Thanks. I will need to clarify the scheduling if indeed I am offered a position. I wonder if a less popular floor like Med/Surg (nothing against it BTW) would offer better
Hi. I graduate in May and have started my search for employment. Haven't found any L&D positions around here. If I can't get in L&D what would be a good second choice until I can? And should...
Thanks! I do have some time (four months) so hopefully I will find my dream job in L&D. I am willing to work mother/baby, nursery, postpartum, whatever! :) I just love babies, pregnant bellies,...
WoW! I can not believe that she said that to you. Maybe she's jealous. I hope you find somewhere great to work. And BTW it's not your fault you didn't do something or learn something in school. There...
I graduate on May 9th and I'm really starting to get worried. Where should I work?? For me it is between ICU, L&D, or Med Surg. My concerns for ICU is that (I hear) one year of Med/Surg is...
Thank you so much! I really love the ICU, and although I have not been in L&D yet it's something I have dreamed of. I guess everyone will have thier opinions on starting in Med/Surg but I want to...
Thanks for the responses. I can't wait to take a trip down and have a look around. I think I will know "home" when I see it. I have heard nothing but wonderful things about the Raliegh area in...
I currently live in PA and have been seriously considering calling NC my home shortly after I graduate from my RN program. I am married and have 2 young kids. It seems that Cary is a very nice place...
What about Holly Springs? Housing seems lower here and they are not having all of the issues with year round schools. If anyone knows anything about these areas please assist. THANKS
I already told you this but.......... CONGRATULATIONS !! I know what a great feeling it is to get "the letter" you deserve it. :smiley_aa :smiley_aa :smiley_aa :smiley_aa :smiley_aa
I am currently in a diploma nursing program, and I have to say, we get a ton of clinical experience beginning the second week of school. To begin my program you have to have all pre-req's done. It is...
nursecher replied to chichimitchi's topic in General Nursing
I am one of those old "young" people. With two kids, a mortgage, and a husband I feel much older than I am. However, I will still be a young 40 year old when the kids are grown and off to college....
I am in a diploma RN program currently and plan on eventually going for my BSN. My school has agreements with colleges in the area for transfer. I have two small children and could not commit to a BSN...
That really ticks me off. :angryfire The neighbor kid definitely has some type of issues that need to be resolved. He is violent, impulsive, and out of control. It is obvious that parenting skills...
We are using Calculate With Confidence as well. It is a really great book and has a ton of practice problems. I am not a star student in Math either. I did get an A in pre-algebra though. If you study...
I thought I wanted color but went with a black Littman. I start clinical in Jan. I like to be simple and really I love the sleek look of black. I also got black handles on my bandage scissors. I...
nursecher replied to purseOnalityRN's topic in General Nursing
I definitely would not want any uneducated, minimum wage paid person taking care of me! :uhoh21: This person obviously wrote this to spark an argument and gain attention.
I am a nursing student and I just wanted to say "Thank you" for posting this. It is very refreshing to hear all of the things that you have said. I think alot of people do not realize that there are...
At the community college where I am taking pre-req's the grading scale is 90% A 80%B 70% C 60% F At the diploma nursing school I start in January, the scale is: 93%=A 87% = B 80%=C Anything below is...
I have seen these commercials on TV too. I have seen schools that you have to pay alot of money and go for 2 years to become a CNA. The local nursing homes have paid 2 week training for CNA's. It is...
As a student our required uniform consist of white scrubs, white lab coat, and white shoes. I am so excited to wear this traditional look, and I'm sure putting on my uniform will make me "feel like a...