sophistomommaRN

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1. STRESSFUL first nursing job

   sophistomommaRN replied to scnurse28's topic in Stress 101

   Hi I am recent out of school (last winter) and after a long search landed my first position also... It was a nightmare! I had to immediately discuss my concerns with training with management day 1. My preceptor first day left me alone within minute...

2. How do I become a NICU nurse?

   sophistomommaRN replied to blmcglohon's topic in NICU

   I'd agree the area is hard to get into now. You could do things while in nursing school to help build experience in NICU. You could take an extern position or request experiences in NICU during the program. Requesting a NICU rotation (124 hours wo...

3. Will I get DQ'ed?

   sophistomommaRN replied to sophistomommaRN's topic in Government

   Thank you Viper1104, I have since gotten contact with the Navy recruitment last week and am currently working on my security packet. He did, as you have, state that there would be ODS in Rhode Island. I have much to gather (partly due to being bo...

4. Will I get DQ'ed?

   sophistomommaRN replied to sophistomommaRN's topic in Government

   Thanks, I was wondering about this also. The local recruiter tried to convince me otherwise; however, he isn't in healthcare professions so I know that makes it secondhand knowledge. He did tell me that it is now to the point that they are going to...

5. Just took NCLEX PN

   sophistomommaRN replied to Elleveein's topic in NCLEX

   Congrats in advance!!!

6. Will I get DQ'ed?

   sophistomommaRN replied to sophistomommaRN's topic in Government

   That's awesome! I plan to do all that I can to prepare in advance still, but its nice to know that it won't be a deal breaker since there will be time to work there too. More excited, thanks!

7. Will I get DQ'ed?

   sophistomommaRN posted a topic in Government

   Hi all, I am a 24 year old who just finished nursing school last fall. I recently made the decision to look into fulfilling a dream that I have had since I was a girl--become a nurse for the military. I am hoping to look into the Air Force and Navy...

8. Help Military Nurse! Input on my family situation!

   sophistomommaRN replied to NavyNurseRN's topic in Government

   Well said and to the point!

9. Not sure what happened

   sophistomommaRN replied to tjmschet's topic in Private Duty

   I am sorry about your concern about lost hours; I wish that I knew something about the subject. This was one reason why my husband and I always went through guilt and shame when concluding that we needed to let a nurse go. I agree with staceylynn, ...

10. Not sure what happened

    sophistomommaRN replied to tjmschet's topic in Private Duty

    Hey, I am not only a nurse but a mother who relied on home health agency assistance while in nursing school. I actually was like the family on the other end for you. I don't want you to be offended or upset; hopefully this will put your mind at eas...

11. How I passed the NCLEX-RN first try

    sophistomommaRN replied to oscarfarnacio's topic in NCLEX

    As you said, ASN programs are overly competitive right now, meaning a possible waiting list (more time). Also, it matters whether they are proprietary schools (as you may be unable to transfer towards a ASN-BSN later). With that said, and being in ...

12. I have my first interview ever! Any advice?

    sophistomommaRN replied to Loux's topic in General Nursing

    I like these; you want to be professional in appearance but relevant to the position you are applying for...PCA's and dietary don't wear high-high heels. Good luck! You seem to be a girl with a good head on her shoulders!

13. How I passed the NCLEX-RN first try

    sophistomommaRN replied to oscarfarnacio's topic in NCLEX

    First off, congratulations oscarfarnacio! I too found out this morning with quick results that I passed! I took it last Friday and finished with 75 questions. I didn't realize that I hit that number and, when the screen went blue, I almost yelle...