TNgirl2010

TNgirl2010

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  1. Tips for being a great Nursing Assistant

    TNgirl2010 replied to krimicrat's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, CONGRATS!! You will learn SO much from being a nursing assistant. It's also a great way to line up a job after you graduate. :) I am a tech at a large hospital, and I would advise...

  2. Advice for an OB nurse wannabe

    TNgirl2010 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi all! I am graduating with my BSN in 2 weeks. I have always wanted to be an OB nurse (L&D, Postpartum, anything OB!) The problem I am facing is that no one will accept new graduates into OB....

  3. Advice for an OB nurse wannabe

    TNgirl2010 replied to TNgirl2010's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for the reply. Good luck with the L & D position!!

  4. ED/trauma shadow last nite... should i transfer??

    TNgirl2010 replied to niteowlrn29's topic in Emergency

    LOL, good

  5. Advice on job offers?

    TNgirl2010 replied to tkeoki's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, you are blessed to have that many choices!! Jealous! :) Personally, I would take the Med/Surg job for the bedside nursing experience, since you will see a little bit of everything. But that's...

  6. Advice for an OB nurse wannabe

    TNgirl2010 replied to TNgirl2010's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks, I appreciate your reply! The hospital I will be working at does not have an OB unit, however, the hospital I have been a tech at does, and I do know several nurses on the floor. I will...

  7. Gift ideas for staff nurses/instructor

    TNgirl2010 replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    My clinical groups always got the instructor a nice gift, ranging from a spa gift certificate to restaurant gift cards. For the nurses on the floor, we always wrote out a thank you note at least....

  8. Just for fun - Your favorite vacation spot in NC!

    TNgirl2010 replied to VickyRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    When my hubby was stationed in NC, we loved to visit Atlantic Beach! It was never too crowded and not "tourist-y" at all. :) I miss visiting

  9. ED/trauma shadow last nite... should i transfer??

    TNgirl2010 replied to niteowlrn29's topic in Emergency

    hahahaha OMG I am dying laughing!! Gotta love it.. What a waste of an ambulance ride and an ER co-pay! LOL Since you're already feeling motivated to go back for your BSN, that's what I would do....

  10. Job Fair Frustration

    TNgirl2010 replied to MissCharlieRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My small, private university recently hosted a job fair where there were several different recruiters from many hospitals and agencies. One recruiter (from corrections) told me that he was really...

  11. Difference in pay at Nashville hospitals?

    TNgirl2010 replied to TNgirl2010's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I had clinicals at the VA and loved all my patients, they were so laid back! (Maybe I was just there on a good day?) haha Thanks for your

  12. TNA Conference in Nashville

    TNgirl2010 replied to Gauge's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Same here. I have a paper due tomorrow (which I am currently procrastinating on!), presentation tomorrow as well, and several tests coming up. Ugh. Come on May

  13. TNA Conference in Nashville

    TNgirl2010 replied to Gauge's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Yeah I understand what you mean, it got a bit political! Politics aren't my fave. LOL I graduate May 15 as well. It will be a very celebratory day!! :) Congrats to you as

  14. TNA Conference in Nashville

    TNgirl2010 replied to Gauge's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I was with Belmont. What did you think of it? I thought it was interesting, but I definitely would have been mad if I had to drive all the way from Martin for it! ha Like we don't have enough to...

  15. TNA Conference in Nashville

    TNgirl2010 replied to Gauge's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I was there.

  16. Difference in pay at Nashville hospitals?

    TNgirl2010 replied to TNgirl2010's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Thanks for your reply Lauren! Very helpful, I didn't know what Centennial

  17. Suggestions of what to do before nursing school

    TNgirl2010 replied to SASlong's topic in General Nursing

    Some hospitals, like where I work, have extern positions for nursing students where you can be a CNA and not have to get your CNA certification. For my job, the requirement was to have completed the...

  18. Difference in pay at Nashville hospitals?

    TNgirl2010 replied to TNgirl2010's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Thanks for your reply! I have heard the same about Vandy, I have several friends who were accepted into the Residency program starting at 19.50/hr. I didn't apply since I cannot sign a 2 yr work...

  19. States Who Have Banned HESI

    TNgirl2010 replied to Decemberblues's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Interesting...my nursing program makes us take a HESI exam at the end of every nursing class, but it counts for little or none of the final grade. The exams are primarily just for practicing for...