gymmom125

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1. License Renewal?!

   gymmom125 replied to MissMarishaRN's topic in New Nurse

   I just got my license in July of 2010 and it expires in Oct. of 2011. In INdiana LPN renew in oct of the even years and RN october of the odd years...

2. New nurse first job!

   gymmom125 replied to gymmom125's topic in New Nurse

   Congrats you guys!! maybe some long time nurse will see this and give us some good advice!!

3. Had my 1st interview, How do you control your nerves?

   gymmom125 replied to wishNhopeNdreamN's topic in New Nurse

   Well I havent had alot of interviewing experience, It had been almost 17 yrs since my last job interview... I did get the first job i interviewed for after nursing school.. My advice is to be honest, and sincere, practicing questions is fine, however...

4. New nurse first job!

   gymmom125 posted a topic in New Nurse

   I graduated in May of 10 and took my boards in July. Went to my first interview, for a job I really wanted at a hospital I really wanted to work at and when I left the building and started my car my phone rang and they offered me the job! I was sooo ...

5. Do you tell your family members you visit patient in the bad neighboorhood.

   gymmom125 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

   Ive been a stay at home mom for many years, however, about 16 or 17 yrs ago I worked home health as an aide.. I had a client in one of the worst areas around, there was a crack house about 3 houses from one of my clients. I was alittle nervous to sta...

6. loans for pre-reqs... have you done it?

   gymmom125 replied to Sophiamez's topic in General Students

   also, you need to first fill out a fafsa at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ if you are in the US. It requires tax info from last year... there is alot of info on where to go from there! Good luck!!!

7. loans for pre-reqs... have you done it?

   gymmom125 replied to Sophiamez's topic in General Students

   I took out loans for everything, I dont advise it if there is any possible way not to... but if you need it and cannot go to school anyother way then do what you have to do... I know people say all kinds of things about how bad it is to take out loan...

8. How many applications on a hospital website

   gymmom125 replied to fallinnstyle's topic in General Nursing

   woo hooo... i just got email stating: Our recruitment team has reviewed your application and you are being actively considered along with other candidates for the position. We will be in contact with you shortly should we wish to interview you. B...

9. How many applications on a hospital website

   gymmom125 replied to fallinnstyle's topic in General Nursing

   Great advice, I have applied to 3 different hospitals online this week, one position at each hospital... I figure I will call the HR department of each hospital on thurs morning, and My plan is to do this each week... Hopefully someone will bite!!!!

10. How many applications on a hospital website

    gymmom125 replied to fallinnstyle's topic in General Nursing

    Good question, I think many of us new RNs are doing the same thing!! Maybe a nurse recruiter will see this and give us some insight...

11. any advice on Job search please.....

    gymmom125 replied to gymmom125's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the advice and encouragement!!! :lol2:

12. How to give report?

    gymmom125 replied to ScreamBoxDolly's topic in General Nursing

    LOL~ now you will all know what a geek i am~ I have been worried about this subject myself, and havent even gotten a job yet. So after reading this post I have made myself a cheat sheat chart to jot which info i will need for report! I sure hope i g...

13. Student nurse violates confidentiality on floor

    gymmom125 replied to jrw03282009's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school is a very stressful time for all, She really may not of realized how much of a breach this is.. and she very well could get kicked out of the program for this... If there wasnt "bad blood" between you already i wouldn tell you to say s...

14. any advice on Job search please.....

    gymmom125 replied to gymmom125's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks guys! Psych is where I want to end up eventually, however, have been told by several people that i need to get my feet wet with med surg first so i dont lose my nursing skills.... LOL I dont feel like i have many skills, but onward job search...

15. any advice on Job search please.....

    gymmom125 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well I just took the Nclex on Monday and have my license number already, i was thinking about a couple weeks to relax, however, i keep hearing that noone can find a job! So tonight I went online to start applying, uploaded my resume to 3 or 4 differe...