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I started reading this thread b/c I was frustrated trying to find a job as a L&D nurse. I was wondering if I should start looking more toward positions that welcome new grads (which happens to be med-surg and step-down). I was afraid I was going to miss an opportunity, but I really argee with Duckgirl. I was bored in my ICU rotations. The nurses on the med-surge floors never stop running! If someone throws a L&D job at me, I'll gladly take, but I'm encouraged in knowing that I won't miss out on anything, and will even gain some, if my first job is on a med-surg floor. Thank you!! :)

I don't have a template, but ours had to look like this: Generic name (Trade name) Pharmologic class: Theraputic class: Indications: Method of action: Normal or safe dosage: Acceptable routes: Interactions: Administration instructions: Adverse effects: Nursing interventions: Hope that helps. Good luck on your finals!!

Don't give up!! Make flashcards for the pharm class and find a couple people to study with. I also treated the drugs like spelling words and wrote them out over and over. We had older students for our stat class that came and helped us. Find someone that has a good grasp on it and get them to help you. Those are tough classes for a lot of people. At our school, everyone in each graduating class gets their picture on the wall and we all just keep looking at all the people who have made it. Just remember that if you keep wanting that finish line, you will get there. (Cheesy, I know--but DON'T GIVE UP!)

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