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  1. Did you ever have one of those moments...

    I do the absolute opposite! Terrible, I
  2. LPN OR RN SCHOOL???

    I suggest researching the role of an RN vs LPN first. Ask around and find out what nurses are saying that their jobs actually consist of. You may be surprised. Look at the curriculum for each program...
  3. Float Team or Ortho???

    Ortho is back breaking and a lot of running your butt off with prn meds. I say float
  4. A nurse who doesn't breastfeed

    I work 12 hour nights and exclusively pump now that I'm back at work. It is extremely tiring! I pump at 3p, 6p, 12a, 4a and then at 9a before I go to sleep. It is extremely difficult to get those 12a...
  5. My one big issue

    If you want an uninterrupted lunch or even any break at all for that matter, you are in the wrong field. I am super jealous of people who get an actual lunch break and small breaks in
  6. In my new grad resume, I focused on my clinical experience and did not even mention my past work history as it did not apply. I would not even mention your past work history, that's for your...
  7. Unless you state that the degree was obtained online, then they have no
  8. Nurse Practitioner School

    Congrats and good luck! I will be following you. I am taking my GRE next week and applying for FNP school soon
  9. How much do new BSN nursing grads make?

    I'm in SE Tennessee. SNF is 17.50/hr and Acute Care is
  10. Do you stand up for yourself to patients?

    You should definitely take up for yourself! I do often, and they usually change their tone and respect you
  11. I must make a confession

    I eat and drink a little bit here and there. I figure when they stop taking out a 30min lunch on me whether I take it or not, then I will
  12. Pay check??

    My reaction was ... Well, I could have stayed in my mgt position in retail for this. I had no idea how much nurses made until after I graduated. I have friends who are bartenders that make more than...
  13. Is bringing dougnuts for my clinical unit o.k.?

    YES, PLEASE, and THANK YOU!!
  14. Rx's for new pt's @ snf

    Discuss the issue with your DON at your next meeting and see if they have any
  15. Damn! I was an RN and had 32 patients making
  16. I live in Cleveland and commute to Chattanooga for work. In Cleveland we have one hospital (SkyRidge) and a surgery center (that I know of). I will give you their websites so you can check for jobs....
  17. NCLEX QUESTION

    Kaplan? Go to
  18. Lifecare (LTC) anyone have experience with?

    I worked there and just left about 2-3 months ago. I was a new grad when I started there. The pay was much lower than hospitals in the area. My pt load was anywhere from 32-40. If you are a RN then...
  19. OH, My Aching Feet...

    Get a pair of Asics Gel Kayano in a wide width. Your feet will thank
  20. LTC is not for wimps!

    Amen! I work in LTC, have 32 residents who have G tubes, IVs, PICCs, Wound Vacs, blah blah blah.... I have to do all my own phlebotomy, change my foleys out, collect all other labs, and do wound dsg...
  21. Acne laser tx - effective?

    I have cystic or nodular acne. The only thing that helped me was Ziana (topical tx) and Claravis (generic Accutane pill). Both were from a Derm. They are very expensive, so try them if you have...