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  1. New Grad interested in Trauma

    C-lion replied to BlueSunRise's topic in Critical Care

    Hi nsgstu- Interestingly, the trauma step-down unit was the only one who asked me actual practice questions. All the others have asked me personality questions "What are three words your friends would...

  2. Day shift or night? Starting to doubt myself...

    C-lion posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    So I recently graduated and just accepted a job on a M/S floor. I didn't think I was going to be able to find a day shift but the manager just called me and said she does have one. I was thrilled...

  3. Day shift or night? Starting to doubt myself...

    C-lion replied to C-lion's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thanks,

  4. Newsflash: Med/Surg RN's have the toughest job

    C-lion replied to Guttercat's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I just accepted a job on a Med-Surg Observation unit:) I wasn't sure so sure about the observation part of it, but I think it will still be a good first job for me, and maybe later I can move...

  5. Newsflash: Med/Surg RN's have the toughest job

    C-lion replied to Guttercat's topic in Medical-Surgical

    This is all good food for thought. I am a new graduate and have been offered a job in M/S and one in the ED. I am a little nervous, but ya'll do make it sound like doing this out of school will...

  6. New Grad interested in Trauma

    C-lion replied to BlueSunRise's topic in Critical Care

    This is all good advice.

  7. Versant Program anyone?

    C-lion replied to abbythetabby's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know this thread is really old, but I was wondering...if you apply for a particular area, like ICU, can you still apply for another area in that same

  8. What is Med Surg Observation?

    C-lion posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi all- I have an interview for M/S Observation, but am not sure of what work on that unit entails. Can someone please give me a brief description?

  9. What is Med Surg Observation?

    C-lion replied to C-lion's topic in Medical-Surgical

    This sounds good. Plus, the hospital where I am interviewing is really nice, and I think they would give me a day shift, which is a must. Thank you for your

  10. What is Med Surg Observation?

    C-lion replied to C-lion's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hmmm...so it sounds like I could get some acute care experience, but not too much. I know it will be different everywhere, but what is your typical nurse/pt.

  11. Should I try and become a Nurse in a Naturopathic Clinic or a Naturopathic Doctor?

    C-lion replied to NenaRK's topic in Holistic

    I realize this thread is a little old, but if you are still interested in going this route, check out Parker College in Dallas. They have a great

  12. New Grad interested in Trauma

    C-lion replied to BlueSunRise's topic in Critical Care

    I have a question as well. I have heard that if you start off in the ICU that you can go anywhere after that. I had an interview for trauma step-down last week. As a new grad, can someone advise me on...

  13. Failed the Core Values Assessment?

    C-lion replied to C-lion's topic in General Students

    I guess I was just wondering how common these are, and if there is anything I could do other than wait six months, which I am guessing there isn't. I can't wait six months for a job, so I guess I will...

  14. Failed the Core Values Assessment?

    C-lion replied to C-lion's topic in General Students

    Decembergrad: yes, that is exactly what I am talking about. There were two parts, and the first was rating four statements...which one sounded most like me and which one sounded least like me. Esme12:...

  15. Flu shot controversy

    C-lion replied to JeniRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I was just required to get a flu shot, and I am a little confused about what is actually considered the flu season. It is currently the middle of March...two days from the start of Spring. Has flu...

  16. Nursing Students Approaching Their Second Semester Nursing Students!!

    C-lion replied to Blessed S.N.23's topic in General Students

    I start my second semester Thursday. I really do think I am going to have to make a study schedule and stick to it. We were advised to do so last semester, but I never did...I quickly saw that if...

  17. What does your uniform look like?

    C-lion replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in General Students

    Galaxy Blue scrubs, with a white lab coat and white shoes. After seeing some of the other uniforms out there, I feel like I lucked

  18. Nurses, do you immediately take bath after duty?

    C-lion replied to ms.pebbles's topic in General Nursing

    I was at the grocery the other day around 4:30 or five, and noticed a few nurses there in their scrubs. The next day at the gym, same time, I noticed the same thing. I couldn't help but think about...

  19. list- best states for pay?

    C-lion replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    Personally I am hoping to make enough as a nurse to be able to afford to get massages, eat well, and in in general, live well enough that I don't get too stressed out. This in hopes that, if I am...

  20. What is your school schedule?

    C-lion replied to OBplease's topic in General Students

    I am about to start my first year of a BSN program, and yes, our schedule changes semester to semester. My schedule looks like this- Monday: 11:00-1:00 Clinical Skills I 2:00-5:00 Med/Surg TBA Health...

  21. What date do you start Nursing school?

    C-lion replied to healthstar's topic in General Students

    I have orientation Aug. 24th through the 27th, then my classes start Aug. 30. I am happy that we will have Labor Day off to stop and collect

  22. Any funny misconceptions/misunderstandings when you first started as a nurse?

    C-lion replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    For the longest time my sister kept hearing her instructor talking about the "bicycle tendon". One day she realized he was talking about the bicipital tendon, and was very relieved she had never...

  23. Anatomy....................Anatomy................ .....Anatomy :) Advice, please!

    C-lion replied to ruddergrl's topic in General Students

    I had been a massage therapist for ten years before taking A&P for my nursing pre-req's. I did well in the class, partially because I already knew most of the muscles/bones. I couldn't help but...

  24. Clinicals?

    C-lion replied to kk83's topic in General Students

    I started a program at a 2 year school last year, and we had skills days up until around October, then started going to hospitals for clinicals. Some schools do things differently...a girl I know who...

  25. STOP - Don't buy your textbooks from the school bookstore

    C-lion replied to DolceVita's topic in General Students

    Yes, it makes me mad when I think about how much the bookstore charges, then turns around and gives you very little when you sell them back, only to mark them up and make money AGAIN on the same book....