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  1. What are your pet peeves?

    chatty-cathy replied to forgop's topic in Emergency

    Hahahaha that is such a funny scene! Thanks for the much needed laugh after an exhausting day

  2. What are your pet peeves?

    chatty-cathy replied to forgop's topic in Emergency

    My pet peeve for the day is a mid 20 something y/o female sitting up in bed eating cookies with her friend playing on the phone with a CC of nausea and vomiting x 2 days. Ok first of all put the...

  3. What are your pet peeves?

    chatty-cathy replied to forgop's topic in Emergency

    People who keep talking on their cell phones about nothing important like what's on TV. They come in begging and crying for pain meds and then act like I'm disturbing them if they have to move the...

  4. New Grad-First Day in the ER--Feeling Overwhelmed and Foolish

    chatty-cathy replied to melmacrn's topic in Emergency

    Sounds like you just have a case of the nerves and you are doing just fine! Be gentle with yourself hun. The first day on any new job can be overwhelming let alone a busy ER. These are all minor...

  5. New nurse here who keeps getting bad advice....help!

    chatty-cathy posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    First of all I love this site and read topics on here constantly because as a new nurse I am hungry for all the information that I can get my hands on. And right now I need to get things off of my...

  6. New nurse here who keeps getting bad advice....help!

    chatty-cathy replied to chatty-cathy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was really frustrated the other day and needed to vent and ask for some help and I really appreciate you guys for taking the time to post some great advice, thank you. I really appreciate it....

  7. August 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    chatty-cathy replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    I see it's your first night shift, are you sure that's

  8. Easy, dumb, common new grad mistakes

    chatty-cathy replied to SubSippi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Mistakes are going to happen, so go easy on yourself when it happens. As a new grad myself I would suggest to ask questions! There is never a dumb question, especially when it comes to patient safety!...

  9. Nursing program under warning

    chatty-cathy replied to cheriealexa8's topic in General Nursing

    Save your money and Run! Otherwise it will have been a waste of time, money, and

  10. Intermediate ICU Interview help ~ New grad!

    chatty-cathy posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi everyone, I am a new grad as of December and I am super excited and nervous about having an interview later this week at a prestigious hospital for their Intermediate ICU department or their...

  11. Intermediate ICU Interview help ~ New grad!

    chatty-cathy replied to chatty-cathy's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    THANK YOU so much for your insight and advice and I really appreciate this information! I'm very excited about this opportunity and I do work well under pressure so I think I will be a great fit for...

  12. Intermediate ICU Interview help ~ New grad!

    chatty-cathy replied to chatty-cathy's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you so much Chibi-chan (love that name :)) for your thoughts and input! I like the idea of renting a room before hand so I don't have to worry about traffic or being late or any other disasters....

  13. I have an interview in a level 1 trauma center, need advice!

    chatty-cathy replied to k-flo's topic in Emergency

    As mentioned before New Grads do not have the luxury to be picky! If the ER is a specialty that you are interested in then go for it! The night shift is just as busy as the day shift at times so it...

  14. Are you in it for the money?

    chatty-cathy replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I absolutely love being a nurse, and its a double bonus that it pays quite well in some areas! And it's one of those jobs that can't be outsourced which is a triple

  15. Please be prepared for your interview...

    chatty-cathy replied to Larry77's topic in Emergency

    I want to simply thank the OP for taking the time in starting a very interesting thread that I found helpful. I am a new grad nurse who is currently going through the interview process and just...

  16. Links to many interviewing questions!!

    chatty-cathy replied to Reese0608's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you soooooo much for posting these links!!

  17. blowing veins during IV starts

    chatty-cathy replied to queenjulie's topic in General Nursing

    There is some excellent advice here!! Veins are like snowflakes....no two are alike on people which makes IV starts interesting. From your description of the immediate swelling around the site could...

  18. Want to Succeed? Thought for the Day

    chatty-cathy replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Students

    Beautiful! Thank you for sharing and

  19. My NCLEX experience......I think I passed!

    chatty-cathy replied to chatty-cathy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you GrnTea for explaining the SATA reasoning, there really is a method to the madness lol. Thank you everyone for the support because this is such a super exciting accomplishment for me! Now if...

  20. My NCLEX experience......I think I passed!

    chatty-cathy posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have been reading a lot of threads on here to prepare myself for the NCLEX and figured I would share my experience to hopefully inspire others in our shoes! I finally took the NCLEX yesterday and...

  21. My NCLEX experience......I think I passed!

    chatty-cathy replied to chatty-cathy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's official, the PVT trick worked and I my name is on the BRN website today!!

  22. My NCLEX experience......I think I passed!

    chatty-cathy replied to chatty-cathy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you so much for the support!! I am super excited and relieved to finally be at this point after Nursing School. Nothing is set in stone yet until my name is on the BRN's website, but it is...

  23. Got 265 questions, did the Pearson Vue Trick (PVT) and passed in California!!!!

    chatty-cathy replied to SandyMickey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    YAY Congrats!!!! :) Especially after all 265 questions, I would of been a bundle of nerves! Congrats

  24. Calling all new ER grads starting Feb 2013

    chatty-cathy replied to sharon2012rn's topic in Emergency

    Congratulations on such a great opportunity! As a new grad I am curious as to where you are located and how the job market is

  25. New To All Nurses-Taking NCLEX January 22nd

    chatty-cathy replied to happymommaRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am also new here and a recent graduate myself about to take my NCLEX next week, so I understand the crazy emotional roller coaster ride! Best of luck to everyone!