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  1. Wired Jaw :( Food Ideas Please

    camarogirl512 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Random question, but what happens if you have emisis with a jaw wired shut? wire cutters? Sorry to hear about your jaw OP. I would go with the fruit smoothies and some milk shakes (hey guilt free...

  2. How do I renew my RN license (first time)???

    camarogirl512 replied to SoulSpirit_Rn's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure about Florida, but in California the first time you renew (which is the month after your next birthday) you do not need to compete and CEU's. You usually can find this information on the...

  3. Just said "yes" to a travel job and a prestigious hospital wants to hire me

    camarogirl512 replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    Do what you think is best for you, because as soon as that travel company (or any company for that matter) doesn't need you, you will be out the door! Two weeks notice is plenty of time. Good

  4. Pre employment urine drug screen for nursing home, will they test for alcohol?

    camarogirl512 replied to RN_jobhunting's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Did you get a receipt from the drug screening? I know when I did mine for multiple jobs that I got a slip back that said what they tested for. Best of luck to

  5. Maternity scrubs

    camarogirl512 replied to GeauxNursing's topic in General Nursing

    I know of some soon to be mommy's wearing a solid color tee-shirt with an open scrub jacket in their later months of pregnancy. Good luck and

  6. Too old for school?

    camarogirl512 replied to kittykitty49's topic in General Nursing

    Although I am only 25, I say go for it and follow your dream. I feel like nursing school attracts a large variety of students. In my nursing school we ranged from 20 years old to over 50. It was...

  7. Does the Pearson Vue trick work? 911

    camarogirl512 replied to 7Laquisha's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So sorry you didn't pass OP. Like another poster said. Keep your head up and don't give up. If you made it through nursing school you can definitely pass! I know it will be hard, but take some time...

  8. Weirdest nursing thing you've done in "real life"?

    camarogirl512 replied to mama_d's topic in Nursing Humor

    QUIET or SLOW That is when I shudder and hide

  9. Weirdest nursing thing you've done in "real life"?

    camarogirl512 replied to mama_d's topic in Nursing Humor

    I do the same thing, even while watching baseball on tv I will tell my husband that player has really nice veins and I get this weird look from him. When I was in nursing school, the conversations...

  10. New grad, just got a job offer in fresno, needs advice pls

    camarogirl512 replied to DlittleRN's topic in California Nursing

    Going for an interview can never be a bad thing, the worst that can happen is that you decline a position, but you never know it could be a better opportunity for you and leave the position you...

  11. Thank you gift?

    camarogirl512 replied to student_nurse123's topic in General Nursing

    I got my preceptor a massage gift certificate, but I was also with her for over 6 months because I had her for a summer internship too. Though it does not have to be anything expensive just a nicely...

  12. What do you do when you're a pt?

    camarogirl512 replied to Sarah G's topic in General Nursing

    I dont come right out and say I am a nurse, but sometimes I ask questions that lead to them asking what I do for a living. My care should not be affected by what I do for my profession. Also, I...

  13. When hiring, do hospitals look at where you got your BSN?

    camarogirl512 replied to traceydolovesyou's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure about the nursing program you speak of, but I went to a Private nursing school as well, and now have a lot of student loan debt. When I starting nursing school it wasn't a question for...

  14. It all comes back tenfold...

    camarogirl512 replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    Wow that is an amazing story and makes us all feel good knowing that there are other good people out there. Thanks for sharing! Hope you have a fabulous

  15. You're On Stage

    camarogirl512 replied to Blindsided's topic in General Nursing

    We have a new policy of hourly rounding. I think the hourly rounding is a good idea, but we are supposed to follow a script of: "Good morning, my name is _______ and I am going to be your nurse...

  16. New grad, just got a job offer in fresno, needs advice pls

    camarogirl512 replied to DlittleRN's topic in California Nursing

    Congrats on the job offer!!! I just started my first job in Bakersfield, and so far it is going great!!! My salary is $29/ hour so right on track with central California. Good

  17. OH NO! FULL MOON!

    camarogirl512 replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

    @cathy lew Thanks for the story, that was great and I felt like I had a day slightly better than that yesterday which makes me hopeful to go back tomorrow. On a side note, when I was in nursing...

  18. Transition from Student to RN

    camarogirl512 replied to susiea's topic in General Nursing

    I am still in my orientation for my first acute care position and I have found that as each day goes by the transition gets easier. Don't be afraid to ask questions, that is why you have a preceptor....

  19. Does the Pearson Vue trick work? 911

    camarogirl512 replied to 7Laquisha's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think this works in some states, but for some reason California does not give you this option (or at least not last year when I took my nclex.) It took over two weeks for me to get my results...