tokyoROSE BSN, RN

Operating Room

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About tokyoROSE

tokyoROSE has 2 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Operating Room.


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    How I Got My Dream Job!

    I posted this two years ago and I apologize for not returning any sooner to answer questions. Life as a new grad definitely kept me busy! Anyway, I'm so glad to hear that my story is still helping you guys in your job hunt. :) Everyone who has asked ...
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    ICU to OR

    With everything else equal, one year ICU experience should definitely help you get into the OR. It just depends on who you are up against and what kind of applicants the OR is looking for. I had 1.5 years of tele experience and a BSN. I got an interv...
  3. BSN: 21. FNP: 23. Will be done (hopefully!) by 25.
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    Nursing jobs with a sign on bonus question

    My sign on bonus was paid half up front and the other half at the end of my first year. Congratulations on the offer!
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    night nursing and healthy snacks

    I bring fruit and protein. Currently I'm loving edamame or beef jerky. Both are low in calories and packed full of protein. I also drink soy milk or skim milk. If I'm craving something sweet, I have sugar free chocolate pudding or make hot chocolate ...
  6. One word: EBAY. Great place for deals, but you must work for it-- be on there as the bidding closes to be the highest bidder. They have great customer service too.
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    Hesi

    I got around the same score as you on my med/surg hesi. For exit hesi, I just used a NCLEX review book. Nailed the hesi easily.
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    Is it hard, time consuming, or both?

    It is both, and I graduated magna cum laude. The hard part was learning how to answer those NCLEX-style questions. I didn't fully get it until the end. (I should have bought an NCLEX review book my very first semester. It would have made a huge diffe...
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    Do you have a lot of Debt to pay off

    I had a nice amount of money in the bank when I graduated at 21 from a state college. Scholarships, working, parents, and being creative with money allowed me to be in that position. I'm quite surprised that so many people learn to critical think in ...
  10. The one I had was no different than the American textbook. It was hard cover and brand new, $100 cheaper.
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    Worried About Accreditation

    Not in a million years would I gamble away years of hard work and money to a non-accredited school.
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    Help? Any suggestions that will help me

    Get a CNA job at the hospital. This will help you IMMENSELY in your job search when you graduate.
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    Keep my Micro book?

    I barely had to pay for any books during NS. Reason: I sold ALL my books that are current editions because those are top money and I would basically recoup the cost of the book. I then repurchased books I knew I would need (only book was med/surg) bu...
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    Online BSN program while doing ADN program

    What you are looking for is a traditional BSN program
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    Full time NP school and full time work?

    Thank you all for the replies. Luckily, I do work 12's and I can self-schedule my shifts to be on weekends. I'm now leaning towards part time from this feedback. It seems as if I would almost kill myself to work and go to school full time when I don'...