WDWpixieRN

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  1. Priority: Job vs. Board exam

    WDWpixieRN replied to jmCARing4u's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The problem seems to be that the positions in the specialty areas are few....they can only have so many graduate nurses in with a mix of experienced RNs.....then if you figure there are 10 of those...

  2. Rentals by Roosevelt High School

    WDWpixieRN replied to EBT67's topic in General Nursing

    Hopefully you will get more responses from those "more informed", but I know they really have done some cleaning up in that area....I think you still have to be careful of specific areas and some of...

  3. what if i don't want anything other than my associates?

    WDWpixieRN replied to Ziggie06's topic in General Nursing

    Ziggie: You're only 20. You've got time to do this "right". Start taking classes at the community college level and get LOTS of classes out of the way that route....start inquiring at the community...

  4. Do anyone have tips on finding time to study for he NCLEX

    WDWpixieRN replied to GoosbyLPN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think just putting in whatever time you can will be helpful. It's unfortunate the book is so danged huge otherwise I would suggest lugging it to work and doing some in your "spare" time or at lunch...

  5. Priority: Job vs. Board exam

    WDWpixieRN replied to jmCARing4u's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree it's not too early (and hopefully not too late!)....competition here is really tight for the specialty units -- ICU, ER, OR, peds, etc. If you're fine with a med/surg position, those don't...

  6. Can someone please explain INR & Coumadin therapy to me?

    WDWpixieRN replied to christvs's topic in Patient Medications

    WOW!! Do I wish you had been an instructor at our school!! What a fantastic explanation; I had looked through our texts and our med books and never found anything that outlines this as clearly and...

  7. Good STL Hospital to work at

    WDWpixieRN replied to workingirl's topic in General Nursing

    The SSM facililities are all pretty good to work for as a tech (clinical partner). I have done so for almost a year and they've been very good about working me prn so that I could work around my...

  8. Did you get the job you wanted?!?!

    WDWpixieRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've applied for a couple of specialty unit type jobs, but haven't heard anything. As time has gone on without any word, I'm assuming that I am not getting the job(s). I have contacted them to get...

  9. Did you get the job you wanted?!?!

    WDWpixieRN replied to WDWpixieRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's really tough, huh? I'm doing a bit better after finding out that I can do med/surg in this hospital and after a year apply to transfer, but it's frustrating when you know others are getting...

  10. Where do I start?

    WDWpixieRN replied to Gambln00's topic in General Nursing

    i believe you have to have a bachelor's in another field to do an accelerated program, but i'm not 100% positive....check with umsl; i know they've got both a traditional and accelerated

  11. Where do I start?

    WDWpixieRN replied to Gambln00's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there!! Glad you found us!! Your options are many....you may have to take things a little slower than you want (or mentioned in your other post!).... Do you have any college credits?!?! If so,...

  12. A letter to my clinical instructor..

    WDWpixieRN replied to mlisk589's topic in General Students

    I think many of us have been where you are. I prefer not to mention specifics lest someone else see it, but there have been several instances where I felt like I should just throw in the towel...

  13. Am I Too Old?

    WDWpixieRN replied to Gambln00's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Okay....a couple of things here....first: you have LOTS of options here in St. Louis clear through to your MSN. YOU will be responsible for doing all you can to keep all those options open -- get...

  14. Advice on where to work?!

    WDWpixieRN replied to loboscon08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I can't give you your answers (having enough problems with my own decisions, lol), but I know where we are competition is tough for those specialty units like L&D. Most had to be applied for by...

  15. Apartment hunting in St Louis area

    WDWpixieRN replied to grapejuice01's topic in General Nursing

    My daughter lives in the southwest area of St. Louis County....the apartment complexes are Canyon Creek with The Vineyards located adjacent to it. She seems to feel safe there and likes it a lot....

  16. Did you get the job you wanted?!?!

    WDWpixieRN replied to WDWpixieRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, that's probably part of my frustration, lol....I am NOT young (chronologically anyway) and am 50+. I have had my heart set on this specialty area and just having a hard time redirecting myself...

  17. Another discouraged, unhappy camper here

    WDWpixieRN replied to Scooter321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Scooter: I understand your "spare" time frustration, but if this is truly what you want to do, continue on your quest however you have to. I am so sorry you weren't admitted to the program you applied...

  18. Should I be expelled?

    WDWpixieRN replied to casurfer's topic in General Students

    It's a shame because what you have done sounds like a terrific idea (wish I had thought of that 3 semester ago, lol), but it sounds like caution is the word of the day. If someone gets sour grapes...

  19. best nursing school in saint louis?

    WDWpixieRN replied to Ziggie06's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure what you mean by "a hard blow", but I think the "best" school is one that meets your needs at the time. If you won't have financial aids or loans and cost is an issue, then community...

  20. Interview for summer internship

    WDWpixieRN replied to ilovematt48's topic in General Students

    Why do you want this internship? Why this facility? Tell me about your past history? What led you to nursing school? What do you like/dislike about school? What skills have you done in clinicals?...

  21. Did you use a tutor or pay for a review for the NCLEX?

    WDWpixieRN replied to soccer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do you mean you had them memorized and just jotted them down once you got in there to refer to, or did you actually take something in with you?!?! I'm guessing you mean you wrote them down, but this...

  22. Another Hesi question

    WDWpixieRN replied to adamsmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I haven't done the final HESI yet, but it seems I've heard it's tougher than the NCLEX. I've also heard their review book is more tailored to their exam. That being said, since we aren't required to...

  23. Should I be expelled?

    WDWpixieRN replied to casurfer's topic in General Students

    And once again the debate rages on about "helping" others when studying. This is a situation where all this student got was a bunch of hot water instead of gratitude. At least from what's posted...

  24. A real gift

    WDWpixieRN replied to coolpeach's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A lot of folks find alternatives....either they go to county or local health clinics, get as much as they can done at a campus health clinic for reduced costs, etc. I know I've seen many posts on...

  25. Welcome to the Missouri State Forum!

    WDWpixieRN replied to suebird3's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome and best wishes EBT! Meramec is an excellent community college and I hope you are not disappointed in your experiences there. Be sure to get input from fellow students on the best teachers...