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  1. Nursing student loans

    dixiebelleRN replied to dixiebelleRN's topic in General Nursing

    I understand it has to be paid back, by me, that was never in question. I'm questioning that being in a public service type job should have some kind of education reimbursement. Esp. because soon...

  2. Bad eval

    dixiebelleRN replied to evolvingrn's topic in General Nursing

    after years of evals (not just as an RN but as a tech too) they nearly have to give you something to improve on, for example mine was sigining off on my hourly rounding sheets. As long as she don't...

  3. Nursing student loans

    dixiebelleRN replied to dixiebelleRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nope I can consolidate my Federal loans, but they're already in 1 place with an already low interest rate. I called 3 banks and all said nowhere would consolidate the amount I have in private student...

  4. Buy a stethoscope on ebay, warranty honored?

    dixiebelleRN replied to GonnaBSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have bought many things from ebay, and havne't had a problem!! I didn't purchase a stethoscope but have bought shoes, scrubs, books, candles, electronics etc. and have had NO problems!! I would say...

  5. when to take the N-Clex

    dixiebelleRN replied to beatrice1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I too didn't waste any time, I graduated in Aug. and took end of Sept, 2 days after i rec'd my ATT Passed first time, Although I don't think you ever truely feel

  6. shoes for flat feet

    dixiebelleRN posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have flat feet and weak ankles, and I'm looking for shoes that will last my 8-16 hour days (depending on the shift). I know crocs don't work for me, neither do Shox my feet are KILLING me at the...

  7. Some advice to student nurses

    dixiebelleRN posted a topic in General Students

    I am a recent graduate of a BSN program and a new RN (took boards and passed first time!! :)) I am writing to give a few pieces of advice, some that I discovered and some that I wish someone had told...

  8. A Decent Watch?

    dixiebelleRN replied to twistedpupchaser's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I really like fossil watches, I've found their quality is excellent!! I love it mines really taken a beating and STILL works... I accidently went scuba diving with it on and it is STILL in perfect...

  9. BRA!!!!

    dixiebelleRN replied to BerryHappy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    So yes, yes I agree with the fitting and such, but in terms of favorite brand, I LOVE victoria secret full coverage, with memory foam, SOOOO comfy. The band WILL stretch so I recommend buying it a...

  10. Some advice to student nurses

    dixiebelleRN replied to dixiebelleRN's topic in General Students

    the young are also considered nursing students, in my exp. (worked in a hospital 5-6 years) the younger nurses are a lot more b*tchy to the nursing students and fellow young nurses, it's a catty...

  11. Which type of watch do you reccomend?

    dixiebelleRN replied to perseveRaNce23's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I strongly recommend fossil, I got mine from an outlet, (fossil outlet) I paid $35 for it. I've had it over 6 years now and I work both in a hospital as well as EMS use it every day. It's taken a...

  12. one-handed or two-handed manual bp cuff?

    dixiebelleRN replied to Cinquefoil's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My advise as an aide (or well I will be one until Nov. 1st :) ) would be buy it, use it compair it, I don't tend to like the automatic ones becuase they're not as accurate, so as long as it's the...

  13. Some advice to student nurses

    dixiebelleRN replied to dixiebelleRN's topic in General Students

    Of course, I feel we nurses need to help our 'young' as many nurses often eat them :) Nursing young INCLUDES nursing students... I've found many younger nurses try and eat their immediate young... IE...

  14. inbetween sizes

    dixiebelleRN posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    So, I am running into a problem with scrub pants. I'm very inb etween sizes. an XL is too small but a 2x is way to big. I've tried Jockey, Dickies, Cherokee and life uniform brand. I'm not sure...

  15. shoes for flat feet

    dixiebelleRN replied to dixiebelleRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have tried the gel kanyo's and the gel 3020 nd 3010, killed my feet and

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

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

    according to the PVT I passed, is it possible that I failed!? I don't wanna get excited if I didn't

  17. NCLEX predictor scores :-\

    dixiebelleRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So I will be taking my NCLEX tomorrow, I'm FREAKING out... I suddenly feel like an idiot, and like I'm not going to do well. I did well all though nursing school. Heck, I was inducted to Sigma Theta...

  18. NCLEX predictor scores :-\

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

    Since my test is just 14 hours away I dont have a choice anymore buttt, I guess I feel ok, my testing is 60-80% and I understand WHY i missed the questions I miss... does that make

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

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

    So I'm a lurker here and I have finally decided to ask what it means when people refer to the PVT or the good

  20. NCLEX predictor scores :-\

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

    I know I don't know why I'm putting SUCH a emphasis on a number but for whatever reason it'd make me feel like I'm OK to know my scores aren't