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  1. Length of orientation or preceptorship for new RN grad

    gigglestarsRN replied to funkyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That doesn't sound right at all. As others have written, as a new grad I had 4 months!that included classroom time too for EKG, picc line management, chest tubes etc. us working with a preceptor and...

  2. What brand of scrubs do you prefer?

    gigglestarsRN replied to kstrac13's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Dickies Gen Flex line- cute fit, elastic and tie waist ( like previously mentioned it keeps them Up yet allows easy bathroom access!) great colors and cute top stitching with the perfect amount of...

  3. What are your white board goals?

    gigglestarsRN replied to BiohazardBetty's topic in Patient Education

    I've seen se good goals listed already but wanted to add I will also write things like " ambulated with assistance 3 times" or " up to chair for all meals" and put check boxes next to the goal and...

  4. I want to go to nursing school, but have little support

    gigglestarsRN replied to thefragile7393's topic in Nursing Career

    You may be able to swap child care with a classmate or friend in a similar boat. Maybe someone in another semester so your classes didn't compete. Good

  5. Has anyone made a medication error and *not* get fired for it?

    gigglestarsRN replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Don't be so hard on yourself, you did catch your error before it actually was one, kudos to you and double and triple checks!! I thought I made an error the other day when I gave insulin based on a...

  6. Shoes for clinical rotation!

    gigglestarsRN replied to mandi_91's topic in General Students

    HI~ I have these and they are my favorites! ALEGRIA DEBRA FRIENDS So comfy and super cute and like another poster with her Alegrias mentioned, TONS of compliments. I also have black patent Alegrias...

  7. Is Pre-Nursing considered an Associate's Degree?

    gigglestarsRN replied to asker101's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not only do you have to complete a full time two-year program, but you still have to take the SAME nclex test as BSN prepared students. Nothing automatic about that--still lots of hard work. One of...

  8. Do I need my RN license

    gigglestarsRN replied to acrosstobare's topic in General Nursing

    Having an ADN doesn't convey any kind of licensing, just because you graduated from a program. You still need to take a licensing exam to work as an RN, whether you graduated from an ADN program or a...

  9. What is your favorite nursing scrub design? Do you have one?

    gigglestarsRN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I love the Dickies GenFlex--flattering fit, lots of handy pants pockets, there is even a spot for the phones we carry and places for pens and scissors on the pocket outsides, within quick easy reach....

  10. Work bags: What do you take and what's in it?

    gigglestarsRN replied to PediNurse3's topic in General Nursing

    It's a brand, thirty- one

  11. Arrrrrgh! I take NCLEX in 4 days!!!

    gigglestarsRN replied to NurSinging's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It means if after your test, you go home and try to re register for the exam at Pearson, and it won't let you, that means its because you passed :) Good

  12. How long will Xanax & Klonopin stay in system

    gigglestarsRN replied to LisaNICUrn's topic in Patient Medications

    I am not sure of their half life, but in my experience when I have done drug tests for employment it offers a chance to disclose meds you have taken. It is a chance to reveal, ahead of the drug...

  13. Data on New Grads: Program, Degree, Location

    gigglestarsRN replied to wooltie's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I live in Tucson AZ, graduated in May 2012 from an ADN program. I was hired into a new grad program in the ER 1.5 months after graduating and can also say that a good number of friends in the same...

  14. New grad nightmare...

    gigglestarsRN replied to baglemae22's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hate to say it but this sounds like something you need to run from--that sounds downright scary and i feel bad for the picture you painted for those residents. I agree with the first poster to not...

  15. Changing Job less than 1 yr after graduation

    gigglestarsRN replied to videoguru27's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think I can relate to where you are at....I had problems as a new grad in the ER I was hired into, also feeling lucky as a new grad to get the chance. I was there 5 months and nearing the end of...

  16. Interview tomorrow med surg unit

    gigglestarsRN replied to anaoj89's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Have you done any research on the hospital that you could use to support your desire to work there? Such as magnet status, teaching hospital, special accredidations in areas you are interested in,...

  17. Not getting any patients assigned at end of preceptorship

    gigglestarsRN replied to Presto's topic in Emergency

    I initially responded to your post and indicated I agreed you should have the opportunity to have your own patient load, but should clarify I meant under the guidance of an RN. When I had my own...

  18. New grad, new job, 1 week of orientation. :/

    gigglestarsRN replied to pullingallnighter's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi~ I am curious to know what kind of unit you were hired onto? That seems ridiculously short to me and I don't see how they can expect you to succeed and absorb enough in 1 week, I presume 3 12 hr...

  19. Not getting any patients assigned at end of preceptorship

    gigglestarsRN replied to Presto's topic in Emergency

    Hi~ I'm sorry this has been your experience. My understanding, and personal experience, was that this is the time to gear up to a full load in preparation for graduation and a realistic patient care...

  20. Advice needed! I think I am being phased out...

    gigglestarsRN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I have had some ongoing troubles during my new grad orientation, that I have previously posted about, regarding lack of guidance and proper training...being put into unstable high acuity patient areas...

  21. Advice needed! I think I am being phased out...

    gigglestarsRN replied to gigglestarsRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi all~ I just want to update you on what has transpired. I gave my notice a few days after my original post, which my manager readily accepted. I met with her the following day to review what she...

  22. Best way to break into cardiac nursing

    gigglestarsRN replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in Cardiac

    I think if you want cardiac step down and can get into it, to go for it, you have nothing to lose for trying, and since you had clinicals on a step down unit, you know what to expect. I am a new grad...

  23. Graduating August 2013 any advice?

    gigglestarsRN replied to AshleyER's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I graduated May of 2012 with an ADN and live in Tucson. I was hired into the ER of the new grad program at UAMC. I also have 3 friends from my class who were hired into ER at St Joe's and Northwest...

  24. Is it possible to do maternity nursing in a clinic?

    gigglestarsRN replied to Amber307's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Perhaps a birth center might have what you are looking for although i think couplet care only exists in a hospital for the duration of the stay after the birth. If you worked with midwives you might...

  25. Answered wrong on Interview Question

    gigglestarsRN replied to missrn208's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I, too, thought SOB after reading through the choices. The pt could have a life threatening PE, plus airway is #1 focus over chest pain. I would say SOB, chest pain, Pain, family member wanting...