Buttercupviking

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1. New Grads, A Few Words of Encouragement

   Buttercupviking replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for this encouragement. After graduating in Dec, and having such a hard time finding ANYTHING, I finally got a per diem job in an assisted living facility. I have spoken to my profs. since graduating, and they all say, "We tried to warn you"...

2. Let's introduce ourselves...

   Buttercupviking replied to pedi-RN's topic in New Nurse

   My name is Suzanne, I'm 38, with 4 kids (widowed). Graduated in December, took Exam in January, passed, been licensed RN since 1/23/09 but still NO JOB! Live in NJ.

3. Can't find a job!

   Buttercupviking replied to Buttercupviking's topic in New Nurse

   What State in the midwest? I am considering everything right now!

4. Can't find a job!

   Buttercupviking replied to Buttercupviking's topic in New Nurse

   I was hoping there would be some interships available around here too, but nothing so far. Some of them only accept BSN nurses, like UPenn's program. I need something before my skills start declining! Anyone have any good suggestions!

5. Can't find a job!

   Buttercupviking posted a topic in New Nurse

   I graduated in December. Took my exam in January and got licensed January 23rd. I have applied everyday online. ALL the hospitals around here (Ocean County, NJ) only accept online apps. I have also applied to some nursing homes, most are looking ...

6. BSN to practice ethical dilemma - where do you stand?

   Buttercupviking replied to sowelu88's topic in ADN/BSN

   Ok, how bout I throw this into the mix, What about someone who has a BS in Physiology and Neurobiology coming back to get an ADN?

7. Question about meds

   Buttercupviking replied to Buttercupviking's topic in General Students

   I'm sorry I should have said, the were NO parameters given by the doctor. Thanks for your replies.

8. Question about meds

   Buttercupviking posted a topic in General Students

   Hey everyone. My instructor just told me that I should have been remediated due to the fact that I was going to give meds on a patient (90 yo with CHF) when their BP was 98/56 (HR 92). I would like to know besides in the MAR where you would find par...