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  1. Yet Another Pre-Employment Drug Screen Thread

    YouSmellLikeCDiff posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I apologize for contributing to the seemingly endless amount of threads that focus on drug test concerns. I would have voiced my concerns elsewhere if I knew it would not be lost in the vast sea of "I...

  2. 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

  3. Info about acute care/ER care

    YouSmellLikeCDiff replied to procrastinator911's topic in Pediatric

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

  4. 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!

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

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

    YouSmellLikeCDiff posted a topic in Pediatric

    After graduating in May & passing the NCLEX-RN in June, I am scheduled to start working as a nurse on a med/surg floor in a pediatric hospital next week. I am extremely enthusiastic about finally...

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. 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

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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....

  17. 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....

  18. Advice on Preceptorship Options...

    YouSmellLikeCDiff replied to jaej5's topic in General Students

    There are several ways to approach preceptorship selection. For example, you could choose units that will provide a lot of education/learning opportunities, or you could choose units that you are...

  19. Yet Another Pre-Employment Drug Screen Thread

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

    Thank you for the kind

  20. New grad and scared to work

    YouSmellLikeCDiff replied to Kringe38's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You guys are freaking me out! I graduated in May & I start my first job Monday. I have the same concerns. Nursing comes with a HUGE amount of responsibilities. Since we are constantly on the go, I...

  21. Bevill State Fall 2012- What to expect?

    YouSmellLikeCDiff replied to Southerngal7's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I'm a little late on joining this thread but I would love to have an update from both of you on how the Nursing Program at Bevill State is

  22. Bevill State Nursing Program... food for thought

    YouSmellLikeCDiff replied to cpl_dvldog's topic in Alabama Nursing

    This thread is really old, but it's still one of my favorites. It deserves to be bumped with new comments added. Anyone else have an opinion about Bevill State's Nursing

  23. I had an interview today!!

    YouSmellLikeCDiff replied to eve5483's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    No, it is not a bad sign. Managers are busy people with many obligations & slipping out of an interview early for a meeting is just part of their job. If you remained professional & you fit...

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

    YouSmellLikeCDiff replied to meatballgirl's topic in General Students

    This is unacceptable. You are PAYING these instructors to teach by spending the required amount of hours in the assigned unit, not paying them so they can leave & go watch Honey Boo Boo on DVR (or...

  25. Yet Another Pre-Employment Drug Screen Thread

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

    **UPDATE** THE HOSPITAL FORMALLY MADE ME AN OFFER! ...in which I gratefully accepted, obviously. Here's the thing, I never received a call from a MRO. This can mean one of two things: 1. I tested...