bdemismi BSN, RN

bdemismi has 1 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Critical Care, Endoscopy.

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1. Left the ICU after 1.5 yrs, where to next?

   bdemismi replied to bdemismi's topic in General Nursing

   As I find myself back at this thread, I just wanted to post a quick update for anyone who stumbles upon this. After almost 3 months of unemployment and feeling as if I would not be hired in a non-bedside position, I am starting a new RN position in e...

2. Hard Time Finding OR Jobs

   bdemismi posted a topic in Operating Room

   Hi everyone. I left my first nursing job in an oncology ICU wanting to fully pursue the OR. I have 1.5 years of ICU experience that I understand doesn't provide much relevance for the OR. I've been having a very difficult time landing an OR nurse pos...

3. Left the ICU after 1.5 yrs, where to next?

   bdemismi replied to bdemismi's topic in General Nursing

   I started 3 months ago with outpatient type positions and this past month I've switched mostly to IR/PACU. 4 interviews so far, 2 outpatient, 1 research, and 1 IR. I was wondering if my ICU experience being in oncology has been making it more difficu...

4. Left the ICU after 1.5 yrs, where to next?

   bdemismi replied to bdemismi's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the question! I've applied to a variety of positions; outpatient, research, PACU, Cath Lab/IR. Unfortunately, I haven't made much traction and have no offers.

5. Left the ICU after 1.5 yrs, where to next?

   bdemismi posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi everyone, I'm an RN with 1.5 years of experience in a cancer center's ICU. After my first year, I found myself feeling miserable and hating my job to the extent that I was willing to quit without having another job lined up. I've been unemployed f...

6. University of Miami Spring 2021 ABSN

   bdemismi replied to chellebeethenurse's topic in School Programs

   Has any heard anything about the HESI exams we apparently have to take at the end of our first semester? I'm not familiar with the exam and I wonder why it's required for us!

7. University of Miami Spring 2021 ABSN

   bdemismi replied to chellebeethenurse's topic in School Programs

   I have an overall GPA of 3.78 and I cannot remember my pre-req GPA but I believe I received mostly A's, a few A- and a few B's. I do have clinical experience but it was from a few years ago. I also listed my previous but expired certifications for CP...

8. University of Miami Spring 2021 ABSN

   bdemismi replied to chellebeethenurse's topic in School Programs

   Hello everyone! Congratulations to those who have been accepted and good luck to those that are still waiting! I was just accepted this morning and found out through CaneLink. I received the email a few hours later. I currently reside in Tampa, FL...