VURN2010

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1. New RN on the verge of a breakdown.... Help!!

   VURN2010 replied to RN1221's topic in New Nurse

   I was in your shoes about 9 months ago...now I'm just about at one year in Ortho/Surg and it's a world of a difference. Some things I have learned though: 1. take your time in report Another RN on our floor made up a report sheet (optional of cours...

2. Is ortho a good area for a new grad RN?

   VURN2010 replied to AJ BSN 2008's topic in Orthopaedic

   I just started on an Ortho floor and absolutely love it. This would be a great fit for you to just start to feel comfortable with routines, talking w/ docs and if you'd like to see happier outcomes. I would also say that it probably depends where yo...

3. Starting Salaries for New Nurses in Philly

   VURN2010 replied to BrokeRN's topic in Pennsylvania

   I guess I can come out and say that as far as I've heard (from fellow new grads) all Penn Entities (HUP, Presbyterian & Pennsylvania Hospital) start new grads at 27.32. I'm fairly certain I heard this from recruiters at fairs & in published m...

4. Best places to live when going to school at Villanova?

   VURN2010 replied to Graysie's topic in Pennsylvania

   If you haven't already decided (or for anyone else who might be interested) I'd recommend Home Properties of Bryn Mawr. It's a nice, large apartment complex with a decent amount of options. You may hear some mixed reviews because there are so many u...

5. Immunization Schedule

   VURN2010 replied to AwesomeNiks's topic in NCLEX

   sometimes it's easy to eliminate dis tractors first--like remembering the smallpox thing, or that influenza/pneumonia are seasonal & usually not for children (though older adults, flu/pneu typically go together & are recommended). It's just b...

6. Immunization Schedule

   VURN2010 replied to AwesomeNiks's topic in NCLEX

   If it helps at all, maybe review your own Immunization Record? (I know I had to have mine for employment...and just try to remember groups, as the questions I've always had tend to be 2-3 immunizations.) I guess some important things I've noticed are...

7. Grad Nurse Jobs in Philly Area

   VURN2010 replied to PhillyN's topic in Pennsylvania

   Hey PhillyN, I'm not sure it's saturated, but everyone's budgets are running a little differently (at least that's what I've been told). So, it seems, hospitals will probably have smaller New Grad classes throughout the summer into fall-winter. I wo...

8. Changed my test date to... tomorrow!

   VURN2010 replied to Lisa1980's topic in NCLEX

   Best of luck! Thoughts & Prayers from PA! Can I just ask what made you feel ready? I'm struggling with how much to study/when to ease up!

9. Good Labor and Delivery Hospitals in Philly

   VURN2010 replied to untamable07's topic in Pennsylvania

   There are lots! As a new grad, I have NO idea about pay. However, my classmates and I have done clinical rotations at: Pennsylvania Hospital (a little plusher from what I've heard, but a great teaching/learning environment) Hospital University of P...