BriManRN

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  1. BriManRN

    Appropriate orientation attire

    My hospital orientation was a week & 1/2. First day I wore slack and a blouse...lots of people were in scrubs so after that I wore mine as well. Way more comfy :)
  2. More like nauseous lol
  3. I graduated in May 2013 took my boards in June had a job end of July but it wasn't a hospital job. Worked at that place for little over a year and now I'm working the the hospital on a surgical unit :) so about a year & 1/2 to get into the hospit...
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    blue tubex injector

    Love mine..took some time but absolutely love it! We give our heparin, dilaudid and morphine with the carpujet.
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    How many steps do you take a shift?

    Anywhere from 10,000-14,000
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    Night Shift Advice

    I just started night shift myself and wow what a difference. I enjoy it...I feel like I have more time to spend with my patients which makes me very happy!! Nights can still be busy..just a different kind of busy.
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    What are the top 5 medications YOU administer daily?

    lopressor, dilaudid, heparin, insulin, and all the fun stool softeners and laxatives
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    Are there 10 hr shifts in Nursing??

    I know some ERs have all types of 10hr shifts but don't know about other units
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    Exercise for night shift.

    I'm about to start my first night shift this week. I was going to try doing it after my shift. Idk how well this will go but we shall see.... Lol
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    starting pay

    In PA new RN starts out @ $27.56 There's a $3.75 night differential and $1 for weekends. I work on a surgical unit
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    Do you wear jewelry to work?

    Wedding rings and watch
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    Laser hair RN at Ideal Image

    I also worked for Ideal Image. Certain states require certain credentials. In PA you have to to be an RN. They provide training.
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    What type of test did you get during your job interview?

    Didn't have to take any tests during interview process but once hired I had to take a calculation/med test during initial orientation.
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    What to wear???

    I wore black slacks, cream blouse with a small heel. Kept jewelry to a minimum only wore a dressy watch. Good luck :))
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    Do you dream about work?

    Hilarious lol!!!
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    How did you celebrate passing your boards?

    Same lol!!
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    How did you celebrate passing your boards?

    Anniversary/passed NCLEX dinner at Ruth's Chris Steak House :)
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    My Struggle as a nurse

    Glad to hear :) my 1st day of orientation is on Monday?? so excited/nervous!!
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    My Struggle as a nurse

    Good luck today :) be sure to keep you posted!! Congrats on all of your hard work and dedication!
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    NIGHT SHIFT

    I too will be starting nights soon!! So nervous I won't be able to balance it all?
  21. First try thank The Lord!!!
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    What color are your scrubs?

    We have to wear navy
  23. BriManRN

    **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    1.) PA 2.) Base rate 28.56 plus 3.75 night differential and 1.10 for weekends 3.) 1 year experience as a laser hair removal and injectable RN 4.) Surgical unit
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    Taking NCLEX Jan 31st! Kaplan scores.

    Great scores....ours were very similar and I passed first time :) good luck!
  25. Very nice...congrats!!'