fmiller007

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1. Looking for Nation-Wide Nursing Organizations to Join

   fmiller007 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I thought about ANA, but have recently heard very disheartening stuff about how they supposedly "arent the organization they used to be". what gives?

2. How long before you're no longer considered a New Grad?

   fmiller007 replied to fmiller007's topic in General Nursing

   Perfect

3. How long before you're no longer considered a New Grad?

   fmiller007 posted a topic in General Nursing

   In general, how many years of experience does one need as an RN, to get out of that dreadful designation of "New Grad", and into a level of comfortably being considered a good prospect as a competitive candidate?

4. How to better Differentiate the Different Hospital Floors/Rooms/Units?

   fmiller007 posted a topic in General Students

   I am having the hardest time trying to get the hospital nomenclature and just general outline of the different hospital units and what they all entail. Every single place has different and/or multiple names for the same area, and some are merged with...

5. What is a step-down unit?

   fmiller007 replied to fmiller007's topic in General Students

   Thanks Do-Over. And apparently a step-down unit is an area of the ICU where patients whom dont need as much care, but more than others areas of the hospital-- typically go. So why not just call it a special area of the ICU? All of this hospital nomen...

6. How to get specialty certification

   fmiller007 replied to Tracey2bRN's topic in Student Assist

   You have to work two years before gaining a certification in any type of nursing specialty? I've never heard of this before. Can anyone confirm if this is really true? According to a large number of posters here whom were once new grads-- they comple...

7. What is a step-down unit?

   fmiller007 posted a topic in General Students

   Just now trying to familiarize myself with all the areas of a hospital and ran across this term. Meaning? And when people say "work the floor", what are they referring to? Thanks

8. What are all the different Nursing Specializations/Courses?

   fmiller007 replied to fmiller007's topic in General Students

   FOUND IT!: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nursing_credentials_and_certifications Yes-- I know it is Wikipedia, but at least the list is EXTREMELY comprehensive. One of the most comprehensive I've seen online anywhere.

9. RE: Relocation- Tips On What Makes a Standout Nursing Applicant!

   fmiller007 replied to fmiller007's topic in General Nursing

   thank you for your post.

10. RE: Relocation- Tips On What Makes a Standout Nursing Applicant!

    fmiller007 replied to fmiller007's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you ErinS! Excellent post. About the highlighted portion, what suppose do you think would look better if someone were a newly graduate but due to the market being tight-- couldnt grab hold of a RN job as soon as they liked. Is there something a...

11. What are all the different Nursing Specializations/Courses?

    fmiller007 replied to fmiller007's topic in General Students

    Well, i was just wondering how anyone new to nursing would find out about the different things they can do with being a RN. The general category of what these things even are, would be just as helpful. (For instance-- are they called specializations,...

12. What are all the different Nursing Specializations/Courses?

    fmiller007 posted a topic in General Students

    Everytime I take a gander at a post in this forum, every post is filled with acronyms: ALS BLS ACLS etc etc etc And while a simple google search reveals what each one is-- where can I find more information on these different specialization/courses, a...

13. RE: Relocation- Tips On What Makes a Standout Nursing Applicant!

    fmiller007 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I plan on relocating as soon as I graduate with my BSN from St. Louis, MO. Just wanted to know what are some tips on those stand-out "WOW" factors that would at the very least put you in the running for a potential candidate? I realize that while...

14. Possibility of Undergrad working in the ICU towards becoming CRNA

    fmiller007 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I currently am completing my Gen Ed's for admission into the nursing program in order to complete my BSN (Bachelors of Science Nursing). My ultimate goal is to become a CRNA-- and was told that 2 years of work in the ICU was required ontop of the...

15. Is Re-applying Impossible?

    fmiller007 replied to fmiller007's topic in Pre-Nursing

    bump!