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    What does your school have you wear to the Pinning Ceremony?

    bunnysanford replied to KathyVandy's topic in General Students

    Our school required white scrubs for pinning. I didn't like that I had to buy a set of impractical scrubs that I'll never wear again (although it just occurred to me that I could keep them at work as...
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    Pearsonvue Trick

    bunnysanford replied to khukhai's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I read "Vi-ola!" in the way they used to shout "Ricola!" In the old cough drop commercials. And so, I'm sure I will always read it that
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    I'm bored

    bunnysanford replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    Oh, and read up a little bit on nursing care plans! That is a big hurdle for a lot of people. I had classmates who still didn't quite "get it" well past the time they were expected to, and had to...
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    I'm bored

    bunnysanford replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    It does get harder, and more interesting, and fast-paced. Plus, as your classes go on, everything builds on what came before, so you can't just learn it for the test and forget it forever. Cement this...
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    An open letter to the #NursesUnite movement

    bunnysanford replied to disillusionedrn's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the reminder; I'm due to write another letter in support of Planned Parenthood, and make my small contribution. #nurseforchoice And I'll leave this here for anyone who thinks that PP is...
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    So I passed NCLEX, does that mean I'm ready to be a nurse?

    bunnysanford replied to mangosoccer11's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going into my first nursing job next month, and I'm a little nervous, too. I worry that I just learned how to be very good at taking multiple-choice tests and writing care plans. What am I going...
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    Frugality thead:work less, spend less

    bunnysanford replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I take public transport ($7 round-trip) to save on parking ($12-14 per shift). That'll be at least $780/year saved, and considering how long it takes to find parking and walk from a parking space, the...
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    ATI Modules

    bunnysanford replied to SouthernBelle85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We were not "required" to do anything but take the proctored assessments and pass, or remediate and then pass if failed (initially, failing was below level 1, then they upped the passing standard to...
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    UPMC Post-interview hiring process

    bunnysanford replied to blueskies1's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I still have my fingers crossed for you! I just got my emails today with offer confirmation, dress code/uniform ordering, and background check info. I think my post-interview process has been very...
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    Brian Short News

    bunnysanford replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so very sorry. Sending all my strength and love to those who are grieving; there's nothing easy about
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    Why does everyone say that they "consigned" a drug waste.....

    bunnysanford replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    YES. I'm an excellent touchscreen typer when I've been drinking, and thankfully don't get the urge to be the one to initiate those conversations, but if you text me at those special times, you'll get...
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    UPMC Post-interview hiring process

    bunnysanford replied to blueskies1's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Mine was at Presbyterian/Montefiore, so Hamot might be a little different (I was just up in Erie a few days ago; Hamot has a great location, right on the lake, I
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    UPMC Post-interview hiring process

    bunnysanford replied to blueskies1's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Just accepted! Keeping my fingers crossed for
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    Took my nclex yesterday, feeling down

    bunnysanford replied to nahla1204's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Whatever state you registered in should have a website, and you should already have an account with it, as you have gotten an ATT and taken NCLEX. Or check Nursys.com "Quick Confirm." I checked both...
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    Why does everyone say that they "consigned" a drug waste.....

    bunnysanford replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    A brand new post is asking if the Pearson Vue trick is one of those "urban legions." Can you help them
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    UPMC Post-interview hiring process

    bunnysanford replied to blueskies1's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I had one today, too, and felt iffy about it, but received a follow-up call from "talent acquisition" while my phone was dead later this afternoon. Not my dream unit, but a close second or third, and...
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    No babies for this NICU nurse

    bunnysanford replied to angrykitten's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm child free by choice, too, and interested in working in pediatrics (specifically the ED of my local Children's Hospital) after enjoying my rotation with the kids. I think it helped, not having my...
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    What certifications/certificates should I get?

    bunnysanford replied to Just_Kidney's topic in General Nursing

    NIHSS certification is free online, and relatively easy (takes about an afternoon). I can't say if it'll mean anything, as I'm a new grad myself, but might show some
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    Nurses with pedometers - How far do you walk?

    bunnysanford replied to ixchel's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I had a pedometer on my old iPod nano, and when that died, I cycled through a few apps on my phone (I have stuck with accupedo the longest thus far). I've been using a pedometer for about six years...
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    Nurses and their pens

    bunnysanford replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Pilot Precise v5 retractables... always in black. Used them waiting tables and all through clinicals. I'm reluctant to lend them out, and manage to hang onto them by keeping a less-valuable pen or two...
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    This week, I learned (7/18).....

    bunnysanford replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I forget some of the exact terminology, but under my brother's supervision, I learned how to run wire, do junction boxes, add receptacles, and change light fixtures in my old, wonky house. Having an...
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    Nurses turn to pet therapy

    bunnysanford replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! That furry little hole in the heart never really goes away, does it? I had a moment today where I reached behind me to her usual spot on the couch to pet her (as was our habit), and that hurt....
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    Nurses turn to pet therapy

    bunnysanford replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I love this thread! Here's Grace, who came the whole way from England with my wife: And Francis, who had to be put to sleep two weeks ago, just days after I passed my NCLEX (some of you might recall):...
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    Ranch dressing in a breast milk container

    bunnysanford replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nurses Rock

    Just Friday, I went to a liquidation sale at a closed-down school, and bought two adorable old enamelware emesis basins, which I thought might make funny little candy dishes, unless somebody else has...
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    You should know better

    bunnysanford replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Love for the nutritional yeast! I also add a little sriracha (helps it stick,