ImKosher

Nursing school is finally done for me. It was a successful year and I cannot wait to start my first year as a nurse. I got a job in the ER as my first assignment and will be attending a 6 month residency starting in the summer. Within the last 2 y...

Personally, I listened to my preceptor and how she joked about how she needed a fanny pack. After some thought, I decided to have a little fun and bought her a fanny pack. She could not stop laughing and enjoyed the humor behind the gift. Is she ...

Answering the OP's question: Surprisingly, I have got nothing but awesome responses from diverse individuals about my choice to become a nurse. In my opinion the stereotype of nursing being only for females is slowly falling off the map. In the sou...

During school I had a bag i bought at sams club that was superb the past 2 years (I'm going to get a new one now that I'm a nurse.) I had the following in my bag. 15" Laptop 1 1/2 inch binder with dividers Legal notepad Pencil bag with mechanical pe...

During my time at a busy ER on the East Coast, I was blessed with the oppurtunity to meet many great and awesome RNs who worked hard and had passion behind what they do. This is the reason I went back to school and I am graduating this May. I got a p...

Good job on getting through your first semester. Before clinical, always make sure that you have done your study and learned about your material and pt information. Eat a good breakfast. Always be available to help. Never stand around and talk esp...

I had a Paramedic who covered the stethoscope with a paracord - military grade tied in a pattern like the survival bracelets you see. The only disadvantage is that you can't pull it off and wash it.

NedRn, I also want to add that like yourself I am traveling to save so I can buy a house in cash at the end. Want to live debt-free baby! My goal is by the time I'm 30 (now 25), to buy a house in cash and settle somewhere and then take the next step...

NedRN, Thanks for your advice. After reading your comment, I've come to realize that it may be a lost cause trying to explain the numbers behind the financial success with a Travel RN. Your absolutely right that crunching the numbers should not be ...

Right there with you. May of 2014

C = RN

I don't know what to do with myself. I'm going into my last semester in January and I am ready to start working! This winter break I have already read a good book "The Defining Decade by Dr. Meg Jay" which I believe is a must read for any 20somethi...

I wanted some help and advice from those experienced in traveling on how you stay connected to the internet. As you know everything is done online, so how do you work with that convenience moving from assignment to assignment? I will primarily be t...

I'd recommend networking. The grade scale does not have the same power as knowing the right people to get into the post-grad program. Look for opportunities to invest in your specialty or interest with committees and boards. Talk and get to know p...

Keynote by Apple ($10)

For the iPad you can just view it off the browser which will pull it up so you can scroll up and down. If you want to create and edit, there are many free options, but if you want a thorough program get Keynote by Apple. I like the notability app, ...

I'm curious...when you were looking for a nursing school, what was the most important things you looked for in the school? Location, characteristics, class size? Or anything else that you looked for that ultimately helped make your decision on goi...

Your going to need the book if you want rationalize with your professors with tests. If you try to use a source other than those on the required textbook list, they're going to toss your input. I have the Pearson's book and my class hates it. Out ...

I wanted to share an experience with those interested. I was working in clinicals passing out dinner trays, when a CNA pulled me to the side and asked me if I was going to school. I replied "Yes, I'm in the RN program". She looked and said "You n...

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I agree. Everyday before I leave home, I always tell my nurse thank you. To my blessing, I've always heard those kind words returned "Thanks for helping me today." It's just frustrating to find a nurse who generalizes all nursing students as an incon...

I'm glad I haven't run into any nurses like the OP and gallery. How can you expect us to benefit from you if you have such a bad outlook of us "nursing student". Do me a favor and let the nursing instructor know not to assign you a student, that st...

Check out anything by Dave Ramsey. Just google for his website. There is a lot of good information on knocking out debt, saving money, and avoiding putting yourself in debt.

Like others have said enjoy your break. If you need to read something, read something you like. Maintain your sanity before school starts, because you will lose it when you start school.

I'm pretty much guranteed a spot in the ER, but I'm still waiting for a chance to check out ICU to see if I want to go there.