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  1. "Easy" schools to get accepted to?

    Rook replied to MT86's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    At Salisbury University you could get into the BSN program w that GPA and should be able to be accepted into the 2nd degree program there which is 3 semesters. You have to take pathophysiology though...

  2. New Grad RN - Planned Parenthood

    Rook replied to missjmeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe I'm wrong but I've personally never known a Planned Parenthood clinic that provides abortion on site. It may not hurt you in future job prospects as much as people think given that most of...

  3. High blood pressure

    Rook replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    There are free clinics, other places where you could see a RN practionshier for say $40-50 as well. Also remember that many BP meds are dirt cheap you could get a months supply of good meds like...

  4. do you work with your significant other, or any family members?

    Rook replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    My gf works in oncology/gyn/Med-surg. I work in Tele. Anybody with a gf/wife/husband in my hospital has to work on different units. Its usually like this at any hospital in any job (X ray, secretary...

  5. Is 6 Month Of Med-Surg Enough?

    Rook replied to WinterWolf90's topic in General Nursing

    If the hospital hired you and trained you they'll want to keep you and should/may be able to get into another

  6. what is the best/worst specialty docs to work with...

    Rook replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    I've always liked working with new Intern generalists, they've always been nice and respectful and are more open to your analysis and

  7. Any hospital hiring new grads? anywhere in the country?

    Rook replied to zefutebolera's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The problem with John Hopkins is that they are cheap and have the attitude that you're working at JHH you should be paying them for the privledge of being able to work there. RNs can start out at...

  8. How nursing has changed over the years...

    Rook replied to nurse2be2010's topic in General Nursing

    I remember just 20 years ago that nurses were able to smoke at the nurses station b/c you wouldn't want to expose those patients to 2nd hand smoke you

  9. What can I do to get into the ICU I feel like I've trapped myself into med-surg

    Rook replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    If you really want to get into that hospital, reapply for the IMC and work your way up. There are other options though. At the hosp I work at if you have a BSN you could go straight into CICU or the...

  10. Need help.. which job to chose! Need expert advice!!

    Rook replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Med/Surg isn't the best place to go if you got a bad set of knees and if your husband has benefits I'd go with the recruiting job. Remember the recession is causing hospitals to understaff, my gf...

  11. New Grad RN - Planned Parenthood

    Rook replied to missjmeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Working at PP will provide valuable experience if you want to get into OB/GYN (as long as its not a Catholic hosp I guess) floor or if you want to go into community

  12. LVN first?

    Rook replied to peeseful1's topic in General Nursing

    Get a RN. LPNs are being phased out/eliminated at many hospitals. The only places that I know that hire new LPNs regularly are hospices/RN homes and doctor offices. Plus LPNs make about $10 less an...

  13. Male nurse career advice

    Rook replied to piscesguy's topic in Men in Nursing

    Go into nursing. If you decide to go into another MD/PhD program such as denistry, medicine or vet school a nursing degree well you have 4 years to think about it. Colleges do a disservice to students...

  14. Wife doesn't like the idea of going into Nursing

    Rook replied to CTGuy's topic in Men in Nursing

    Student loans are cheap money and the interest is tax deductable (just don't go to a 20K/year college when a 5K/year can give you the same ed) and even though new grads have it a bit rough getting a...

  15. Any black male nurses out there?

    Rook replied to Spoiled1's topic in Men in Nursing

    Work w/ 4 Black male RNs in my dept in Baltimore. 2 are immigrants from

  16. This is why I want a BSN.

    Rook replied to eriksoln's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If you have an ADN and want an advanced degree some universities have a ADN to masters program. I think its

  17. Questions about Hopkins

    Rook replied to AZN2009's topic in Maryland Nursing

    If you want to work at Hopkins the main campus is in a rough neighborhood. Bayview is right off the highway and has easy access plus its close to Patterson Park which is probably the best place to...

  18. Anyone applied to Salisbury University's ABSN for Fall 2009?

    Rook replied to nursing8648's topic in Maryland Nursing

    If Salisbury is #9 on the best places to live then I'd hate to see what the rest of the country is like. Are you sure it was Salisbury, MD and not Salis, NC or another Salisbury? The university is...

  19. Fear

    Rook replied to KalipsoRed's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hang in there. If you have having trouble dealing w/ things you might want to try contacting employee help services. Its free, plus the companies that run them are usually very professional and can...

  20. Need advice in starting out as a New Grad

    Rook replied to NeBin's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work in Tele you'll like it and you'll also get ALCS certified to boot. Perhaps you might even get a chance to get CCRN after a year as well. Given that L&D pts can go from fine to critical in a...

  21. Seriously? I don't think I want to do this anymore.

    Rook replied to ANH_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Its not your fault, given that you are always have to think and organize, understand new concepts, procedures, you will make mistakes. Its enevitable that a some things are going to slip by. Just...

  22. BP on dialysis pt

    Rook replied to LogCabinMom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You can try the thigh if you have a big enough cuff. Don't be scared you should ask questions though if you are having trouble. I remember in my interviews that the managers always loved it when I...

  23. Finally got a position!

    Rook replied to NYRN08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats!!!! my friend is a new grad in NYC (Im guessing that's where you are from from your name) and can't get an interview despite the fact she speaks fluent spanish. I'm in my 3rd week. Its going...

  24. NCLEX-RN review book suggestion?

    Rook replied to AnnaC's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I took a weighed test for my ASCP certification (medical techology) and using a MT study and an RN study guide I got about 60% of the questions on the study guide correct for both so I guess that's...

  25. HELP / OPINIONS REQUESTED--BEST 2nd Degree Accel. BSN program in US?

    Rook replied to TCM1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Best, who knows? There are alot of RN schools out there. Went to Salisbury University in Maryland accel BSN program. You can get in with a 3.0. Program is stingy about giving A's (prev 4.0 students...