PocketSize

PocketSize BSN, RN

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  1. Flight Nurse

    PocketSize replied to MReg's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I start my new grad residency in a busy ED in a few days and was looking into flight nursing as well. I realize it varies by person but how many years of ICU (and ED) experience did you have before...

  2. Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

    PocketSize replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    After taxes, seems the more I make, the less I take

  3. The rudest thing that's ever been said to you by a patient or family

    PocketSize replied to nikkole318's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Plenty inquire about my ethnicity. I'm one of those people who looks like they could be from different places but you can't quite figure out which one. Didn't bother me at first but now it's just...

  4. What are your views on male nurses

    PocketSize replied to jared.butler90's topic in Men in Nursing

    I thoroughly enjoy working with my male co-horts. Both nurses and techs. They just seem way more lax and easier to talk to but that's just

  5. Anybody here ever found a GF or a future wife as a "murse" at work?

    PocketSize replied to PlentyOfMurses's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm celebrating my quarter life crisis this summer and I've never had a boyfriend. It's annoying at times but like someone else said, your time will come. I work with people well into their 40s who...

  6. New Nurse

    PocketSize replied to cool88's topic in First Year After Licensure

    🙄 yeah

  7. New Nurse

    PocketSize replied to cool88's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Is this a joke? I'm assuming you either didn't work during nursing school or have absolutely no health care background. It's this kind of pretentious attitude that make a new nurse less than pleasant...

  8. ADHD Nurses-what area do you specialize in?

    PocketSize replied to k31kozumi's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Emergency nursing! Ironically, I'm thorough but get restless if things get repetitive or I stay idle for too long. There's always something changing/happening, and every shift is a wild card, so it...

  9. 2 Months to graduation, I want to quit !!!!

    PocketSize replied to atthebottom's topic in General Students

    Third semester (psych/Neuro) is when I would constantly hear my head go "Idc if I fail. I'm over it." I was targeted by an instructor an those 4mo were extremely hard and yes, at one point I lost my...

  10. AACC (Anne Arundel Community College)

    PocketSize replied to michelle99's topic in Maryland Nursing

    You may be able to get into Spring 2017 (if that's the case, it's honestly worth the wait). I applied January and got my acceptance Sept 1st when I did it. Yeah, I had to wait a whole semester to...

  11. AACC Spring 2017

    PocketSize replied to pamelaj629's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Congratulations on getting in[emoji4] I went through it and it's a good, rigorous program. They definitely prepare you well. If anyone needs books, drop me a PM! I'm ready to hang up my hat lol :)...

  12. I was a stripper ..

    PocketSize replied to FutureLPNNursing's topic in Nursing Career

    Stick with your dancing job. Make that $$$$$$$$$ and then, open up a studio and teach other people to dance. You'll get your business and won't have to waste time in school since "it's not worth it in...

  13. NCLEX review options

    PocketSize replied to uberkat's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you Ackeem & SWimbish :) Several people on AN suggest UWorld. Do you mind sharing how much the Kaplan course

  14. NCLEX review options

    PocketSize replied to uberkat's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How much is UWorld? Not too familiar with NCLEX study resources but set to finish soon so I want to start saving/thinking about what I'll

  15. Sickle Cell Anemia Question

    PocketSize replied to Brainy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    "Member since 1h

  16. Meaning of your username?

    PocketSize replied to Flightless Bird's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just reallyyy short and XS Petite scrubs are still too loose on me

  17. "Smart" students make bad nurses?

    PocketSize replied to joseyjo's topic in General Nursing

    [emoji119]🏼[emoji119]🏼[emoji119]🏼

  18. "Smart" students make bad nurses?

    PocketSize replied to joseyjo's topic in General Nursing

    Getting straight A's, a 4.0 GPA, being in honor societies is great if I wanna patch up my new grad portfolio and apply for advanced degrees later on, but my performance as a tech at work DURING my...

  19. Failed twice. Trying Kaplan ?

    PocketSize replied to catmom713's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My friend tried Kaplan and really liked it- said it was really helpful. She passed the first time in 75 so it's worth a try! Deep breath, you got this

  20. Describe your ideal coworker

    PocketSize replied to AbigailJo's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    1. On time and does not abuse call-outs. 2. Helps you when you're in the weeds 3. Does not leave a pile of crap for you to sort out (Aka good time management during their shift) 5. Able to give good...

  21. Bernie Sanders gets NNU nod

    PocketSize replied to Farawyn's topic in Nursing News

    We get it...you're not a

  22. 2 year nursing program?

    PocketSize replied to EternalVVoid's topic in General Students

    Best way to see which program is better is to go to your state's BON website and check the first time NCLEX pass rates for all programs in the state. I did and found that the ADN program I chose had...

  23. Pronunciation of Umbilicus

    PocketSize replied to PhillyRNtoBe's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Because it's umbili-CUHL cord, I say umbiliCUS I've heard the same for synco-PEE vs synCOPE and intest-IN vs intest-EYE-n The world may never

  24. It's just a ******* straight cath!!!

    PocketSize replied to %D#2's topic in General Nursing

    I feel you on the job thing. Good luck with your search! I'd like to vent too but I'll zip it this

  25. I want to quit nursing.

    PocketSize replied to Nomad_Nurse1's topic in General Nursing

    Best of luck and I really hope you stick it out for your resume's sake. It's rare finding a job in which every team member loves each other. Just gotta do you and stay low-key. I know it's hard when...