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  1. Managing breaks in Labor & Delivery

    I need advice on how your L&D departments manage breaks (lunch breaks are not the issue in my department). We NEVER get our morning and afternoon breaks and I am fed up already...especially since...
  2. Managing breaks in Labor & Delivery

    I'm just tired of hearing people say we don't get breaks because we're nurses...blah blah blah...We have too much to do....no one is gonna watch our patients. This is a bunch of crap IMO. This is THE...
  3. Managing breaks in Labor & Delivery

    I almost feel like the nurses on my unit do not support pumping. I've even heard a few say, "you're an L&D nurse, there is no time for pumping!" We are never offered breaks and when i do tell my...
  4. FRUSTRATED with the California BRN!

    I took my NCLEX-RN on Monday, February 1 and my transcripts weren't mailed to the BRN until February 4 (So, I guess I am frustrated with my nursing school, as well). Anyways, I called the BRN again...
  5. Sharp Summer 2011 New Grad Program

    Anyone interview at Sharp Grossmont for the NICU? My interview was 3 weeks ago and I'm still waiting to
  6. Sharp Summer 2011 New Grad Program

    Thanks Purple_KicksRN! Best of luck to you as well
  7. Sharp Summer 2011 New Grad Program

    I've got an interview Monday for the Grossmont
  8. Sharp Summer 2011 New Grad Program

    Anyone heard from Grossmont L&D or
  9. Sharp Summer 2011 New Grad Program

    Nicole15, which hospital did you apply at for L&D? I applied at Grossmont. Still waiting to hear. GL with your interview!
  10. Sharp Summer 2011 New Grad Program

    I'm from San Diego. I actually work at Sharp...been an RN for 7 months, but wanting to change
  11. Sharp Summer 2011 New Grad Program

    They aren't sending emails this time to confirm that the portfolios are received. I guess because of the volume of
  12. Hi everyone! :) I have only been an RN for 7 months. I started out in a float pool doing rotations in medical oncology, med-surg/orthopedic, and tele. I made tele my "home unit" in December. I don't...
  13. New telemetry RN wanting to transition to OB nursing!

    Good News!!! An RN new grad program opened yesterday. They are accepting RNs with less than 12 months experience! I applied to L&D and NICU. I'm a little nervous about breaking the news to my...
  14. New telemetry RN wanting to transition to OB nursing!

    Thanks very much! I'm not givin
  15. staying in shape as a nurse?

    It really just depends on your willpower and determination. I consider working out to be a priority in my life (like eating, sleeping, etc.). I make sure I work out at least 5 days a week, but mostly...
  16. California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

    I was offered a job at Sharp Chula Vista in San Diego for their new grad program on med surg, tele, and medical
  17. Anyone going to the next step with Sharp NG program 2010?

    Thanks CaRN09! I was super nervous before the interview. I think it went alright. I don't wanna get my hopes up. The interview was with 3 nurse managers and the director of acute care! They said they...
  18. Anyone going to the next step with Sharp NG program 2010?

    I received a call from Sharp Chula Vista this week for med/surg & tele. Scheduled an interview on June 8 (Tuesday). Soooo nervous
  19. FRUSTRATED with the California BRN!

    Oh man, that's awful! Feels like torture, doesn't it? Hopefully, we'll both find out good news
  20. February NCLEX Test Takers....

    Hi everyone! I just took the NCLEX-RN today. It stopped at 137 questions and I honestly couldn't tell if I'd passed or failed. I'm in CA so the wait is going to be a while for me. Plus, my school just...
  21. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    I tried the "trick" after the NCLEX-RN today and I got the "good" pop-up. I'm still skeptical though. I gotta see it to believe it! I had 137 questions and wasn't quite sure how I was doing. Now I get...
  22. 2rd glass of champagne and still scared to check pop-up

    i know how you feel! i took the test today too and mine shut off around 137. i wasn't sure how to feel when i finished. i sort of felt numb! lol I found the courage to try the pearsonvue trick,...
  23. NCSBN NCLEX

    Lilmissfirecracker - I am wondering the same thing, too. I haven't been doing too well on the quizzes, so I'm hoping the NCLEX-RN isn't as
  24. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    Hi Everyone! I'm new to this website! I'm taking the NCLEX-RN on Monday, February 1. I would really appreciate some prayers before the big day! Thanks and God bless!