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    I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    AntMarchingRN replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    To each thier own and all....but I work in pedi neuro and I still hate those teddy bear fuzzie wuzzie tops. I have never heard a child say "Oh this doesnt hurt now because there is a bunny hugging a...
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    Tonight's Boston Med: nurses featured!

    AntMarchingRN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

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    Tonight's Boston Med: nurses featured!

    AntMarchingRN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    maybe she could have chosen her words more carefully but we have no idea of what problems he gave her all night and what else she had on her plate. it was also mentioned that this was not the 1st time...
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    I want to be a Nurse!

    AntMarchingRN replied to Cassandraann's topic in General Nursing

    personally i think associates is the best option. i got my ba in psych then decided to go back to nursing school after working as a psych tech in the er. i went to community college not due to...
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    ER nurse to patient ratio

    AntMarchingRN replied to MGHERRN's topic in Emergency

    5:1 is common with us. Our Ed has a front and back section with a basic in the middle. Nurses in each section usually help each other out, when possible, and if we have to take more than 5 its based...
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    Less blood and guts in psych nursing?

    AntMarchingRN replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    I combined the two and worked psych ER... A week into it I had a guy in the waiting room carve his forehead open before I could get him back so he could get the "bugs" out of his head. When I got him...
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    Reebok EasyTone

    AntMarchingRN replied to pdperez77's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have them and love them! They seem to improve my posture too and make my legs feel kind of sore but good at the end of my shift. If you have to wear sneakers anyway, why not wear a pair that will...
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    RN Interview

    AntMarchingRN replied to RescueNinja's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    First of all congrats on your interview!! They arent easy to come by these days Every interview and the questions asked are different but be ready for the "tell me about yourself" part of the...
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    For all of you Nurses out there...

    AntMarchingRN replied to aaaa's topic in General Nursing

    YOU CAN DO IT!!! I just had a conversation about this with my boyfriend. We have been together for 10 years since I was 17 years old. We have been best of friends since I can remember and nursing...
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    Funding a second degree bachelor's program

    AntMarchingRN replied to NIUnurs2be's topic in General Nursing

    I got loans (not private) for all 3 of my degrees and my first one was a bachelors. You cant get anymore grants, but you are still able to get federal loans. Trust me, Im still paying them all back!...
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    Looking for the PERFECT ink pen ;)

    AntMarchingRN replied to nkochrn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I myself am on team Zebra. Any pen from zebra is great. They have refills in different colors and different sizes. They are a bit skinny for some people, but you can put one of those pencil bumpers on...
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    mandating uniforms

    AntMarchingRN replied to biancagirl's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    We do this. I am forced to wear navy blue scrubs everyday : ( I would complain, but Im just happy to have a job. I would wear bright yellow as long as I keep getting a paycheck with the way things...
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    What's your pick for the perfect nurses watch?

    AntMarchingRN replied to MShell's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    READ THIS!!! Best watch ever I promise!! It's the Nike Triax Swift ADX I can't say enough about this watch! It has everything! It makes me put !! after all my sentences when I talk about it : ) It is...
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    New grad, start first RN job next week!

    AntMarchingRN replied to DroogieRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You can do it! You need to have confidence while not being over confident understanding that you are new and this is a great time to ask questions as many as you can. Be prepared for work everyday and...
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    Need immediate HELP!!!!!!!

    AntMarchingRN replied to reimundijanet's topic in General Nursing

    This may be a stupid question but...are all your verifications in english? I have had my license endorsed by a few states now and always have some trouble with my paperwork from Costa Rica. I...
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    Can I get a CNA while I go to nursing school?

    AntMarchingRN replied to onlyjesus22's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you can work as a nursing assistant you should. You dont have to be certified, but if you can work at a hospital during school you will have a huge advantage when searching for a job after...
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    ahh nclex!

    AntMarchingRN replied to nurse1219's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thats why I dont recommend to Kaplan review...because you do need a content review. It is very hard to remember everything you learned over nursing school. If you make a flash card for every question...
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    At Last!

    AntMarchingRN replied to gladiola's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats! I remember the first time I put RN after my name...it brings a smile for sure. Smile BIG! you've earned
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    malpractice insurance

    AntMarchingRN replied to marielina85's topic in General Nursing

    i have nso and its reasonable. check out there website for info and prices that relate to your nursing status.
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    Needle Stick Injury on HIV+ pt

    AntMarchingRN replied to holdencaufield's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts and prayers are with
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    have to work full time and study full time

    AntMarchingRN replied to LookForward's topic in General Nursing

    You can do it! I did the same thing and made it. I just have one tip. Keep your mind on work at work. Being a new RN is tuff enough, but having classwork on your mind when thinking about drug...
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    Need Interviewing Advise

    AntMarchingRN replied to JB2007's topic in General Nursing

    First of all...congrats on getting the interviews. You're doing way better than I am. I have 100+ apps out there and can't get so much as a "thanks for the resume" e-mail. My tip, like the posts...