RN2B07

RN2B07

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  1. best shift for new nurses?

    RN2B07 replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello again...I work med/surg nights 7p-7a. I chose that shift b/c I am a new grad and pace is a little slower. I do get to use a lot more of my clinical skills than I thought I would. I also wanted a...

  2. Fear of burnout..

    RN2B07 replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I sooo can relate...but I am so overwhelmed at times. I never thought it would be easy after 4 years of school. But on the other hand I dont wanna cry in the bathroom or when coming home anymore. I...

  3. Fear of burnout..

    RN2B07 replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hear you! Well let me say I am a new grad and have been on a busy med-surg floor for 2 & 1/2 months. I have already seen a handful of nurses leave. When I interviewed, they told me RN:pt ratio...

  4. how can i keep from vomiting?

    RN2B07 replied to sadstudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    One of our CNA's gets a medicine cup and fills it up with peppermint oil.Then she rolls up a 2x2 and stands it up vertically in the medicine cup, and leaves it in the patient's room, the room smells...

  5. Are sign on bonuses given full or staggered

    RN2B07 replied to maidy's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I had gotten my sign on with the first paycheck...I have a one year contract, however if I leave that hopsital I owe that money back..before taxes. But it depends on the

  6. New grad in med-surg

    RN2B07 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi, I am a brand new grad and started 6 weeks ago on a med-surg unit. I was informed during my interview I would have at least 12 wks orientation with a preceptor, more if needed. Well, the charge...

  7. Jobs worked to get through school

    RN2B07 replied to nursethelma's topic in General Nursing

    I worked for 4 yrs as a pharmacy technician...glad I did cuz its paying off

  8. What is your hospital doing for nurse's week?

    RN2B07 replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    We got a small tote bag for like a pair of shoes or something.

  9. Shift differential?

    RN2B07 replied to career180's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it can make a difference depending on what % your facility offers. It adds

  10. Best places for scrubs?

    RN2B07 replied to PhoenixGirl's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Try Smart Scrubs in the AZ Mills Mall in tempe. its on Priest and Baseline I believe. Nice

  11. Diluting IV push

    RN2B07 replied to RN2B07's topic in General Nursing

    The pt. had a peripheral line and IVF running. The morphine was supplied as 4mg/ml...pt. was getting 2mg. So would you still dilute or no??

  12. What is the hardest nursing class?

    RN2B07 replied to selulion's topic in General Nursing

    Definetely nursing research! The prof. makes or breaks the class. We had a prof. that expected you to know everything about it and you were tested on a masters level, not on the bsn level. Of course...

  13. Reciprocity

    RN2B07 posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi I just passed the NCLEX and moving to AZ, whats the best way to apply for

  14. School nurses' salary

    RN2B07 posted a topic in School

    Hi school nurses...I am a new grad and want to go into school nursing for kids with disabilities and just wanted to know if there is a pay difference between the school and hospital setting?? Any info...

  15. What Is Your Biggest Weakness?

    RN2B07 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering, to all the nurses out there what do you deem your biggest

  16. Would YOU ever have a homebirth?

    RN2B07 replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would love to have a homebirth! Not sure about the first child though, maybe the second or third. I would be freakin out too much with the first. I would love to have a home/water birth! Thats

  17. Failed because of the HESI? Huh?

    RN2B07 replied to jeepgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Hey guys...at my school you must pass the HESI with a 900. You take it after you graduate, but the school will not send your papers to the board of nursing until you pass, I got a 899, the school said...

  18. moving after passing the boards

    RN2B07 replied to RN2B07's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Right now I live in Pompton Lakes, I have family in Gilbert and loved the area. I definitely will not miss the cold weather

  19. Where to buy shoes and scrubs

    RN2B07 replied to Megsd's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I love Nursemates for shoes....I think they retail for about $55....As for scrub bottoms... http://www.Scrubs.com or http://www.landau.com/LandauCommerce/ Many nurses love Dansko shoes but they can...

  20. TPN and hyperal.

    RN2B07 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is there a difference between hyperal. and

  21. Do our steths spread infection

    RN2B07 replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in General Nursing

    They must spread infection! I have antimicrobial sthethoscope covers...called SafeSeal..I went to their website and they sent me free samples and you can purchase them as

  22. NCLEX requirements

    RN2B07 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi...just wanted to know if you are a resident of one state, do you need to be a resident of the new state you want to live in before you can take NCLEX and have licensure in the new

  23. Who is your Favorite TV or Movie nurse?

    RN2B07 replied to sunnyjohn's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with cardiacnurse....Gaylord Focker

  24. IUD insertion - taking a bath afterwards?

    RN2B07 replied to WhatToDo's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi...I have never had an IUD inserted but I do think that you should be fine since the bath had no bubble bath-type products that could casue irritation. But if you are concerned I would call the MD...

  25. New Grad Needing Advice

    RN2B07 posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi..I am graduating in May and currently living in N.J. I am moving to AZ after graduation. I am confused on whether or not it is easier to take the boards in AZ or NJ. I don't plan on working in NJ....