umslalum

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1. Typical Day at Hospital Ambulatory Surgery

   umslalum posted a topic in Ambulatory

   Hello AllNurses Family! I have an opportunity to interview for two different jobs at the same hospital. Please note that I am a fairly new graduate. The jobs they are considering me for are ambulatory surgery and endoscopy. What is the typical day li...

2. New Grad in Endoscopy

   umslalum posted a topic in Gastroenterology

   Hello AllNurses Family! I now that there probably is a thread on this somewhere. Since it could be considerably older, I will ask this question again. I have an opportunity to interview for an endoscopy RN position at a local hospital. Difficult for ...

3. NCLEX Without Kaplan Qbank

   umslalum replied to pfisteaj's topic in NCLEX

   Thanks!

4. Brand New Nurse - Starting OR!

   umslalum replied to lmreed13's topic in Operating Room

   Hi! I just graduated in May as well in will be starting a residency in July. I am so excited for us! Have you taken boards yet?

5. Should I take these online classes to make my resume to the OR stand out?

   umslalum replied to silkysteph's topic in Operating Room

   Hi there! Well, the courses that you are taking certainly will benefit your career in the long run. I am a new grad (last month),and recently accepted a position into an operating room fellowship. I had a high gpa, member of sigma theta tau, and jo...

6. Need Some Encouragement

   umslalum replied to umslalum's topic in Operating Room

   I said I would be back y'all when I got the job. And guess what?.....I did! I want to thank all of you in the allnurses universe for your advice, kind words, and support. It has helped me transform from beginning nursing student, to nursing graduate,...

7. I can't afford Kaplan or Hurst review class. What are other ways to prepare?

   umslalum posted a topic in NCLEX

   Hello Everyone! I can't afford the cost to take the Kaplan or Hurst NCLEX review classes. Any advice on other means to prepare for the exam? I know that there are many who have passed the NCLEX without paying the extra money for the review courses....

8. Did anyone pass the new NCLEX?

   umslalum replied to ashleyrosesf's topic in NCLEX

   I am preparing to take my NCLEX exam soon also. I never knew that there was a "new" NCLEX exam. Could someone please elaborate? Thanks for posting this question.

9. Need Some Encouragement

   umslalum replied to umslalum's topic in Operating Room

   Thanks for the responses everyone. The comments have really lifted my spirits. I will make sure to touch base with those I interviewed with. A little patience and a lot of prayer should also do the trick! My next post will definitely be about my gett...

10. Need Some Encouragement

    umslalum posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hello AllNurses Universe! I must say that my time on this forum has been an incredible journey for me. I started posting before beginning my BSN program. Now, I am a graduate as of May 4th and am preparing to take my NCLEX at the end of the month. ...

11. Books about operating room instruments

    umslalum posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hello Everyone! I was hoping that someone could suggest some very descriptive books about operating room instrumentation. Thanks a bunch.....:)

12. OR Interview Questions

    umslalum posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hello Everyone! I will be a new grad in May with my BSN. I have always been passionate about being in the operating room. All my clinical strengths seem to coincide with this particular specialty. I even joined the AORN as a student member. Eventual...

13. Maryville nursing program

    umslalum replied to EBT67's topic in Missouri

    Fellow Nursing Students, I posted a prior report about Maryville's WEC. While I might have the most positive experiences (which I personally have) vs. someone else who might not be, remember that it is all subjective information. There are some of...

14. Are you a PCT/CNA and a BSN/RN student ?

    umslalum replied to umslalum's topic in Technicians

    Yep, I know. Some of us don't have a choice though. I'm sure there have been some miraculous, resilient folks who have worked full time and gone through nursing school. Something will work out. Darn the luck! Thanks again guys.

15. Are you a PCT/CNA and a BSN/RN student ?

    umslalum replied to umslalum's topic in Technicians

    I would be working the night shift-from 7pm-7am. I also agree with bhanson about not compromising my grades at this point for 10 bucks an hour, as I am an A student as well. It's definitely something to think about. Maybe part-time? Thanks for your ...