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LoveMeDead posted:I loved the Hurst review, but I know other nurses I graduated with loved Kaplan. It depends on what you feel like you are having trouble with, content or test taking strategy. I was pretty good at test taking by the end of nursing school, but after my Kaplan review class I could answer questions without even knowing the medications/disease processes I was being asked about. It definitely helps with test taking skills. Can't speak at all to Hurst, though.
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Roki B posted:BTW the reddit r/nursing is total hellfucker garbage don't ever go there for advice you're welcome in advance. Yeah, I have zero respect for that sub since some dude posted a 3 page essay about his DEEP SOUL CALLING to work in pediatric nursing because he wanted to give back to the universe or some poo poo after taking some good acid and getting Internet points up the wazoo for it... Also a lot of Cali new grads complaining about their job market, which is understandable, but not news.
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Atma McCuddles posted:Yeah, I have zero respect for that sub since some dude posted a 3 page essay about his DEEP SOUL CALLING to work in pediatric nursing because he wanted to give back to the universe or some poo poo after taking some good acid and getting Internet points up the wazoo for it... Also a lot of Cali new grads complaining about their job market, which is understandable, but not news. That's why I rarely venture onto AllNurses.com anymore. The vast majority of the posts are people saying they can't find a job, or that their current job is too hard and they're wondering if they should quit.
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Oh god, there is so much good information on allnurses.com but the posters are the worst. Especially the students having epic meltdowns over a bad clinical day and the goddamn NCLEX. Also, lots of "why won't anyone hire me posts" from new grads.
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I'm doing an LPN program at my local tech school in FL right now, they have a bridge program to RN with a school or two. (I know some people don't like this idea but It's all I can afford, being essentially broke.) I'm carrying a 90-something test average so far, but I'm constantly stressing myself out because everything medical is totally new and alien to me. Which is why I'm even awake right now. Since I got in I've been thinking that I might like working in a doctor's office for a while as an LPN before doing the RN classes at the college. I live near an area with a lot of specialist doctors offices, and all of them sound appealing to me. The normalcy of the M-F schedule would make family life easier too I think. Anybody have anything they could tell me about working in a doctor's office?
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Space Harrier posted:Oh god, there is so much good information on allnurses.com but the posters are the worst. Especially the students having epic meltdowns over a bad clinical day and the goddamn NCLEX. Also, lots of "why won't anyone hire me posts" from new grads. Sometimes I like reading those just to feel better about myself. I can only imagine how quickly they will flame out after having been given actual responsibility. I can understand the frustration with most of the new grad ones.
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"I just graduated with my associate's degree and am looking for ICU jobs in the SF bay area. Why won't anyone hire me?" -allnurses
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I went through the first class of ACLS today and oh my goodness! There was so much information to take in just one class. I feel like we should have more time to take all this in. Edit: That was not nearly as bad as I was imagining. Passed with no problem SuzieMcAwesome fucked around with this message at 22:22 on Aug 1, 2013 |
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Hey guys and gals. I'm kinda new to something awful. I have an ADN and passed NCLEX just this may. As I'm sure many of you could guess I have been applying like crazy to anything and everything just to get my foot in the door in this profession. I finally scored my first interview and it's for an ER position at a hospital in North Jersey. I was kinda surprised that the first people I would actually get so far as an interview with would be an ER. I have worked in EMS for the least year or so, but I have had plenty of professors tell me that going into the ER is not new grad friendly. Obviously I don't have the job at this point, but am I biting off more then I can chew? Also, do any of you veteran nurses have any advice on what I should be looking for in the orientation/preceptorship that will be offered to me if I'm selected?
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Aug 1, 2013 13:43
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any suggestions on scrubs that aren't lint magnets?
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I'm registered for my pre-reqs! I know its only pre-reqs, and just my community college, but its really exciting to finally feel like I am making progress on this. Does anyone know anything, or have any thoughts on these schools/programs? College of Mt. St. Joseph - http://www.msj.edu/academics/graduate-programs/magelin-masters-graduate-entry-level-into-nursing/ Xavier - http://www.xavier.edu/msn/midas.cfm U of Cincinnati - http://nursing.uc.edu/academic_programs/accelerated_programs.html Of these, I really like the first two best, and Mt. St. seems like the best (and marginally cheaper, though barely).
