MissRn09

MissRn09 has 3 years experience.

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1. Walden University has new FNP and AGNP Programs

   MissRn09 replied to kenyohunt1's topic in School Programs

   Hello all. I wanted to give you guys some information and personal opinions on Walden. I apologize in advance for the length. I have been attending Walden for a year taking one class at a time and my plans were to get a Master's then when I completed...

2. June 2009 NCLEX Support Group

   MissRn09 replied to kristin1213's topic in NCLEX

   I did indeed take the NCLEX-RN on June 24th and successfully passed on my first attempt! I am an RN!!!

3. How has having/not having children affect your career?

   MissRn09 replied to Ellean55's topic in General Students

   I am a mother and just graduated with my BSN on May 16th. I don't know what it's like to NOT have a child and go through school. I, like some, was a mother at 18 with a husband and waited before starting school. Aftermy first semester I became a SING...

4. Dialysis Nursing? Please help!

   MissRn09 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am stressing & wanting to pull out my hair. I was offered a position on an Oncology unit at the largest hospital in the state in which I live & am soooo excited to go work for them. This is the ideal company to work for and have never heard...

5. Are new grads finding jobs

   MissRn09 replied to pat8585's topic in General Students

   I live in Louisiana and it's kind of rough here. The hospital I worked at just cut hours for clinical and clerical/administrative positions..basically, the WHOLE hospital. 40 hour work weeks are now 32 and I can only recall 3-4 people being hired out...

6. June 2009 NCLEX Support Group

   MissRn09 replied to kristin1213's topic in NCLEX

   Graduated a week ago today and waiting on the ATT...I'm shooting for end of June also..I started studying yesterday...Can anyone tell me if dates are generally available or you have to kinda get what they have? Should get ATT first week in June. Thin...

7. do nurse owned nursing homes exist?

   MissRn09 replied to Ginger's Person's topic in General Nursing

   I know of 1 that is in Silsbee, TX. And I must say...It's AMAZING in there. I had clinicals there and this place is somewhere I would leave my family and have NO QUESTIONS! The lady that runs it is on point. If ANY nurse or nurse aide doesn't do what...

8. Anyone works for Oschner's in Baton Rouge, LA

   MissRn09 replied to MissRn09's topic in General Nursing

   Marijane, I was offered a position on Oncology. I'm very very excited but still want to atleast interview at Oschner's. They will have a hard time competing cause I was very impressed! Anyway..I have a BSN so the pay is $1 more on med/surg units and...

9. HELP!!! New Grad thinking about Oncology

   MissRn09 replied to MissRn09's topic in General Nursing

   Kikids...THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! You don't understand how much that helps me and makes me feel like I made the right choice. I decided once I was offered the position that I will RE-READ all chapters on cancer in my med/surg book before start...

10. Anyone works for Oschner's in Baton Rouge, LA

    MissRn09 replied to MissRn09's topic in General Nursing

    I am from Lake Charles...I was given all the pay information when the HR rep called and it's VERY VERY appealing. I don't mind working nights, I prefer them over days anyway. I applied for a position in the ER but I'd take med/surg postion to get my ...

11. Anyone works for Oschner's in Baton Rouge, LA

    MissRn09 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am looking to relocate to another city in Louisiana and have been called by Oschner's. I haven't heard ANYTHING ever about this hospital. Does anyone work there? I want SOME info before driving for an interview 133 miles... May 16, 2009 10:00am

12. HELP!!! New Grad thinking about Oncology

    MissRn09 replied to MissRn09's topic in General Nursing

    OMG...I was at clinicals today and was called..I landed the position on the ONCOLOGY unit! I can't even begin to express how excited I am. I am also very very very thankful to God after reading how so many new grads are having issues landing jobs. Th...

13. New Grads, A Few Words of Encouragement

    MissRn09 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I am so taken by reading all these different posts. (#1) That new grads are having such a hard time finding jobs in the hospital arena. I myself applied for a FEW positions and wasn't called back but WAS called for the one that I feel I needed! It is...

14. I have HESI in the morning

    MissRn09 replied to shann106's topic in General Students

    Get some sleep!! Take a deep breath, go with your first mind, don't change any answers, and read each one carefully! You will be fine. I take my LAST Hesi on the 4th of May!

15. HELP!!! New Grad thinking about Oncology

    MissRn09 replied to MissRn09's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all soooo much for the encouraging words. ER is not mandantory for graduate school but HIGHLY recommended. I am starting so soon b/c my life situation really won't allow me the options of waiting if pursuing my master's is what I really wan...