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  1. Only one nursing job opening at my local hospital!

    nursing 101 replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Not to be noisy but in what part of the country are you? I would never think that I would hear no jobs in certain area of the country while there is a shortage... Tough it out and if you dh has a...

  2. I PASSED! the NCLEX #2

    nursing 101 replied to kcheng's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats

  3. i can't get a job...

    nursing 101 replied to shyone2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have found that if you are a new grad you need to either visit or call HR. Online applications are most of the time for qualified individuals unless the hospital indicates to apply online. So as...

  4. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    nursing 101 replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Now I would definately wear that

  5. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    nursing 101 replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Now I would definately wear that one! :chuckle :chuckle

  6. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    nursing 101 replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If nurses have to wear the signs then every single healthcare worker should as well. From the nurse, CNA, MD, respiratory therapist ect... Let's take it up anotch anybody who enters hospital doors...

  7. NCLEX yesterday 265

    nursing 101 replied to AugBSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The number does not count. I have heard people passing and not passing with every type of number so far from my schoolmates. I passed with a 265 (1st try)... Just wait for your

  8. ER - Trauma difference?

    nursing 101 posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi, Can someone explain the difference between an ER unit and a Trauma unit? I have some general knowledge about the two but I wanted more info. I have an interview for a position on a surgical trauma...

  9. ER - Trauma difference?

    nursing 101 replied to nursing 101's topic in Emergency

    Thank you guys... You just made it soo clear...

  10. Teacher Going Into Nursing- Need Advice!

    nursing 101 replied to allymiami's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Grannynurse, I just wanted to know which parts in FL are that low in pay. I live in the south of FL and the starting salary here for a new grad is $45000 (this is base pay without shift...

  11. what kind of jobs does a RN do

    nursing 101 replied to pritampaulsingh's topic in General Nursing

    Not too sound to harsh but I do agree that in this day and age people should look up something before they jump right into it and that includes getting a degree in any field that exist. Needless to...

  12. How long until burn out?

    nursing 101 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Daytonite, I agreee with you. If it's a bad place and you tried to correct certain things and it's not happening. Get out of there. I hate this false altruistic image that some nurses have. I am a new...

  13. Thinking about rescheduling the NCLEX

    nursing 101 replied to sualumni05's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Only you know what is best. If you feel you need more time, take it. If you are scoring 60 and above on kaplan than you are ready. The highest that I ever got on Kaplan was a 64. I got between 59-64....

  14. How much did you make as a new grad?

    nursing 101 replied to SerenityR.N.'s topic in General Nursing

    Money is everything. Think about it??? You can't even eat (which is a basic necessity to sustain life) without having money. Now the question is how much makes a person feel happy enough to do a job...

  15. Home buying for nurses...

    nursing 101 replied to nursing 101's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks banana, I will look into this info and if I do find a link I will post it. I think nurses need to take advantage of anything and everything that is being offered to us. Nurses get paid but they...

  16. Home buying for nurses...

    nursing 101 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Does anybody know if there are special home buying discounts or programs for nurses? I know there are some for police officers and fire fighters but can't find any info for nurses. Thanks. I know...

  17. Home buying for nurses...

    nursing 101 replied to nursing 101's topic in General Nursing

    Gee... I didn't think nurses made more money than the others. I'm a new grad anyway so how would I know who has not started working yet... :rotfl: Thanks for the

  18. Home buying for nurses...

    nursing 101 replied to nursing 101's topic in General Nursing

    Thank guys! I want to buy a home by mid-july next year so I'm looking into everything. They should have something for nurses just like they do for firemen and police officers and military personel....

  19. Experiences with KAPLAN????

    nursing 101 replied to GN456's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When I look back Kaplan was of no help to me. But some of my friends swear by it. I had 265 questions and I must've had at least 10 word for word from Saunders. Oh and those questions were really...

  20. I Quit

    nursing 101 replied to nelcoy4's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi, How do you get certified in legal nursing? I am a new graduate nurse and I would love to know all the aspects of legal nursing. I still plan on working at the bedside but I would also like to have...

  21. New Grad L&D Nurse! Any others out there?

    nursing 101 replied to RaeT,RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi all, Hopefully I will join the ranks of L&D nursing. I am a new grad and applied for a position in L&D and I am just crossing my fingers that they will call me. You know how some...

  22. Failed because of the HESI? Huh?

    nursing 101 replied to jeepgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Gee and I was complaining about the $35 fee when I didn't pass the first time. Only second timers had to pay the $35

  23. Failed because of the HESI? Huh?

    nursing 101 replied to jeepgirl's topic in General Nursing

    They should not have dropped these students from the program unless the paper that they signed said so. I sorta fell very lucky. Our school instituted the HESI exam this year so we were also the...

  24. Just took the NCLEX ...Really nervous

    nursing 101 replied to Todie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    All of us that took the test had this feeling. Good luck! And you are in our

  25. Trauma surgical nursing...

    nursing 101 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am a new grad and I'm looking into the different specialties. I just wanted to have an idea of what trauma surgical nursing involves. I would appreciate any information. I tried to look in the...