rikkitikki

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1. Social Class and Nursing

   rikkitikki replied to AllOfMyWat's topic in General Nursing

   This is usually what I think of when I think of social class. I grew up somewhere between the upper end of middle class and the lower end of upper middle class. This is a specific distinction, but an...

2. It Ain't Like The Movies!

   rikkitikki replied to madricka's topic in General Nursing

   I love how the doctors do everything on House. They give all the meds, run all the tests and procedures, start all the IVs, draw the blood. I'm like, well dang, I guess nurses, CNAs, respiratory,...

3. New grad; even nurse residencies don't want us!

   rikkitikki replied to KV12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Are you applying out of state? I have learned that some areas are aware of new nurse congestion in other states and try to recruit from those places. DC/MD/VA is one of those areas if you're...

4. You might be a night shifter if...

   rikkitikki replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

   Haha definitely do that. But apparently not all the time. Once my sister called during the day and I thought the conversation sounded like this: "Hello?" "Hey, what's up? "Hello?" "Yeah, what's up?"...

5. You might be a night shifter if...

   rikkitikki replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

   Oh gosh, I never put 2 and 2 together on that one until my apartment building lost power one night while my boyfriend was in the kitchen. I basically went on a rescue mission to save him from slamming...

6. Georgetown U Hospital RN Residency

   rikkitikki replied to hbk77's topic in General Nursing

   Has anyone gotten any status changes on their application

7. Georgetown ABSN Fall 2011

   rikkitikki replied to LizLemon's topic in School, College Programs

   Congratulations! How did you find

8. Would you desire to have a roommate or live by yourself during Nursing school?

   rikkitikki replied to TJ_vladin's topic in General Nursing

   Roommate. Save yourself the money. There are a lot of other study spaces and a private room doesn't guarantee an A. And there's always the distinct possibility that your roommate won't be attracted to...

9. How long did it take to get use to working nights?

   rikkitikki replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

   Yes! Dark curtains will save your

10. How long did it take to get use to working nights?

    rikkitikki replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. If you are busy, your mind just snaps into action. When there's a lull, it's like your body suddenly realizes that it should not be awake and you start to fade. However, if you can get a break...

11. Georgetown ABSN Fall 2011

    rikkitikki replied to LizLemon's topic in School, College Programs

    @3v3r5 Bless you! Finding an apartment is so difficult! Also, does anyone know anything about the financial aid