PepeSilvia

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1. L&D Stress

   PepeSilvia posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   So I worked in a busy ER for 2 years, decided I wanted a change, and accepted a position in L&D in April. I've always wanted to work in L&D and was so excited to take on this challenge. I have been off orientation for about 2 months now and I...

2. Graduated on Saturday... 5 interviews already!

   PepeSilvia replied to PepeSilvia's topic in Job Hunt

   For most of our clinicals there were a maximum of 10 students to one clinical professor. For our critical care rotation, the first half of the semester was spent like that. For the second half, we chose our top 3 hospital and critical care department...

3. Gifts for a graduate nurse?

   PepeSilvia posted a topic in New Nurse

   I recently graduated from nursing school and got my first job. My aunt wants to buy me a graduation gift that relates to nursing... like something that I would use or wear everyday. I don't know what to tell her. I already have a nice stethoscope, I ...

4. ER New Grad Interview Tomorrow

   PepeSilvia replied to muzikluvr83's topic in Emergency

   Well first off, I hope your interview went well! I guess I'm a little late with advice but in case you get a second interview, here are some tips for when I interviewed in the ER: they will be very impressed with you if you pride yourself with good t...

5. Graduated on Saturday... 5 interviews already!

   PepeSilvia replied to PepeSilvia's topic in Job Hunt

   Sorry for the late update, but I have accepted a job offer in the ER that I originally applied for! I'm so excited! I just had my pre-employment physical and drug test yesterday and orientation starts June 18th! I'll give some background about myself...

6. Can a new grad get hired in the OR and other questions?

   PepeSilvia replied to NenaRK's topic in Operating Room

   I am a new grad and have interviewed in the OR and have my peer interview next week. I'm really hoping I get the job. So yes, OR's do hire new grads. At my hospital the new grad OR orientation is 8 months long, with classroom time and preceptor exper...

7. Question: Where are the nursing jobs?

   PepeSilvia replied to chuckster's topic in Job Hunt

   I went to school around Pittsburgh (just graduated with BSN last week) but am originally from south-central PA, and lots of my fellow students have jobs already- even before graduation- and I have had a bunch of interviews this week. So it seems that...

8. What color is your uniform?

   PepeSilvia replied to MILOBRI's topic in General Students

   We had white pants, white lab coat, and red polo which shed on everything. It was horrendous.

9. Graduating Class of 2012 - Shout Out Here!!

   PepeSilvia replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Students

   I just graduated with my BSN last Saturday! It's the greatest feeling in the world!

10. What is nursing school like?

    PepeSilvia replied to AlexisNicole's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I just graduated with my BSN last week, and I'll tell you this- it was a long and hard road to get through all 4 years of nursing school. I remember people telling me it was going to be hard and I thought I'd be able to handle it no problem. Boy was ...

11. Graduated on Saturday... 5 interviews already!

    PepeSilvia replied to PepeSilvia's topic in Job Hunt

    I live in south central Pennsylvania. Thank you!

12. Graduated on Saturday... 5 interviews already!

    PepeSilvia posted a topic in Job Hunt

    It's been a week since graduation with my BSN and I'm so happy that on Monday I had 4 interviews- 1 in HR, 1 with ER, and 2 with the health system's two OR's- the main hospital and the community one. Then on Tuesday I shadowed in the ER and today I h...

13. To interview or not to interview for a not-so-great job

    PepeSilvia posted a topic in Job Hunt

    I am currently in school (graduating in May 2012) on the western half of my state and would very much like to move back home to the eastern side of the state once I graduate. I've been applying like a wild woman to any job I can find that doesn't req...

14. CNA or Med Tech better experience?

    PepeSilvia replied to PepeSilvia's topic in CNA/MA

    Sounds like med tech is winning. Thank you so much for your input!

15. CNA or Med Tech better experience?

    PepeSilvia posted a topic in CNA/MA

    I am a Pennsylvania nursing student working towards by BSN and am currently volunteering at an assisted living facility for the summer (I'll be a junior next semester). I've recently found out that the head nurse at the facility is looking for a CNA ...