YouSmellLikeCDiff

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1. How did you feel when you got your first nursing paycheck?

   YouSmellLikeCDiff replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

   I remember thinking that my bank account had never seen that much money! ...and then it was gone after putting a down payment on my

2. Info about acute care/ER care

   YouSmellLikeCDiff replied to procrastinator911's topic in Pediatric

   That is awesome!! Congratulations!! It is truly an unforgettable experience.

3. Brand New RN starting in OR

   YouSmellLikeCDiff replied to ej1104's topic in Operating Room

   I start October 7th! I can't believe it's only a few weeks away! I will check back often to see how things are going. We can do this!

4. Failed NCLEX at 1st attempt and am devastated!

   YouSmellLikeCDiff replied to RedNavy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I'm sorry to hear that, RedNavy! Like many people have already suggested, I agree that choosing and sticking to one study source would be beneficial. It is easy to assume that the more sources you...

5. Brand New RN starting in OR

   YouSmellLikeCDiff replied to ej1104's topic in Operating Room

   Hi ej1104! Our stories are extremely similar. I graduated in May 2012 and passed the NCLEX-RN in June 2012. I have been working as a RN on a Pediatric Acute Care floor at my local Children's Hospital...

6. Info about acute care/ER care

   YouSmellLikeCDiff replied to procrastinator911's topic in Pediatric

   First, congratulations! This is a very exciting time in your life! Now is where the fun begins! I have been a Pediatric Acute Care Nurse for over a year and I can honestly say that accepting this...

7. Hospital Jobs while in school

   YouSmellLikeCDiff replied to JacH2's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I commonly see students working as Clinical Assistants (aka Nurse's Aide), who obtains patient vital signs, records intake and output, changes linens, restocks unit supplies, & assists in any way...

8. How to apply for a job?

   YouSmellLikeCDiff replied to tetallorn's topic in Nursing Career

   Although it is convenient, applying online can have its disadvantages. Between the positions being filled internally, hundreds of applications coming in for one job, and the lack of personal...

9. Help!!! Caught btw rock and hard place--Instructor sending students home early...

   YouSmellLikeCDiff replied to meatballgirl's topic in General Students

   YAYY! Now we wait for corrections to be made. Clinical is the MOST important part of nursing school. It is necessary to have adequate clinical hours to help build you a firm, basic foundation in...

10. Do you know of anyone who has been thrown of of nursing school/program? And why?

    YouSmellLikeCDiff replied to Laurenslovely's topic in General Students

    Several people were failed for ridiculous reasons in my class, all by the same instructor. Technically, they weren't "thrown out" but it felt like they were. One student was given a 0 for an entire...

11. Tips & Advice for a Brand New RN Starting Out in Pediatric Med/Surg

    YouSmellLikeCDiff replied to YouSmellLikeCDiff's topic in Pediatric

    Thank you! I will definitely check them

12. incident report

    YouSmellLikeCDiff replied to theresa stone's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am so sorry about your loss. It is easy to get distracted after such a devastating experience but mistakes happen. Some important facts to consider regarding incident reports include documenting...

13. Tips & Advice for a Brand New RN Starting Out in Pediatric Med/Surg

    YouSmellLikeCDiff replied to YouSmellLikeCDiff's topic in Pediatric

    Wow. Great advice! Thank you! I'm afraid that learning to communicate effectively with patient families will be my greatest challenge. I completely understand their concerns. After all, I am caring...

14. Graduation woes

    YouSmellLikeCDiff replied to crewz's topic in General Students

    I know exactly how you feel and what you're going through right now. I had to take my exit exam 3 times before I passed, which was the day before graduation. It's extremely important to just relax....

15. How to deal with a loud/mouthy fellow student

    YouSmellLikeCDiff replied to Wrangler156's topic in General Students

    Oh boy... There is always that one classmate that drives people insane with attention-seeking behavior. Unfortunately, there is not much you can do. Ignoring/avoiding her is probably your best bet....