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Fatty Patty posted:any suggestions on scrubs that aren't lint magnets? Greys anatomy scrubs are the only scrubs worth buying. They're more expensive than most other scrubs but they're comfortable, last longer and look good. No issues with lint in my experience.
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Aug 3, 2013 13:22
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Ohthehugemanatee posted:Greys anatomy scrubs are the only scrubs worth buying. They're more expensive than most other scrubs but they're comfortable, last longer and look good. No issues with lint in my experience. I'm absolutely in love with Koi pants. I like their tops too. I have to wear black right now, so even the smallest amount of lint shows and they aren't bad.
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Aug 3, 2013 14:27
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Ohthehugemanatee posted:Greys anatomy scrubs are the only scrubs worth buying. They're more expensive than most other scrubs but they're comfortable, last longer and look good. No issues with lint in my experience. I don't like Grey's Anatomy, I don't know if it's a guy thing but I could not find a single top that had waist pockets. And everything falls out of every pants pocket ever. They are super comfortable though.
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LoveMeDead posted:I'm absolutely in love with Koi pants. I like their tops too. I have to wear black right now, so even the smallest amount of lint shows and they aren't bad. my uniform is all black and I have a cat and a dog, so it's super important. I'll check out Grey's Anatomy and Koi, thanks
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Aug 4, 2013 00:36
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Do you mean scrubs that don't attract hair? I work in a veterinary clinic and know of no such thing. That being said, I wear Dickies scrubs and only Dickies scrubs and they don't get too hairy. Typically after they're washed they're perfect and after lint-rolling it all seems to come off. One of my coworkers who seems to never get hairy wears Urbane and WonderWink scrubs, but I'm not sure if it's because she's not touching the animals or what. Personally I didn't like WonderWink's cut and material, and I have an Urbane top but it's too fashionable for me.
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Grey's Anatomy scrubs are embarrassingly the best, I just wish they'd come out with some new cuts and styles 'cause right now I own BOTH in the one color I can wear to work. I like the many pockets of Koi scrubs but the color does NOT last for how expensive they are!! The Wink scrubs are made out of a slinky material that I would think doesn't attract as much fur as the others. Wink also gets an A+ in the pocket department from me. Speaking of scrubs.....does anyone here wear scrub dresses? At my new hospital a lot of nurses and cnas do and it's something that is new to me!! I'm tempted to go that route but feel like I'd have to wear a bandolier for carrying everything...which I'd be ok with.
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Baby_Hippo posted:Speaking of scrubs.....does anyone here wear scrub dresses? At my new hospital a lot of nurses and cnas do and it's something that is new to me!! I'm tempted to go that route but feel like I'd have to wear a bandolier for carrying everything...which I'd be ok with. I always wondered why anyone would wear these, it makes zero sense to me. Ever had to do chest compressions on a patient who arrested and is lying on the floor? I'd rather not be worrying about whether or not I'm giving the rest of the code blue team a free panty show.
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Fatty Patty posted:my uniform is all black and I have a cat and a dog, so it's super important For pockets and quality material, I like IguanaMed. As far as the black scrubs go, I was required to wear them as a CNA for the first few wears they are awful (all of them. Not just one brand) it takes a few washes before they do not attract every loose fiber in the vicinity. As an aside, the scrubs at Wal-Mart are VERY inexpensive and after a few washes they are super soft without looking worn out. I'm talking tee shirt soft.
