RiaRN3

RiaRN3

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  1. The difference between hydrogel dressings and hydrocolloid dressings

    both maintain a moist environment. But hydrocolloid dressings have the capacity to absorb mild exudate or drainage.
  2. Took me nine months to a year in nyc with a BSN. Don't get scared though, our graduating class had grad-to-hired times that varied greatly, depending on how early they started looking & how much they networked. From people getting offers prior to...
  3. No longer a "New Grad" after 6 months?

    Hahhaa. Riiight?! Like it matters. ah... well, I'm sticking with: "I'm a new grad until I get that 1 year experience."
  4. Are there any hospitals hiring new Grads

    Sent you private message. :) Anyone who seriously needs to know, just pm me. :) Privacy and all...
  5. Just took Nclex...again

    Fingers crossed!!! Hang in there! :)
  6. Are there any hospitals hiring new Grads

    Yes! I've had 4 interviews for new grad positions in 3 nyc hospitals (Yes, twice in the same hospital for 2 different positions!!)! Sadly, I did not get any of them. But the managers and recruiters have told me that they hire "competitive new grads"....
  7. What are you thankful for today?

    Today... I'm thankful for: * Hair products & mascara, without which I'd look like a boy * My patient, kind, and forgiving hubby who looks @ me lovingly even when my hair is limp & flat * My future full time job in a profession I can't wait to...
  8. If You Knew Then What You Know Now

    What, specifically, is discouraging you?
  9. Caught in the web of a workplace romance.

    Two ways to go about it: 1) Either focus your attention and energy on working things out with your marriage (if you were happy in the first place & truly valued your spouse & relationship, you would have kept your distance and made sure the ...
  10. Racism at clinical site...what to do?

    That's appalling! Have you told your clinical instructor? I believe that would be the chain of command... Also, at the end of clinical rotations, they usually give you a form to evaluate the unit/ hospital, don't they?
  11. So I got this alarming comment from one of the recruiters I spoke with. She said after 6 months, new graduates are no longer considered "new"?!?! Not sure it matters but yeaaahhhh.... So, after November, I'm just "mopin around graduate RN?" or "weig...
  12. Finally got official job offer

    Wow now this is something new!!! They made you wait after they've told you you got it?!?! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Your persistence paid off BIG TIME! :)
  13. (OMG! I can't edit my title anymore! hahaha. Sorry for the grammatical error!! )
  14. i got a job!

    Whoo hoooo! :) Congratultions! Sounds like a great place to start! Best of luck to you on your new job!!!
  15. job fair

    If you're a new grad, just be prepared for being turned away like a leper! kidding. But yeah, seriously, have tons of resumes @ hand. Ask for a business card / contact number from the person you're speaking with as well so you can follow up. I woul...