cheska_rn ASN, RN

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   Hiring Manager Calling Current Manager

   cheska_rn posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I recently interviewed for a position and was given the opportunity to have an observation experience as well. The interview and observation both went well. During the interview the hiring mgr asked...
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   O how I long to be a L&D nurse :(

   cheska_rn replied to LH...RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   My advice: Keep applying for L&D jobs, but also apply for HOSPITAL jobs. Not a dig against LTC, but a lot of facilities want your experience to be hospital experience. I took a job on a geropsych...
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   New Grad L&D Interview

   cheska_rn replied to Calinurse4's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I graduated in May 2012 as well, with hopes of landing on a L&D floor asap, and I just started last week! SOOOO excited!
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   WCCCD math competency...

   cheska_rn replied to MrsClarkRN's topic in Michigan Nursing

   I'm a May grad as well. I don't remember exactly what was on the first math competency (PTSD I presume), but I do know that I reviewed the whole Med Math book and I passed, lol. Don't forget to review...
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   Help -- Should I call again?

   cheska_rn replied to cheska_rn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Thanks!!!
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   Help -- Should I call again?

   cheska_rn replied to cheska_rn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Well, if anyone cares, they called today and offered the position!
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   Help -- Should I call again?

   cheska_rn replied to cheska_rn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Thanks, both, for your replies and suggestions. I really want to call, but don't want to seem like I am being impatient, or a nag. I'm still undecided. Was hoping/praying to hear something today. It...
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   Help -- Should I call again?

   cheska_rn posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Long story short: Interview on August 8th (went well, asked back to shadow) Shadowed on August 10th Emailed hiring mgr interest in the position August 12th Received reply from hiring mgr saying he...
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   The Next Step

   cheska_rn posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   So, I graduated in May, passed NCLEX in July, and had my first interview at the beginning of this month. I interviewed with both the recruiter and hiring manager, and both went very well. They invited...
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    MOST horrible Nclex experience of my life!! I nor pass nor failed!!!

    cheska_rn replied to Txnurse722's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am also a firm believer in "everything happens for a reason". Was there content that you were being tested on that you felt you were lagging in? Take this time to review those areas. Good
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    Can you walk into the NCLEX-RN exam with gum in your mouth?

    cheska_rn replied to MrRN1989's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Totally unrelated to the post, but thank you for having such a fine avatar pic. Joe is
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    A Few of my Favorite Things about Nursing School

    cheska_rn replied to KatePasa's topic in General Students

    I feel your pain!!! I have 11 more days until pinning. THANK GOD!!! I cannot take more much!
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    Ypsilanti neighborhoods

    cheska_rn replied to OnlyByHisGrace's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Are you limiting yourself to Ypsilanti when you say East/North/West/South, or are you referring to those areas outside of Ypsi? I live in Belleville which is just east of Ypsi. For schools do you mean...
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    Pharmacology Flashcards (drug cards)

    cheska_rn replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Wow, you know you are awesome, right?!?!?!? These are FABULOUS!
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    Easy (Hard?) Math Question

    cheska_rn replied to cheska_rn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    When in my schooling did I fail to learn that drop factor = mL?? So if it is 15gtt/min does that equal 15 drips equaling 1mL?? Is it interchangeable with the both macro and micro? I came up w/the...