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So, I have a conundrum. I graduated in January and accepted a new grad RN residency position at the largest hospital in the area, which began in April. After months of restructuring and efficiency investigation (I'm imagining scenes from Office Space) by Deloitte which included 400 layoffs (none in nursing) and ultimately getting rid of many in upper management, they broke the news the other day and told us shift differentials are being cut by half. My wife and I are both nurses with this company and with the loss of our differential pay, that's almost $1100/mo (a significant loss for us). She's already looking at the other big hospital company in the area. Because of all the restructuring, I got worried too (it really sucks working for a company that seems like it's a sinking ship) and I applied for the other big hospital's new grad program as I still have less than 1 year experience. They called today to setup an interview for either the OR with 5-7 months training (my dream job) or the CVICU with several months training (along with the cath lab, my fallback dream job). My conundrum is this: I really like the people I work with in my unit now (vascular), my manager is great and they've paid for me to take ACLS and a month long basic critical care class but I don't like the job and the pay decreased dramatically. I'm worried that more changes are coming which won't be sprung on us until the last minute. On the other hand, the other hospital is religiously affiliated (I'm uncomfortable with this) but they pay well including yearly bonuses because they are much better managed financially and they're offering me a chance at dream jobs. What would you do? tl;dr first world problems: go to dream job in an unfamiliar, uncomfortable new workplace that pays well or stay in my comfort zone with a great team in a job I'm not really interested for a company that may be sinking financially
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Cacafuego posted:
That's a no brainer... Run, don't walk, to the other hospital. It's your dream department, at a higher pay, and at a hospital that isn't a sinking ship. As for the religious affiliation side of things, just don't run around loudly suggesting people get abortions and you'll be fine.
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Cacafuego posted:What would you do? Definitely leave, especially if the other hospital has interviews set up for you already. Take the dream job! You'll make friends in your new hospital, too. Don't let social anxiety prevent you from this (what sounds like a) great opportunity to do something you actually like and get paid what you should in your area. Sometimes the scariest thing is starting anew, but you did it once recently, you can certainly do it again. I'm guessing you are not unionized? Does your state (assuming you're in the U.S.) have unionized hospitals? Also, don't feel bad that your hospital paid for ACLS and training. Hospitals have to do that to make sure their employees are properly equipped to do their job. I haven't heard of a place that has critical care nurses and doesn't offer free education.
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Epic Doctor Fetus posted:That's a no brainer... Run, don't walk, to the other hospital. It's your dream department, at a higher pay, and at a hospital that isn't a sinking ship. As for the religious affiliation side of things, just don't run around loudly suggesting people get abortions and you'll be fine. Seconding this. Take your dream job with better pay. Don't look back.
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SuzieMcAwesome posted:For pockets and quality material, I like IguanaMed.  ); I also have a Dickies top that's pretty good. I know it sucks paying $15-$25/top for these things, but you get what you pay for.
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Haifisch posted:If you're going to be wearing scrubs every day, please pay a little more to get durable ones. I have. The Walmart ones were purchased when I was a tech and I knew I would only be on the job 6 months as I was graduating in May. As an RN all of my scrubs are good quality. IguanaMed, Grey's, Cherokee ect.
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I'm a CNA planning on applying to nursing school this Winter. I've been looking for a job working as a CNA but have been avoiding nursing homes/long term care facilities and in home care companies. Of course, I've been having a hard time finding work because every job wants you to have at least 6 months to a year of experience working in a hospital setting to work in the hospitals. Is grabbing any clinical experience that I can get my hands on a good move? I'm starting to feel like the sooner I'm working with patients regularly the more doors will open up down the line. I'm also thinking about applying to volunteer at a local hospital whose volunteer applications are opening tonight. somnolence fucked around with this message at 21:40 on Aug 7, 2013 |
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somnolence posted:I'm a CNA planning on applying to nursing school this Winter. I've been looking for a job working as a CNA but have been avoiding nursing homes/long term care facilities and in home care companies. Of course, I've been having a hard time finding work because every job wants you to have at least 6 months to a year of experience working in a hospital setting to work in the hospitals. Absolutely. Fairly sure I only got into paeds at university based on previous voluntary experience. My academics certainly weren't up to scratch.
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I applied to the hospital I work at several times and never heard back until I did a semester of nursing school clinicals there.
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more scrubs talk: anyone have any stuff from Blue Sky? I get free shipping from them and the designs are great, whats the quality comparable to?
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So I got an email today from work that I was exposed to TB in March. I had to go get a PPD today and it is worrying me. It has been itching so much more than any others that I have had in the past and my elbow has been aching since a few hours after I got the shot. I am worried that it may actually be positive.
