Jwin10

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1. Aria Health SON Fall 2016

   Jwin10 replied to smarie0708's topic in School Programs

   Im a 2011 graduate of aria's nursing program! I highly recommend it! Lots of hands on clinical time vs traditional bsn programs (la salle, Drexel, etc) instructors who take time to help you and make sure you are working to your full potential. Great ...

2. ER dropping the ball?

   Jwin10 replied to Birdy2's topic in General Nursing

   I haven't taken the time to read the 150+ responses so I do apologize if I have say what has already been stated above somewhere. I work on a busy tele/trauma floor. We are lucky to even get notice of an admit before the phone is ringing to give rep...

3. ICU RNs floated to floors?

   Jwin10 replied to jamisaurus's topic in Critical

   In my first nursing job I worked on a tele/observation floor. We often got pulled to the unit as we were the only other Rns in the hospital who had been through the critical care course .... It sucked at times because as we all know, being pulled su...

4. Being a preceptor.

   Jwin10 replied to CardiacDork's topic in Relations

   My personality is laid back and calm. I find that it helps with new RNs. They are scared, nervous, excited and overwhelmed all at the same time. Having an excitable preceptor does not lend itself well to the learning process. I always tell them, "th...

5. Difficulty moving on to a new job

   Jwin10 replied to NewSSURN's topic in General Nursing

   Read the job requirements for the job posted and then tailor each resume to that job. Use the buzzwords these places are looking for, such as "Patient satisfaction", etc. I have a main resume and then I altered depending on the job I was applying for...

6. New grad, GN what am I?

   Jwin10 replied to Graduation2016's topic in General Students

   Nursing school grad would be accurate

7. 1 month new ICU job. I want to run

   Jwin10 replied to RNMeagz's topic in Critical

   The er and icu are two different worlds, and to make that transition will take some time. More than two months. For your preceptor to tell you it'll be sink or swim after that? Inappropriate! And hell, there are still docs at my hospital who I don't ...

8. too old?

   Jwin10 replied to Momof8CNA's topic in CNA/MA

   I was 37. I'm 43 now. I've been a nurse for 4 years and quite happy I made a career change. It was challenging for sure as I had 3 small kids at home and a husband who was deployed for some of that time, but that which does not kill us only makes us ...

9. Quitting a job

   Jwin10 replied to nurseypants328's topic in General Nursing

   You also never know who you might wind up working for, or with in the future.

10. Quitting a job

    Jwin10 replied to nurseypants328's topic in General Nursing

    Notice is always necessary regardless of how often you work or how long you've been there. It's the right thing to do. Additionally you may be counted on for shifts in the future and to just up and leave is unprofessional. Now, on to the statement t...

11. Is it better to get an ADN or BSN?

    Jwin10 replied to Irena67's topic in ADN/BSN

    I already had a bachelors degree from a previous work life. I went for my ADN first and when I was done I got my first job, (this was 2011) and then used my tuition reimbursement to get my BSN. It took me less than a year. As an RN now, I still fee...

12. What did you do to get an RN job though without experience?

    Jwin10 replied to kh2488's topic in Job Hunt

    Often times it's who you know. Or who your family knows. A new grad program is also another great way to go.

13. My preceptor is everything they taught us NOT to be...

    Jwin10 replied to Live..&..Learn's topic in Relations

    So many typos! So sorry! :-/

14. My preceptor is everything they taught us NOT to be...

    Jwin10 replied to Live..&..Learn's topic in Relations

    I think the main issue is that the preceptor is not an experienced RN herself. Had OP been placed with a more seasoned nurse, she would have known how to handle, or even anticipate new grads questions and concerns. Sound changes are clean, not steril...

15. Question for Aria Health SON or CCP Nursing students/graduates?

    Jwin10 replied to SPG1975's topic in Pennsylvania

    Aria is an RN diploma with the option (if you choose) for an associates from PSU.. I'm currently a second level student at ARIA and am very pleased with my choice to go there..