snappycindy

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1. My new dilemma...a follow up

   snappycindy replied to snappycindy's topic in General Nursing

   I work on a very busy respiratory/medical floor with a high turnover rate for RNs. This is my 1st job after graduation and I received about 6 weeks of orientation and then was put on the schedule...

2. My new dilemma...a follow up

   snappycindy posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello....just wanted to follow up.... So I took the full time med-surg job at the local hospital, but I quickly realized that it is not AT ALL the type of nursing I want to practice. While I am...

3. Dr office vs. hospital for first job

   snappycindy replied to snappycindy's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Hello....just wanted to follow up.... So I took the full time med-surg job at the local hospital, but I quickly realized that it is not AT ALL the type of nursing I want to practice. While I am...

4. Dr office vs. hospital for first job

   snappycindy posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Hello! I am a recent grad and just passed my boards....officially an RN! I went into school with a strong desire to work in Maternal/child health, but kept an open mind. Now that I've graduated, I...

5. Peds office vs hospital...conflicted!

   snappycindy replied to snappycindy's topic in Pediatric

   I also forgot to mention that the starting pay is the same per hour for either job. And, unfortunately, I live in an area with limited choices for peds units in a hospital setting. The ones we do have...

6. Peds office vs hospital...conflicted!

   snappycindy posted a topic in Pediatric

   Hello! I am a recent grad and just passed my boards....officially an RN! I went into school with a strong desire to work in Maternal/child health, but kept an open mind. Now that I've graduated, I...

7. Just got an email and I was...

   snappycindy replied to eharper's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Congratulations! I hope to be where you are in a couple of months. Starting the app process now for Fall '11 ADN program. Now go celebrate all that hard work you did to get into the program!

8. Is it just me??

   snappycindy posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Hi all! This may seem like a silly topic, but I am curious if anyone else has had the same experience. I am a pre-nursing student and we had a blood drive at our college yesterday. I had never given...

9. TEAS V

   snappycindy replied to oliveiral1's topic in TEAS Exam Help

   Hi...I also take the TEAS V in January. I have been doing a lot of reading here and talking to others who have recently taken the exam. I believe most schools will not allow you to use a calc. Also, I...

10. A & P 1 -- Fall 2010

    snappycindy replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi beauty11986! Since I received my 'not so favorable' grade last week, I have been doing alot of reading and research on effective study. One tip I came up with is called the Cornell note taking...

11. A & P 1 -- Fall 2010

    snappycindy replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi all! Checking in again to see how everyone is doing so far? I did really well on my first lab exam, 93, which I am very excited about! However, did not do so well on my 1st lecture exam....66 (D+)....

12. A & P 1 -- Fall 2010

    snappycindy replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just checking in to see how everyone is doing so far? We are still covering the intro stuff, but today, started a unit on biochemistry....do the rest of you do chem in your A&P classes? I think...

13. Weak Stomach

    snappycindy replied to mississippigirl3000's topic in General Students

    Hi! I'm in the same boat as you...going to be applying to NS for Fall '11 and I have anxiety over having a weak stomach about certain things. For me, it's going to be mostly about vomit and certain...

14. A & P 1 -- Fall 2010

    snappycindy replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, I guess that is good to hear cause I have the Saladin book! I think I am also worked up a bit because of all the comments I hear from others about the course and how hard it is. Since you have...

15. A & P 1 -- Fall 2010

    snappycindy replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi...I received my book and cd today! I am so excited to get started, but OMG, the book looks intimidating! What does everyone think? Are there things that you all are doing now to help you prepare...