barcode120x RN, NP

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    How long does the whole entire " becoming a registered nurse" process take?

    barcode120x replied to Joce�become�nurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As some have said, it varies. Let's be realistic in this time in regards to an ADN program and community colleges. CC are currently impacted as people are going back to school. Not only that, nursing...
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    Male Nurses, the reality of false allegations and the potential dooming effects

    barcode120x replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Men in Nursing

    I don't think about it much, probably won't until or if it will ever happen. Anything invasive, especially regarding the opposite sex, I always explain to them exactly what I'm going to do and why and...
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    During Clinicals, What Were You Afraid Of?

    barcode120x replied to Shookclays's topic in General Students

    Was scared of my clinical instructor drilling me on the spot. For the most part, all my instructors were great, but once in awhile they would grill. I also wasn't a fan of post conference (group...
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    Need advice -- California-- where to live and work?

    barcode120x replied to themidwestbaby's topic in California Nursing

    I highly recommend looking into the IE. There are several hospitals that have been expanding their centers (which means more jobs) and/or are almost done such as San Antonio Regional Hospital, Pomona...
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    Wearing scrubs at the gym??

    barcode120x replied to phieud's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Depends on the scrubs I guess, but I haven't come across any that would allow for a good "stretch" when you lift. I wouldn't recommend it for the sake of not ripping your scrubs lol. I never work out...
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    Tips for Specialty

    barcode120x replied to rachiebee's topic in General Students

    Work as an EMT or ER tech, both of which will make you stand out for ER. ICU? Nothing you can do really for that except maybe be a CNA on a tele floor? It was already mentioned, but I'll say it again...
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    New Telemetry Nurse TIPS

    barcode120x replied to RN_Mami's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I always have my "brain" (patient report/SBAR sheet) on me at all times with a pen. I always have extra flushes and alcohol swabs on me too. Ruby Vee up above pretty much hit everything else you need...
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    Lost

    barcode120x replied to catdog5's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ask for help and ask for feedback. Find good coping mechanisms. Experience and time will make those fears eventually go away. There's nothing you can do right now to instantly make all that anxiety...
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    Male RN's question

    barcode120x replied to Jamin33p's topic in Men in Nursing

    Pro's? Being surrounded by numerous attractive coworkers if you are in a good spot lol. Been on good terms with most doctors. Not sure if it's just me, but male docs seem to have more respect for male...
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    How did first job/orientation work for you?

    barcode120x replied to Summers3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My orientation for my telemetry position was 12 weeks long. I loved our orientation/hospital and actually enjoyed it. First 6ish weeks was lots of nursing program refresher classes on anything and...
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    Off orientation, feeling lost

    barcode120x replied to tired_panda's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey cloud, don't worry, those are just the new grad blues! I was in your shoes just a bit over a year ago. I actually just hit my 1 year mark this past week. It'll ease over time, trust me. I was like...
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    Kicked off unit when Joint Commission arrives

    barcode120x replied to Skittles767's topic in General Students

    You may call me a lazy nursing student, but I enjoyed my days off of clinical due to whatever reason (some days we couldn't go because of holidays; others was because the clinical instructor was sick...
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    Stopped at 89 questions and I'm freaking out!

    barcode120x replied to Sumsup89's topic in General Students

    If you're in Cali, you SHOULD get your results within 24-48 hours as it says, I did when I took it over a year ago. Some people say the type of questions you start coming across can kind of tell you...
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    Southern Cali pay - relocation from east coast

    barcode120x replied to nurseval86's topic in California Nursing

    But the standard cost of living in SoCal, especially SD and LA are extremely high. I do recommend moving inland away from the crowded major cities if you want to save on living expenses. Definitely...
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    FAILED. Now what?

    barcode120x replied to Leopold90's topic in General Students

    A nicer way of saying "man up" is don't give up! Try again! First off I would NOT recommend going back to any for profit school. Like you said, a university may not want you due to your grades but all...
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    Fair salary

    barcode120x replied to pjsrav's topic in California Nursing

    This. $42 in CA with that much nursing experience is really low. I'm only 1 year experience at a community hospital in CA and I'm not that far off from
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    When someone asks your salary... how to answer?

    barcode120x replied to Summers3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't mind sharing how much I make if people ask. It's not like it will raise or lower my pay rate nor will it make that person think differently of me (and it shouldn't). If you like to keep it...
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    How to get the position you want. Am i dreaming?

    barcode120x replied to StudentNurseM1's topic in Male Nursing Students

    It's easy to "apply" for a job online. You just click, click, and upload/email your resume. The hard part is being chosen for an interview which you do have some control with. Nowadays it's all about...
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    How to study for exams?

    barcode120x replied to mininurse24's topic in General Students

    All true! I started off the NP studying alone, reading everything and going through notes from class. I gravitated to study groups 4-5 times a week every week for the most part of nursing school. Last...
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    Poop and the dirty side of nursing?

    barcode120x replied to dariannarnold's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I thought this too when I did my peds rotation....until my classmate told me I had puke all over my back after feeding/burping one of the
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    Your experience in nursing school

    barcode120x replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing school was tough, as it should be for most, if not all prior nursing students. My first day I thought it was another day in school, but a new chapter in my life which would define me once I...
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    What was your hardest prerequisite course?

    barcode120x replied to Natasha_mer24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Physiology was the hardest pre-req for me where as everything else (anatomy, microbiology, stats, etc) was what I called easy. I had a horrible instructor. She was a cool person and chillax and very...
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    FALSE PVT!?!?

    barcode120x replied to Laila26's topic in General Students

    This is true, but I believe "tactics" and strategy are more important than content. It is impossible for you to know all the content so you need tricks up your sleeve to answer the questions. There...
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    Being Gay and a Male Nursing Student

    barcode120x replied to RShieldsSN14's topic in Male Nursing Students

    @ Tacomaboy3 It's just as you say it, if you feel comfortable telling them your relation, go for it. I personally am strict as I can be in terms of personal life when talking to patients. Don't get me...
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    Excluded from clinical group

    barcode120x replied to Bisquet's topic in General Students

    I don't see a need for you to confront them about this unless you personally think your "friendship" is off balanced and have the urge to do something about it. You said it yourself that you're doing...