peaceful2100

peaceful2100 BSN, RN

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  1. Substitute School nursing

    peaceful2100 posted a topic in School

    Has anyone been a substitute school nurse before getting a regular school nurse position? I have been trying and trying and trying to get a school nurse position and it has been hard I keep getting...

  2. I think I am going to quit my first RN position ;-( Long post

    peaceful2100 replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with llg. Maybe you need to talk to the nurse manager about what is going on before you give up. It could simply be that you need a new preceptor and that can make ALL the difference in the...

  3. It has been exactly one year since graduation

    peaceful2100 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Today May 16th, 2004 has been exactly one year since I walked across the stage. Time has defintely went by so fast. IT is soo hard to believe. I have been a R.N. for 7 months of the past year. It is...

  4. Career switch - from 6 figure salary

    peaceful2100 replied to melly06's topic in General Nursing

    Why should the OP stay in a postion that makes her miserable?? I truly admire the OP for having the heart to say she is NOT happy in her current position and she wants to change. I have been a R.N....

  5. It has been exactly one year since graduation

    peaceful2100 replied to peaceful2100's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Your signature line is GREAT!!! I love it. I'm so glad I hanged in there. I am so glad for you and others on this board or without you and this board. I would probably would have not posted this. You...

  6. New Grad in L&D

    peaceful2100 replied to orchid's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Did you read my post in this section about It has been one year since I have graduated. I did not start in L&D. I am on a med-surg floor but I was feeling exactly the way you were feeling. It was...

  7. Should new LPN grad go into Med/Surg right away?

    peaceful2100 replied to J Lynn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Before I graduated from nursing school I was one of those who thought oh, who me no I don't need to go to med-surg first why there are so many areas I can do before med-surg. Well, it turned out that...

  8. Med/Surg vs. Dermatology office

    peaceful2100 replied to nursecrickett's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Crickett I totally understand where you are coming from and trust me age has nothing to do with it. I am only 24 and nights is tearing my body up but I can't do 12 hour days. Daycare would be an issue...

  9. Med-Surg-Tele- staffing

    peaceful2100 replied to motherhen's topic in Medical-Surgical

    While I work on a basic surgical care floor where the ratios at night is 1 nurse per every 6-7 patients sometimes even 8 or 9 patients for 1 nurse. With a PCT it is any where from 8-11 with a PCT and...

  10. African American Nurses in NICU

    peaceful2100 replied to Rosepink's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree race is an issue if you make it one. I am not going to give up until I get what I want though. That is what I decided. They hire new nurses into the NICU every May and December from my...

  11. African American Nurses in NICU

    peaceful2100 replied to Rosepink's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ok, I am not looking to cause any trouble but I know plenty of black nurses but MOST are in Med-Surg. I am a African-American Nurse and I have been trying and trying and trying to get into the NICU. I...

  12. Applying for BSN program

    peaceful2100 replied to zacarias's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Good Luck Zach!!!!!

  13. work and kids

    peaceful2100 replied to avolensky's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I agree with meownsmile. Really, everyone has different situations even if two people are single moms they are going to be different. I am 24 and a single mom to a 6 year old. I work 12 hour shifts 3...

  14. I Passed

    peaceful2100 replied to JacelRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I remember your previous posts!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS to you!!!!!!! I am so glad you did NOT give

  15. Yep, another NCLEX post

    peaceful2100 replied to Ortho_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    All the best to you all!!!! Prayers and good vibes going out!!!!! Just remember: Relax, stay calm, don't second guess yourself, remember ABC's. You will all do

  16. Can we talk about something other than NCLEX?

    peaceful2100 replied to nekhismom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been out of school since May 2003 but I have been an R.N. Since October 21st, 2003. OOOOOh does the time fly by so quickly. I find it so hard to believe that I have been out of school for...

  17. New job!!

    peaceful2100 replied to nekhismom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for the idea

  18. New job!!

    peaceful2100 replied to nekhismom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Well, actually I graduated from school back in May 2003. I got my RN license back in October 2003. I TRIED and TRIED so hard for a NICU position around graduation time but like you said they can only...

  19. Questions about working weekends...

    peaceful2100 replied to jetta1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been a R.N. for 3 months now and I get $3.00 per hour for working nights then on weekends I get $2.00 per hour more for weekend shift working nights. So I get a $5.00 per hour total shift...

  20. New job!!

    peaceful2100 replied to nekhismom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Oh WOW!!! Congratulations!!!! Hopefully I can say the same by this

  21. New grad reality shock?

    peaceful2100 replied to hmccartn's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with basically everyone else. Although the level of reality shock will differ from new grad to new grad I believe ALL new grads go through some inital reality shock whether they choose to...

  22. Has anyone ever.........

    peaceful2100 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Has anyone ever been able to get a second chance at an interview for the same NICU you interviewed for about a year earlier? If so, what do you think made the difference the second time around? I am...

  23. Still trying to get into NICU

    peaceful2100 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am still trying to get into the NICU. I am hoping that I will get a position by this summer and starting to try again but I will have to start competing with the new grads I guess I am still...

  24. No calcuation questions on NCLEX, help!

    peaceful2100 replied to Ashleyhoney's topic in First Year After Licensure

    RELAX, I am sure you did fine!!! The first time I took boards I had 265 questions and I had like 5 or 6 drug calculations and some of those new style questions. The second time I took boards I had 75...

  25. How can I tell................

    peaceful2100 posted a topic in General Nursing

    How can I tell if I am having new nurse jitters or if I am really not cut out for nursing. For those who read my When does it get better thread you know what I am going through. BTW, I started seeing...