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Hi, I'm excited to be precepting on a general pediatric floor at a local hospital. Does anyone have a pediatric brain sheet they would share? I am trying to combine the ones I have used and would love one specific to peds. Also, any tips for my pr...

I am new to this board and have been lurking for a while. I am looking for information on how to best study for the Kaplan exam. I hope to be accepted into the NAU accelerated BSN program and have heard that the Kaplan is pretty tough. Any ideas...

I didn't receive any feedback from the main forum, so I thought I'd check here. I just applied to NAU Accelerated BSN program. I have a 3.9 GPA, but scored a 79 on the Kaplan. The testing center told me that was the typical area to score on the Ka...

I just finished being precepted. I had three different preceptors and all three were very different. Nursing does not = teaching. I was a teacher in my previous career and so I had to take charge of my learning. It is not your preceptor's respons...

I live in AZ. 27.50, new grad in a rural hospital

I reread my post and hope I didn't sound harsh. Just wanted to say that questions like that are completely unfair.

First of all, my 6 year old has bruises on his lower legs and knees all the time. He plays outside and is extremely active. By the way, many of his bruises are acquired at school and I don't think the school is abusing him. Secondly, if you were s...

How is it that every time I ride the elevator to my floor, the gorge rises in my throat and my hands begin to tremor. All I can think about is what will today bring me. Will I be asked to perform a task I don't know how to do? Or will I miss somet...

I just finished the class section of my new grad program. It has been HUGE to only work 3 - 12s. The biggest difference is not studying for tests. I still look up stuff and study, but it is not tested and it is not mandatory. You got this! What ...

Have you thought about case management? I am also a second-degree new grad and was approached about a case management position. They usually look for experienced nurses, but since I was a teacher they thought the position would be a good fit. The...

I am sure this is not what you want to hear.... Nothing and I say nothing, is worth the stress on you and your baby. This beautiful time with your pregnancy to newborn to toddler to etc... will be over in a blink of an eye. You can always get a di...

I learned last week that a man in our state was caught repeatedly being treated for rattlesnake bites at different hospitals. Apparently he would receive pain meds after each bite and thought the initial pain and treatment was worth repeat venomous ...

Does anyone have a link to DKA parameters for ED diagnosis? There seems to be conflicting ideas on when it is decided DKA. Blood sugars? ABGs? Ketones? Combination? Thank you

fencer1119, Your post mirrors my own thoughts about the ED. I am now a month into my training as a new grad in the ED and have 4 1/2 left. I actually feel pretty competent with the general stuff(or at least know I will be fine with that in 4 months...

I think the best way to look at this is to think about what this will mean to you in 10 years, 20 years? A healthy baby trumps any job and any situation! Step back and see the priceless gift of your baby. Jobs and work come and go..... Congratulati...

1. Az 2. $26.50,with a significant bump after completing the new grad program 3. New Grad Program - just finished school in May, start next week. 4. ED

Check out their patient satisfaction scores. See where they are low and ask how they are remedying it. See where they are high and ask how they achieve this. This shows you researched their hospital and care about patients. Interview shadowing wo...

Take a copy of your resume and pass it out as you sit down. Be confident and take a deep breath. If you don't know an answer, DO NOT GUESS!!!! I was asked a tough clinical scenario question where the patient was having some serious issues that I w...

I, also am fresh meat! I graduated last week and start in the ER in June. I am lucky to be in a new grad program that trains/orients for 6 months prior to start.

Get the medsurg success book. LOVE IT

You get the name badge at the Bookstore. Also, I was in contact with someone on here and have lost their contact info. Please send me a text if you are her.. lol

Forgot to add this. Parking is EXPENSIVE!!! I didn't buy a parking pass. I walked from either Del Taco or the parking lot across from Target everyday. It was definitely doable and I refused to pay tons of money to park. Do not park at Target, yo...

Hi everyone, yes I have 5 kids and have 1 week left! You can do this!!! I also drove from an hour away, so this is a manageable program. The scrubs need to be a dark navy blue, but they will not nitpick you. Also, as far as books, I would wait to...

Hi, I would like to say YOU CAN DO THIS! Your kids are little, so take this time to do pre-reqs. Most of your pre-reqs can be completed online and class work can happen at night or naptime. First step is to pick a few colleges and ask for their pr...

I'd call it OCD, but really don't you think it should be CDO? Just looks better that way. Love reading this thread.