WestWingFan

WestWingFan

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  1. Resume writing (RN,BA or just RN??)

    WestWingFan posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I have a bachelors degree (used to be a teacher), and went back for my ADN in nursing. Just passed NCLEX, and applying for first job out of nursing school. On my resume I just had "My Name, RN" but...

  2. Where did you find your job?

    WestWingFan replied to Sophia36's topic in General Nursing

    Indeed.com

  3. Any of you nurses have a firefighter spouse? How do you work your schedules?

    WestWingFan replied to kayty2339's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks--- luckily my kids are in school full-time now (1st and 3rd grade)-- so I can drop them off and go to sleep, and our school has summer camp available when school ends. I dont' know if I could...

  4. 20 weeks pregnant, new RN grad, will they fire me

    WestWingFan replied to mdonohue's topic in General Nursing

    I actually think the first place discriminated against you, which of course is illegal. Take the job, and tell them when you feel comfortable. Even if there is a problem at that point, now you have...

  5. Any of you nurses have a firefighter spouse? How do you work your schedules?

    WestWingFan replied to kayty2339's topic in General Nursing

    Something that no-one told me when I was asking questions like this prior to nursing school. It's very tough to get per diem work as a new RN, tough to get part-time work, tough to get all weekend...

  6. Resume writing (RN,BA or just RN??)

    WestWingFan replied to WestWingFan's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks! I didn't include the BA in my name-- just applied for a few jobs. Just saw it somewhere on someone's credentials, and didn't know if I should. WAnted to double check.

  7. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    WestWingFan replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't know what state you're in, but if you're eligible for quick results, it should be Sunday at 2pm (on Pearson site). It was exactly 48 hours from my appointment time. My appt time was Fri at...

  8. Resume writing (RN,BA or just RN??)

    WestWingFan replied to WestWingFan's topic in Nursing Career

    Gotcha! Thanks! I was confused! Whatever works to get a job

  9. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    WestWingFan replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I tried to edit my original post, but couldn't. I was sure I failed at 75 on Friday, but got word yesterday that I passed. It took me a few minutes to stop crying when I found

  10. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    WestWingFan replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just took it--- it shut off at 75 questions. I thought I was going to cry. I'm pretty sure I did fail, because I knew nothing. I'm afraid to try the pearson

  11. July 2009 NCLEX Support Group

    WestWingFan replied to Meriwhen's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Forget it! I figured it out--- Select All That Apply (right?) Uggh! I HATE

  12. July 2009 NCLEX Support Group

    WestWingFan replied to Meriwhen's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I feel ike an idiot, but what is SATA? Maybe I better reschedule the test I have at the end of the month

  13. DCCC question

    WestWingFan replied to adamsmom's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'm trying to remember now-- it's been 3 years since I applied. Go to an information session-- they'll give you all of the info. Yes, you do actually apply to DCCC beforehand. Then (for fall 2010)...

  14. PNEUMONIA - standard or droplet???

    WestWingFan replied to KaiTT21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Droplet

  15. July 2009 NCLEX Support Group

    WestWingFan replied to Meriwhen's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Taking it July 31st, and very nervous! I took the Praxis 15 years ago for my Social Studies teaching certificate, and wasn't nearly as nervous (didn't even study for it, and passed)--- I don't feel...

  16. Drill Sargent Clinical Instructor

    WestWingFan replied to NoeIssa's topic in General Students

    I had the drill sargent clinical instructor my second semester of my first year in med-surge(first semester passing meds). We start at 6:45. 6:45, our assignments were slappend on the wall (no...

  17. Scared Of Poop!!!!!!!!! Help!!!!!!!

    WestWingFan replied to nursingstudent424's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Poop's fine--- I'm over that. Big bad smelly wounds, now that's gross

  18. Prospective Second Degree Nursing Student

    WestWingFan replied to spete39's topic in General Nursing

    Our ADN program is two years of just nursing classes--- sorry. My situation is somewhat similar, I had a bachelors degree, then decided to go back for nursing. The accelerated BSN programs were more...

  19. VENT: ADN and BSN

    WestWingFan replied to Sweet_Cheekss's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This has been a really interesting discussion. I will graduate in May from an RN program (community college). I already have a B.A. (history and sec.ed), and am a few credits short of a masters...

  20. Shifts at your hospital? (all 7-7)

    WestWingFan posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just curious. I'm finishing up my 1st year of nursing school (one year to go)--- I'm wondering what shifts are available to new grads after orientation period. I want the night shift, but I was just...

  21. crocs

    WestWingFan replied to RN2B07's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have the Crocs Specialist for clinicals (more arch support, more support overall)--- I have them in white. I have of endeavor crocs in pearl for home (I got them for rainy days walking the kids to...

  22. I was a ______ prior to being a nurse/student nurse

    WestWingFan replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    Before becoming a nursing student I was a... High School Social Studies Teacher for 6 years and a Stay at Home Mom for 5

  23. Shifts that new nurses work? I am worried about nights!

    WestWingFan replied to RNWannaBe724's topic in General Nursing

    Your question made me laugh, because I'm a nursing student (graduating 5/09), and someone told me as a new grad I would have to work days (during the week) for at least a year---- I want nights...

  24. Anyone call way after their shift to tell just one more thing? :)

    WestWingFan replied to christvs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes--- I did this as a student (which I still am) which made it more embarressing (sic?). I didn't have the ability to chart at the time-- 1st semester, so all info had to be given to my nurse...

  25. Scared Of Poop!!!!!!!!! Help!!!!!!!

    WestWingFan replied to nursingstudent424's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I honestly think being a mother before being a nurse helped. I couldn't have done this at 22yo. I just had to wipe after a patient for the first time (thought it was something I'd have a hard time...