FreeShrugs

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1. Night Shift For Newbies

   FreeShrugs replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you everyone for all the informative experiences; I'm definitely a daytime/morning person but I assume as a new grad, I will most likely have to take a night-shift position. I've had a couple friends who have always worked day shift, but I'm su...

2. Help a Stressed New Med-Surg Nurse

   FreeShrugs replied to newRNinthecity's topic in Med-Surg

   Great to see that we (most of us, at least!) are all in this together. Thanks for all the info!

3. Why is Med-Surg so hated?

   FreeShrugs replied to Nola009's topic in Med-Surg

   Hi @bd2rn, I have heard before that med/surg nurses often get the 'worse cases' dropped on them from the ICU or ED or something.... is that true?

4. Can a new grad get hired in the OR and other questions?

   FreeShrugs replied to NenaRK's topic in Operating Room

   I never knew getting hired into the OR would be possible as a new grad, hopefully this still all applies today. Thanks for all the input!

5. UCLA New Grad Residency Program Winter 2019

   FreeShrugs replied to Jay816's topic in Job Hunt

   Hi all, feel free to yell at me to get out of here and research on my own, but I have to ask: what's the point of applying to a new grad residency? To get more educational experience under your belt as you transition into the workforce? Are you all a...

6. Creighton ABSN Spring 2019

   FreeShrugs replied to nurse0691's topic in School Programs

   Thank you for all the insight into your personal experience at Creighton's program. I appreciate everyone taking the time and providing their own two cents for the rest of us, yours ( @mlm509 ) and @nurse5252 included. Thank you both. @mlm509 I would...

7. Creighton ABSN Spring 2019

   FreeShrugs replied to nurse0691's topic in School Programs

   mind sharing any evidence or support to back up this claim?

8. JHU MSN entry Into Nursing practice Spring 2019

   FreeShrugs replied to amc510's topic in School Programs

   Hi All, After a lot of reflecting I decided to not accept my offered spot (as well as a great scholarship, it was an incredible honor!). Hopefully that'll free up a waitlisted spot for one of you on here as well as some scholarship money. Wish you al...

9. Creighton ABSN Spring 2019

   FreeShrugs replied to nurse0691's topic in School Programs

   @ChelsBe yes I am!!! I think I saw your email somewhere earlier in this thread, I'll shoot you an email :) Congrats again to everyone!!!

10. Creighton ABSN Spring 2019

    FreeShrugs replied to nurse0691's topic in School Programs

    Hi @alyssabravo23! I'm not able to PM you since I haven't posted enough times, but if you're down to touch base about what you're looking for in a roommate and a little about yourself we can see if it'd be a good fit for the duration of the program! ...

11. Creighton ABSN Spring 2019

    FreeShrugs replied to nurse0691's topic in School Programs

    I've also been accepted :) excited to start the next chapter! Holla if anyone is looking for a roommate in Phoenix, it would be nice to split a two or three bedroom with a student(s) who share the hectic schedule and can respect the nursing student l...

12. Creighton ABSN Spring 2019

    FreeShrugs replied to nurse0691's topic in School Programs

    Hey @carmellajay8! How do you know they met over the weekend? Best of luck :)

13. Creighton ABSN Spring 2019

    FreeShrugs replied to nurse0691's topic in School Programs

    Awesome! I'll definitely keep you posted. Stay tuned :)

14. Creighton ABSN Spring 2019

    FreeShrugs replied to nurse0691's topic in School Programs

    Hey everyone!!! I'm also a Sac native but I live in SF. Just about to submit my app for Spring 2019 as well, so hopefully I'll hear back from CU within the coming weeks. I'm really hoping I get in, this program seems like a great fit for me and Creig...

15. DePaul MENP Winter 2019

    FreeShrugs replied to itsamemario's topic in School Programs

    Hi there, I received my acceptance yesterday via email, as well. I applied in early/mid-May. Best of luck!