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  1. Iowa City area nurses...

    FirePup posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello All~ Just wondering if any of you work or have friends that may work at the University of Iowa. I am moving from north Iowa to the Cedar Rapids area and have high hopes of getting a job at the...

  2. when can I call again?

    FirePup posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello All~ I interviewed for a position several weeks ago. Last Monday I called to ask about the position again. The manager wasn't available so I just left a message. I have not heard anything as...

  3. Switch jobs so soon??

    FirePup posted a topic in General Nursing

    Alright, I need honest advice...don't worry you won't offend me. Here's my deal: Just moved to a new city, I've been a nurse a little over a year. I took this job thinking I would love it, but HATE...

  4. Switch jobs so soon??

    FirePup replied to FirePup's topic in General Nursing

    The jobs I have applied for are actually at another facility in town. I believe transfering at my current facility can happen after 120 days....thank you for that heads up

  5. Electronic med administration in Ia

    FirePup replied to RN5000's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry I didn't see this sooner....as for your question though. I never worked at MGMC, but I did do a preceptorship there in ICCU. All in all it seemed to be a nice place to work they were friendly...

  6. Electronic med administration in Ia

    FirePup replied to RN5000's topic in General Nursing

    Mary Greeley in Ames uses electronic med administration. It was

  7. non nursing bachelors degree instead of BSN?

    FirePup posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey All! I recently graduated in Aug. from an ASN program, have taken NCLEX and passed, and have my license. I thought during my ASN program I would just do a RN-BSN type program which wouldn't take...

  8. IN LIMBO!!! officialy RN, still Unemployed. Am I alone?

    FirePup replied to jalvino1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I understand how you're feeling at the moment. I have been searching for jobs since BEFORE graduation...finally had 1 interview, have heard nothing and I have inquired what's going on several times....

  9. NCLEX today!

    FirePup posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    well the dreaded test finally arrived. I slept HORRIBLY last night, but thankfully the test wasn't until 1515 this afternoon (2 hours drive). I got up at a reasonable time (0830) took my time...

  10. NCLEX today!

    FirePup replied to FirePup's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    thanks all for your support and encouragement. You're all right, I did pass. Thanks

  11. how to use saunders ? Please help me

    FirePup replied to AmyD_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When you first get to the startup part of the cd...you can choose either quiz (10 questions), Exam (maybe 100+ questions) or Study which will give you MANY questions. The more content areas you check...

  12. % on Saunders?

    FirePup posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ehh...I am using my Saunders CD's to review for NCLEX (Sept. 16) and I am consistently getting 70% no matter how many questions I do at a time...does this translate into anything...GAH!! I am...

  13. Job Hunting

    FirePup posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok heres the deal... I just graduated in Aug.& will take NCLEX 9/14/05. I have had AN interview (there are hardly ANY jobs available up here). The interview seemed to go good ( I was there for...

  14. % on Saunders?

    FirePup replied to FirePup's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No I am going back and reviewing the rationals after each quiz. I don't do more than 100 questions a day (I don't have that much attention :) ) I would say that I am just tired and need to go to...

  15. Help with Math for nursing

    FirePup replied to Tonyandwillo's topic in General Nursing

    ehh...not sure exactly what kind of math is on the compass test (I didn't have to take one), however, I did find this site on a search that could prove helpful. While I was quickly looking over these...

  16. Abbreviations No Longer Allowed by Medicare

    FirePup replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    The past hospital where I did my preceptorship, pharmacy was usually the one to bring it to the Drs attention. They had carbon copy physician order forms and these are what we sent to pharm. If there...

  17. Abbreviations No Longer Allowed by Medicare

    FirePup replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    Found a list on JCAHO's website. Should be the first link on the page.

  18. If you could no longer be a nurse?...

    FirePup replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    If I had to choose another career I would want to be a county/state Emergency Mgmt (Homeland Security) coordinator. Some may find it boring, but my dad has been a county coordinator since 1989 and I...

  19. Sick about NCLEX already?

    FirePup posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Seriously...I got my ATT this morning via e-mail and I have been sick to my stomach ever since...are you kidding me with this. Please tell me ya'll felt this way

  20. Sick about NCLEX already?

    FirePup replied to FirePup's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ehh...I've been trying to do my Saunders CDs everyday. I've been doing the (is it the exam one) the one where you get thrown a whole bunch of random ones....I think that is probably the best one to...

  21. Vasoactive infusions?

    FirePup posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just got off the phone with a nurse recruiter (I grad. in Aug.) and she mentioned that I know what "vasoactive infusions" are....anybody want to help me out....I googled it, but didn't find anything...

  22. Vasoactive infusions?

    FirePup replied to FirePup's topic in General Nursing

    it will be for a cardiac step-down unit...will they still be using these? any more suggestions of what to look up or know would be

  23. Giving Report...help please!

    FirePup posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well...I've finally hit my 5th and final semester, however we've never actually had to give report at the end of shift (weird I know). Anyway today I tried...it wasn't HORIBLE, but it sure wasn't...

  24. Anyone have a NON healthcare job during nursing school?

    FirePup replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Students

    I work for a state training agency for firefighters...I don't think it affected me negatively, but yeah there were few things that I didn't know EXACTLY how to do when I got to the clinical floor. I...

  25. wondering if i can be a nurse

    FirePup replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    Hi There! As a person who is blind in my right eye I have ABSOLUTELY no problem with anything work related. Depth perception is probably the biggest difficulty, but I just practice a few times if a...