RedDiamond

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1. Why do nurses clean off their shoes at work?

   RedDiamond replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

   When I was in school during peds rotation I saw the nurses wipe their shoes before work....I figured it was to start the shift off with clean shoes.

2. Journey of a foreign nurse getting licensure

   RedDiamond replied to babyNP.'s topic in International

   For a new grad, how much experience is needed before starting the application process?

3. NCLEX Review - Kaplan, Hurst, ATI ???

   RedDiamond replied to rmtemsguy's topic in NCLEX

   ATI was awesome, thats what I used and I felt well prepared. I had the virtual coach/mentor that gave me assignments and directed my studies. I was able to quickly find and focus on my weak areas. I think ATI is the best. I found the Kaplan book to b...

4. Trouble balancing work and kids

   RedDiamond replied to RedDiamond's topic in Stress 101

   Thank you!!! That would be perfect right now, I will look into it.

5. RN and Single Mother--sky high child care costs

   RedDiamond replied to court56543's topic in Career Support

   While I was in nursing school I paid $350 for one child at a daycare center, and they all pretty much closed between 5 and 6pm. The days I had class after the center closed I had to pay a sitter, and on average I spent about $480 a week on childcare ...

6. Trouble balancing work and kids

   RedDiamond posted a topic in Stress 101

   Hi, I am a new nurse and also a single mom. Currently job hunting for jobs anywhere, the problem is that as a new nurse all I seem to be able to get is night shifts (2nd & 3rd), which instructors warned us about in school. I would like to know if...