CSTtoFutureNP

CSTtoFutureNP

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  1. Help! Should I Choose Schedule or Specialty?

    CSTtoFutureNP posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    So I am a nursing student preparing to graduate in December and have been incredibly fortunate to have been offered 2 different positions at the hospital I currently work at. I see such benefits (and...

  2. Share your study techniques

    CSTtoFutureNP replied to oldie's topic in General Students

    I used to spend so much time writing out beautiful notes, highlighting my textbook, etc. Practice questions with remediation have been an absolute game-changer for me. I take the PowerPoint my...

  3. Help! Which Position Do I Choose?

    CSTtoFutureNP posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    So I am extremely fortunate to have been able to work as Nurse Technician in my hospital's ICU (a position designed with the intent of you transitioning into an RN role in that department after...

  4. Path to Cath Lab RN

    CSTtoFutureNP replied to VRS82's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thanks so much for the response and insight! From my understanding my schedule is going to be 3 12 hour shifts and then 1 night of week of call and every 5th weekend. So I feel like that’s not too...

  5. Path to Cath Lab RN

    CSTtoFutureNP replied to VRS82's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'm a new grad going into a Cath Lab Residency program when I graduate... this advice is great to have! I'm curious what your call is like...when you're on call what is your average likelihood of...

  6. HELP!! Which Position to Choose??

    CSTtoFutureNP posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello everyone, I am in desperate need of advice! I have been blessed with offers for 3 very different positions, and I am so torn on which to choose! I have been accepted into a nurse practitioner...

  7. HELP!! Which Position to Choose??

    CSTtoFutureNP replied to CSTtoFutureNP's topic in Nursing Career

    No, you're not confusing me at all, you made very valid points! Whichever job I take, I will be relocating to a different state than the one I currently live in. I have been willing to relocate...

  8. HELP!! Which Position to Choose??

    CSTtoFutureNP replied to CSTtoFutureNP's topic in Nursing Career

    You make a good point about variety at the community hospital... that's definitely something I didn't think of! Another great point you made was about the opportunity to pick up a PRN position, which...

  9. HELP!! Which Position to Choose??

    CSTtoFutureNP replied to CSTtoFutureNP's topic in Nursing Career

    I do not graduate with my BSN until September, but you are right! I could absolutely look to pick up something per diem during the weekdays as

  10. HELP!! Which Position to Choose??

    CSTtoFutureNP replied to CSTtoFutureNP's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you so much for taking the time to respond, I truly appreciate it!! I don't mind working every weekend, and you are right, I'd either have to commute about 50 minutes from the nearest "big"...

  11. HELP!! Which Position to Choose??

    CSTtoFutureNP replied to CSTtoFutureNP's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks so much for responding! My biggest concern with the weekend package is their low census... I worry that I won't get much experience considering it is a 20 bed hospital with an average of 6...

  12. HELP!! Which Position to Choose??

    CSTtoFutureNP replied to CSTtoFutureNP's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks so much for your feedback and advice! Ideally, I'd like to work in dermatology or plastic surgery as a nurse practitioner in the future, so of course, staying in surgery I think would help!...

  13. Tips on Getting an ICU Job as a New Grad

    CSTtoFutureNP replied to CSTtoFutureNP's topic in Critical Care

    Yes, I've heard from other people not to mention future CRNA plans in ICU interviews. Thanks for the

  14. Tips on Getting an ICU Job as a New Grad

    CSTtoFutureNP posted a topic in Critical Care

    Hi everyone! I am currently a nursing student and am very interested in working in the ICU. I have shadowed nurses in other areas, like the emergency department and med surg, and also work in the...

  15. Tips on Getting an ICU Job as a New Grad

    CSTtoFutureNP replied to CSTtoFutureNP's topic in Critical Care

    Thanks for the input, I appreciate