babybusterbrown replied to Anagray's topic in General Nursing
WVUTurtle is correct in his recommendation. I knew a nursing student who got a BSN & post-degree specialized in oncology. Two years after getting her degree, she started working weekend shifts to...
babybusterbrown replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing
Hi Jess: Way to hang in there and see this process through!!!! It took a lot of guts and courage to get this far; just remember as you march on through nursing school, you can remind yourself that if...
babybusterbrown replied to babybusterbrown's topic in Nursing Career
Thanks Daytonite for the input. I discussed the possiblities with one of my clinical instructors and she had worked in ER for this hospital as a student and post-RN graduation. She loved it but...
babybusterbrown replied to babybusterbrown's topic in Nursing Career
Thanks jcarew for weighing in with your opinion. I know positions are open in ICU depts and hopeful that ER might be a possibility for me. So far, 2 Votes for ER...
babybusterbrown replied to babybusterbrown's topic in Nursing Career
Thanks for the input, LIZPICURN. ER is one area I am considering long-term. I admit I was intimidated by many posts on other threads not advising ER for new grads and figured a student might fall into...
Hi there: I am applying for a nursing assistant position in a local hospital; quite a few departments have positions open. What advice would you give to a nursing student regarding which department...
babybusterbrown replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing
Hey Jess: Just wanted to offer thoughts and prayers for you today and tomorrow. Please stay strong and remember the future will hold many postitive nuggets to build your new life on, starting with...
Any chance you are in Dayton, OH? I am in the process of applying to two hospitals in that area. Might explain what I am observing in the hiring process with one...
babybusterbrown replied to my2sons's topic in General Nursing
How about a really nice pen for writing those prescriptions and other paperwork? You can get it customized with initials or name, etc. A doctor friend of mine ranked that as his favorite gift. He...
babybusterbrown replied to jenago's topic in General Nursing
* Dayton, OH has a community college that accepts students fall, winter, and spring into their RN program (~25-40 per qtr). Wright State University has admitting classes fall and spring, ~80 students...