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Hello all, I am a new grad RN who landed my first job in a small hospital. I really wanted to work at this hospital because it is small and it is also a teaching hospital, so I figured I was going to get some great life experiences... well life exper...

Thank you so much, reading your reply made me feel like I actually had a right to feel lost and overwhelmed... I was beginning to think that maybe I was just being a baby and needed to suck it up and power through it... which I probably should get so...

I don't mean to sound like a cry baby, or like I am whining because that is not what I am doing, I guess I am just feeling like I am at a disadvantage and like I was thrown to the wolves without proper training. I agree nursing schools need to chang...

Thanks so much for your kind words, and encouragement. I knew it wasn't going to be easy, and I was prepared for that. But I do think the hospital should have had a few classes teaching us correct policies and protocols along with correct chain of co...

Very true, I should start using other resources besides just my preceptor. So thank you for that. There isn't much down time on the floor that I am on, so unless I stay after my shift to look up different policies and procedures there isn't much time...

Thanks for the advice. This is my first career and I would fit into the first category you explained. So other than having bad clinical instructors or Nurses I have had to deal with in school, this is all brand new to me. I have heard the term that n...

I was in the OR for my final clinical rotation, and the OR is VERY different from bust floor nursing. In my last semester of nursing I had taken on two pts by myself, but we weren't able to do all of their meds, input orders into the computer, call d...

Hello All, I recently graduate from Nursing school in May of this year. I took my NCLEX-RN on July 29th and was licensed on July 31st. I went on my first interview last week and was offered the position! The floor is a PCU-Cardiac floor which also ta...

Thanks so much icurnmaggie! I have been trying to relax a bit, but I'm so nervous that I don't know anything and am going make a fool of myself. Everyone tells me this is a common feeling so I shouldn't worry, just be prepared to learn and then go ho...

Graduated in May 2014, Went to Kent State in Ohio NCLEX-RN on July 29th Licensed for MI on July 31st. First Job interview August 27th Offered the position and accepted Aug 29th (on my BDAY, such a great BDAY present!) I had put out A LOT of applicati...

Thanks everyone! I will look into the books and website you have mentioned!!! =)

Hello, I have applied to 3 nursing programs and once accepted, we have to take a math med. calculation test every semester, and you have to get 100% on it, in order to pass. I was curious if there was a certain book that helped you practice and study...

Has anyone with flat feet tried the Nursemates Sabrina or Bryar? What is your opinion of the Nursemates brand in general? Thanks, Lindsay

Be Honest! Yes, tell them you volunteered at the hospital before, and if they ask why you quit, simply say while I was in nursing school it was too hard for my to volunteer and go to school, so I quit. They can't look down on you for quitting because...

Hello all, I am applying to three Nursing programs at different regional campuses through Kent State University (better chances of getting in next Fall 2012). I talked to the Director of the nursing program for one campus and she said that if I keep ...

I agree, I should have spoke up. I was young and it was my first "big girl" job. Since I was so young and the 2 EMT-B's training me had been there so long, I though speaking up would not have changed a thing except getting them in trouble and then me...

I am so sorry that you had a terrible night, just reading that made me feel so bad for you! I swear when it rains, it pours! I hope the rest of your week goes much more smoothly! :hug: :)

This doesn't really apply to being a paramedic, but I will tell my story anyway... can't hurt. I was an EMT-B for Detroit MI (DMCcareExpress) and while in school I loved every minute of the work. Even during clinicals, it was an amazing experience, I...

I'm sorry that happened to you. Some people can be so cruel! I am sure you do a great job, and you work is truly appreciated if not by other nurses, by the patients you help/encounter everyday! Don't let it get to you (easier said than done, I know)

I just received my Classic II SE in the mail. LOVE it! It is like night and day compared to the lightweight, I can hear so much better with it! =)

I just received my Caribbean color with rainbow head Classic II S.E. and I can honestly say it is the most beautiful stethoscope I have ever seen. Very lightweight, and very good sounds quality. I am shocked at how much better I can here with the cla...

If you enjoy the way crocs fit your feet and the way they make your feet fell, get crocs. I don't think clogs make you look unprofessional at all, you stand for 12 hours + a day... be comfy!

Do you love it??? It makes me smile!

I love my Littmann Stethoscope with rainbow head!!!! =)

I currently have the Lightweight and I am not happy with it. If the room is not completely quiet I can not hear a thing with it. I just ordered a Littmann Classic II S.E. today so we will see if it is any better. Medisave.net is having a free shiping...