eatmysoxRN ASN, RN

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    Med/Surg vs. Cardiac Stepdown?

    eatmysoxRN replied to newnursemn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree that the cardiac would be best. Med surg is incorporated into cardiac in a way. You'll gain invaluable experience in cardiac. Plus, id hate rotating shifts. It'd probably be terrible on your...
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    new nurse/experience

    eatmysoxRN replied to mg2312's topic in Travel

    I'm a newer nurse as well (1 yr) and everything I read says minimum 1 year exp. Honestly, I think I want to wait atleast another year or two so I will be extremely
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    Nclex wednesday.. Should i put my books down?

    eatmysoxRN replied to iluvnursing07's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I stopped studying and gave myself a break the day before my test. I knew that with y stress being higher wouldn't help me. I knew I wouldn't be able to learn anything more then I already knew. I...
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    Failed Fundamentals Clinical.

    eatmysoxRN replied to studentnursekathleen's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I had a clinical instructor who wasn't too fond of anyone either, and although I was well liked and typically aced every clinical, she demolished my care plan even though I did it similarly. I...
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    FBI Check is not accurate?

    eatmysoxRN replied to NICUmiiki's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I have no criminal history but I would be honest even if you can't see it. If you aren't and it does show up, I think that would be really bad. Hopefully it won't hold you back. I'd call the BON and...
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    What kind of shoes to wear with white scrubs?

    eatmysoxRN replied to norcalsurfer77's topic in Male Nursing Students

    So I'm not a guy, but I hated wearing white during nursing school. In the real world, I wear black 95% of the time. So I feel your pain. Anyways, shoe wise, your school will be fairly specific....
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    CRNA willing to allow me to shadow in or near Savannah, GA

    eatmysoxRN replied to snbell's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'd be careful with that. Based on everything I've read, accredited programs require that experience. And you sound like you don't want to be a nurse? Honestly, it isn't feasible. You have to be a...
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    CRNA willing to allow me to shadow in or near Savannah, GA

    eatmysoxRN replied to snbell's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm not a CRNA, but I would suggest that you contact hospitals in your area and ask them. I'm sure they can help you :) Remember how tough CRNA school is, and that you have to be a RN for a while...
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    At a crossroads

    eatmysoxRN replied to doro8144's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have an adventurous spirit? If you do, maybe traveling would be great for you. What is going to make you happiest? You could always take one contract and see how you like it? I hope you figure...
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    Favorite things you bought during RN school to help your studies?

    eatmysoxRN replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    NCLEX Review Books Littman Cardiology III A binder for each exam (at the end of the semester, compiled them all into file folders... kept me organized) A storage clipboard (my pants kept falling off...
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    Starting Salary [new grad]?

    eatmysoxRN replied to clandestine-approach's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    West TN, ADN (no difference in pay for BSN though): all units pay the same at the hospital: $21.10 base, $1 bedside, $3.50 nights, $1.50 weekends Another hospital in the same area $20.60 base, $2.50...
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    Small rural nurse intimidated by large hospital

    eatmysoxRN replied to Nataayy's topic in Rural

    I'll tell you initially that I am merely a fairly new nurse. But anyways. I think you'd have a shot. It sounds like you had a lot of responsibilities. If the ICU is your dream, go for it! I'd say...
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    Recommended Stethoscope for STUDENT!

    eatmysoxRN replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I started with the cheap sprague in nursing school. I couldn't hear anything! I bought a Littman Cardiology III off of eBay for $90 :) I work cardiac so it's awesome to be able to hear murmurs. I...
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    Love or hate your IV pumps?

    eatmysoxRN replied to steffimarty's topic in General Nursing

    We have Alaris Medley. I love them. They are easy to use. Allow for multiple "modules" and can have preloaded drugs for different areas. They are picky about air in the line, which can be good or...
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    DONE as a 'nurse.' What else is there to do??

    eatmysoxRN replied to Epona's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm so sorry to hear that! Maybe there are other clinic jobs you could do. Otherwise, maybe check out pharmaceutical companies. That sounds like a great match with your other career backgrounds. Have...
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    Where are all the young nurses?

    eatmysoxRN replied to bestallaround's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated at 20. Found my first job in a hospital at 21. Everyone else was atleast in their 50s. Usually
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    Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    eatmysoxRN replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    "OK, sir, so you're telling me that you have chest pain 10 on a 1-10 that is never relieved by nitro, and in addition to morphine, you'd also like to refuse your oxygen because it'd prevent you from...
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    Can a Nurse have a Tattoo???

    eatmysoxRN replied to futurenurse'15's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I hated and stressed in nursing school because I have a tiny heart on my hand... It is in the bend between my thumb and my pointer finger. Let me tell you, it was the WORST place EVER to have to wear...
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    You Know You're A Nurse If...

    eatmysoxRN replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    When you do foot assessments on fellow customers at the grocery store... Foot care people! You purchase hand soap compulsively (I think my boyfriend is going to buy me a bulk amount for my...
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    A Few of my Favorite Things about Nursing School

    eatmysoxRN replied to KatePasa's topic in General Students

    I seriously miss nursing school. A lot. I graduated last May, and I see a lot of my classmates who repeated posting about how they can't wait until they get in the real world... I guess there are a...
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    Student loan taking forever to pay off...

    eatmysoxRN replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    What upsets me the most is that while I worked my butt off through high school to maintain stellar grades, knocked my ACT out of the park, and had almost EVERYTHING covered by scholarships, I didn't...
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    First med error.

    eatmysoxRN replied to me1989's topic in Patient Medications

    Everyone makes mistakes. As long as you went through the correct steps afterward, I wouldn't be so hard on myself. Especially since it seems like you really learned your lesson! Just remember to...
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    How do you get a L&D job or a surgery job?

    eatmysoxRN replied to 2RNornot2RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'd individually contact hospitals in your area and ask them. I know Vandy in Nashville offers an OR residency program. Someone I graduated nursing school with went straight into OR and some into...
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    How important is ATI???

    eatmysoxRN replied to FORTHELOVEOF!!!!'s topic in General Students

    I am a RN (graduated last May) and although I found the ATI to be a waste of time partially during school, it was something I utilized all the time. I studied my ATI books for my unit exams in...
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    Becoming a CNA

    eatmysoxRN replied to cnamom12's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That's fantastic! I took my CNA coursework and tests when I was in high school. It was fairly simple. I studied medical terminology using flash cards and practiced blood pressures on ... well,...