carolbrigid

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1. Any tips for my Companion job interview?

   carolbrigid replied to carolbrigid's topic in General Nursing

   I GOT THE JOB!!!!! Thank you all so much! I wrote down some of your suggestions and took them with me to the interview so I wouldn't forget anything. And I am even recovering from a broken hip, and walked into that interview using a cane! (Well ...

2. Any tips for my Companion job interview?

   carolbrigid replied to carolbrigid's topic in General Nursing

   Well tomorrow is the big day. I want to thank each of you for your kind and helpful replies. I have wanted to work at this hospital for a long time, unsure of exactly what position, but my goal is always to care for those who are sick and provide t...

3. Any tips for my Companion job interview?

   carolbrigid posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have wanted to work at my local hospital for the past several years. I applied for a companion job there and I have an interview this coming Friday. Can anyone give me any tips or suggestions to help me do well on my interview? I don't have any ...

4. How difficult is math in nursing school?

   carolbrigid replied to futurenurse1710's topic in General Nursing

   You guys are great! Honestly. I have worried about not knowing enough math. I have to go to the college next week and take the math placement test, where they determine what you know and where you need to go, LOL. I've been a little nervous about...

5. How difficult is math in nursing school?

   carolbrigid replied to futurenurse1710's topic in General Nursing

   You know, maybe I'm not giving myself enough credit here. FLmomof5 I totally admire you and anyone else who understands math like that. Wow. It's always been a bit tough for me. But a lot of times I realize that after I sit down and try to figure ...

6. How difficult is math in nursing school?

   carolbrigid replied to futurenurse1710's topic in General Nursing

   Did anyone have or can you suggest any books that were helpful for you when you were a student? I was always lousy at math in school. I graduated High School in 1971. So it's been QUITE a long time since I've taken any math classes. I do know and ...

7. Shifts

   carolbrigid replied to carolbrigid's topic in General Nursing

   Wow. I'm glad I asked about this because I learned several good things in the answers from both of you. Thank you so much. I've even learned to think about the shifts as a positive instead of a negative! I think because I'm older (I'm 55 years ol...

8. Shifts

   carolbrigid replied to carolbrigid's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you, carebear, for your honest and kind reply. I didn't even think of working a midnight shift as a small price to pay. You're totally right about that. I do want the hospital experience. In fact, the local hospital near me has a program asso...

9. Shifts

   carolbrigid posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am going to begin pre-nursing classes in the fall. I really want to become a nurse, and have wanted to for a while. I am very excited about it. I have a question which may sound kind of silly, but do you have to work shift work? Is it required f...