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    How long did it take to get use to working nights?

    ashfost replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    My ; I oriented on 7a-7p for four months during my residency then had to switch over to 7p-7a. The first 1-2 mths were kinda rough. I didn't have a problem staying awake @ work but my on off days ALL...
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    Question on Grady Benefits

    ashfost posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hey all. This month has been such a great month for me. I have successfully passed my boards and I have accepted a job at Grady Memorial in the ER. I have been reading the threads in this forum on...
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    Paying For Crna School

    ashfost posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello all. Im hoping that I am posting this question in the correct place. If not, mod, please move it to the best location. THANX! Ok, heres the question, I am a nursing student that wants to...
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    Question on Grady Benefits

    ashfost replied to ashfost's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Cool. I would def consider it. I did not take the contract for loan repayment. I did take the contract to be in the RN Residency
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    Question on Grady Benefits

    ashfost replied to ashfost's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Grady is going great! LOL. The learning curve is very steep. (IMHO) But I enjoy the challenge. The ECC is HUGE and we have tons of residents coming through. The best part about the ECC is EVERYONE is...
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    All preferences aside, what is the best "track" for a new nurse to learn?

    ashfost replied to RevolutioN2013's topic in General Nursing

    Im a new grad (May 2010). I took an ER Nurse Residency position at a Level I trauma center. As a new grad, any experience is going to get you going. A nurse is a nurse is a nurse. The angle of...
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    Anyone work at GRADY MEMORIAL in Atlanta?

    ashfost replied to meg816's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Mikel3113, I start Monday Sept 13th so you may be in the class before me. Im working in the ER and I am TOO EXCITED! Good luck in the SICU! Im sure we'll be working together in some form or fashion....
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    Best White Scrubs

    ashfost replied to ishootu's topic in General Nursing

    I think Cherokee Workwear are great. They feel solid and get softer each time you wash them without losing their shape.
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    Anyone work at GRADY MEMORIAL in Atlanta?

    ashfost replied to meg816's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hey Mikel3113, I actually just got hired as a new grad at Grady too. What dept are you going to be working
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    August 2010 NCLEX-takers Support Group

    ashfost replied to pinkpaperdoll's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats, Siegrad! I too have PASSED! Yay! I have job lined up but I can't go any further with the paperwork until I get that RN#. But Hooray!
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    Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

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

    I just took my exam at 8am today. Got 75 questions and the "good pop-up". I've been doing it over and over again just to make sure. Im trying to wait the 48 hours but its soo hard. I just hope the PVT...
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    Anyone work at GRADY MEMORIAL in Atlanta?

    ashfost replied to meg816's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Thanks Aussie. I cannot find the thread you replied to. Do you remember which thread? My email is [email protected]. You can copy and paste the same reply to the email if that makes it easier....
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    Anyone work at GRADY MEMORIAL in Atlanta?

    ashfost replied to meg816's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Does anyone know if Grady is hiring new graduate nurses currently? (Summer 2010) It is getting so hard to get on with Atlanta Hospitals.
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    August 2010 NCLEX-takers Support Group

    ashfost replied to pinkpaperdoll's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey August-Test Takers! I bit the bullet, put more on my credit card than I wanted to, but I have registered my app with the state, paid for my background check, and registered with Pearsonvue. Whew!...
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    August 2010 NCLEX-takers Support Group

    ashfost replied to pinkpaperdoll's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't think theres a magic number of questions you can do to guarantee you pass. I think it boils down to a solid knowledge of nursing as well as being able to critically think through a situation....
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    August 2010 NCLEX-takers Support Group

    ashfost replied to pinkpaperdoll's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Anyone else feel as though time is just hanging in the balance until August gets here?
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    August 2010 NCLEX-takers Support Group

    ashfost replied to pinkpaperdoll's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just a little update on my studying: I am planning to take the Kaplan classroom course in July so for now I am using my results from the Kaplan workbook Test CD and studying my weak areas. I use the...
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    August 2010 NCLEX-takers Support Group

    ashfost replied to pinkpaperdoll's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    August Test-Taker here. Using Kaplan Study Guide and taking the course in July. I also like Saunders because its great for content review. Having a hard time contructing a schedule right now since...
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    Fingerprint/Background check delays for NLCEX

    ashfost replied to ashfost's topic in Georgia Nursing

    It's the same here. My question was if anyone knew if this so called "delay" will really make a difference in the time people get their
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    Fingerprint/Background check delays for NLCEX

    ashfost posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hey Georgians! I am graduating this summer and I have question about the NCLEX process. According to the Board's website, there will be a delay in the finger printing services and background checks...
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    Does a Med-Surg preceptorship placement hinder an ICU position after grad?

    ashfost posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hey Everyone. Advice needed. So I got my preceptorship assignment and I am assigned to med-surg floor. I tried to get my school to get a contract with my current hospital (i work as a tech) to work on...
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    Does a Med-Surg preceptorship placement hinder an ICU position after grad?

    ashfost replied to ashfost's topic in MICU, SICU

    *Update* I ended up in Cardiac ICU Step-Down!!! Start next
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    Dansko Shoes are killing my feet!!!

    ashfost replied to Carianne's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    LOL. I bought a pair of danskos this past december because everyone RAVED about them. It took me about 2 mths to fully break them in. Give them at least a month or two before you give up on 'em. You...
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    Does a Med-Surg preceptorship placement hinder an ICU position after grad?

    ashfost replied to ashfost's topic in MICU, SICU

    Nice! Its good to hear a success story!
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    Does a Med-Surg preceptorship placement hinder an ICU position after grad?

    ashfost replied to ashfost's topic in MICU, SICU

    Haha! But its THAT serious. I totally feel you. At the time, (being this morning), I was like "CRAP! THIS IS IT?! IM STUCK IN MED SURG FOREVER!!!!" LMAO. But its cool. Im sure its the not first time....