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I am built like that too as well as short so I have a problem with the crotch hanging too low too. I just bought some Dansko scrubs and love them- not too tight, not too loose, and the petites don't have to be hemmed!

I love the Dansko scrubs. I am a 14 but petite (5') The petite pant fit without having to be hemmed and the top is a roomy fit without being boxy or too loose. I get hot a work and these are lightweight and move with you. Pants have two cargo pockets too!

I have tried many different shoes and I am stuck on the Danskos. The thing to remember about them is that they are clogs even though they have the enclosed heel so you need to fit them like clogs and not running shoes. I have a high arch and plantar fasciitis and I have literally, been on my feet for 18 hour shifts and my feet (and back) may be tired but don't hurt a bit. The new XPs are lighter, more slip resistant, and they have a softer foot bed than the regular Professional series. I am still not sure which I like more yet though. Whatever shoe you buy-and I totally agree, do not let price stand in the way of your foot comfort-wear the shoes around the house and really make sure they fit and will work for you. My daughter wore Danskos for a shift at work, said her feet were killing her. She took off her shoes and her foot at the arch area was so swollen that her foot was practically round. What works for my feet and back may not work for yours. Btw- I think the XPs might run slightly larger than the other Danskos. Zappos, Onlineshoes.com and a couple other places have wonderful return policies so don't make your purchase someplace that has strict or short time return policies. It may take you a couple tries to find the right shoe for you.

I have to agree with Chas23RN. I was a new grad that was hired as an acute dialysis nurse. At first I loved it but then the horribly long hours and repetitive work day got to me. I loved the independence but didn't care for the lack of team support. I just secured an RN med/surg position at a wonderful and feel blessed. During my job hunt though I found that many people don't understand or appreciate what an acute dialysis nurse does. I really had to explain my past job and try to convince that skills would transfer over. It was difficult. My suggestion would be to start looking for a PCT or Intern position at a hospital while you are going to school. That will help you in the future. Good Luck!

I graduated last May (2011) got a job as an acute dialysis nurse and I am starting a new job in Med/Surg on Monday. YAH! During my clinical rotations, I was one of the "freaks" that actually liked Med/Surg. There is such a variety and opportunity to learn about everything medical-diseases, surgeries, tests, etc. I think you really need to have or want to obtain a very large bank of medical knowledge.

I have a high arch and a wide foot so the Danskos are my shoe of choice. I do occasionally wear the professional Crocs with a gel arch support. I wear a 40 in the Danskos and I wanted to try the Alegria. Unfortunately, the 39 was too small and the 40 was too large. I find that my feet still do hurt occasionally but my back rarely aches since I switched to Dansko. I am on my feet for 14 to 18 hours per shift so I think my feet will always hurt a bit.

Hope all is going well. I am in a similar situation as you. I graduated last May (2011), was hired as an acute dialysis nurse, and got fed up. lol. I will be starting Med/Surg on Monday. I am very excited but a bit apprehensive.

Yes, I will be in the hospitals so I think it is quite different than the clinic setting. I have a max of two patients at a time. I have to be able to set up and break down the machines to take to bedside if necessary. It is nursing with technology and plumbing thrown together. I may be the only dialysis person in the hospital at times. Since I don't know much about the chronic setting, I can't really give you much insight, sorry, but so far my experience has been very good. The people I work with are wonderful and so ready to teach. I hope you get the position and have a good experience.

LapoRtaN-I can't private message you back. I haven't had enough posts yet. Are you going for acute or chronic?

I am a new grad as of May 2011 and was fortunate to get hired on at FMC for acutes. Starting pay is $27.50 which seems to be higher than my fellow new grads are making in the hospitals. The benefits are acceptable and there is a choice of two insurance companies. We have a 5 week Theory training and the rest of the 90 day orientation is spent on site at the hospitals. Some days I may only work 6 hours (one patient) and another I may work 16 to 18. In Acutes we need to take care of the patients that are in need. The schedule is 3 days a week/1 day on call and then every other weekend. So far FMC seems serious about training to make this a good experience for the employees as well as the patients.

I got an email from NSNA. I will see if I still have it.

If you have prerequisite classes, you can take some while you still are working full or part time. Many of the classes may be available as online classes which work out great for someone in your position but you have to be organized and dedicated. My suggestion is to get all your prereqs out of the way before you being the actual nursing classes. This is the way that I did it. Although I know people who have worked full-time and had small children, it was very difficult for them and their families. Start out with one or two classes to get back in the swing of things if you can.

So the book was delivered today. This is different than any of the other NCLEX books I have as there are no questions. This book seems to be a content study guide. It narrows down important information from each body system along with disease s&s, procedures, common medications & actions, lab norms, etc. I think it would have been great to have throughout school because it may have helped me focus on important information before tests. I will definitely be using it to brush up and refresh myself before I take the NCLEX in June. I think if all this information is straight in my head, the nursing process and critical thinking should follow. *fingers crossed*

I was wondering the same thing also. I saw a sample and it looks good so I'm going to try it. I got a 50% off coupon so...