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Sometimes working the CCU in a small, rural hospital sucks. We only have two beds, and it is just one large room with the nurses station on one side. I'm 10 feet away from either bed. For nights in a row I've gotten patients that don't sleep and are chatty. I don't mind talking with my patients, but at some point I do have things to do. I usually love my job.
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Forums user Abugadu is using SA connections to bring a whole bunch of lawyers out to the Mariana Islands (Guam and CNMI), and as we've got plenty of nursing jobs out here, I figured I'd give a heads-up on them here. The CNMI hospital in Saipan is looking for quality management nurses - a case manager and a clinical coordinator. The hospital here ain't up to mainland standards, but cost of living is low, the people are nice, you don't have to pay federal taxes, and you can go snorkeling every day. (They'd probably also endorse you for a visa if you're not a US citizen.) If you want more info on these jobs, or you want me to keep you apprised of nursing jobs in the Marianas, PM me.
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At work today I met a girl with borderline personality disorder who's committed because she opened her stomach with a knife and put needles in her guts. Apparently she was sitting with her entrails in her hands when the paramedics arrived. gently caress. I've seen some poo poo in my time in psych, but this takes the loving cake. Of course she was abused as a kid. Sometimes I hate humanity.
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nordavind posted:At work today I met a girl with borderline personality disorder who's committed because she opened her stomach with a knife and put needles in her guts. Apparently she was sitting with her entrails in her hands when the paramedics arrived. gently caress. I've seen some poo poo in my time in psych, but this takes the loving cake. Of course she was abused as a kid. Sometimes I hate humanity. Hoooooooly poo poo. Never a dull day in psych, eh?
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Slow days happen, but they are few and far between. I just really had to vent. I can usually deal with crazy acts like that. Helps if the patient was psychotic. Had a patient who cut off his own penis twice. First time it got reattached, the second time it was too mangled. No stress, he had some kind of vision of himself as Gods mother, I can understand that. It's just something about those young girls with BPD who hurt themselves again and again, it triggers a lot of countertransference.
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Less than a week until I graduate from my AccBacc program! I'm very excited to finish and get all that NCLEXy business out of the way. In September or as soon as I can get my license, I'm starting a preceptorship on a Mental Health unit of a small community hospital. I've never actually seen an in-patient MHU, so it should be interesting. How fast have any of you recent grads got your license? I'm hoping to have it all done in under a month. I've got all the paperwork, money, forms, fingerprints that I can sent off, just waiting on the completion/transcripts and SBN processing... 
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fanpantstic posted:Less than a week until I graduate from my AccBacc program! I'm very excited to finish and get all that NCLEXy business out of the way. In September or as soon as I can get my license, I'm starting a preceptorship on a Mental Health unit of a small community hospital. I've never actually seen an in-patient MHU, so it should be interesting. Graduated 1/17, passed NCLEX 2/14. Could've taken it 2/8, but waited the extra week. Good luck!
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I'm 3rd semester BSN (more than halfway to RN, whoooo!). I have a B.A. in psychology from 2008 and am doing nursing because I want to work in mental health. I am up to a large amount of debt, as I've turned to the dark side and have been getting Sallie Mae loans in addition to federal loans since I went back to school for nursing. I can't decide if it's a good move to go ahead and apply to my school's psych NP program next fall and just do the straight-school thing and get more loans...Or, if I should go to work after hopefully graduating in May and passing the NCLEX and then eventually go back. If it matters, my school's psych NP program is staying at the Master's level, as of now. I don't know if this will change, but I definitely want to sneak in and get just the Master's. Not interested in doctorate, I've had enough drat schooling already. Is it harder to get hired as a psych nurse if you either do or don't go on to get the NP degree straight away? Thoughts?
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Is there a site you guys like to buy scrubs off of? There's no stores near me and I need to buy some new scrubs for work.
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Have you tried on many brands/styles? I know that the true to size-ness varies widely in the scrubs that I have tried on/ purchased recently. But as for suggestions I would say All Heart
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