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  1. Wow! Graduated, got ATT, got a job.....

    dansamy replied to dansamy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We start our new jobs the same day! Congrats. Yes, mine are elementary aged. I'll probably switch to night shift when they get older and capable of short periods

  2. NCLEX preparation...

    dansamy replied to dansamy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Suzanne's plan is 6 weeks? That's perfect. I already have the Saunder's .... somewhere. :uhoh21: Yes, our instructors used NCLEX-style questioning. Much to the chagrin of many of my classmates and at...

  3. NCLEX preparation...

    dansamy replied to dansamy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I scheduled last night. 6 weeks away. Nursing school has been preparing us all along for NCLEX. We were required to complete 4,000 practice questions in our last semester. I think 6 weeks is enough to...

  4. FL RN Salaries....yes another salary thread lol

    dansamy replied to luv4nursing's topic in Florida Nursing

    New grads in Mobile, Alabama (similar in pay scale to the Florida Panhandle from my understanding) make $17.xx-18.xx/hr. Most of the hospitals have +$2/hr 3-11p shift diff and a +$2.50/hr 11p-7a shift...

  5. Only interested in Peds- possible?

    dansamy replied to mslinzyann's topic in Pediatric

    Don't give up hope. I was pinned 12/12 and interviewed for a position 12/21. The position? Pediatrics day shift. Yes, I got the offer and I accepted the

  6. The reality of HESI scores and who takes them

    dansamy replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    We've had HESI exams throughout our nursing program and are required to take a HESI exit exam, with 2 chances to pass it with an 850 or higher. I received a 1057 on my first take, which is the 97.75...

  7. Providence Hospital Mobile, Alabama

    dansamy replied to Allusion's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Not sure. I know nurses start at $18.18/hr. I'd imagine that nursing assistants start at

  8. How long to get ATT?

    dansamy replied to mygavin03's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My school sent grades in 12/18. I paid both fees (bon and nclex) on 12/21. I got my ATT today. I haven't scheduled my test date yet. I am very nervous. I couldn't possibly take it as soon as 2-3 days...

  9. Nursing School Bloopers

    dansamy replied to Jabber964's topic in Nursing Humor

    This semester the hospital I've done almost all of my clinicals at changed their IV tubing to include a needleless port system. My patient had an IV push medication. I draw it up. My instructor goes...

  10. Pregnant patients in the ED

    dansamy replied to RNCENCCRNNREMTP's topic in Emergency

    Apparently, my hospital's policy is if you look pregnant, up to L&D you go. EVERY time I was pregnant and had an ER visit, I was immediately put in a chair & wheeled upstairs. But to be fair,...

  11. Pda--

    dansamy replied to Jocie's topic in General Nursing

    I bought a Tungsten E from eBay. It's not even here yet, and I've already ordered the $500 Treo 650 smartphone instead. Figure I'll just carry one piece, instead of

  12. Do you parents bring car seats in the hospital?

    dansamy replied to Zhlake's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had to bring in a car bed for my

  13. I made a huge mistake.. I made up vitals and got caught..

    dansamy replied to Talk2much555's topic in General Nursing

    OMG! You are not serious about sweeping this under the rug and skipping the confession?!?! I wish like hell I knew where you worked. I would call them myself! You have jeopardized patients, falsified...

  14. Need Input from the Pros

    dansamy replied to StressedDad2Be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Dad, You've already gotten to a good point in gestation. At this point, the odds are well in your favor. But, every baby is different. Let's hope that the in utero stress along with the shots will...

  15. Our class board scores 41.7%

    dansamy replied to goofylucy's topic in Alabama Nursing

    It's right at $4k per semester, which is ridiculous for a 42% pass rate! It doesn't matter if they are Generic track or Mobility track. They all graduate with an ADN, and therefore their pass/fail...

  16. Our class board scores 41.7%

    dansamy replied to goofylucy's topic in Alabama Nursing

    UoM's exorbitant tuition for an "iffy" ADN program sent me away from them. While Bishop was under scrutiny when I began my pre-reqs, they were showing a trend of improvement, not bouncing about. By...

  17. Cute outfits for the babe's

    dansamy replied to kitty29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I used Cabbage Patch "Preemies" clothes on my

  18. Please complete this hypothetical, preemie discussion:

    dansamy replied to StressedDad2Be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My own 3 were 30w, 33w and 34w2d. My 30 weeker stayed exactly 4 weeks in Special Care. 33 weeker stayed 3 weeks. And my bouncing, big baby (4lb12oz - my biggest!) born at 34 weeks & 2 days stayed...

  19. Our class board scores 41.7%

    dansamy replied to goofylucy's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I currently attend Bishop. While I cannot speak for their problems in the past, as I was not a student at that time, I can address the current curriculum. We are required to take HESI exams each...

  20. migraine faker at the ED!

    dansamy replied to z's playa's topic in Emergency

    Very rarely, I have a migraine that will make me vomit. Depending upon how early I catch it, 1000mg ibuprofen + caffeine is usually pretty helpful. Ketoprofen is another good option. Sometimes Midrin...

  21. Funniest injury you have ever seen.....

    dansamy replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Emergency

    Add me to the list of folks who can verify that Nair is not a good substitute for bikini wax.

  22. When circ's go bad...

    dansamy replied to newgrad2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My boys were circ'ed as infants. At the time, I deferred to their father for the decision. Although, if I had it to do over, I would refuse the

  23. What is your sick call policy?

    dansamy replied to at your cervix's topic in General Nursing

    OMG! Do they not have bills to pay? I currently just tech PT at a local hospital while I'm in school. My H's income pays our normal regular bills, but my pay helps with childcare costs and school...

  24. Failed Nclex

    dansamy replied to Maltese2000's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I haven't taken NCLEX yet, as I'm still a student. However, I think a lot of my fellow students' problems stem from their "style" of thinking. You must not simply possess a fountain of knowledge. You...

  25. HESI question

    dansamy replied to aruray's topic in General Students

    Our Fundamentals HESI was like yours. 55 questions and most people missed a LOT of them. I was one of a small # who did well, scoring 99% (over 1100 numerical score). It only counted as one test grade...