springchick1 ADN, RN

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    I don't love nursing anymore.

    springchick1 replied to Jmarty31's topic in General Students

    If you have lost your love of nursing, as a student, because someone complained about you, then you are in for a rough road. There is always going to be someone out there who doesn't like you and...
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    peer interview

    springchick1 replied to _zoubisoubisou_'s topic in General Students

    When we do peer interviews, the manager isn't involved so this is the chance to ask any questions you were too afraid to ask the manager. You can even ask questions about the manager. Be sure to ask...
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    Salary of an RN?

    springchick1 replied to hardworkingmom9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't expect to make $25 an hour right out of school in the south. I'm in the south and RN's start out making a little over $21 where I am. I'm not trying to discourage you, just want you to...
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    Best shoes for nurses?

    springchick1 replied to umbrilynn's topic in General Students

    I love Danskos and have worn them for years. The thin about Danskos if you have to break them in. So I when I do that, I wear them for a few hours and then out my old shoes back on. I do this for...
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    Help! Stuck between 2 job opportunities

    springchick1 replied to GoBears23's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    CRNA programs require a one year minimum of critical care experience. If that's the route you are wanting to take eventually, take the ICU
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    She took my patients!

    springchick1 replied to Weaverd11's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I see her point. You said your shift starts at 7:00 and it was 7:30 before you made it to the floor for report. If you have that much stuff to do in the morning, you need to get there at 6:30 so that...
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    This week, I have learned... (8/8)

    springchick1 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    1. Taking three days off this week gave me 5 fabulous (and much needed) days off. 2. Cleaning out closets/dressers and throwing stuff away can be very
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    Practice NCLEX question

    springchick1 replied to guest769224's topic in General Students

    Until I saw the answer, I would have picked C. NCLEX likes the safest and that means the most
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    Receiving Negativity as an LPN/LVN

    springchick1 replied to SleehpyLvn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would change your user name if I were you. You should try and stay as Anonymous as possible on these forums. You make it way to easy to identify who you really
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    I just set my friend up

    springchick1 replied to Kaylle's topic in General Students

    That's not necessarily true. It all depends on where you live. Scrubs in my area right out of school start out making $14.00 an hour. Maybe a little more. When I started out as a scrub I was making...
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    Should I just go with this expensive college?

    springchick1 replied to KAThftf's topic in General Students

    First of all, most hospitals won't allow that. At the hospitals in my city police, the maximum student: instructor ratio is 8:1 and that's pushing it. It isn't safe to have that many students with...
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    Should I just go with this expensive college?

    springchick1 replied to KAThftf's topic in General Students

    13:1 for clinicals?! That's
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    Late arriving Nurses

    springchick1 replied to Goal_NP's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    But how do you know that the 60 year old widow has few/no obligations? That's like the day someone told me I could take their holiday call because I'm single and don't have a family. Just because...
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    Best Review Book for NCLEX RN

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

    I did the Hurst review and loved it. Also, the PDA book by LaCharity is a must! Great
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    Taboo: 10 Things Nurses Should NEVER Say!

    springchick1 replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    "I can't believe I made it to Sunday night and haven't been called-in all weekend". That just guarantees a midnight
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    Overweight

    springchick1 replied to MCNERRA's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Bacon!
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    RN impaired at work

    springchick1 replied to Momma1RN's topic in General Nursing

    Acting similar and acting the same are two different things. Maybe she WAS just exhausted. You have no idea what this person has going at home. Maybe she's doing complete care for an older parent who...
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    Overweight

    springchick1 replied to MCNERRA's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Absolutely. It has to be a REALLY strong craving for me to eat it. If it's ice cream, I'll only eat a small scoop. If it's pizza, I'll only eat one slice (where as before I'd eat at least 3). I also...
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    Overweight

    springchick1 replied to MCNERRA's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm about to start my weight loss journey as well. I've done weight watchers in the past and I always lose the weight. I have learned that when I'm craving something, I just go ahead and eat it. If I...
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    Calling all ortho nurses!!! I need some tips!

    springchick1 replied to soulshine101's topic in Orthopedic

    Sorry about that. That's my fault. I still don't think there was anything wrong with the post. To me, it sounds like he's just giving information about the organization. I don't feel like he was...
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    Calling all ortho nurses!!! I need some tips!

    springchick1 replied to soulshine101's topic in Orthopedic

    I didn't find his response aggressive or off-putting in the least. I actually found your response a little rude. You asked for "tips, advice, books, organizations I can join to learn more, and any all...
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    This week, I have learned..... (8/1)

    springchick1 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that recovering from surgery is a lot harder than I thought. I have some fabulous coworkers. They still fuss at me if they think I am over doing things and jeopardizing my recovery....
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    What to do when u find an unresponsive patient

    springchick1 replied to LucasNewGrad's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Then why didn't you ask?! You work in healthcare (although it's a little strange to me that you just joined and this is your first post) so you know that patients will code. If it wasn't part of your...
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    Survived the worst semester yet!

    springchick1 replied to HisKonstantine's topic in General Students

    My last summer semester was my worst semester ever. Even my final semester was a breeze compared to the summer. I cried everyday for two weeks over the dumbest stuff!! Congrats on surviving and...
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    When should I talk to my manager?

    springchick1 replied to gatoraims RN's topic in Nursing Career

    Even if she only asked for 6 months, you will be leaving her short handed. I would apply for jobs and wait until she says something to you about