RapperRN

RapperRN has 13 years experience and specializes in Emergency, Medical and Cardiac ICU.

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1. retaking the FNP cert exam?

   RapperRN posted a topic in NP Students

   I need help! I am one step away from moving into the NP field. I need to retake the exam but I can't do it the same way as before. I went through the Barkley book 4-5 times and the Barkley audio about the same. I took the DRTs but never scored above ...

2. FNP to CRNA, advice, thoughts, insight

   RapperRN replied to MexicanFNP's topic in SRNA

   Right, but I wonder if once I complete the FNP program I should continue working as an RN in the ICU. That way I could keep up my skills while working Part Time as an NP. Perhaps do 2 days in ICU and 2 days as an NP? Have you heard of anyone doing ...

3. FNP to CRNA, advice, thoughts, insight

   RapperRN replied to MexicanFNP's topic in SRNA

   Did you end up completing your CRNA? I’m interested in something similar. I have 3+ years in ICU and am looking into FNP programs. One nearest me is $20-25,000 and it’s just miles from my house. Did you end up doing both? im wondering if I can work ...

4. FNP to CRNA, advice, thoughts, insight

   RapperRN replied to MexicanFNP's topic in SRNA

   Did you end up completing your CRNA? I’m interested in something similar. I have 3+ years in ICU and am looking into FNP programs. One nearest me is $20-25,000 and it’s just miles from my house. Did you end up doing both? im wondering if I can work ...

5. LAC+USC interview new grad RN

   RapperRN replied to girl84's topic in California

   Hi Noctor Durse! Congratulations on passing the NCLEX! I was a new grad 7+ years ago so I’m not sure how my name got tagged to your question. I do know that getting into LA County takes a miracle and Time. But I’ve heard good things about working ...

6. Will volunteering help with finding a job as new grad?

   RapperRN replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

   But weren't you so happy helping others? I was as a volunteer. Plus, studies show it improves your quality of life and adds years to your life!

7. Will volunteering help with finding a job as new grad?

   RapperRN replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

   YES! Do it! It took me 8months to find a job as a new grad after I passed the NCLEX. After applying to my hospital of choice and discovering there were 300 applicants for 1 job, I knew that I had to do something different. So, I went to the volun...

8. LAC+USC interview new grad RN

   RapperRN replied to girl84's topic in California

   I ended up getting hired at UC Irvine Medical Center. It will be 2 years in Feb. Wow, time flies. At one time, I was really hoping for LA USC ED I even went to volunteer there but was turned down because I'm an RN. Anyhoo, I'm content working th...

9. UC Irvine Medical Center New Grad Medical Surgical 2012

   RapperRN replied to Mayet_RN's topic in California

   I honestly don't know what happened to my application status. AND, it was a miracle that I was hired. If you're still searching for a job, I would suggest finding THE hospital you want to work with, become a volunteer or a nurses aide. Hoag and UC...

10. Is Anyone PCCN Certified?

    RapperRN replied to GinaCat's topic in Cardiac

    Hi Everyone! I work full-time as a telemetry RN, I'm a father of 3 girls and my wife works as well, so finding time to study (and sleep) has been a challenge. I commute about 25 minutes 1 way to work. Our hospitals library has one book and one ha...

11. UC Irvine Medical Center New Grad Medical Surgical 2012

    RapperRN replied to Mayet_RN's topic in California

    nursenursingnursed: I heard that they are supposed to have a new grad program opening in July. If I were you, I would check everyday in June and everyday in July. And occasionally call HR to speak with an RN recruiter to find out if they know of an...

12. LAC+USC interview new grad RN

    RapperRN replied to girl84's topic in California

    Right. The point is to get hired. In this market you have to know someone, or be Johnny-on-the-spot, or both. When the positions come up they have to go from the nurse managers to HR and then from HR to the webmaster, etc, etc... That takes time a...

13. LAC+USC interview new grad RN

    RapperRN replied to girl84's topic in California

    You can wait for the letter. It took me about 4 weeks to get it. However, you can also call to find out if they plan on hiring and if so, in which departments. I've had my letter for a couple of months now and I call every week to find out if anyt...

14. LAC+USC interview new grad RN

    RapperRN replied to girl84's topic in California

    Hi derosan: If you want a job, don't wait. Right now there are atleast 40 applicants/1 job. Call all the RN recruiters atleast every week.

15. UC Irvine Medical Center New Grad Medical Surgical 2012

    RapperRN replied to Mayet_RN's topic in California

    3T!!! Can't wait to practice as an RN.