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  1. How soon have you quit a job?

    anzean_rn replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Is the patient load different than what they told you it would be during your

  2. so ticked off...

    anzean_rn replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    There must be practice books that Kaplan has out there with these types of problems in it. The only way you will get better is to keep studying and doing these types of questions. There is no magic...

  3. role of nurse tech in nursery?

    anzean_rn replied to SNB1014's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We just recently had a tech that transferred from a med-surg floor to our NICU. She said she couldn't believe how much slower it was. She went from being responsible for many of the vitals, blood...

  4. Anyone cutting sugar while working nights??

    anzean_rn replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    My unit finds some excuse to have a "party" at least once a week (so and so's birthday, baby shower, or let's just throw a party because it's a Tuesday, etc etc) which ALWAYS involves cake, cookies,...

  5. Finally!!

    anzean_rn replied to Babycatcher2Be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That is HUGE! You should feel very proud -

  6. Help PLS :) Help me earn for my BSN.

    anzean_rn replied to sam0714m's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know why but I'm afraid that if I click on that link my computer will get a virus...I guess that's the hypochondriac nurse in

  7. Failed NCLEX 5 times

    anzean_rn replied to tayvia99's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am so sorry you are going through this. Is it a myth that you can only take the NCLEX 6 times total? I thought someone told me that once...that after the 6th time you must re-do the entire nursing...

  8. Areas of the country with jobs for new grads?

    anzean_rn replied to SusGob711's topic in General Nursing

    North Carolina. They are giving new grads jobs like CRAZY at my hospital. I got into the NICU as a new grad here, and there were new grads in my orientation that got jobs in L&D, OR, and ICU as...

  9. Are colors consistant across all brands of scrubs?

    anzean_rn replied to wishfulthinking21059's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I was actually wondering this very thing a few weeks ago. I ordered navy colored scrub top and bottom from two different brands online and and they did turn out to be the same color. I think it's...

  10. How do you "bond" with your patients?

    anzean_rn replied to winter_green's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I bond with my patients by sneaking them a little extra sweetease during a heel stick or by singing them nursery rhymes while I rock them to sleep...they LOVE me for it!

  11. Definitely made mistake, now paying for it...

    anzean_rn replied to 1996RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry to hear what you are going through. Night shift can be hard on anyone, but I can imagine it would be especially hard for a single mom. Keep your head up, pray, and apply apply

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

    anzean_rn replied to TJ_vladin's topic in General Nursing

    I had another nursing student as my roommate though out the program (not during prereqs). We were in the same class and also very good friends which is why my advice will not directly apply to your...

  13. Get through it without laughing - dare ya

    anzean_rn replied to netglow's topic in Emergency

    Oh the ways alcohol can cloud our judgment...I didn't find it humorous. But I'm also dead

  14. How old were you when you finished nursing school?

    anzean_rn replied to pgray1229's topic in General Nursing

    Finished RN, BSN at age 22. I haven't regretted my decision to go into nursing for a

  15. Does "we will be interviewing more people" mean you won't get a job?

    anzean_rn replied to markfish's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have advice for you, but wanted to let you know I am in a similar situation...well, pretty much that exact situation. It is driving me crazy playing this waiting game! Good luck to you - keep...

  16. Help! Need to make a decision quickly

    anzean_rn replied to hardygirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Keep the part-time. You will probably not enjoy the commute to work for the first job (or spending the gas money to get you there), plus it's less pay! Pick up extra shifts, and let it be known you...

  17. Know any ultrasound/sonographers personally?

    anzean_rn replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I can't imagine that the math for sonography school would be THAT much harder than the math for nursing

  18. Need advice-should I apply AGAIN or let it go?

    anzean_rn replied to luvapug's topic in General Nursing

    I would let it go.

  19. HIV testing question

    anzean_rn replied to freakingoutinSF's topic in General Nursing

    You do not need to be a 'sex worker' or IV drug user to contract HIV...all it takes it unprotected sex ONE time with ONE person to be at risk. Having said that, you are probably

  20. A little advice poowease

    anzean_rn replied to finallyRN7's topic in General Nursing

    What's a "poo wease"? Sounds

  21. New Grads ....how long until they can float ?

    anzean_rn replied to DaddyO's topic in General Nursing

    In my unit we were not allowed to float until the 6 month

  22. How would YOU like to see a nurse portrayed in the media?

    anzean_rn replied to purple_nomad's topic in General Nursing

    I thought Boston Med on ABC did a pretty good job portraying nurses, although it was all real life footage (or at least that's what they say) so I suppose it makes

  23. What other units do you work on besides your "home" unit?

    anzean_rn replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    I work in the NICU and get pulled to central nursery or peds when we are overstaffed and they are short. Trust me, it is NEVER by

  24. Best places for new grad hires?

    anzean_rn replied to bustthewave's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    News Flash - There is no nursing

  25. It finally happened to me....

    anzean_rn replied to Bezoars's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe your hospital hires new grads into the float pool...that seems incredibly overwhelming! I am sure you are doing a great job, maybe eventually you can apply for a permanent position on...