Cinqly BSN, RN

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    How to find financial aid for MSN program?

    Cinqly replied to It'sMe, RN, BBA, MBA's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to post and say that even if you don't qualify for financial "aid" (i.e. grants or scholarships), you WILL be able to take out student loans. If your hospital will pay you back some of...
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    Hospitals cutting back??

    Cinqly replied to Abbi4155's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am graduating this may and currently trying to find a job. Seriously, out of some 85 graduates there are like, maybe 10 that have solid jobs. Keep in mind I live in a huge urban area with 7...
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    Tele/Med-Surg??? Is this the place to start?

    Cinqly replied to RNBeachGirl's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Ditto for me! I am considering a med-surg position as a new grad on the floor where I did my last semester of clinical. I thought I wanted to do ICU, but I feel like I may want to do ER or something...
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    Loewenberg Nursing School

    Cinqly replied to Jenrose15's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Now that I've thought about it a bit I think you have to have all of them done anyway except for stats. They might make exceptions, but they try not to make a habit of it. I wouldn't want to use up my...
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    Loewenberg Nursing School

    Cinqly replied to Jenrose15's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I would try to get all of the gen eds done, with maybe the exception of stats, before you start nursing classes. The program is very demanding and the first semester you will not be able to take any...
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    Saint Francis (Memphis)

    Cinqly replied to southernbelle08's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Does anyone know the starting pay for new grads, as well as the shift diff? Also, does anyone know how the shift diff is stacked? I heard that 11-7 is stacked ON TOP of the 3-11 shift diff. This...
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    Finding a Job!

    Cinqly replied to E.R. Rookie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Aww.......It's good for your skin!!!
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    Finding a Job!

    Cinqly replied to E.R. Rookie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What's wrong with the deep south?!? Try looking on the internet first for hospitals in the cities you are interested in. Look for the HR number and just try to call them. New grad jobs are not always...
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    New grad salaries in the Denver area

    Cinqly replied to NO1_2NV's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Does anyone have any updated info on the starting pay for new grads at University of Colorado Hospital?
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    New Grads at VA Hospital

    Cinqly replied to SeychelleRN's topic in Government, Military

    What was the ratio and which location were you applying
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    Nurse Tech Jobs

    Cinqly replied to rikashade04RN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Usually they require that you have completed at least your first semester of nursing courses. Often, they require that you are within the last year of your program. Speaking from experience it can be...
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    student loan nightmare!!!

    Cinqly replied to May2009's topic in First Year After Licensure

    depending on the area, it may or may not be difficult to get the job. however, the employment process can easily take up to 6 months. don't ask me why?!? i work at a va hospital as a student, and even...
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    Starting pays?

    Cinqly replied to Bpst486's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    This may be a dumb question, but why is the shift diff less for 11p-7a than 3-11? It seems to me that the 3rd shift is the worst, so the shift diff should be the
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    Saint Francis (Memphis)

    Cinqly replied to southernbelle08's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Does anyone know if St. Francis has self scheduling for their RNs? Just a
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    Baptist or University of Memphis?

    Cinqly replied to maxima99's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Here are the NCLEX pass rates for 2005-2007 in TN for diploma, associate, bachelor's, and master's (as initial entry into nursing). There are many types of programs in TN that vary in size. However,...
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    Loewenberg Nursing School

    Cinqly replied to Jenrose15's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    As far as I know Memphis does not have an exit exam. I guess they figure you've gone through
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    The VA Medical Center Pay

    Cinqly replied to crystalclear's topic in General Nursing

    I believe an ADN education is a level one. They do not count previous education (such as a BA or BM) towards nursing pay. Only your nursing qualifications count. Also, they base se pay off of...
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    The VA Medical Center Pay

    Cinqly replied to crystalclear's topic in General Nursing

    I will say that in our area they are the only hospital to have a considerable pay difference between RN and BSN education levels (although it also depends on experience). Your best bet is to just...
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    The VA Medical Center Pay

    Cinqly replied to crystalclear's topic in General Nursing

    No. They have a woman's center (primary care), but no L&D. They really don't have a need for it (mostly men). They outsource L&D patients to other
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    The VA Medical Center Pay

    Cinqly replied to crystalclear's topic in General Nursing

    Of course, one must take into account cost of living. I'm sure they have arranged it so that all pay is virtually equal at each locale, adjusted for cost of living. Try moving to
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    research article - fecal management?!?

    Cinqly posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, I am in the process of looking for a paper topic for my critical care class. The paper is about a specific intervention as it relates to one of the patient's we have worked with, and whether that...
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    CPR Classes in the Memphis, TN Area

    Cinqly replied to RNStudent&Momof2's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I realize this. And you are correct. However, she teaches many classes for a variety of clients. The contact info listed on the page is to CONTACT her only. If you look carefully you'll realize that...
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    CPR Classes in the Memphis, TN Area

    Cinqly replied to RNStudent&Momof2's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Try CPR-to-Go. She teaches classes in Southaven, MS, but it is well worth the short drive. The healthcare classes are quick and painless. I highly recommend it. Here's a link with the contact info...
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    For all student externs in the Memphis area...

    Cinqly posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I am a nursing student in Memphis finishing my first semester, and many students (myself included) are in the process of applying to nurse extern positions now. I was just wondering if other student...
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    Loewenberg Nursing School

    Cinqly replied to Jenrose15's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Good luck and let us know how things turn