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  1. what was your favorite part of clinical during nursing school?

    changeofpaceRN replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! This was my favorite too. I liked watching surgeries ect without being responsible for

  2. I dislike med/surg, do i have to do it?

    changeofpaceRN replied to SSWRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, I kind of made the same choice as you! I worked for 2+ years in a SNF and hated every second. I KNEW I didn't want to do hospital nursing- ever. I even went on an interview on an ortho floor...

  3. Help! Struggling to maintain happiness on the night shift

    changeofpaceRN replied to amalbon's topic in First Year After Licensure

    To be honest- night shift was NOT for me. I too had a hard time adjusting to my days off and sleeping during the day instead of night. It was hard to rev up before work when everyone around me was...

  4. New Member With Question About Excelsior

    changeofpaceRN replied to justmarie's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I did this as well as checked out some from my local library. I ALWAYS bought the practice exams and I went on yahoo groups and joined some EC sites that had other people's posted notes

  5. The time has come...

    changeofpaceRN replied to Kelseyj79's topic in Online Distance Learning

    good

  6. Do all new nurses get night shift?

    changeofpaceRN replied to sunny1230's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I now work 8-5 days BUT I did once work nights for over 2 years. I did it while pregnant and while my baby was little (my husband got to wake up with him at night hehe and it saved us on daycare!)....

  7. I Just Got My Acceptance Letter for RN-BSN!!!!!!!!

    changeofpaceRN replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey long time no talk.. how is that job going? Do you like it? And congrats on your

  8. 3 Days Orientation for a New Grad?!

    changeofpaceRN replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    I had a 6 week new grad orientation in LTC when I was a LPN. I would have never accepted 3 days (although I thought 6 weeks was a little much). I think about 2 weeks would be perfect. LTC is not...

  9. How long after you graduated did it take you to take the NCLEX-PN?

    changeofpaceRN replied to luckystudentnurseRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I graduated at the end of Nov. Between Thanksgiving, Christmas, family visiting and the slow mail I didn't even apply until Jan... Took my test in March but I was also 9 months pregnant so I was...

  10. Is this too much?? Or am I just new??

    changeofpaceRN replied to stephanienicole87's topic in General Nursing

    I think that is too much regardless of

  11. Feeling sick/nausea/panic attacks before my shift...please help!!

    changeofpaceRN replied to ljb2584's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is the type of job. I felt the same way until I found the field I am in now (public health). There are SO many different avenues, don't stop at med/surg. I actually like my job but the...

  12. what is the 11-7 shift like(new grad wondering)

    changeofpaceRN replied to texasbsn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I was a new grad in LTC, I thought the 11-7 shift was the best move for me. I was terrified at all I didn't know and the night shift is much more relaxed than the other shifts. For ME, the...

  13. Quick question about orientation.

    changeofpaceRN replied to gma85's topic in General Nursing

    I had to watch about 10 different exciting 1970's videos on multiple topics on top of hearing about their policies.. just bring a notebook to be safe but you'll need something like coffee to help you...

  14. How Many Of You LPNs Decided To Go a Step Further Into RN??

    changeofpaceRN replied to JustaMSBoi's topic in General Nursing

    I was a LPN for 2 years before getting my RN. The jobs available to LPN's are limited in my area (many hospitals don't hire them). The type of job I wanted to do in public health requires you to...

  15. ADN --> other Bachelors?

    changeofpaceRN replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Nursing

    I have my ADN and I'm getting my BAS in Health Administration/Public Health with an emphasis on Human Services. I don't want to be a floor nurse nor do I want a charge nurse or other type of position...

  16. Change of shift calls to MD. Who should take the call?

    changeofpaceRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't agree

  17. Silly I know, what state is Utica in?

    changeofpaceRN replied to Lisa1980's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm from FL too but it was cheaper for me to fly into NY and rent a hotel there than it was for me to drive to Atlanta (or even fly for that matter). Plus, since the NE region seems to process more...

  18. Leaving in the AM for Utica - round 2.....

    changeofpaceRN replied to TIN65RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good

  19. New Grad/night shift Questions to ask DON

    changeofpaceRN replied to RNLola035's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Only nurse at night?! How many patients? LTC or

  20. BSN or BHA ????

    changeofpaceRN replied to MsKiesha's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is just MY opinion.. I am getting my BHA. I decided against a BSN- why you ask? Well, it's because I can't stand floor nursing. I want to be off of the floor as fast as I can. I don't enjoy...

  21. mom's who are rns

    changeofpaceRN replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    I did mostly 11-7 for the 1st 2 years of my son's life. It was hard but I was able to work around my husband's schedule to make it work for us. Recently, nights really started to bother me and my...

  22. Taking a leap to a new field

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had been working in LTC for a few years but recently got hired as a public health nurse. Although I can't wait for this field, I'm nervous that I will "lose" my nursing skills. I won't be...

  23. My boss has asked if i could give oral local injections...

    changeofpaceRN replied to missyinfl's topic in General Nursing

    Call the BON with that question. Ask them to send you the part of the RN scope that states it is okay or not

  24. 7 Months of Searching: Still No Job, About To Give Up

    changeofpaceRN replied to Mezcalero's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree that a refresher course might be a good idea. Have you tried everywhere or only hospitals? When I first graduated and looked for a job, I called about 40+ facilities asking if they were...

  25. Taking a leap to a new field

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

    Yeah I'm already signed up with 2 HH agencies but they want "experience" and don't send me anywhere.. LOVE the job prospects around