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m1ckey

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  1. Nervousssss New Grad starting on Cardiac Floor!

    m1ckey replied to Lilu86's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't worry. You'll be fine. I am also a new grad working on a med-surg cardiac unit and I absolutely love it! Just take everything in step by step and BREATHE. It's a lot to take in but everything...

  2. Pretty bad at starting IV's

    m1ckey replied to NurseJessie2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Practice makes perfect! I'm also a new grad with 2 1/2 months of experience on a med-surg floor and my IV starts are always a hit or miss. Don't be discouraged and just do your best to find a vein....

  3. Anxiety/short attention span/no filter/chronic pain...vent

    m1ckey replied to Simba&NalasMom's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    As I was reading this, I was nodding my head, agreeing with you! I, too, have anxiety issues and definitely sabotaged myself a couple of times. When I was taking my tests from my previous degree, I...

  4. Stanford and Lucille Packard RN Residency Program September 2012

    m1ckey replied to Halleh's topic in California Nursing

    Congrats to those individuals that received an offer! :) If you guys don't mind, can you tell us what school you attended, gpa, extracurricular activities and other background experience? I have...

  5. Moving to San Francisco from KY

    m1ckey replied to Codeman906's topic in California Nursing

    With your experience, you will definitely get something within a 1-3 months. Definitely start applying online, contact HR and the nurse recruiters in the hospitals you are interested in. Also, if...

  6. Kaplan scores.. Need Input!

    m1ckey replied to centralohionurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck!! I heard that as long as you have over 60 something % on Kaplan, you definitely know your content. You have that knowledge you gained in nursing school and whatever you used to review for...

  7. LPNs Often Fare Better Than Some Degree Earners

    m1ckey replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Very well written and I must say, your writing is very eloquent:). I definitely agree with what you have written. I have seen many LPNS/LVNS thrive in this field. When I was a student nurse, I worked...