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    New staff training

    springchick1 replied to CathyFP's topic in General Nursing

    Why did you not ask all these questions before you accepted a job? Did you sign a
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    What do you do for money during nursing school?

    springchick1 replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Students

    Not necessarily. I (along with thousands of others) worked full time while in school? Is it hard? Absolutely! Is it doable? Of course it is. If you are sure you can't work during school, work a few...
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    Gave 2wk notice, then taken off the schedule early... Really?!!

    springchick1 replied to Cola89's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    That's not necessarily true. If they decide not to work you, that's their decision, not
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    RANT, sick of certain nurses

    springchick1 replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    And sometimes techs don't understand how busy nurses are until they become
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    Pharmaceutical companies are crooks!

    springchick1 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I was prescribed Duexis once by my doc. The pharmacist told me before he filled it hat it was going to be $512 for 30 pills because it was a new drug and insurance wouldn't cover it. You know what it...
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    Gave 2wk notice, then taken off the schedule early... Really?!!

    springchick1 replied to Cola89's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Seriously? You couldn't find 15 seconds to look at the schedule. Schedules aren't made out a day ahead, they are usually made out a few weeks ahead. It's not your manager's fault you couldn't be...
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    Is it possible to get the holidays off?

    springchick1 replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Work in the
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    Disrespectful ad against nurses on Craigslist

    springchick1 replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Why do people have to be offended by the stupidest things? Good
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    Interview a Nurse (school project)

    springchick1 replied to sjarmistead's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Which was probably the whole point of the assignment, a face-to-face
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    Why don't they call back?

    springchick1 replied to Raechel Frant's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Have you filled out any applications? Because making cold calls won't get you a
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    Advice for a working RN student

    springchick1 replied to ladysushi's topic in General Students

    I worked 6-2:30 M-F and has classes/clinicals during the evening. I was on my feet all day at work as well. I will tell you, that for me, it actually helped me working full time. I had to budget my...
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    New student - shoes

    springchick1 replied to hopefulhdr's topic in General Students

    You will get a wide variety of answers here because everyone likes something different. Me, I swear by my Danskos. They offer the support and comfort that I need standing on my feet for hours at a...
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    When a patient signs out AMA...

    springchick1 replied to Lev's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had two different clinicals instructors tell me that in school. Like I told JustBeachy, I should have looked into
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    Shadowing

    springchick1 replied to mamagui's topic in Operating Room

    I would dress like you are going for an interview, because you essentially are. You may be there shadowing but it is still part of the interview
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    When a patient signs out AMA...

    springchick1 replied to Lev's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks for the info. I had no idea. I actually had more than one clinical instructor in school tell our groups that. Guess I should have done some research
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    Working while in school

    springchick1 replied to bjames09's topic in General Students

    I worked full time days (M-F) and went to class at night and on the weekends. Clinicals were also at
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    Do differentials make up for working 36 hrs vs 40 hrs per week?

    springchick1 replied to Philly85's topic in General Nursing

    I work 6:00-2:30 5 days a week. My shift diff doesn't kick in until 7p. So if I work past my 2:30 shift, no shift diff unless I clock out after
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    When a patient signs out AMA...

    springchick1 replied to Lev's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Remind them that in most cases, insurance won't pay the bills if they leave AMA (assuming they have
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    Tattoos and nursing

    springchick1 replied to NewGradRN_CA's topic in General Nursing

    Go to the search feature and type in tattoo. You will find hundreds of threads on this
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    Shadowing

    springchick1 replied to mamagui's topic in Operating Room

    Don't pass out:D Just kidding! Seriously though, don't be afraid to ask questions but also try and get a feel for what's going on. If things seem hectic or the patient needs extra attention, stay out...
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    Daith piercing with stethoscope?

    springchick1 replied to RNSMC2592's topic in General Nursing

    There is no proof that a daith piercing will help with migraines. But, most schools have a policy about piercings. Check with your school but most schools will only allow one pair of stud earrings and...
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    Nclex and PVT

    springchick1 replied to capemay's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How did they take the test before graduation? That isn't possible. And this board has post on here all the time about people who tried the good pop up but failed. There are also people who had their...
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    What was your first semester like? Inspiring words?

    springchick1 replied to Dd04321's topic in General Students

    First semester for me was different. It's a different way of thinking, a different way of test taking, and just a different mindset all together. It took a while to get used to it. The other semester...
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    Wages

    springchick1 replied to kelsybreck's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It depends on what your experience is in. At my hospital, they took my years of experience (in the hospital) and halved them. So I started out making what a nurse who had been working for 6 years was...
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    Does your hospital go on diversion

    springchick1 replied to NurseDMSN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't work at a level one trauma center but the one in my city does go on diversion because we end up with an influx a patients from there when it