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  1. Help, I'm getting worried to be oriented at ortho floor

    NICU_nurse2b replied to anneles's topic in General Nursing

    My first job is in ortho. I've been out of orientation since June. Ortho was not my first choice, it was actually the last thing I wanted to do. It has grown on me and I couldn't imagine starting out...

  2. Nursing Job Fairs: How do I prepare?

    NICU_nurse2b replied to VU RN BSN's topic in General Nursing

    I was hired from attending a Job fair given at the hospital. I was interviewed for two different units on the spot. I was called back a week or two later to job shadow and a week later with two job...

  3. How far does everyone commute to work?

    NICU_nurse2b replied to Sandwitch883RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I live about 70 miles from where I work. It takes me an hour and 10 min to get to work. I leave about an 1 1/2 before worke so I spend about 3 hours getting and coming from work. I love the way to...

  4. what to put on your worksheet?

    NICU_nurse2b replied to megan mahal's topic in Orthopedic

    tried to copy and paste. sheet was not

  5. what to put on your worksheet?

    NICU_nurse2b replied to megan mahal's topic in Orthopedic

    I am a new nurse and work on a ortho floor. I have tried to upload my brains. I don't think it worked. I will try

  6. Whats the craziest or funniest thing you ever seen as a nurse?

    NICU_nurse2b replied to pumpkin1984's topic in Nursing Humor

    I have not been a nurse long, but this is the funniest so far. Pt was a LOL that was confused after surgery. I went in the room about 0200 to check on her. I did not turn the lights on. I was...

  7. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    NICU_nurse2b replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. how many questions did you take on nclex? 75 took me about 1.5 hours 2. what study materials did you use? did you take a test review course? no test review studied on my own and with some friends...

  8. PDA for Ivy Tech nursing program

    NICU_nurse2b replied to 2bNurse Elizabeth's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I went to Ivy Tech Lafayette and purchased a PDA. (not required) I found it very helpful in looking info up on meds, diseases, procedures etc. I did not need to carry these books with me to clinicals....

  9. Anyone start their new job yet??

    NICU_nurse2b replied to Achoo!'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just thought I would post that yesterday I got a call from the nurse recruiter offering me both jobs that I interviewed for. I took the night shift at the Spine Center. I start the 25th. Can't wait!!...

  10. Anyone start their new job yet??

    NICU_nurse2b replied to Achoo!'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    Im so jealous!!! I'm still waiting to hear back from one of my interviews. GOOD LUCK to

  11. fun scrub ideas needed

    NICU_nurse2b replied to NurseNature's topic in General Nursing

    This is not an idea for fun slogans, but what you can do with scrubs. My SIL made me a bag for nursing school out of scrubs. It is the coolest bag ever! The pocket on the outside of the bag is made...

  12. Need Advice cancelling job shadow d/t weather

    NICU_nurse2b posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I'm job shadowing (following an earlier interview) from 7-11 about 1 1/2 away from my home. We have about 6-8 inches of snow and blowing winds. My husband thinks I shoud reschedule. I think the roads...

  13. Need Advice cancelling job shadow d/t weather

    NICU_nurse2b replied to NICU_nurse2b's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank You!! I will be

  14. Need Advice cancelling job shadow d/t weather

    NICU_nurse2b replied to NICU_nurse2b's topic in Nursing Career

    Jolie - I do understand what you are saying. I checked the road conditions on the state website and the roads I will be traveling on are good. They are only wet no snow or ice. I am a mother of 3 and...

  15. Need Advice cancelling job shadow d/t weather

    NICU_nurse2b replied to NICU_nurse2b's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank You!!! That is what I was thinking. My husband is a very dramatic and he is getting upset with me because I told him I am still going. I asked him what he would do if I told him the same thing....

  16. March 2008 NCLEX support group

    NICU_nurse2b replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello All. Just starting the group. I just scheduled my test for March 4 at 8:00am. I am now going to start reading this thread from the start. Good Luck

  17. Stopping smoking? What helps you

    NICU_nurse2b replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I too am a smoker. The only thing that made me quit was getting pregnant. The last time I stopped was for 7 years. Then 3rd semester of nursing school I started carpoolling with 3 other smokers. (not...

  18. Anxiety of Nursing School....How do I deal?

    NICU_nurse2b replied to shorty28's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :wlcmggrp: to all nurses. Here are just a few tips to reduce stress during nursing school. These are what helped me. I graduated December 15, 2007. :anpom:The first one was the best for me. 1. Have a...

  19. interview thank you ettique

    NICU_nurse2b replied to NICU_nurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your replies. I will send individual notes to all. Hopefully I will be posting that I got my first job

  20. interview thank you ettique

    NICU_nurse2b posted a topic in General Nursing

    If you interview with more than one person is it OK to send one thank you addressed to all who interviewed you or should you send one card to each person. EX. interviewed with two RN's and job...

  21. I was a ______ prior to being a nurse/student nurse

    NICU_nurse2b replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    I worked at McDonalds Wal-Mart Office Manager Marketing Support (secertery) Stay at home mom and in home child care graduate from Nursing School Dec.

  22. If You Got Your Letter Post Here!!!

    NICU_nurse2b replied to Faeriewand's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    [color=pink]thank you! thank you! thank

  23. If You Got Your Letter Post Here!!!

    NICU_nurse2b replied to Faeriewand's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :balloons:congratulations!!:balloons: [color=#48d1cc]just wanted to say good luck to everyone who just got "the letter". i was one of the first posters to this thread about a year and a half ago. i...

  24. My school forgot what??

    NICU_nurse2b replied to vivibonita's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :balloons:congrats:balloons:

  25. Age you will/were graduated?

    NICU_nurse2b replied to sweetiez's topic in General Students

    I graduate in exactly 30 DAYS!!!!! :balloons::uhoh21: (a little nervous) and I too could not imagine doing this when I was younger and not as brilliant as I am