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  1. My least favorite subject

    3peas replied to moreoreo's topic in School

    I've worked in four districts and all have had standardized pay scales attached to years of service. This is government work essentially, not private sector. It's hard to adjust to it at first. You...

  2. Starting my PhD in the Fall! Is anyone else out there a PhD student?

    3peas replied to ukjenn231's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Not yet, but I am in the process of applying.

  3. What do you sign?

    3peas replied to RunNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In Texas you need to sign First name Last name with RN (or whatever kind nurse you are) and it needs to be legible. During chart or state audits it's extremely

  4. Need help deciding between two offers

    3peas replied to jrodRN's topic in Nursing Career

    No one can make the decision for you, but as a mom myself my family comes first. A job is a job. People place so much importance on your first job as a new grad:yuck: but it's a job! Your family is...

  5. Increasing Press Gainey Scores

    3peas replied to karlamparo's topic in General Nursing

    Best book

  6. Fire fighter to ER nurse?

    3peas replied to Anthony11's topic in Emergency

    That thought explains why most fire fighters are jerks that I deal with. Go get your BSN and work any floor, and then come back and post that. I can't speak for every nurse here, but I respect your...

  7. If you could redo it....would you choose nursing?

    3peas replied to ICURNPA92's topic in General Nursing

    Wish I would have done it

  8. About five weeks away from graduation and terrified.

    3peas replied to glowinggreenlights's topic in General Students

    Believe it or not it's good to be nervous; it shows you care. You will gain confidence with experience. Just put one foot in front of the other every day. You are not suppose to know it all and...

  9. Medications and renewals

    3peas replied to Flare's topic in School

    I call on on old asthma orders. I can't force a parent to bring in an inhaler, but I document I called and if the child has an issue I will demand the parent bring it or the child can't return to...

  10. Do u feel the HESI is overrated?

    3peas replied to FutureRn19855's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Not overrated. They are hard for a reason-they prepare you for NCLEX. It's hard because there isn't lecture notes or reading to prepare you for it. You have to learn how to use critical thinking...

  11. New nervous nurse!

    3peas replied to CoreyAnnRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes it's normal to feel nervous. I have known many shy/quiet nurses who excel at nursing. Apply for the job you want. You worked hard for this now go get what you

  12. Work for the State?

    3peas replied to nurseinmaryland's topic in Nursing Career

    I have never worked for the state, but I have sat in front of nurse surveyors from the state:nailbiting: . Of course everyone dreads you, but you can make a huge difference for

  13. Financing your doctoral education

    3peas replied to KVA's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm looking at BSN to PhD options at the moment. Do you plan on teaching at a university post-PhD? There is a federal loan forgiveness program for those who commit to staying at a university as...

  14. Being called a baby nurse

    3peas replied to NurseA1987's topic in General Nursing

    First, you are not a baby nurse. I was trained by some wonderful LVN's I do not overlook LVN's ever. I'm sure there are some RN's who do overlook it, but that's their ignorance. I am a proponent...

  15. TERRIFIED

    3peas replied to ashleybobashley's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did pass and hated the whole thing. I hated Hurst as well. Didn't work for me. Here is my advice: be intentional. Do you need content? Truly? If not get off of Hurst. I feel practicing...

  16. Petechiae

    3peas replied to ashleybobashley's topic in General Students

    It's not a normal finding. But I wouldn't worry about this too much. Don't get stuck in the trees. You'll never master all

  17. New Grad, Job Options

    3peas replied to eighty50nions's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There will naysayers who say a new grad should not be a school nurse and I understand why they say it-you work autonomously and you have to have killer assessment skills and confidence. I excelled as...

  18. Severe NCLEX Anxiety! Please help!

    3peas replied to Kestes13's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Deep breaths. I don't care what people say-you will never think you are ready for NCLEX. Think is the operative word, but you are ready. Don't listen to the people who say they they didn't stress...

  19. What is your dream job?

    3peas replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I think you have the right

  20. What is your dream job?

    3peas replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I think you have the right

  21. First job offer now what?

    3peas replied to SeraphSerene's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would talk to your manager and explain that you really want to stay with them, but you have a job offer now and need to give them an answer. I would not decline a job offer based on another persons...

  22. Help, Didn't pass my nursing class

    3peas replied to vasedavid's topic in General Students

    In nursing you have to know the material well and be able to apply it. Work smarter not harder. If you read the material what do you do with it? Do you discuss it? Make study guides? Write it...

  23. Should Female Muslim Psychiatric Patients Be Allowed to Wear Hijabs?

    3peas replied to purplegal's topic in Psychiatric

    It should be allowed just put on q5 min check or have a sitter You can't discriminate or make her uncover around other males. That is a lawsuit waiting to

  24. Is it possible to go straight to a Bachelor's degree without getting your Associates?

    3peas replied to LizMateo10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes. Pick the BSN program(s) you're interested in and make sure your prereq's line up. There is not a big difference in what schools require, 1 or 2 classes mainly. Just have the end goal in mind...

  25. I JUST CAN'T

    3peas replied to palli's topic in School

    No, just no. I'm pretty tough with my staff when they try to act like this. I'm very kind when they are sick, but when they try to pull their alpha crap-NO! Prior to becoming a nurse I was a...