swtpea48

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1. New and not so new nurses..

   swtpea48 replied to UpinawayRN's topic in General Nursing

   I work on the floor and had something similar happen to me a few days ago.

2. May Graduate--Applying for jobs

   swtpea48 replied to sj73201's topic in Job Hunt

   It never hurts to be ahead of the game in the job hunt keeping in mind that the majority of hospitals will not consider you for a position until you have graduated and some not even until you pass NCLEX. I graduated in May 2011, I started applying f...

3. care plan- smart (specific, measureable, accurate/achievable, realistic, timeframe

   swtpea48 replied to tassie1955's topic in Student Assist

   No one will do your homework for you. Post a few nursing diagnoses on here to get feedback. You're more likely to get help that way.

4. How Long?

   swtpea48 replied to Juwon's topic in General Nursing

   I lucked out in the current market too. Graduated in May 2011, passed NCLEX in June, and had a job in July.

5. how much orientation did you receive as a new grad?

   swtpea48 replied to tokmom's topic in New Nurse

   9 weeks

6. Calhoun RN Grads: Have you found jobs?

   swtpea48 replied to trayeh62's topic in Alabama

   I didn't graduate from Calhoun but from Wallace in May. I was able to find a job pretty quickly. Since you are just starting school my number one piece of advice would be to make a really good impression with all of your clinical instructors and th...

7. Need help for nursing school

   swtpea48 replied to Natasha101's topic in General Students

   If you are trying to get into super competitive program you may need to consider retaking anatomy again so you can get your grades up.

8. How should nursing schools pick students for admission?

   swtpea48 replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

   I would gladly give any vet extra points for a nursing school admit, job, etc for fighting for and preserving my freedom.

9. New Grad... Job hunting advice anyone?

   swtpea48 replied to Camemile's topic in New Nurse

   First thing you should worry about is passing boards. No one will consider you for a position until you are done with NCLEX. Once that is taken care of apply for everything you possibly can (full time, part time, PRN, per diem, etc). No matter what ...

10. Need study help for repeat nclex-rn taker

    swtpea48 replied to SJI10's topic in NCLEX

    I would recommend hurst review. The instructors make the content fun and easy to understand. You'll also get some good study tips. Good luck.

11. New grad nurses- what did you do to get hired?

    swtpea48 replied to bornthisway's topic in New Nurse

    I had to use a contact I made during my second semester in clinical. My instructor told me to call her as soon as I graduated and she would help me get an interview. She did and I start my new job in a week and a half.

12. Does bullying really go on in Nursing?

    swtpea48 replied to R_Clemens's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely bullying occurs in nursing and unfortunately some of it begins in nursing school among students, clinical instructors, faculty members, and nurses at the clinical facility. The best way to avoid it? Try to stay away from the cliques and d...

13. Hybrid/Online RN Programs..

    swtpea48 replied to yellowfoxx21's topic in Alabama

    I did! I passed with 75 questions and will be starting my job on 8/1. Have you taken boards yet?

14. Hybrid/Online RN Programs..

    swtpea48 replied to yellowfoxx21's topic in Alabama

    I also just graduated from Wallace in May. The program is very fair and the faculty really care about their students.

15. USA vs Faulkner State/BSN vs ADN?????

    swtpea48 replied to Mary Ann Y.'s topic in Alabama

    Has a new nursing graduate (I got my ADN) I would strongly suggest you just go to USA and get your BSN. Most hospitals that I know of would prefer to hire someone with a BSN over an ADN. Good luck!!