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  1. Changing jobs, again

    hawksrn2014 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I'm having serious issues here. I was hired at a pediatric clinic right out of school. I worked there for a year and a half until I finally got a job at the hospital. I've been there for 7 months now....

  2. Clinic to ER

    hawksrn2014 posted a topic in Emergency

    I've been a pediatric clinic nurse for a little over a year now. It was the only position I could get out of nursing school. I really want to work in the ER, it's where I did my focused practicum and...

  3. So there is actually a difference between ADN and AAS?

    hawksrn2014 replied to jocelynpotano's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I got an AAS. In my school the difference was that I had taken statistics (its now mandatory for admission). It assists in transferring to a bsn

  4. Nursing portfolio

    hawksrn2014 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone out there made a nursing portfolio? Not for nursing school, but for career nurses. What do you put in it? And is it worth

  5. Nursing Kit for a First Year Student

    hawksrn2014 replied to RNfouts's topic in General Students

    I used an organising tote from 31. It was great. Had small pockets. My must haves were pens, banadge scissors (you'll need a pair), stethoscope, black sharpie, post it notes, a small notebook that I...

  6. Keeping or selling textbooks

    hawksrn2014 replied to nurserojas24's topic in General Students

    I sold most of mine. Kept my Taber's, drug guide, lab analysis, and a&p

  7. Practicum - ER?

    hawksrn2014 replied to FutureFLRN2014's topic in General Students

    I did my practicum in the ED. I loved it. Practice your IV starts, catheters, cpr, calculations, blood drips. Just about everything. That's the joy of the ED, you never know what will come through...

  8. clinic to er nursing?

    hawksrn2014 posted a topic in Emergency

    I'm a new grad and I currently work in a pediatric clinic. My ultimate goal is to end up in the ER. I loved all my clinicals there and did my focused practicum there. My question is, how hard will...

  9. good job for a new grad?

    hawksrn2014 posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I graduated a month ago, and passed my boards and became licensed a week ago. I've been applying like crazy to every RN job in the surrounding area, and so far no one has bitten, except the clinic...

  10. good job for a new grad?

    hawksrn2014 replied to hawksrn2014's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Thanks everyone. I decided to take the job and if everything goes right, I'll start Monday. I'm looking forward to having a job. Any experience will help, and hopefully it'll get me to where I...

  11. **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    hawksrn2014 replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1. Washington State (rural area) 2. $20 3. Pediatric clinic 4. new grad, no

  12. take clinic job or hold out?

    hawksrn2014 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I graduated in june, passed my nclex a week ago, and have sent out a ton of applications. The only call back I have gotten is from a clinic job that I didn't mean to apply for. I don't really want to...

  13. good job for a new grad?

    hawksrn2014 replied to hawksrn2014's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    IV starts, catheters, iv drips, blood admin, EKGs, everything. I'll be spending the next few years doing paper work and giving

  14. How many hours do you study a day?

    hawksrn2014 replied to losilva95's topic in General Students

    Join a study group with like learners. Re-listen to lectures, re-write notes, go over them many times, do what reading is recommended, take notes from that. Teach

  15. Care plan help. Vomiting

    hawksrn2014 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It's the end of the quarter and my brain is fried or something. Here is what I have: 82 yo male, 7 days post op from a hemicolectomy, discharged and then returns to the ER complaining of vomiting and...

  16. Care plan help. Vomiting

    hawksrn2014 replied to hawksrn2014's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was thinking imbalanced nutrition as well. Just stuck on interventions. Obviously can't give him food, liquids,

  17. Looking for a good stethoscope

    hawksrn2014 replied to kikkidee6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What field are you in? Is this for work or school? I bought a $12.95 sprague stethoscope and it works wonderfully (I'm a nursing student). All my instructors told us to hold off buying anything...

  18. Weight gain?

    hawksrn2014 posted a topic in General Students

    This may seem like a dumb/trivial question, but how many of you gained or lost weight from the stress or busyness of nursing school? I worked my butt off to lose 55 pounds a few years ago, and I'm...

  19. Question about becoming a nurse

    hawksrn2014 replied to ksuheather's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't know about Germany, but one of my instructors was a nurse in Holland. when she moved here nothing transferred. She had to start from scratch with pre reqs and everything. She just finally got...

  20. Oh Vey, the drug cards...

    hawksrn2014 replied to Sadala's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Everybody says that, but I find they only take like half an hour, which compared to the rest of my clinical paperwork, isn't that

  21. The flu shot making people sick

    hawksrn2014 replied to psu_213's topic in Disaster Preparation

    In my opinion, those that choose not to vaccinate their children are being selfish. After the epidemic of pertussis that's going on where I live (Washington state), I hope more parents realize they...

  22. I start clinicals in 2 days. AAAGGGGHHHH!!

    hawksrn2014 posted a topic in General Students

    I start clinicals in 2 days and I'm so scared. I don't know what I'm supposed to do, or how to do it. We have to take the CNA program prior to admission, but I did it almost 10 years ago. I don't...

  23. LPNs: Tell me what kind of physical exam you received prior to the nursing program

    hawksrn2014 replied to freetobeme82's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    For our RN program, we just had to make sure we had our mmr, tdap, hep b, varicella, and flu vaccines or show titers, and get a tb test. But then again, class starts tomorrow (EEEKKKKK!!) so maybe...

  24. Weight gain?

    hawksrn2014 replied to hawksrn2014's topic in General Students

    Figured I should answer my own post ;-) Thanks for the suggestions. I guess I just need to stick to my routine and steer clear of the machines and drive through. I've been freezing meals so my family...

  25. Calling graduating class of 2014!

    hawksrn2014 replied to Jamaicandol's topic in General Students

    I start September 27th at WWCC in Walla Walla, Washington. I just got the call on Thursday that I was excepted!! I've already got financial aid squared away, books ordered, scrubs bought, and daycare...