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1. What is that weird smell?

   CBsMommy replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

   You stated he was a long-term resident. Is this a new smell or has he always smelled like this?

2. What motivates you to go to work every day?

   CBsMommy replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

   The biggest motivating factor for me is giving my son a chance for a better life. I hope that I can sock enough money away to pay for his college in full, so he won't have to deal with student loans later. I love the job and love helping people.

3. Why did you want to become a nurse/ My Story/Rant

   CBsMommy replied to jasonc1254's topic in General Students

   I was in the mortgage/real estate industry and a skilled workman that is good with his hands earns a heck of a lot more money than most nurses. I have known people who started out as general labor who built themselves up and within 5 years owned a h...

4. What does THIS mean?

   CBsMommy replied to CBsMommy's topic in Job Hunt

   Thanks, llg for your insight! Sometimes it's hard not to take things personally but now that I've had some time to think it about it, you're probably right.

5. have you been hired on the spot?

   CBsMommy replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

   Yes. I graduated in December and have been hired on the spot for 3 different positions thus far (pending reference checks). I have declined two and started the position I accepted this previous week as a PRN and this company has been wonderful so f...

6. I got second interview!!! now what?

   CBsMommy replied to larien37's topic in Job Hunt

   A second interview is a very good thing! Congrats! You can probably expect more of the same type of questions (although probably not as many). It's a little more relaxed atmosphere (but stay your most professional) and it's more of a chance for thi...

7. What does THIS mean?

   CBsMommy replied to CBsMommy's topic in Job Hunt

   I talked with my references and they stated that they were still willing to give me references and they are hoping I get a job soon, etc. Maybe they already had someone in mind for the position and since I was referred, they felt obligated to interv...

8. Online RN-BSN

   CBsMommy replied to nrsyann's topic in School Programs

   Hi nrsyann - Yes, I work and am also a single mom. Everyone in my class works as well. You have to be dedicated but you can make it work. The way GCU online works is they set the program up for you. So, I'm not going to be taking stats until my ...

9. What does THIS mean?

   CBsMommy replied to CBsMommy's topic in Job Hunt

   rn/writer - I was thinking that too, but I don't think so. I know that the PRN job I have now checked references (one of my references called me to let me know they gave me a good reference) and they hired me. I was just told yesterday that my pass...

10. What does THIS mean?

    CBsMommy posted a topic in Job Hunt

    So, I had an interview with a local inpatient hospice unit manager. The interview went very well (second interview, I was referred by someone else). She stated that new grads are fine, which is good because that is what I am. As I left the intervi...

11. A BIG pitfall of working office hours. warning long!

    CBsMommy replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    OP - This woman is miserable and sees that you are happy in your life. That is why she is picking on you. Not only that, but it seems that she is getting a "rise" out of you and, in doing so, is bringing you right down to her level. Go ahead and ...

12. Just wanted to share my horrible interview experience

    CBsMommy replied to larien37's topic in Job Hunt

    Holy COW! I thought I had bad interviews before but after hearing these stories, all of my interviews seem like a walk in the park! LOL. larien37 - I really hope that you get the job you want! After hearing about your interview, you deserve it!

13. Online RN-BSN

    CBsMommy replied to nrsyann's topic in School Programs

    I've liked it so far. They walk you through everything, they make sure everything is in order prior to you starting classes and it's just a year long. It is a bit busy but so far, it hasn't been hard. I'm a little worried about the statistics clas...

14. How long are we considered new grads?

    CBsMommy replied to NICU<3RN's topic in New Nurse

    I think it is about a year to no longer be counted as a "new grad". I was kind of wondering this too.

15. Will be in Colorado Jan 2013

    CBsMommy replied to daniellehively's topic in Colorado

    I am not sure how often it is offered however I can tell you that when I worked at Swedish (where the Preiop Program is offered), I loved it! It was a great hospital with great employees! One night, we were running very short staffed and the House ...