rant...kinda long.

    gatoraims RN replied to jamieekins's topic in General Students

    He'll learn. Not that I think you should take on more or the litte ones should miss out on sleep but he will learn. Cook and freeze a few meals ahead of time, but let him sweat it out before you break...

  21. Winter Break

    gatoraims RN replied to NICUmiiki's topic in General Students

    cleaning my house and enjoying a laundry room without any dirty

  22. Class of 2013 anyone?

    gatoraims RN replied to Lizzyru's topic in General Students

    May 2013 for me. This semester we had peds and psych. I only have two finals, ATI, and I get to start Christmas break! Next semster is Med/Surg IV, community nursing, and hospice. Florida girl

  23. Nursing Student needing ADVICE!

    gatoraims RN replied to sarahsather's topic in General Students

    I do not think it is abnormal to have to go to the library every single night. Plus the walk could be beneficial. If putting on music works for you why not try that on the days that you do not need to...

  24. Have you ever caught someone cheating?

    gatoraims RN replied to TipToeLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would say something to the instructor, not her. Like you said it can make your time int he program hell. In my first semester of the RN program we had to take watches off, put keys in our bag, and...

  25. can't find the prioritization answer

    gatoraims RN replied to Helenz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree, I can see the rational behind answer 4 but would never pick that answer on a test. I think a pt breathing is more important than taking away all pain. We could easily kill this person by...