MJB2010

MJB2010

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  1. Chewing Gum

    MJB2010 replied to Otessa's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I hate gum chewers! YUCK. I sat next to one yesterday while charting she is a tiny little thing, but the noise was LOUD and

  2. New grad? Here's what you can expect..

    MJB2010 replied to sweetrvr's topic in First Year After Licensure

    All true. And if you are lucky enough to get a job, be wary that the place is prob pretty desperate, has a high turnover rate and will have seriously subpar training/staffing. They lure you from out...

  3. More questions, this time not medical! =-)

    MJB2010 replied to Celt42's topic in General Nursing

    It also seems wise to consider your income while on the journey to NP. Het your RN, work & get paid as an RN while still working to your ultimate goal. You will get some experience, paid decent...

  4. Scrubs for curvy girls

    MJB2010 replied to ICU_RN_BSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Try Tafford.com for the Essentials Flare Leg pants.There is elastic waste, flat front or drawstring waist. They are all nice for curvy girls! I prefer the drawstring over the elastic or flat front....

  5. Anything new in compression / support hose?

    MJB2010 replied to Counselort's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I prefer the Jobst knee highs, I tried several brands these are the best! curvy girl

  6. New Grad Jitters

    MJB2010 replied to shopaholic42488's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel this way

  7. New Grad Jitters

    MJB2010 replied to shopaholic42488's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sounds like mine! Um hello that why you are with me. If you dont know the answer just say so and I will ask someone else. My preceptor has no patience, I dont know why they have her training

  8. New Grad Jitters

    MJB2010 replied to shopaholic42488's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am already dreading

  9. New Grad Jitters

    MJB2010 replied to shopaholic42488's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel exactly the same way. And once I make a mistake or get yelled at I get so shakey and nervous it gets WORSE. Ugh. I hate this. I am wondering why I left a perfectlyt good job to go back to...

  10. My Preceptor is making life miserable!!

    MJB2010 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hugs to you, I feel your pain.I dont know if you saw my thread, but my preceptor is doing the same. I cant take much more. I asked for a new preceptor, I did not say why, I just asked and the director...

  11. Need advice from experienced nurses

    MJB2010 replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    I asked for someone new, the director didnt even ask why, she just sighed and said she would see what she can do with the schedule. I think she prob knows what is going on, but I feel like no matter...

  12. Need advice from experienced nurses

    MJB2010 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok, here is the situation.I am in the middle of a big mess and not sure what to do. Sorry this is long. I applied to a hospital because of their reputation for training new grads. I interviewed for...

  13. Breakfast before a 12 hour shift..

    MJB2010 posted a topic in General Nursing

    What do you usually eat? I find myself running out the door without breakfast......what do you

  14. Ready to graduate... HELP!

    MJB2010 replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    Its normal! The ones you have to worry about are the ones who graduate and think they know everything. Those people are

  15. Ready to graduate... HELP!

    MJB2010 replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    What state are you in? I think you should start looking for an applying to new grad residencies, externships, internships etc and start applying NOW! They will be a good bridge for you! You will learn...

  16. Need tips on precepting new grad RN

    MJB2010 replied to mombuxx's topic in General Nursing

    As a new grad who just started training, I would recommend sitting down at the end of each shift (even when it is busy) and going over the day, Always START & END with something positive. We...

  17. in 7.5 hours

    MJB2010 replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck to

  18. seeking exam-only RN to BSN

    MJB2010 replied to VTRN774's topic in General Nursing

    You need to transfer into a BSN program and see which of your prior coursework will transfer. Have you taken all the science prereqs for a BSN? I have a prior Bachelor of Science, in another field, so...

  19. Nurses: which job would you take if you were desperate new grad?

    MJB2010 replied to chiuli's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As a new grad myself I have had several offers from hosptials to come move there to be a tech with the promise of an RN spot in the next residency/internship etc. They lure you in with the promise of...

  20. Nurses: which job would you take if you were desperate new grad?

    MJB2010 replied to chiuli's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nursing Home for now, build some nursing skills and keep looking for something

  21. Just curious- What do you use on the floor?

    MJB2010 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Paper MARS or the computerized scanner? ALl throughout nursing school clinicals we used the computers for med administration and now I am working at a hospital that uses paper MARS. ANd for charting-...

  22. Nervous about being a new grad

    MJB2010 replied to Lizzie21's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you call the Dr make sure you have the chart in front of you, with all the labs, most recent vitals etc. And have all pertinent patient info. That way if they ask a question, you will have the...

  23. Silly question about white scrub pants

    MJB2010 replied to rainbowbrite85's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Get a long scrub top! I hate white pants!!!!!!! Some companies make some that are less see through, try doing a search on the boards for white pants that are less see

  24. Working "below your license"

    MJB2010 replied to MattiesMama's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital has hired many new grad RNS into tech and secratary positions, they just have to sign something saying they will not work out of their scope of

  25. 1 Year...hard to believe.

    MJB2010 replied to Bortaz's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!!!!! As a new grad in my second week of employment, I can't imagine getting to the one year mark! It will be such a relief! Right now I am in the trenches of learning the ropes and it is...