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    New Grad malpractice insurance

    decembergrad2011 replied to caliheartRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    How would you be a target? Is this information publicly
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    The "one thing"

    decembergrad2011 replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Students

    By the way, my very first day on my very first job as a teenager got me over my vomit phobia. It was at McDonalds and I was working the lobby. My manager called me over and told me I needed to...
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    The "one thing"

    decembergrad2011 replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Students

    lol...I was going to say that kid poop IS human poop! Get peppermint oil in a little vial, keep it in your scrub pocket, and dab a little on your upper lip right under your nose before entering a...
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    Binders!

    decembergrad2011 replied to Mrs.Priss's topic in General Students

    Totally depends on how large your lecture notes are, whether you do powerpoints or handwritten, etc. I would start with a couple of 1 inch binders and a couple of 2 inch binders and take it from...
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    Questions for nurses and nursing students or recent graduate????

    decembergrad2011 replied to ashley_o's topic in General Students

    When is this due? It would probably be in your best interest to interview someone in person, or at the very least over the phone. My advice would be to contact a department in your area of interest...
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    Last semester of RN school; Advice for critical care

    decembergrad2011 replied to michelle0781's topic in General Students

    Same here. Many of my classmates now work in ICUs. Critical care...a lot of it is heavily pathopharm based. I found that for my learning style, flow charts really helped to understand things like...
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    Failed NCLEX for the 3rd time

    decembergrad2011 replied to lizzyxpooh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Do you experience test anxiety? I worry about this for you after failing so many times with what appears to be more than adequate preparation. When you're doing the Kaplan Q-bank, what is the...
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    How to avoid conflicts with instructor.

    decembergrad2011 replied to kelli class of 2013's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    As unfortunate as this is, I think it is common for instructors to be condescending, especially at first. You do not want to stand out in nursing school unless it is in the "I'm the president of all...
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    The "one thing"

    decembergrad2011 replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Students

    My "one thing" is kind of weird - penetrating injuries, especially concerning the eye. I have a weird fear of getting poked in the eye and becoming blind. I'm not really a fan of when I see a bone...
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    Hair & clinical

    decembergrad2011 replied to CRNBSN18's topic in General Students

    Easy bun: Pull hair into a ponytail. Secure with an elastic if a beginner - I no longer do this but it makes it easier. Twist ponytail in a downward motion - basically from top of ponytail to bottom...
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    New grad moving to Louisville!

    decembergrad2011 replied to bananalill's topic in General Nursing

    For an ADN, you are probably looking at starting around $20-21. At least, that's how it is in
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    A way to not work?

    decembergrad2011 replied to Nurse2BLife's topic in General Students

    I was able to secure a scholarship through a hospital after my first semester of nursing school. They paid a certain rate by credit hour that covered my tuition and some of my books. My fiance...
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    Why do some RNs hate this?

    decembergrad2011 replied to nursingstudent2458's topic in General Students

    It's Kentucky. Our cost of living is considerably cheaper than many areas of the country. Depends on how you calculate it I guess. I was just using my base rate by 36 hours to get my gross by week....
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    Why do some RNs hate this?

    decembergrad2011 replied to nursingstudent2458's topic in General Students

    I will start out making gross $38,000 a year. I had to go to school for 6 years in total for my BSN. It's not "big bucks" by any means. Of course, for someone like me who worked minimum wage and at...
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    What is your dream nursing career

    decembergrad2011 replied to Tinkx RN's topic in General Students

    I want to be a psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in children. Ideally, I would love to open up my own practice serving both English and Spanish speakers. Think small scale outpatient...
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    Cover letter....please help critique

    decembergrad2011 replied to nurse4kdz's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I will just offer my experience: I originally spilled the beans about failing my last semester of nursing school and having to repeat. I felt that since my resume listed two preceptorships I needed to...
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    For all you new grads...what does your resume look like?

    decembergrad2011 replied to pnkgirl25's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I used my clinical experiences. I also had some experience working in direct support, so I put that on there along with my most recent retail job. Retail and other customer service positions are...
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    Recession isn't only thing holding millennials back; basic skill sets missing

    decembergrad2011 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    For the record, I wore a pair of slacks, a suit jacket, and a blouse that did not show my cleavage to my interview. My 30-something competition wore jeans and a pretty tight shirt. I will allow you...
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    Recession isn't only thing holding millennials back; basic skill sets missing

    decembergrad2011 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I can't wait until I'm old enough to complain about the younger generation!! It solves everything! Possibly I am not the "typical" 24 year old, but I have plenty of friends around my age and we're...
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    Summer break

    decembergrad2011 replied to firewifeRN's topic in General Students

    Enjoy your break. You will have plenty of time for questions. The time with your daughter is important.
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    Recession isn't only thing holding millennials back; basic skill sets missing

    decembergrad2011 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This article and others like it really make me angry. I am 24 years old. I know how to write well and proofread. I also know that the courses I took in high school were much more difficult and...
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    That question all nursing students get: why do you want to be a nurse?

    decembergrad2011 replied to nursingstudent2458's topic in General Students

    There's absolutely nothing wrong with your answer. As long as you don't say "the pay and job security" (lol these days) then you will be fine. Most institutions are going toward multi-disciplinary...
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    Hanging Fluids

    decembergrad2011 replied to Katniss88's topic in General Students

    I almost always hang my fluids on the pole and then spike them...there's no opening in the fluid bags we use until we spike them and create one. I'm sure this varies depending on manufacturer, but...
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    Religion in the work place

    decembergrad2011 replied to Blufea's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I am an atheist and keep my religious views private, so I have not encountered it being a problem. I have held hands and prayed with patients before, nodded along encouragingly while they've talked...
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    Hanging Fluids

    decembergrad2011 replied to Katniss88's topic in General Students

    Yup, sure can. Make sure that your tubing is primed properly though and not full of air bubbles before you restart your IV pump. This can be resolved by taking the bag off the pole and turning it...