EDNURSE20

EDNURSE20 BSN

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  1. New Grad RN Resume Help!

    Looks good. Would make the objective more personal. At the moment it's generic and doesn't really mean anything. Personally I like to Change this section for every job I'm applying to so I can show my...
  2. Resume Format - 1 year experience

    Personal info Overview Education Certification Work experience (plus include in a couple of skills highlights in this section, just what you do at this job and your achievements)...
  3. Last semester anxiety.

    I'm in my last semester of a BSN and I'm completely stressed out. I have 9 weeks left of class, and then 9 weeks of transition (cap stone/preceptorship) i feel absolutely fine about my clinical. But...
  4. Help Needed on New Graduate Summary Statement!

    Cover letter is one page. Around 350 words. Focus more on clinicals than simulations. Keep it simple and concise, it's all a bit wordy at the
  5. Help Needed on New Graduate Summary Statement!

    Def would change the third person way of writting. Makes no sense as to why you would do this. I would be careful about using buzzwords, anyone can write that they are this and this, you need to show...
  6. I just don't get why everyone loves the icu so much. what's the big
  7. Why did you become a nurse?

    I honestly don't know. I've always wanted to be a nurse, since I was a child, but can't say why. I never know what to say when I get asked. I do find it very interesting, and I'm very passionate about...
  8. Quitting without notice

    That sounds toxic. I know what it's like to be in a horrible workplace, my last job was so awful that I would get panic attacks while I was there. One time I was in my car on a break, had to get out...
  9. Hey guy I was wondering how you picked your nursing specialities? And what you like or dislike about your job? Other than money and hours. Any info would be
  10. How to do amazing in nursing school?

    I wouldn't bother studying. Would be more beneficial to get a job, like a CNA or something. Or volunteer with the ambulance service ect. That will give you the best start to school. You've just been...
  11. What do you like about your job?

    I'm getting ready to apply for the new grad programme in my country. I have to choose 3 areas I'm interested in working in, but all I want is surgical. Not sure what my other two choices should be....
  12. Why is Med-Surg so hated?

    Yes we do have wards. We have a few private rooms in each for pt that need it. like pt in isolation or mentally unstable. And then the other rooms usually have 4-6 beds each, just seperated by...
  13. Why is Med-Surg so hated?

    I'm from New Zealand. All nurses have have a BSN, it's the only way to be an RN. To work in the hospital you must complete a new progeam, that includes funded post grad study. Most nurses here get...
  14. Why is Med-Surg so hated?

    in my country we have general med, general surgical, A&E, peads, maternity, Operating theatre, pacu, dosa are in all hospitals and then speciality area are dependant on the skills of the doctors....
  15. Why is Med-Surg so hated?

    So in America do you only have med/surg floors? Not seperate floors for surgical and medical. In my country medical is a seperate floor, which is very similar to what you guys med/surg seems like....
  16. New Grad ED Interview: Situational

    Armygrl7 I know this is an oldish post so not sure if you will see this. But thanks so much for the advise, best I've seen on here. I'm graduating in November and will be applying for the new grad...
  17. Your clinical experiences with the nurses?

    I've had mixed experienced on clinicals. And I've learnt the biggest thing was my first impression I made. In my first 2 clinicals I was a bit slow to start and didnt show any initiative. It was more...
  18. Not letting grades define you

    Nursing school is hard. There's no shame in getting Cs, because hey they do get degrees. As long as you know you are doing the best you can and putting in the effort. I found once I started focusing...
  19. NP or PA*** PLEASE HELP

    I say PA. the jobs and pay aren't that much different. Just make sure it's what you want, because there isn't much more you can do with that degree. Where as if you get you bsn, there are so many...
  20. Paying off student loans

    I agree with what people are saying, live the same as you are now. The student lifestyle. I'm graduating in November with my bsn, and will have roughly the same amount of debt. But what I found most...
  21. Is nursing really for me???

    It's totally Normal to doubt yourself, going to school and starting a career is a major thing. Most people get these feelings when starting in any profession. Personally I think it's better to try it...
  22. iPads/ tablet utilization

    I love my iPad for school. I take it everyday, so helpful to have everything with me, with out having to take a big bag and get a sore back/shoulders from carrying a laptop around all day. Best...
  23. Gender, a fluid social construct

    Oh man! This was to funny. I know this is a old post, but I have just finished reading the catheter post. After finally finding another NZ nurse on here I had to see what other post he has done. Very...
  24. Religon is a whole other topic. Not everybody doesn't believe in it, and people's view of what a God does and doesn't do differs. It's a very personal thing, and not for anyone to judge what they...
  25. Should I continue to study my RN?

    Also just be weary of what unis say, they want student there to make money. That's why they said ENs have better job opportunities, which may happen for very very very few in selected areas, but they...