heatherRNinAK

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1. Got burned????

   heatherRNinAK replied to heatherRNinAK's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thank you all for the thoughts, advice, and perspective, I really do appreciate it. :thankya: PS. In the future, I'll remember to grab the VS cart and thermometer................before I go in the...

2. Got burned????

   heatherRNinAK posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Just interested in some of your wisdom/feedback. I'm going to make this short as I can, if you need more info, just ask. I am a new OB nurse, still in orientation (one month). I am on night shift...

3. How about a thread for baby names you liked?

   heatherRNinAK replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I really like Hannah, Grace, Hallie, and Ava for girls. For boys I like Ashton, Sterling, and Harrison (long I know but there is just something about them that I like). Oh, and my new niece is...

4. Do I need to start in a hospital as a new RN?

   heatherRNinAK replied to heatherRNinAK's topic in Nursing Career

   Yes, I took the job and I am now going on my 6th week. I love it. I love the people I work with, the MD's, the hours, and the experience. I am getting TONS of experience: IV's, PACU, Conscious...

5. well, now I'm really scared....

   heatherRNinAK replied to heatherRNinAK's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Thank you all for your replies, I start on Monday and can't

6. how early did you start practicing NCLEX questions?

   heatherRNinAK replied to westcoastgirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   As you pointed out, it can be hard to understand at first......I started using the review books (saunders mostly) during my second year when it was more relevant. I would usually just read all the...

7. well, now I'm really scared....

   heatherRNinAK posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   After reading all of the other recent posts, I am questioning my decision not to go to med surg or even a hospital as a new RN. I accepted a position in an endoscopy center, 40 hours a week, no...

8. Do I need to start in a hospital as a new RN?

   heatherRNinAK posted a topic in Nursing Career

   well, I got a job offer (as a new grad RN) and am seriously considering calling tomorrow and taking it! It is in an endoscopy center, four 10 hour shifts per week, good pay, no weekends or holidays....

9. Interview for Peds - any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

   heatherRNinAK replied to heatherRNinAK's topic in Pediatric

   Thank you both very much for your replies... I am breathing a little easier now. Thank

10. Interview for Peds - any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

    heatherRNinAK posted a topic in Pediatric

    well, one part of my dream has come true. I have an interview scheduled for a peds nurse position as a new grad RN and basically have one fear. The question "why do you want to be a pediatric...

11. New Graduate Internships????

    heatherRNinAK replied to rachel705's topic in General Nursing

    I would go to google and type in the city and then "hospital" and look at some of the hospital web sites. I had never heard of an internship (i just graduated in NC in June) until I moved to Alaska...

12. should I call?? New RN waiting on call-backs

    heatherRNinAK posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have recently moved from NC to AK, passed the NCLEX and am now in the job hunt. I have applied at three hospitals, two online on the 20th and one (my first choice) in person with a Human Resources...