FirePup

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1. when can I call again?

   FirePup posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello All~ I interviewed for a position several weeks ago. Last Monday I called to ask about the position again. The manager wasn't available so I just left a message. I have not heard anything as of a week later, but the position is still availab...

2. Switch jobs so soon??

   FirePup replied to FirePup's topic in General Nursing

   The jobs I have applied for are actually at another facility in town. I believe transfering at my current facility can happen after 120 days....thank you for that heads up though

3. Switch jobs so soon??

   FirePup posted a topic in General Nursing

   Alright, I need honest advice...don't worry you won't offend me. Here's my deal: Just moved to a new city, I've been a nurse a little over a year. I took this job thinking I would love it, but HATE it. I just don't like the patient population...it...

4. Iowa City area nurses...

   FirePup posted a topic in Iowa

   Hello All~ Just wondering if any of you work or have friends that may work at the University of Iowa. I am moving from north Iowa to the Cedar Rapids area and have high hopes of getting a job at the U of I. Just wondering how long it usually takes ...

5. Electronic med administration in Ia

   FirePup replied to RN5000's topic in Iowa

   Sorry I didn't see this sooner....as for your question though. I never worked at MGMC, but I did do a preceptorship there in ICCU. All in all it seemed to be a nice place to work they were friendly and welcomed me. I believe I enjoyed MGMC better ...

6. Electronic med administration in Ia

   FirePup replied to RN5000's topic in Iowa

   Mary Greeley in Ames uses electronic med administration. It was great.

7. non nursing bachelors degree instead of BSN?

   FirePup posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hey All! I recently graduated in Aug. from an ASN program, have taken NCLEX and passed, and have my license. I thought during my ASN program I would just do a RN-BSN type program which wouldn't take long as I was enrolled at the State university for...

8. IN LIMBO!!! officialy RN, still Unemployed. Am I alone?

   FirePup replied to jalvino1's topic in New Nurse

   I understand how you're feeling at the moment. I have been searching for jobs since BEFORE graduation...finally had 1 interview, have heard nothing and I have inquired what's going on several times. Now I have passed boards and I am still having pr...

9. NCLEX today!

   FirePup replied to FirePup's topic in NCLEX

   thanks all for your support and encouragement. You're all right, I did pass. Thanks Again!

10. how to use saunders ? Please help me

    FirePup replied to AmyD_RN's topic in NCLEX

    When you first get to the startup part of the cd...you can choose either quiz (10 questions), Exam (maybe 100+ questions) or Study which will give you MANY questions. The more content areas you check on the study part will give you more questions. A...

11. NCLEX today!

    FirePup posted a topic in NCLEX

    well the dreaded test finally arrived. I slept HORRIBLY last night, but thankfully the test wasn't until 1515 this afternoon (2 hours drive). I got up at a reasonable time (0830) took my time getting ready and drove down and met a former co-worker ...

12. Job Hunting

    FirePup posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok heres the deal... I just graduated in Aug.& will take NCLEX 9/14/05. I have had AN interview (there are hardly ANY jobs available up here). The interview seemed to go good ( I was there for over 2 hours). I met staff on the unit, everything...

13. % on Saunders?

    FirePup replied to FirePup's topic in NCLEX

    No I am going back and reviewing the rationals after each quiz. I don't do more than 100 questions a day (I don't have that much attention :) ) I would say that I am just tired and need to go to bed, but I don't believe that is the case as most of...

14. % on Saunders?

    FirePup posted a topic in NCLEX

    ehh...I am using my Saunders CD's to review for NCLEX (Sept. 16) and I am consistently getting 70% no matter how many questions I do at a time...does this translate into anything...GAH!! I am frustrated! :uhoh21:

15. Help with Math for nursing

    FirePup replied to Tonyandwillo's topic in General Nursing

    ehh...not sure exactly what kind of math is on the compass test (I didn't have to take one), however, I did find this site on a search that could prove helpful. While I was quickly looking over these the one about halfway down the page titled "Drug ...