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  1. PVT worked and I passed NCLEX

    slave_diverRN replied to avaloncar's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!

  2. New Nurse, Too Slow

    slave_diverRN replied to Shrizeal's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Perhaps you are little OCD, and it sounds like your biggest challenge is passing meds. Even in the "NCLEX hopsital" where there is unlimited time and resources, there's no need to check a med more...

  3. Need your advice, full time to "dream" per diem position

    slave_diverRN replied to pinkstethoscope's topic in General Nursing

    Can you drop to per diem in your current job? That way, if you don't get all the hours you need in the dream job, you have

  4. the day you guys took nclex..what did u? (random q's)

    slave_diverRN replied to littleone17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Take a break if you feel like you are starting to miss questions. Don't miss question after question while progressively freaking out, USE THAT BREAK to calm down, sip water, pray...whatever, just...

  5. Feeling scared...I just need to vent a little :(

    slave_diverRN replied to OreoCookie3's topic in General Nursing

    Remember when you first learned to drive a car? How scared you that you'd have a horrific fatal accident each time another car got close? You grew out of that fear....and you will overcome this one...

  6. New Grads: Lets take action together!!

    slave_diverRN replied to aubrn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    To the OP, I know you're not going to like this, and I will probably get some hate mail...but you need to hear this. At this stage in your career, the hospital doesn't need YOU. As you might be aware,...

  7. Telling your head nurse that they...uhh.., sabotaging new staff?

    slave_diverRN replied to hazyblue's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you'd like to give someone feedback, start with something positive. Tell her the things she did WELL. NEVER, EVER tell anyone they suck or do something badly...esp when you are a subordinate. You...

  8. AM nurses, tell me what I can do to make your shift start easier.

    slave_diverRN replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    If you can, run the controls on the accucheck

  9. Will be off orientation next week...No confidence..Want to pursue degree in sthelse

    slave_diverRN replied to HMMMRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    And if you are really thinking about IT work, be prepared to move to India and work for peanuts. There's no IT job growth in the US

  10. Former preceptor yelled and humiliated me in front of everyone. Do I keep quiet?

    slave_diverRN replied to mnf4ever's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Think about this way . . . . when you take something to your director, you'd expect him to ACT on it, right? What action do you think he can take on this situation? If he did anything at all, he'd...

  11. defeated.

    slave_diverRN replied to sogreenrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    From reading so many similar posts on this forum, its safe to say that EVERYONE feels this way at first. Even if you were a seasoned nurse, changing jobs is tough, but when you throw in all the...

  12. RN: IV therapy, CPR, BLS and other certification requirement???

    slave_diverRN replied to ioranisce's topic in Florida Nursing

    You MUST have BLS....every place will require you to have that before you start working. The others are optional, but could help you distinguish yourself from another

  13. New RN, New Job- How to Quit Being SO Nervous!

    slave_diverRN replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Confidence comes with experience. I heard this little ditty once: Son: Dad, how did you become such a successful businessman? Dad: Good decisions Son: HOw did you learn to make good decisions Dad: Bad...

  14. Thanking your preceptor...

    slave_diverRN replied to arabstarRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A small giftcard to starbucks goes over well too. Its a thoughtful gesture, but not too over the

  15. Dealing with de-staffing

    slave_diverRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Wondering how others spend their day doing when de-staffed.....aside from enjoying a 'bonus' day off, is there an opportunity to earn some money (in nursing) on such short

  16. Compare Hurst Review Questions With the Real NCLEX

    slave_diverRN replied to HappyMeNow's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The Hurst Review is excellent....the online review helped me prepare (and pass in 75 questions!) when I decided to return to nursing 15 YEARS after graduating. Marlene is an OUTSTANDING educator, and...

  17. WHY does a B.S. + RN not equal BSN

    slave_diverRN replied to jlpsu's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Having a bachelors in another field, I completely GET your frustration. It seems like BSN nurses go through 2 years of Gen Ed, then 2 years of nursing. You want to know why your two years of ASN...

  18. St. Pete/Tampa Nursing schools

    slave_diverRN replied to h20bug's topic in Florida Nursing

    There's also Hillsborough and Pasco community

  19. Moving from NY to FL, what part/city of Fl would you recommend?

    slave_diverRN replied to purpledrop's topic in Florida Nursing

    Best of luck in your move to Florida....I hope you find the perfect spot for your family and a job! I have to ask you one tiny favor. After you move here, please remember that you CHOSE to come, and...

  20. Is it OK to call an interviewer to ask why you were not hired?

    slave_diverRN replied to amyn87's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As a former hiring manager, I would NOT encourage you to ask WHY you weren't hired. If I had ever been asked that by a candidate, I would not have answered...and would have never considered that...

  21. Age discrimination

    slave_diverRN replied to cbennett3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm 42 and did not have any trouble r/t age. In this economy, where employers are taking a big risk in hiring someone, sometimes maturity and stability are BIG assets. Best of luck to you and...

  22. "Keep Your Mobility for a Lifetime"

    slave_diverRN replied to CFitzRN's topic in General Nursing

    Exercise is important, but to keep mobile for a lifetime, its really, really important to never have a stroke! Keeping good control of blood pressure, lipids and regular annual physicals go a long,...

  23. Will I ever become a nurse ??

    slave_diverRN replied to Happynow2011's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    ...and if your white collar crime had anything to do with Medicare or any other type of insurance or government fraud, give it up

  24. New Grad RN CAN'T FIND WORK!! What should I do?

    slave_diverRN replied to Aubrey88RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just an unsolicited tip: I've read through many of the posts on this thread and one thing rings through VERY clear: frustration. When on an interview, be careful not to let that frustration show....

  25. 2nd week orientation @ Adult day health but want to quit

    slave_diverRN replied to nurse_dot's topic in General Nursing

    I suggest you don't quit in an email.....you can send an email asking to meet with them, then IN PERSON, let them know: 1. How much you appreciate the opportunity they gave you 2. How much you like...