RNin'08

So I had an interview today for a position in the MBU at the hospital I currently work at and I'm a little discouraged. It went ok. I don't feel like I knocked it out of the park but I'm keeping my fingers crossed. It was a group interview, there wer...

Thanks for the support! I'll let you know when I hear. Tyvin - I've had other interviews at different hospitals that did the group thing but this was way more people than what I've been through, it's usually just 2-3 people. #1ME - Good luck!!

I work 7p - 7a and it's not so bad, like everyone else has said, just find what works for you. I nap for 3-4 hours in the afternoon before my first shift, get up and help hubby get dinner ready for the kids, help with homework, make sure things are r...

I've been looking for a job since Feb and have had a really hard time, the best advice I can give is to send emails, make phone calls, leave messages, talk to any one and everyone that may be able to help you and don't give up. I just interviewed for...

You can wear pretty much any style of scrub pants that make you happy. I wear the cargo style, all the pockets come in *very* handy. I also bought my own scrub tops and had the school embroider them (an extra $10). I just didn't like the way the ones...

I believe that the students who were accepted have until mid April to turn in their letter of intent, so the school will probably be going through the waitlist into the first part of May as they find out who is accepting and who is not. I can't remem...

Have you already had your interview? How'd it go? I have had some of my clinical placements with Exempla and enjoyed them, I also have a friend who has worked at St. Joe's for the past 6 years and loves it (she's nearing the end of her first year as...

I know I'm adding to the conversation a little late but I thought I'd throw in my :) I took A&P 1 at FRCC during the summer semester, it moves quickly and is a lot of info but it is definitely do-able. I also wanted to say that if you're using ...

Congrats kasperas! :balloons:

I agree with line and bensmom, I've loved my experience so far with UCD (also graduating in Dec. 08!) The education has been great, I have only had one professor that I wouldn't recommend, and I feel like we're being well prepared for what's to come....

Agreed, the waitlists were just too long for me. I put myself on the waitlist for FRCC (Westminster) around 4 years ago and still wouldn't be started (I still get their emails even though I've asked them to take me off their list). I decided to work ...

Can you give me the author(s) of the article? I tried to use the link but it didn't work...well it did but I'm not a member of the site so I couldn't access it. I tried to look it up by title through my school and didn't have a lot of luck. Thanks! R...

I know of new grad RNs being hired right out of school into the OR at Porter, Denver Health, and North Colorado Medical Center. I'm not sure how common/uncommon it is but I do know it can happen. Maybe you can try to get your Senior Integrated Practi...

CONGRATS!!!! Best of luck to you, it's going to be hard work but you can do it :) RNin'08 ~my reality check bounced~

I'm sitting here at my computer with my eyes closed spreading my fingers then looking to see the differences/similarities and DH walks around the corner...all I heard is "do I even want to know what you're doing?"...when I opened my eyes he wasn't ev...

It wouldn't hurt to review medical terminology. You can get a book or flashcards for a reasonable price at most book stores. Good luck with your surgery! Enjoy the quiet time before NS starts RNin'08 ~my reality check bounced~

Have a great time!!! ...and enjoy getting out of the house :) You're going to love it! It's the most amazing exhibit (I went 3 times when it was here). RNin'08 ~my reality check bounced~

My school also has a set curriculum. There are no co-reqs, all are pre-reqs, so once you're in the nursing program you're only taking nursing courses. Usually 3 classes per semester (for traditional students) averaging about 16 credit hours. Our sche...

6 *required* books for one class?? Wow. Most of my classes only have one or two required books and a few optional (but highly recommended) books. I haven't bought many optional books and by buying used on amazon, ebay, and half.com I have managed to ...

According to the Health One website average starting wage is around $23/hr + differential (couldn't find anything that said what the diff is or anything specific to new grads). You can get the number for the HR department and nurse recruiters on the ...

In my program the first semester is lecture/lab; pathophys, pharm, assessment, fundamentals. After that it's a mix of lecture and clinicals. The clinical portion of the BSN program is only 2 years (like an ADN program) but there are 2 years worth of ...

We were taught to check physician orders, MAR, prepare meds and then take them to patients room and ID pt. I think it would be best to verify with the instructor doing your skills check off just to be sure. Good luck!! I'm sure you'll do fine as long...

I agree with Tiffani and would like to add that it's best to check with local facilities as well. In my area some of the larger hospitals (Children's, University, the level 1 trauma centers, etc.) will only take new hires with a BSN. Good luck with ...

I had titers drawn before starting nursing school and had to get the shots again because I wasn't showing immunity to measles. My doc recommended having titers drawn again in a year to see if I seroconvert, just to know, since he said he wouldn't giv...

:balloons:Congrats!! :balloons: I'm (nervously) looking forward to my first stick this semester...clinicals start in a few weeks... RNin'08 ~my reality check bounced~