NICURNtobe

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1. Does an online RN degree get the same respect...

   NICURNtobe replied to stacyinMD's topic in Online Learning

   I graduated from Deaconess (online) last year and didn't have a problem getting the 2 jobs I have. I'm an RN, that's all that matters!

2. Need help asap! Nashville area nurses

   NICURNtobe replied to cutehumor's topic in Tennessee

   cutehumor, Those are accurate pay rates for new grads in Nashville. St Thomas has a class for Critical Care and does hire new grads for it. (higher pay, also) There aren't any sign-on bonuses that I know of anywhere in Nashville.

3. HMA hospitals

   NICURNtobe replied to fightthestigma's topic in Mississippi

   I left an HMA hospital in TN 3 mos ago. They took over 2 yrs ago. They are the worst!!! They're cheap, cheap, cheap!!! The quality of supplies went downhill, ratios went up, employee satisfaction went down the tubes and many, many left and are still ...

4. Im Pretty Sure I Failed Again.

   NICURNtobe replied to ocb_dave_ocb's topic in NCLEX

   Dave, do you have the 800 # to call to see if you're licensed?? Sometimes that is quicker than the website.

5. Deaconess grad and........

   NICURNtobe posted a topic in Online Learning

   I passed the NCLEX!!!! I'm an RN!!!!

6. Questions about DCN

   NICURNtobe replied to new_mom26's topic in Online Learning

   I'll be taking my boards in TN - Probably in about 3-4 wks. YIKES!!

7. Questions about DCN

   NICURNtobe replied to new_mom26's topic in Online Learning

   Thanks Mona and Cheri!! There's no graduation ceremony for summer. We have to do it in Dec. Haven't decided if I'll go up for it.

8. Questions about DCN

   NICURNtobe replied to new_mom26's topic in Online Learning

   Deaconess has become very popular and they have many, many more applicants than spaces available. Don't expect them to contact you to see if you're still interested! Nothing has changed since the buyout - except maybe good things. And there are class...

9. Vandy MSN - Clinical Experience

   NICURNtobe replied to Browndog's topic in Tennessee

   I have heard doctors say what a bad program it is and that the nurses are not prepared for anything.

10. What Nursing school are you in? Show your pride!

    NICURNtobe replied to straba's topic in General Students

    I'm graduating from Deaconess in 3 weeks!! I've gotten a job at a very large teaching hospital in the MSICU. YIPEEEEE!!!!!

11. New grad program at Centennial Nashville

    NICURNtobe replied to NICURNtobe's topic in Tennessee

    it's centennial, not vandy. i'd work 3/12s, hopefully not in a row! i live se of nashville, near mcminnville. i'm debating if i should stay where i'm working (tullahoma) or go to centennial.

12. When Is Your Long Awaited, Special Day?!?!?

    NICURNtobe replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Students

    Only 5 1/2 weeks for me!!

13. Getting the last question right.

    NICURNtobe replied to ckh23's topic in NCLEX

    I took the Hurst review and she told us that it's all rumor about getting the last question correct and passing. It's over all how you do. She said there are alot of people who get the last question right and fail as well as those who get it wrong an...

14. Just started DCN any advice?

    NICURNtobe replied to melissavd1977's topic in Online Learning

    My best advice would be to ask your instructors lots and lots of questions. I graduate from DCN in 6 weeks (yeah!!!!!) and have found all of my instructors to be extremely helpful - both through email and on the phone. Most importantly is to keep up...

15. New grad program at Centennial Nashville

    NICURNtobe posted a topic in Tennessee

    Anybody know anything about this program?? I'm considering it when I graduate in July. It's an 80-mile trip each way! Thanx!