Dreamer-RN

Dreamer-RN

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  1. Recent New Grads: Job Search Poll

    Graduated late May 2009, passed boards July 9th, and hired early July for a September start date (started job hunting late Dec.
  2. Most Common CV-ICU Surgical Procedures

    You may also want to take a look at Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery by Jane C. Rothrock. It includes information on the operative procedures, instruments and equipments used, and nursing...
  3. This Is The Best Day Of My Life!!!!!!!!!

    Congratulations and best
  4. New Grad starting off in ICU

    I graduated from a BSN program and live in
  5. New Grad starting off in ICU

    nurse2be09, I enjoyed reading how you landed in the ICU. I completed a summer externship in the Operating Room (tried for ICU but that is where I landed). I found the OR environment fascinating and...
  6. New Grad starting off in ICU

    Hello Ruby Vee, I'll definitely be one of those new grads who will be studying at home. Thanks for pointing out that thread as a reminder of what can potentially happen if one chooses not to study at...
  7. ICU Jobs

    Hello star99, Just ACLS and BLS. If you are trying for PICU, it may be a good idea to get
  8. New Grad starting off in ICU

    Hello everyone, I'm also a new grad starting my nursing career on an ICU too (Cardiothoracic SICU at a large Level 1 Trauma teaching facility). I start a little later though, in September. I have a...
  9. One year ago today ...

    Thanks for sharing your first year experience. It's appreciated and I'll keep the advices in mind. Best wishes with the second
  10. ICU Jobs

    I think having your ACLS can make you a stronger candidate. I got my ACLS after graduation, prior to taking the NCLEX. A couple of interviewers were pleased to see I have completed an ACLS course. I...
  11. I graduated May '09 and started applying for new grad positions in December '08. I received my first and only job offer early July '09. Fortunately, it worked out in the end because it is my first...
  12. After 4 Attempts, I HAVE PASSED!

    Congrats! :smiley_aa No more
  13. I have lost all hope

    Have you tried doing a mock interview in order to gauge your weak areas? Your school's career service department may offer this service OR you can try it with a good friend/family member who has...
  14. I was 20pts from passing Exit HESI. I took the NCLEX this week for the first time and pass with 75
  15. Here is another validation. I took NCLEX yesterday afternoon. Tried the trick yesterday evening and received the pop-up message. This morning I saw my name posted on the
  16. July 2009 NCLEX Support Group

    Thanks Meriwhen! This morning I saw my name posted on the SBON. I'm officially a Registered Nurse! No more NCLEX!
  17. July 2009 NCLEX Support Group

    I certainly will do
  18. July 2009 NCLEX Support Group

    I took NCLEX today. I had a total of 75 questions (2 alternative formats, 1 math, 9 SATA's) and came out of the exam believing I have passed. Now, I'm awaiting for the official results. I should know...
  19. July 2009 NCLEX Support Group

    The Washington, D.C. area is ranked high as having one of the worst traffic in the nation (think in the top three). I lived in that area for about 13 years. The traffic kept getting worst each year....
  20. July 2009 NCLEX Support Group

    Congrats star81 and NSchoolAgain! Best wishes to those who have recently taken the NCLEX or about to take the NCLEX during this
  21. Cardiothoracic SICU (nurse residency program)!!! First choice hospital and ideal unit. I feel so blessed to have received this job offer.
  22. 1.What kind of floor are you working on? I will be starting a nurse residency program Sept. '09. The unit I was hired on is the Cardiothoracic SICU. 2.Where are you from? Philadelphia, PA area (very...
  23. July 2009 NCLEX Support Group

    Congrats
  24. July 2009 NCLEX Support Group

    Congratulations Meriwhen! :balloons: No more NCLEX worries for
  25. July 2009 NCLEX Support Group

    Congrats