AndreaM

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1. Struggeling New Grad working in the med surg floor.

   AndreaM replied to Mochafrap_RN's topic in New Nurse

   So glad to know that I am not alone. :)

2. New grad fired 2x- now what?!

   AndreaM replied to heartbrokenRN's topic in New Nurse

   Hello all, Well, I had until Saturday...that is when my 90 day probationary period would've been up....but today, I had a meeting with my Managers and I was asked to resign or be terminated....and that I wasn't good fit. Of course, being a new grad, ...

3. Unemployment ? CNA Student Nurse resigned due to RN licensure?

   AndreaM replied to AndreaM's topic in North Carolina

   Thanks, but VEC is tricky from the relocating standpoint: "Virginia law specifies that any individual who voluntarily leaves his/her employment to accompany or join a spouse in a new locality be disqualified for benefits. (from VEC website)" so I am...

4. Unemployment ? CNA Student Nurse resigned due to RN licensure?

   AndreaM posted a topic in North Carolina

   I filed for unemployment, but does anyone know if I will get it? I worked as a student nurse/cna/nursing care partner during school and resigned upon graduation. I was also getting ready to move to NC to live with my husband. It's been almost 2 month...

5. Taking the NCLEX-RN in a couple of days....Nervous!!! Any Advice???

   AndreaM replied to GodblesspedsGN's topic in NCLEX

   Thanks! I will! Now to find a job lol. Psinglet- did you take it yet? I am excited for you! You can do it!

6. Taking the NCLEX-RN in a couple of days....Nervous!!! Any Advice???

   AndreaM replied to GodblesspedsGN's topic in NCLEX

   Quick update- I passed! I had to wait the whole 48 hours to find out, but it was worth it! good luck!

7. Taking the NCLEX-RN in a couple of days....Nervous!!! Any Advice???

   AndreaM replied to GodblesspedsGN's topic in NCLEX

   Hi- I just took my NCLEX this morning! It shut off at 75 questions and it took me a little over an hour to complete. I used Saunders book and CD. I studied consistently for 5 days before the exam (i know, i know, pretty bad). I did about 800 question...

8. Cape Fear Valley Hospital residency program

   AndreaM replied to amanda.'s topic in North Carolina

   Amanda, Did you start yet? I am applying for the med-surg residency and wanted to know how you were doing. Also after the residency what unit did you go to? Did you get a choice or did they just stick you somewhere? I definatley don't want to accept ...

9. Any ECPI grads or current students here?

   AndreaM replied to garnetgirl29's topic in North Carolina

   Like I said before all ECPI's are different. The clinical experience and the number of clinical hours I obtained thru ECPI's program has set me up for success. Knowing that employers may have a negative view of programs like ECPI, my resume reflects ...

10. Any ECPI grads or current students here?

    AndreaM replied to garnetgirl29's topic in North Carolina

    Wow I guess ECPI Rn programs are different depending on which one you attend. I started at ECPI VA Beach and besides having alot of information to learn in such a short amount of time there was so many students in each class that it was very hard to ...

11. New grad RN Fayetteville employment- non-exsistent?

    AndreaM posted a topic in North Carolina

    I graduate Jan. 21st and will take the NCLEX first week or so in February. I have 10 years of military experience (got out in 2008), a secret clearance, and after I left the military I worked as a care partner (glorified CNA) in ICU Stepdown. This i...