preppyrn BSN, MSN, RN, APRN

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1. NICU Interview Help!

   preppyrn replied to Brand New BSN's topic in NICU

   Hey Raqnader82, It has been 9 years - whew! This post took me way back in time. I’m currently a Dermatology Nurse Practitioner, but I loved being a NICU nurse! I did follow up daily via voicemails and professional/kind emails. I got hired and I worke...

2. Simmons University School of Nursing FNP online program

   preppyrn replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in NP Students

   Currently, I just finished my first semester through Online@Simmons and I can't say enough good things about it. Everyone is nice and accessible - including the teachers. The online platform (Skype-like, real time classes) are amazing. The class time...

3. Nursing@Simmons

   preppyrn replied to OkieICU_RN's topic in NP Students

   I actually just finished the Biology Fundamentals Course this past fall. It actually was a wonderful "refresher" course to get you back into school-mode. I believe students that *just* met the requirements were asked to take this class. You must get ...

4. Feel Horrible, Have Lost All Confidence....

   preppyrn replied to LatinRN1's topic in New Nurse

   I agree with shermrn. I know it's hard, especially as nurses we are "people pleasers" in a way. You were doing an excellent job in your new unit and you will continue to do so. Mistakes happen, everyone makes them. The important thing is to learn how...

5. Georgetown Online FNP Program

   preppyrn replied to LostN's topic in NP Students

   Hey Patti_RN, Just wanted to thank you for your helpful information. I'm thinking of applying to the August or November cohort, but still trying to do some careful introspection to ensure that it is the right route I need to be taking now. I did have...

6. Georgetown Online FNP

   preppyrn replied to vwde's topic in NP Students

   I was hoping to find advice from anyone here first hand. I'm hoping the 70K is worth it, since my BSN was around $200k and currently I work in a very low-paying state. Regardless of monitary issues, I believe if you want to continue your career, qual...

7. Hospital Question (Childrens Hospital, Philadelphia)

   preppyrn replied to Murse270's topic in Pennsylvania

   Hi Nick, I've heard good and bad. From my understanding, obtaining a full time position as a new grad at CHOP at the moment is very difficult. At most they are doing part time/per diem with orientation positions. I also know CHOP is known for having ...

8. New Grad RN - finally found a job

   preppyrn replied to iheartcali_RN's topic in New Nurse

   iheartcali, You sound exactly like me one year ago! It had been months since I was actually in a hospital when I recieved my new grad RN job offer. First off, if you got the job, you certainly have the personality, skills, and resume to shine natural...

9. Questions regarding RN Residency

   preppyrn replied to jenmesh's topic in Job Hunt

   Hi Jenmesh, All residency programs in all areas of the country vary their acceptance rates and difficulty to get into. However, I would look into finding information through allnurses for previous Residency programs and their rates of acceptance. If ...

10. Difficulty finding job as a new nurse

    preppyrn replied to nightnurse79's topic in Job Hunt

    There are several posts about this very topic. I studied in Delaware County as well, did all my clinicals there. Graduated with my BSN. I ended up moving out of state to get a great job. My senior year our professors told us the states that would hav...

11. Tampa/St. Pete New Grads-where are the jobs @??

    preppyrn replied to Futterwacken's topic in Florida

    Hey guys, I work at TGH and honestly, just apply to any non-icu RN position. If they've been available for more than a month, they need nurses. Keep following up. I have nurse managers trying to get me to stay on their floor (I float). Stay positive!...

12. NICU Interview Help!

    preppyrn replied to Brand New BSN's topic in NICU

    Ha I actually stopped by the Nurse Regcruitment office she said she didn't know the exact number of positions they had, "a couple." And I had heard through the grapevine that one girl's friend had gotten a position as a new grad. The Nurse Recruiter ...

13. NICU Interview Help!

    preppyrn replied to Brand New BSN's topic in NICU

    So following up with this post. My interview was the end of October, have yet to hear from the managers. I did a follow-up thank you email the day after and a phone call with left voicemails the next day. They said it could take 1-2 weeks. It's been ...

14. How far is your commute?? (and big city traffic)

    preppyrn replied to RxOnly's topic in General Nursing

    54 miles, 1 1/2 hours into Tampa, FL. Figured it was worth it because I am 1. a new RN who needs a job 2. consider it a short term arrangement. Parking isn't an issue as the facility charges $20/month to use their garage. I'd definitely speak with th...

15. Interview questions for assitant nurse manager job

    preppyrn replied to Laborgirl11's topic in Career Support

    Like any interview, you've got to bring your best to the table. What do you have to offer? Sure you may not have nursing management experience, but you probably have management experience somewhere else. School? Past jobs? Even just delgating tasks i...