JStollRN

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  1. Any overnight nurses?

    JStollRN replied to lpn-ny's topic in General Nursing

    I work from 10:45 pm to 7:15 am and I usually go to bed between 10:30-11:00 am and wake up at 7:30 pm every night...that way I can have a few hours with my husband before I leave for work

  2. UMB Spring 2011

    JStollRN replied to luvly189's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Grey Lady said that UMB tries to let their applicants know before November 16...so hopefully, it can be as soon as November 1, but I doubt it will be that soon. I know what you guys mean though, I...

  3. LVNs training RNs???

    JStollRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello fellow nurses! I had my first shift last night on a Med-Surg Oncology floor. I was shocked to find out that I was being oriented to the unit by a LVN. Now I realize that we do a lot of the same...

  4. UMB Spring 2011

    JStollRN replied to luvly189's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I applied too! I am not sure if you all applied for the same program though. I applied for the online RN-BSN program starting in Spring 2011! I agree with everyone else that we probably won't hear...

  5. CVC Cleansing Techniques?

    JStollRN posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am a new RN on a Med-Surg Oncology floor and my preceptor was recently showing me how to cleanse the patient's infusaport for a dressing change. Now she was teaching me to cleanse with the...

  6. LVNs training RNs???

    JStollRN replied to JStollRN's topic in General Nursing

    I suppose I should have been more clear in my post. I didn't really care that much who with what license I was being trained by, but was more concerned with the fact that this particular person was...

  7. CVC Cleansing Techniques?

    JStollRN replied to JStollRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thanks for the response IVRUS! I went to a class today and asked about this and was told that technically, I should be using the back and forth technique, but the circular cleansing is okay as well...

  8. Finally got an er position!!!!

    JStollRN replied to MauraRN's topic in Emergency

    CONGRATULATIONS! Have

  9. How long are the vacations?

    JStollRN replied to nowayis's topic in General Nursing

    If I were you, I would get the surgery after you graduate from nursing school because sometimes it can take a few months to even find/get hired for a position afterward. Then, when you start working,...

  10. Cant Decide which book should I use?.. Saunders, Kaplan, Hurst,Exam prep?..

    JStollRN replied to jtanga's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Use Saunders for content review but Kaplan for questions. Saunders' questions were too easy in my

  11. Taking NCLEX-RN in 2 days! Can you all give me suggestions

    JStollRN replied to Irock's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree with what everyone else says! Chill out...and I promise you, if you studied medications all day, everyday...you will get medications that you haven't heard of! Be confident that you know a...

  12. LVNs training RNs???

    JStollRN replied to JStollRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone for all your wonderful responses! It is really appreciated and I know what to do for sure

  13. LVNs training RNs???

    JStollRN replied to JStollRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! I loved your

  14. taking CA NCLEX, is it harder?

    JStollRN replied to watchasay10's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. The NCLEX is the same no matter which state you take it in. As in finding out your results, go under the student tab, then the NCLEX heading and there will be the PEARSONVUE TRICK. It works. You...

  15. do male new grads get hiring preference?

    JStollRN replied to SiennaGreen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'd say yes, only because none of my nursing school graduate friends have jobs, but all the men managed to get hired quite easily, and I knew all the women had applied for the same

  16. So where are RN jobs right now...

    JStollRN replied to neophyte's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad RN and was recently hired in San Angelo, Texas (I moved here from MD). My friend, who I went to nursing school with and is also a new grad, is getting ready to interview here as well,...

  17. Your dumbest financial mistakes

    JStollRN replied to Williss2's topic in General Nursing

    Dumbest financial mistake that we can never take back is buying a Wyndham timeshare in 2007 for $22,000. We paid it off in 2009 but we'll be paying maintenance fees every month for life (currently at...

  18. Questions for New Grads

    JStollRN replied to lifelearningrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    San Angelo,

  19. Questions for New Grads

    JStollRN replied to lifelearningrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    haha...you mean dec

  20. new graduate opportunities

    JStollRN replied to ogechikama's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good luck! I lived in MD my entire life and just graduated nursing school July 2010. I moved to Texas (military), and thank goodness I did! There are really no jobs in MD. I graduated in a class of...

  21. Questions for New Grads

    JStollRN replied to lifelearningrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1. when did you graduate? july 2010 2. do you have a bsn or adn? adn 3. are you still looking for work? nope : ) 4. if not, how long did it take you to find a job? 1 week : ) 5. if you don't mind my...

  22. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    JStollRN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you

  23. New Grad starting Oncology

    JStollRN replied to TNnurse's topic in Oncology

    Me too!!! I start October 18th! I am soooooooo

  24. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    JStollRN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey guys! I, again, just wanted to confirm that the PVT worked for me as well. I received the good pop up and 48 hours later...I PASSED! RN