Stitch3296

Stitch3296

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  1. What are some things that you wish you would've known as a novice nurse?

    Stitch3296 replied to RNdonut's topic in General Nursing

    While I don't have been there, done that advice as I am also a new grad I do have advice that was given to me that has been helpful. Be patient with yourself, we are often very critical with...

  2. How many attempts did it take you to get into the nursing program?

    Stitch3296 replied to byjessi's topic in General Nursing

    1st attempt. Depends on whose applying and what school, etc. Like pp have said lots of variables. I had friends it took 2-3 times and knew a girl two cohorts behind mine who took 5 years and she will...

  3. My first 100 days on the job: Week 7

    Stitch3296 replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm really not one to give advice as I am just starting out myself. But wanted to say I LOVE your posts, it's great how you break your shifts down and learn from them. As far as the tuning out the...

  4. Crocs Mercy Work?

    Stitch3296 replied to NurslingNicole's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have that exact pair. Haven't worn them for work yet as i havent started yet, but had a similar pair when I worked as a CNA and they were comfy. And good luck in nursing school, it's a crazy...

  5. How do you wash your scrubs?

    Stitch3296 replied to TJDHT2's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Strip as soon as I get home,separate laundry basket. Wash separate as well using color safe

  6. What is your most and least favourite area/specialty of nursing and why?

    Stitch3296 replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    Can only speak to clinical rotation...but I wasn't a huge fan of endoscopy, felt very "business" like. And not as much patient care or

  7. (8/29) This week, I have learned......

    Stitch3296 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not working yet, I start my 1st nursing job in a couple weeks, I have learned this week the closer it gets to starting I am less nervous and more excited to get this new adventure underway! Next...

  8. New Grad ED Interview - HELP!

    Stitch3296 replied to NiftyNurse7209's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First of all Congrats on getting an interview, residencies are highly competitive. The pp sample questions are good, I have a couple more suggestions that helped me in making a good 1st impression....

  9. NEW GRAD PAY???

    Stitch3296 replied to nealmink's topic in First Year After Licensure

    City/State: Western Washington, north of Seattle Position: RN med/surg acute care Pay: $27-30/hr. $4-6 shift differential Benefits: PTO, med/dental with FT Housing: 4 bed house,

  10. Every Nurse has that one patient they'll remember forever

    Stitch3296 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Don't start my job as a new nurse for a couple more weeks, but I have several patients that have stuck with me from my clinical experience. I will never forget one of my 1st patients, she had...

  11. Crazy and Rewarding Roller Coaster Ride: AKA Nursing

    Stitch3296 replied to BritBSNRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No advice, I'm in the same boat. I start my residency program the beginning of September. Right now I'm equal parts excited and nervous! Wanted to wish you good

  12. Finally an RN after 12 years!

    Stitch3296 replied to belle05's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulation!! I'm glad you fought for your dream!!! Now a new adventure will begin for

  13. NEW NURSE! :(

    Stitch3296 replied to Jessabelle's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No advice to offer, I'm a new nurse too. I passed NCLEX in April, and begin my residency in September. I alternate between excited and fearful for all I don't know yet. Just wanted to wish you good...

  14. The Boy Who Loved Justin Bieber

    Stitch3296 replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    What a beautiful story!! I imagine this will stay with "justin" for a long time. What a special thing he was able to do for this little man, and to the nurses who made it happen and showed such love...

  15. Nursing school as a Mom

    Stitch3296 replied to stillmary's topic in General Students

    You can do it....and they will be some of your greatest cheerleaders. I just graduated this Spring. When I started school, my kids were 4, 8, 9, 11. They are now 16, 14, 13, 9. They learned a lot...

  16. Anyone else overwhelmed??

    Stitch3296 replied to MissKrys87's topic in General Students

    Congratulations on the new journey you're about to embark on! It is intense, and it is time consuming, but it is doable. Some days will be completely overwhelming, some will not. A lot is about time...

  17. Anyone using NCSBN learning ext? Need feedback!

    Stitch3296 replied to PVL_RN86's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used the 3 week course, along with nclex mastery app and passed nclex with 75 questions. The thing I found most helpful about ncsbn's site was all the questions. On those I was averaging 75%. But...

  18. Hospital Interview help!

    Stitch3296 replied to Asteria's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    As a new grad, I've only had one hospital interview...didn't get the job, an experienced nurse did. Which isn't necessarily bad, I hope that one day my experience counts for something and works in my...

  19. Post NCLEX life

    Stitch3296 replied to squeakercarp's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I completely understand, graduated in March, NCLEX in April. It's been a strange adjustment with lots of emotion for me I wasn't expecting. It's been hard transitioning from a go, go, go mentality...

  20. New Grads: how long did it take you to find a job, or how long have you been ...

    Stitch3296 replied to kieran07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Western Washington Graduated March 2015 NCLEX April 2015 Still looking, not super serious yet though. Waiting to hear on a residency program I really want to participate in. Applied for 6 acute care...

  21. STAY FOCUSED!

    Stitch3296 replied to procrastinator911's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for the encouragement, it's always good to hear! And good luck to you! I have my fingers crossed for you that you get one of the jobs you're

  22. List of Nurse Residency Programs

    Stitch3296 replied to cadyssa's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks for sharing, that's a great

  23. Took NCLEX-RN today. WOW.

    Stitch3296 replied to k&m_chitown's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    fingers crossed for you!! Sounds like you worked hard and we're prepared! Hoping for the best for

  24. I think I failed Nclex in 75 questions

    Stitch3296 replied to RN_Dreams's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!! Hope to be where you are soon! Taking my nclex in

  25. Failed NCLEX more than once? Do this.

    Stitch3296 replied to nurseprnRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Taking my NCLEX for the 1st time in April, but wanted to say Thanks for sharing this! This is how I've been studying for the last year of nursing school and it helped tremendously! Tried to explain it...