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  1. New grad who is irritated... what happened along the way??

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. Thanks everyone for all the responses. Yes. I am applying to all positions... anything... and all days and shifts. Home care, med-surg, etc. Nothing. I know my references pretty well and they...

  2. New grad who is irritated... what happened along the way??

    Epona posted a topic in General Nursing

    Here is the scoop... I have had a few "initial" interviews. Everything seems to go fine with the first call with the recruiter. They tell me "Ok... the hiring manager should call you in the week. Mrs....

  3. Death and skin color

    Epona posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I was curious. When a person passes away, what causes the color around their eyes to turn a yellow rust color?? I know the skin turns pale and so forth and blood pools at the bottom, but does...

  4. ATI test

    Epona replied to bjssk's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Update- Epona here. Passed NCLEX first time out. I had a 92 percent prediction on ATI. I had 100 questions and it cut off. NCLEX was a LOT HARDER to me then ATI. Good luck to all! Epona RN...

  5. Thoughts on hospitals near Beckley

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you!!

  6. Thoughts on hospitals near Beckley

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks very much for the input! See, a friend of mine is going to let me stay for free at his home. He lives in the Hinton area so I am looking to stay around that area. I did a mapquest from...

  7. Bone Marrow Transplant Coordinator for Peds. unit- what does this entail??

    Epona posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hello. It looks like I am going to be offered a job as the Bone Marrow RN Transplant Coordinator on a Peds. unit at a large hospital. I am new nurse, but have LOTS of experience in PR, marketing,...

  8. Home Health Care salary

    Epona posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    Good evening everyone! I had a quick question. There is a home health care agency who is interested in hiring me. I am a new grad. and on the application it asks WHAT IS THE MINIMUM YOU WILL ACCEPT...

  9. Failed Nclex RN with 265 ques I NEED HELP PLEASE

    Epona replied to shabans's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I studied pretty much every day after I graduated. I took Hurst and Kaplan. Hurst was an excellent OVERALL review and Kaplan was great at breaking down the questions. I passed first time with 100...

  10. Bone Marrow Transplant nurse

    Epona posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello. Can you tell me what a day is like for a Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse?? Are you running a lot? Are the patients fairly well (I know they are sick cancer wise, but I am talking do they come in...

  11. RN transplant coordinator-- what do they really do?

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thanks very much! I was trying to get more of a 'feel' as to what I would be doing. Did not know if it was more 'floor' type nursing OR working from behind a desk... thanks!

  12. RN transplant coordinator-- what do they really do?

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I just did not know if I would be working more in an office at a desk OR if I would be working the floor as a working RN, if that makes sense??

  13. RN transplant coordinator-- what do they really do?

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi. It's me again... well looks like I DID get the job! Wow! I am a new RN, but I guess the YEARS of PR and Broadcasting got me the job. I bring that to the table. I will be a BMT Coordinator for the...

  14. Bone Marrow Transplant Coordinator for Peds. unit- what does this entail??

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thanks David. I read the brief description on the job posting website when I applied, but it did not give much detail. The MD said I would be in training for at least a few months and they want me...

  15. Help! How do I sign my name??

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks NM Katrina! To BabyCathr- that is your opinion. One of my current bosses ENCOURAGED me to list ALL the degrees on my business card. She thought it was great to list them all, so I did. As far...

  16. Who came up with the idea of 12 HOUR SHIFTS?

    Epona posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello. I am a new nurse pulling 12 hour shifts. Let me say I LOVE my job and I LOVE being a RN. However, after about 8 hours, I start to feel TIRED. By the time I get home, heck, I can hardly type on...

  17. Who came up with the idea of 12 HOUR SHIFTS?

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! Those were LOTS of great responses! I am fairly young (37), so age is not too much of as issue. BUT I do have a minor heart condition and I have chronic low potassium. After about 7 hours on the...

  18. Getting into nursing school

    Epona replied to HopefulNurse90's topic in General Students

    Nursing school is VERY HARD and takes LOTS OF TIME. You can do it!! Just be very dedicated and focused! Good luck!!

  19. Finding a peds job as a new graduate

    Epona replied to MachoNurse's topic in Pediatric

    Hello. I realize this is an old thread, but thought I'd share my experience. I applied for a PRN job with a doctor's office close to me that was owned and operated by a large peds. hospital in my...

  20. Help! How do I sign my name??

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Good evening. This is the OP. I have read through most of the replies. THANK YOU for adding your thoughts. I appreciated that! :) Yes, I just wanted to clarify that when I SIGN my name, it's NAME,...

  21. BrightStar Home Health Care- thoughts??

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in Home Health

    If I were you, I would steer clear. Good luck in your job

  22. Help! How do I sign my name??

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the input IlovenursingRN. As I mentioned the first BS had a concentration in Pre Med so I want to list it. That degree helped me tremendously with my BSN and I had so many medical, biology...

  23. Any encouraging advice welcomed

    Epona replied to coko72's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Congrats on your decision! I too went back to school in my 30's. Ok.. here is my advice. I did not work and had no children. Nursing school TOOK ALL... I mean ALL of my time. I LIVED in my home...

  24. Mental health nursing.... need some good advice on what to expect!

    Epona posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Good evening all. I am a recent graduate with two degress in Mass Communcations and Nursing. I wanted to go into ER, Trauma... but NONE of the hospitals in my area are hiring new nurses. I applied for...

  25. Cheap on-line Masters programs

    Epona posted a topic in General Nursing

    Good evening all! :typing I was thinking about getting my Masters on-line and wanted to know of some good, accredited schools there were fairly inexpensive. My BSN degree cost a fortune, so I don't...