compressionsock LPN, RN

compressionsock has 3 years experience as a LPN, RN.

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1. Mayo Rochester 2023

   compressionsock replied to CTAlt's topic in New Nurse

   I have just been researching online and am considering living downtown because I'm trying to go without a car... there are shuttles that I've seen that go from certain apartment buildings but doesn't look feasible for weekends or later than 6pm.

2. NYC Health + Hospitals Interview Process

   compressionsock replied to mp0154's topic in Job Hunt

   Hi there, I am wondering if you both were Winter or Spring grads? And is 50 or 60 apps actually what I need to submit to get someone to respond? LOL feels like a lot but willing to do so!!

3. Northwell Health RN Fellowships July 2022

   compressionsock replied to Nursingstudent1999's topic in New Nurse

   Hi there, I’m reviving this thread (LOL) can anyone speak to the timeline of their application process? Like would it be insane for me to apply now if I won’t graduate until May 2023. I am also open to DMs!! Thank you!

4. San Diego Patient care assistant/Scribe pay?

   compressionsock replied to Sabg's topic in Technicians

   https://www.indeed.com/career/nursing-assistant/salaries/San-Diego--CA

5. Thoughts on Commuting

   compressionsock replied to MalinkeMuso's topic in General Students

   Ultimately this decision is up to you however I can speak to the fact that you should not go to a school that is not nationally accredited. I'm not sure if that's what you mean by less reputable but whatever you do non-accredited schools are not wort...

6. Gaining experience with a baby

   compressionsock replied to unladenswallow's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I did not go through an ABSN program so I cannot speak to that. I do not know how you score amongst other applicants in terms of your whole GPA however what I can speak to is that a lot of hospitals (especially if they are near med schools or are tea...

7. Finding A Job After An Accelerated BSN Program

   compressionsock replied to Tiffanye004's topic in Career Support

   Short answer, no. Long answer -- In MOST job markets a BSN is a BSN. There might be an existing stigma around accelerated programs but based on the job market around me, there should not be any disadvantage of having an ABSN vs a BSN. When looki...

8. Help with direct entry MSN personal statement

   compressionsock replied to natalierose02's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I think I sent you a direct message! Let me know if it didn’t go through

9. Psychiatry NP or MD/DO?

   compressionsock replied to ruleighdy's topic in NP Students

   NPs and MDs have a different model of care. I would read about the models of care and choose which most resonates with you. If you are already on the track of MD/DO I would stick with that. There is no sense in compromising what you really want just ...

10. Leaving Education to Pursuing Nursing

    compressionsock replied to Schwabee524's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hi there, my first degree was in elementary education (taught in a pre-k) and I also went back for nursing. I cannot say you are crazy because that was exactly my path, LOL. Nurses and teachers are both overworked professions however in nursing there...

11. How do you know nursing is the career for you ?

    compressionsock replied to material gworhl's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hi there, I suggest getting in touch with your advisor and expressing your thoughts to them. If you really do feel stuck then it might help to connect with real life nurses or psychologists and in seeing what they do. A good (but also bad) thing is t...

12. To overcome nursing heebie-jeebies?

    compressionsock replied to angel5000's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I would say get some hands-on clinical experience before you even apply to nursing school (CNA/LNA, med tech, EMT, MA, etc). If you are already averse to the idea of bodily function or perhaps wound care I would suggest seeing what the life of a labo...

13. Help with direct entry MSN personal statement

    compressionsock replied to natalierose02's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I am a new nurse but I also applied for a direct entry doctorate's and got feedback on a statement. I can review something for you if you need, I would also suggest a career center or a mentor reviewing something for you (unit manager?) Good luck!

14. Pass/No Pass Grading Option Impact on Future Studies

    compressionsock replied to Egarv's topic in School Programs

    Before you start thinking about NP/CRNA, get through your nursing school. I know it's hard to not look 5 - 10 years in the future but depending on what kind of NP you want to be you will need to have work experience before (especially for CRNA) and g...

15. Summer Class Dilemma

    compressionsock replied to MariaAndrea Pizarro's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I would take the pharm if you knew you could do well along with the physiology. I don't know of any programs that require med-term but then again I have only ever applied to two programs. Do well in the courses that are required and you will not have...