Missy BSN

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  1. Starting RN Salary

    Missy BSN replied to lilredishere82's topic in Georgia Nursing

    South GA base pay is around $21-24/hr Atlanta base pay is about

  2. Is it best to do a residency or get hired as a new grad?

    Missy BSN replied to jan18's topic in Georgia Nursing

    If the residency were in my desired speciality of interest (or a speciality that I could use as a stepping stone to get to my area of speciality) then I would definitely perfer a residency. However,...

  3. What's your personality like?

    Missy BSN replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    I'm very blunt and I tell things like they are. At first I appear quiet but after a short time period most people describe me as loud, silly, and

  4. How much did you pay for books your first year?

    Missy BSN replied to sch1109's topic in General Students

    Around $900 and I used amazon/half/and the

  5. What field of Nursing will you work in??? & best/worst place to work?

    Missy BSN replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in General Nursing

    Right now I am very interested in working in oncology. Before I started clinicals I thought I was the ER type. You know, the adrenaline junkie who lives for codes and traumas. Honestly ER is a bunch...

  6. The most comfortable Nursing Shoes

    Missy BSN replied to Tziganka's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have flat feet and I like Nike Shox. They're no where near cheap (cost about $85+taxes) but at the end of my shift my feet feel

  7. Seriously hating clinicals - please help

    Missy BSN replied to Mell Bell's topic in General Students

    Sometimes patients (as well as healthcare providers) have that way of making newbies feel in the way. Ignore it. Honestly, most times they are exaggerating. While they may be busy or having a bad day,...

  8. I failed Med Surg

    Missy BSN replied to Unique87's topic in General Students

    Med Surg is a tough class and I think you have a good attitude. Some students would blame the prof, curriculum, etc. but you accepted responsibility and best of all, you're not quitting. I wish you...

  9. How do you study? *LPN accelerated program*

    Missy BSN replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Students

    Everybody learns differently and nursing definitely favors those who learn best by reading. If that's not your style (it's not mine either), it's okay. You will have to work a little harder and...

  10. A Typical Week at Nursing School?

    Missy BSN replied to iwanttobeanurse33's topic in General Students

    I'm going to give you the short version. A typical week usually requires 2-3 days of actual class time. The other part of the week consist of clinicals and you usually do about 2-3 days of clinicals...

  11. New grad starting in Emergency department next week! ahhh advice?

    Missy BSN replied to mandababy0326's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm currently a nurse intern working in the ED. My advice is to be ready to hit the ground running. Depending on where your hospital is located, most EDs are quiet busy and things work at a pretty...

  12. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Missy BSN replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Itchy hands. I asked the woman how long her hands had been itching and she said 15 mins. Mind you, there was no contact dermatis or allergic reaction of any kind. Just a simple random itch. It was 3...

  13. A really bad day in the ER for a new nurse resident

    Missy BSN replied to godbless-yute's topic in Emergency

    I completely emphasize with you. I'm currently doing an internship in the ER and everyday I feel the same way as you described. It's reassuring knowing that I am not the only one that feels this way....