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  1. classic littman vs cardiology scope?

    beeker replied to Good Morning, Gil's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    If you get the cardiology one, be warned. You can hear much better with it but you do want to put it down a lot. I stuff it in my pocket a lot which is annoying but doesn't make myneck hurt. 1. It is...

  2. I either need day shift or to be single. Vent

    beeker replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    During the week he is at work while I am sleeping, so this is only going to be a weekend problem thankfully. lol,Vespertinas you are correct, it is nice of him to do the laundry and vaccuming. I tend...

  3. Where are the RN First Assistant Programs? NJ/PA/DE

    beeker replied to ArmyTwin's topic in General Nursing

    If you post under the OR section under specialties you might get a better response! Best of

  4. Do your RN's work as techs?

    beeker replied to madwife2002's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I am going to guess this clinic is FMC. Patients= $$$ and staff= cost. More patients and less staff seems to be the direction of the

  5. Finding it hard to be positive

    beeker replied to ICAN!'s topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Can you transfer to another clinic? Are you being paid as an RN? I would speak with the manager, and if you don't get anywehre go above them. I would also start sending out apps to the other big...

  6. what do i do about an instructor who was inconsiderate about depression?

    beeker replied to chariot's topic in General Students

    Honestly, I'd let it go. Keep your head down, get your work done, and don't make waves. If you ever run into her after your graduate, feel free to tell her how you feel about her. But now, nothing but...

  7. How to stay healthy on nights? I don't want to pack on the pounds.

    beeker replied to Newgrad_STAT's topic in General Nursing

    I start nights next week! I am terrified! lets start a support

  8. This must be a joke! Ugh.

    beeker posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new grad and started on the floor this past week. So far so good. I am on days for the first few weeks of training and will be starting on nights in March. I know nights will be tough, but...

  9. Grey's Anatomy Scrubs for cheap?

    beeker replied to KateRN1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Can someone tell me which ones from Tafford are like Greys Anatomy? Nothing comes up under quintessentials and their regular essentials (that I got) are nothing like greys Anatomy scrubs at all. The...

  10. Bully?! Help,I need good comebacks!

    beeker replied to rn865's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This person is obviously and knowingly trying to take advantage of you. You need to put a stop to it. While it is not bullying, it is the kind of thing a bully does do. Nip it in the bud. BUt make...

  11. This must be a joke! Ugh.

    beeker replied to beeker's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The fake blood actually made me laugh out loud. It cost so much to move here I am not sure we can even afford to move. I asked the landlord how long this is going to go on and he said he has no idea....

  12. Are 12 hour shifts going extinct?

    beeker replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

    Karosnowqueen-What do you

  13. Are 12 hour shifts going extinct?

    beeker replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work 12's. One of the hospitals I inteviewed at had both 12 and 8 hour shifts and the older more senior nurses do 7am-3pm and refused to go to 12 hour shifts. The nurse manager told me they are...

  14. Nervous

    beeker posted a topic in General Nursing

    Starting my new job as an RN tommorrow! Tomorrow is general hospital orientation, then I start on the floor Tues. I am so nervous my stomach hurts! Let's hope my brain can overcome my

  15. I suck...

    beeker replied to workingharder's topic in General Nursing

    Some things take time and practice. You just gotta keep on keeping on. Try your best, learn from your mistakes, and move on. We are not born knowing how to do all of this stuff! And it is not easy!...

  16. Useless degree! At what point do you quit trying?

    beeker replied to SuburbanGypsy's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hang in there and keep your head up. Your day will come! Keep plugging, keep applying, and stay positive. If what you are doing now is not working, change it up.You know the definition of insanity...

  17. Which is better for a new grad?

    beeker posted a topic in Nursing Career

    1. Medical/Renal Floor, nights, very high turnover on the floor but heavy patient load. Offered "as much orientation as I need, up to 6 months" Several positions on floor available, very hard time...

  18. What would you do?

    beeker posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a nervous new grad and need your advice. Here are my two options 1. day position, ortho, 3 weeks training and was told my floor manager the floor is" not very welcoming to new staff but give it...

  19. What would you do?

    beeker replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    I am more interested in hospital number 2, they seem to want their nurses to succeed and the nurses stay there longer. I hear good things from nurses who work there. I am just apprehensive about...

  20. 4 weeks?

    beeker posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all! Long time lurker! I am a new grad and filled with emotions!!!!! I FINALLY got a job offer! In a hospital!!! But there are a lot of red flags! There is only a 4 week orientation. It is a med...

  21. 4 weeks?

    beeker replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    Hi all! Thank you for the input! I should have mentioned that I currently do have a full time (non nursing and non healthcare related job) I want to keep looking for something better while working at...