BelleFleurRN

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1. thinking of dropping out of RN program for Radiologic Technology

   BelleFleurRN replied to mttzakr87's topic in Nursing Career

   Taking tests is a skill and nursing exams are a little different because they are preparing you for the types of questions seen on the NCLEX. A good way to get better as with anything else is to...

2. What should I have done differently?

   BelleFleurRN replied to nursedolphin's topic in General Nursing

   I am also a new grad and had to sign a contract for my position. My contract is two years. It is really expensive to train us newbies. They have to pay two nurses to do the job of one during the...

3. Vanderbilt Summer 2011

   BelleFleurRN replied to Guest463066's topic in Tennessee Nursing

   I just wanted to let you know because I would hate to see anyone lose out on such an amazing opportunity for posting or asking questions on a website. It would be a real shame if that happened. Good...

4. Vanderbilt Summer 2011

   BelleFleurRN replied to Guest463066's topic in Tennessee Nursing

   As the previous post stated discussion of interviews on this site will be

5. How to apply out of state?

   BelleFleurRN replied to Tarabara's topic in General Nursing

   I graduated over the summer from a BSN program and set my sites on moving just as you are. I applied online at the hospital websites for new grad positions in states where I wanted to live. I had two...

6. Student nurse seeking support

   BelleFleurRN replied to Nursing_rules's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with snusnu. It sounds like you are just on a negative floor. My first med-surg rotation was on a floor just like this. When I was in this situation my classmates and I found ways to work...

7. Relocation Info

   BelleFleurRN replied to Revvy1337's topic in General Nursing

   I waited until I found a job first. I do not have my license from a compact state. I felt it was too expensive and time intensive to get everything transferred without having a concrete job offer. I...

8. A moment of your time, please, if you feel so inclined to give me you opinion

   BelleFleurRN replied to coonkine's topic in General Nursing

   Like everyone else has said the job of a physician and a nurse are totally different. One huge difference to consider is the 'quality' time spent with patients. Compare an RN on a med-surg floor who...

9. Personality test determines my employment

   BelleFleurRN replied to noyesno's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I recently had to take one of those. I had no problem with it because I did end up getting the job. I am a positive glass half full kind of person, a team player, and someone who likes to get involved...

10. Interview tips

    BelleFleurRN replied to NurseJAG's topic in General Nursing

    I also used the John's Hopkins guide as my primary source for preparation. The behavioral questions are fairly comprehensive and got me thinking in the right

11. Interview tips

    BelleFleurRN replied to NurseJAG's topic in General Nursing

    The link below is a really wonderful interview guide for nurses from John's Hopkins. It has plenty of behavioral questions to get you thinking about your clinical experiences. Good luck!!!!!...

12. PLEASE HELP, confused

    BelleFleurRN replied to Courtcatt's topic in General Nursing

    I am still a student myself, but I was thinking DKA. The patient is diabetic and the stress of surgery can cause increased blood sugars leading to the acidotic state. Just a

13. List of Nurse Recruiters in all 50 states

    BelleFleurRN replied to Marquel MSN RN CCRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This is amazing! Thank you so much for