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  1. Simmons May 2014

    I'm accepted to the May cohort but I'm taking the bridge course so I suppose I won't be in classes with any of you guys haha. I'm a little nervous about it all. Especially the cost. Anyone have any recommendations for scholarships? I've done a fe...
  2. Why have ADN programs if hospitals don't want to hire RNs with an associates?! I have a BSN, but that's crazy to me. I'm sure if that's the case at RIH, they will help you bridge over to the bachelor's by offering classes/tuition reimbursement. I'm...
  3. Are Saunders questions similar to NCLEX?

    I used Saunders to prepare for my exam last year, and personally, the actual NCLEX exam was easier than the prep book! Truly. Other people I know said the same thing. My school also utilized ATI so I used that along with Saunders to study. I main...
  4. Is an RN refresher course even worth it at this point?

    Yeah, I worked for Mollen this year too and facilities don't really care about this type of experience. I recently interviewed at a rehab/LTC facility and the ADON asked if I had experience and I said "I worked at a retail flu clinic" and she said "...
  5. out of school 5 years need help studying for nclex

    You should probably take an instructor led review class like the one by Kaplan. Also, did your school use ATI? If so, maybe you can ask the nursing department at your alma mater for the codes to do the review tests online? I would tell them your s...
  6. Is bringing dougnuts for my clinical unit o.k.?

    LOL even the nurses that were mean to you all semester long get happy when the donuts arrive! Sugar sweetens everything! haha
  7. Is bringing dougnuts for my clinical unit o.k.?

    Yes, we did this all the time when I was in nursing school. Like others have said, do it on your last clinical day. We would all chip in as a group to defray the cost, but when I did my final senior clinical, I bought a box of Christmas cookies and...
  8. Would this be considered job hopping?

    How about the nursing home or SNF? You could try a doc's office but they usually staff Medical Assistants... You could look for a job in the clinics/urgent care facilities too. I know of a few people who went straight to working in the clinics as ...
  9. CNA experience = more competitive?

    I would go for it. I'm not sure if you'll be more competitive, but like others said, it can't hurt. You'll get experience in the healthcare environment and form relationships with nurse managers all while caring for patients in the most fundamental...
  10. Passed Nclex rn in August, still no job

    I feel your pain. I've only gotten interviews in LTC and Skilled Nursing facilities. 0 hospital interviews. Thankfully, I still have my non-nursing job. Check sites like indeed and simplyhired. There's some new grad listings on those sites. I sa...
  11. One lead off

    I've never heard of that. I would think it wouldn't show a heart rate at all if a lead is off. You can always check the HR manually, re-attach the lead and compare. Could just be a faulty EKG machine
  12. Rhode Island College School of Nursing-- BSN Program

    Hi there, luvnursing13. I don't think it matters where you do your pre-reqs. If CCRI is a more economical choice, I would do it. Just make sure that your courses at CCRI are comparable to RIC's courses. I believe the Admissions Office at RIC has ...
  13. new grad nursing jobs

    Oh congrats on the new job! Did you land a hospital position? I actually have an interview this week for with a SNF. Hopefully it works out!
  14. Rhode Island College School of Nursing-- BSN Program

    2nd degree is not a strike against you at all. You sound like a great candidate. As long as you have all your prerequisites done and your application completed and in by the deadline, you should be all set. Your GPA is stellar so there's no issue ...
  15. UCONN vrs URI please help!

    I'm not familiar with either programs, but I would suggest going slower at the state school and getting a student nurse intern position once you've done your med/surg clinicals. Becoming a CNA in the hospital would be a great experience as well. Al...