JR816

JR816 BSN, RN

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  1. First OR observation

    JR816 replied to lynnie17's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I did my first OR clinical last week. To be honest, I didn't like it that much. The doctor's kinda ignored me. I saw two gallbladders right off the bat. They were nothing like I expected....

  2. We sooo need a sticky....NCLEX test stopped at 75...I failed? I passed?

    JR816 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This thread cracked me up. Tweety. you rock!!! I agree as well. If you don't want to read it, DON"T READ IT!!!! Sitting for the boards will one of my life's "big moments". If you think we...

  3. Computerized Documentation Poll

    JR816 replied to pendragon1980's topic in General Nursing

    1)In your opinion, what are some advanatages of computerized documentation? I think that computerized documentation allows the nurse to be thorough and sticks to a strandard baseline of information....

  4. Waiting Lists (To Get Into Nursing Schools)...

    JR816 replied to Jazzie0009's topic in General Nursing

    Are you talking about a community college?? If you plan on going on for your BSN, you could take the pre-req's for that. I know in my area, you need Chemistry, Statistics, and a foreign

  5. What would be the estimated starting salary in Flordia?

    JR816 replied to Phil1981's topic in Florida Nursing

    The hospitals in my area start at or around $20.00 and hour. With shift diff. and other incentives it is possible to make 36.00 an hour. You have to commit to work two weekend days (FRI SAT, or SUN)...

  6. Emergency Room Pay

    JR816 replied to babyphat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know that the hosptial I do clinicals at is "in need" of ER nurses. The pay rate is the same but the sign on bonus is higher. The rate is 19.00/GN and

  7. To all of you nurses or advanced nursing students

    JR816 replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, I also lack confidence in some areas. I have never worked in a hospital setting before. So this is all very new to me. When I started my first IV, my knees were shaking and I my mind went...

  8. wanting to travel to NYC

    JR816 replied to jellie22's topic in Travel

    Wow!! I really enjoyed reading this thread. What amazing opportunities out there for us. I finish school next year and can't wait to see the options that are out there for me. I love NYC. I...

  9. Thinking about LPN instead of Rn now.

    JR816 replied to CrystalClear75's topic in LPN to RN

    I think a lot of hospitals are phasing out the LPN's. So you might be committed to LTC. Have you looked into this??? Good Luck to

  10. Just took my test...

    JR816 replied to schoolgirl05's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Pass or fail, we all know how hard you worked to get to that point. I haven;t taken it yet, so I can't say that I know how you're feeling. Hang in there and keep us

  11. Confused Student Needs Advice!! FCCJ/UNF

    JR816 replied to Nedix9's topic in General Students

    Wow!! You sound like a responsible young adult. I'm only in clinicals but already I can see that the nurses pretty much run the hospital. They make sure all the i's are dotted and t's are crossed....

  12. Remember this?

    JR816 replied to MJJFan1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Now get ready for battle!!!!!!!!!!! It is very exciting to get the letter. I screamed like a 5 year old at Chuck E Cheese. Now I'm in my second out of four semesters. I forget why I was so...

  13. Does a PDA really help?

    JR816 replied to DisneyNurse18's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree. It is so much easier than carting all of the drug books to

  14. Confused Student Needs Advice!! FCCJ/UNF

    JR816 replied to Nedix9's topic in General Students

    I am in my 2nd semester at SJRCC. It is a 5 semester program and has 36 spots, three times a year. I would look into this program as well. The instructors are awesome, the coursework is challenging...

  15. I feel silly

    JR816 replied to gayleraff's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In addition to to those, we had to take Nutrition, Psych, Human Growth and Development, and Humanities. I think anywhere you go, it will take more than two years. At your info meeting, ask them how...

  16. BRAND NEW CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR - Nervous!

    JR816 replied to zacsmimi's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Good Luck!! I sometimes wonder if my instructor has eyes in the back of her head. She stays busy with the ten of us, yet she still comes and finds us when there is something new to observe. This is...

  17. need care plan help

    JR816 replied to oracle389's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is awesome information. I will bookmark

  18. Where do New Nurses Go?

    JR816 replied to WannaBRN4's topic in General Nursing

    I do not plan on working med/surg forever, but i do plan on spending at least a year there to develop my skills. My instructors are also urging this. Good LUck in

  19. How do you make flash cards?

    JR816 replied to dreamBIG's topic in General Students

    I know this is not a "normal flashcard", but I like to memorize it any way I can. Here's how I handle lenghty memorizatoin. I learned how to do this when I had drama class and had to remember my...

  20. Hi Pittsburgh neighbor. New in town. How do you handle being snowed in?

    JR816 replied to wonderbee's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I moved out of the 'burgh a couple of years ago. Now in live in Northeast Florida. If you can handle Florida driver's you can handle a little snow. Good Luck with your move and your new job. Let...

  21. Tall scrubs? What about fanny packs?

    JR816 replied to iLOVEbees's topic in Men in Nursing

    Goodness Gracious, please do not wear a fanny, bum, waist or whatever bag. They are very old school and a bit tacky. I burned my mom's years ago after a childhood of emmbarressment. If your stuff...

  22. Help! Taking NET test!

    JR816 replied to Templar1961's topic in General Nursing

    I took the NET on Valentines Day this year. There is a handbook study guide available in the bookstore at my school. Did you check your's?? The math was elementrary stuff. I am really glad I...

  23. How to learn A&P I in a week or less... (I've really messed things up)

    JR816 replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    More importantly, it's time to make some decisions. Once you start the program, you will not have the time or energy to deal with his "mid-life bull***t". The program is really hard work but it's...

  24. Colt's fans anyone?

    JR816 replied to phn92's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Bah HUmbug~~~~~ the Steelers did not have their game face on yesterday. The Colts will fall; but to

  25. I'm worried if i passed!!! HELP!!

    JR816 replied to jeepgyrl24's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I love reading these posts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been reading this thread all...