WDWpixieRN

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  1. Prepping to be a RN

    WDWpixieRN replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in General Nursing

    Hello!! Yes, it is all stressful and overwhelming at first. I can't address the home schooling/GED issues; I've not been there. I can address the fact that you've been out of school for some time. I...

  2. St. Charles Community College Nursing Student

    WDWpixieRN replied to ScccNursingStudent's topic in General Nursing

    Not only that, but my understanding, from working in the field, is that a BSN is potentially going to be REQUIRED in the future, especially for those hospitals shooting for magnet status. Right now...

  3. ADN then MSN, or just go straight for MSN?

    WDWpixieRN replied to kaya767's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I will add that the BSN is getting to be more and more a minimum for a lot of facilities, especially those that have a semi-abundance of applicants/graduates to choose from. Just something to think...

  4. Application time to Interview

    WDWpixieRN replied to SouthernComfort31's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think so...read the online specifics for the jobs you are interested in....there are Fellowships through St. John's and BJC that are specific for new grads....I've also see "Graduate Nurse"...

  5. ADN then MSN, or just go straight for MSN?

    WDWpixieRN replied to kaya767's topic in First Year After Licensure

    wow!! how nice for you!! i looked in to having my facility pay for an advanced degree, but i'm not sure i want the additional time commitment so will have to pay as i go. best

  6. Gave Meds For The First Time In the ICU

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

    Everyone's experiences and exposure to skills will be different while you're in school. Take heart that there's no way too much of anyone comes out totally competent and ready to hit a floor as an...

  7. VA Hospital

    WDWpixieRN replied to LeesaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I dunno, but I have a friend who's been a RN in L.A. area for many years and she has friends who work for them there and she says that many of them just love it. (I had inquired as I was considering...

  8. VA Hospital

    WDWpixieRN replied to LeesaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously?!?! They've been doing a lot of recruiting and had that job fair last week. I had to work but had considered going by to see what they had to offer. Wow, that's just SAD!! I would've...

  9. Application time to Interview

    WDWpixieRN replied to SouthernComfort31's topic in General Nursing

    We were told to start applying for jobs in January for our May grad date. If you graduate at an "awkward time", it's possible you won't need to apply so early as the competition won't be as fierce....

  10. Need to be certified?

    WDWpixieRN replied to CathyLew's topic in Nursing Informatics

    So here's a bit of a backwards question to the above....I have a number of years of IT experience, but less than 6 mos. clinical experience. Were I to obtain an IT position at this point in my...

  11. Intro jobs in Labor & Delivery

    WDWpixieRN replied to 4my2girls's topic in General Nursing

    St. John's also has a L & D fellowship, but they mentioned during a tour of their facilities during a senior dinner that it's EXTREMELY intense. Keep that in mind, particularly if you have...

  12. Will I be too old for nursing school?

    WDWpixieRN replied to nrsbetsy's topic in General Students

    I was hired in to a fellowship at the ripe old age of 52 at graduation last spring. While I won't say this is my "ideal" job, I also didn't apply to any other specialty areas or hospitals. I think I...

  13. Will I be too old for nursing school?

    WDWpixieRN replied to nrsbetsy's topic in General Students

    I was hired in to a fellowship at the ripe old age of 52 at graduation last spring. While I won't say this is my "ideal" job, I also didn't apply to any other specialty areas or hospitals. I think I...

  14. I cant find a job!!

    WDWpixieRN replied to 1styearsucks's topic in General Nursing

    I think things are slow....you're dealing with a bunch of new grads this time of year who probably have been applying/interviewing/being hired over the past few months, a holiday season which is...

  15. Missouri Salary Poll

    WDWpixieRN replied to maggijo's topic in General Nursing

    Another thought is to look in to weekend option positions. I understand near the STL area they're paying almost

  16. Is there a shortage or glut of nurses in informatics?

    WDWpixieRN replied to Mijourney's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Where do we find "IT recruiters"? In the hospitals or out? I'm just not clear if you mean general IT recruiters or in the facilities themselves. I understand that there are some IT healthcare...

  17. checking BP before giving BP meds?

    WDWpixieRN replied to 2bnurse_it's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We weren't allowed in school to admin a BP or heart med without taking a current reading and charting same. It was a pain in the a$$ a lot of the time, but when an instructor accompanies you each...

  18. Is 6 months enough??

    WDWpixieRN replied to krispymommy's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am curious to the answer to 'what IS enough experience' in med/surg. I feel miserable in this position too. The chaos, the acuity of some of the pts (dementia/aged), my shift managers, *my* lack...

  19. new grad and I already hate working

    WDWpixieRN replied to 2bnurse_it's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I came here tonight looking for some insight in to what I am doing and how I am feeling. So much of it represented right here in this post. I have been hating my first job on a m/s floor. I leave...

  20. Webster RN to MSN

    WDWpixieRN replied to Princess_M83's topic in General Nursing

    Curious also about RN to MSN programs in the

  21. Student- Become PCT or stay a waitress?

    WDWpixieRN replied to PinkAnther's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should do what you feel most comfortable doing. I believe you will make more money in the long run waitressing for now. If you have a flexible management, so much the better. I did not...

  22. Osage Beach or Branson area

    WDWpixieRN replied to rodggang's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not personally familiar with each area as far as the questions you are asking, but if I'm not mistaken, there's only one hospital in Osage Beach (and no 24-hour pharmacy, lol, as my friends and I...

  23. You know your'e an Informaticist when.......

    WDWpixieRN replied to rninformatics's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Well, I'm not in the healthcare informatics field, but good heavens, I picked up more IT habits in my last career than I thought!!

  24. Is there a shortage or glut of nurses in informatics?

    WDWpixieRN replied to Mijourney's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Living in STL, I'd love to know where those jobs are and how one goes about finding them?!?! I have an IT background, but not so much actual hospital experience

  25. A day in the life of ..............

    WDWpixieRN replied to rninformatics's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I plan to dig a little deeper in this forum, but I am a former Systems (IT) Analyst for a large brokerage firm who just graduated in May with my RN. I am currently working on a med/surg floor, but am...