Caffeine_IV

Caffeine_IV

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  1. Failed two sciences and I can't get into a nursing program.....is there still any hope?

    Caffeine_IV replied to mn00's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    They have minimum requirements and pre reqs for a reason. Meeting with your advisor is the best thing for now so you can see what your options

  2. The Honest NCLEX Exam

    Caffeine_IV replied to caroladybelle's topic in General Nursing

    -Midway through your test, the proctor/director announces a mandatory huddle and mock interdisciplinary care team rounds. So you must drop what you are doing and take part and then resume your test....

  3. It takes a lot to make me angry.

    Caffeine_IV replied to ground's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Good for you, maintaining your cool. You put them in their place without being rude and should be proud. I declare you and your family the

  4. Lowest turnover specialty

    Caffeine_IV replied to guest769224's topic in General Nursing

    Of course it varies but from what I've seen based job openings OR and OR related...Pre-op assessment, peri-op holding and PACU Radiology Endoscopy Cath lab Employee health Occupational Health...

  5. The Honest NCLEX Exam

    Caffeine_IV replied to caroladybelle's topic in General Nursing

    Instead of the test beginning on time, you have to wait for the proctor to do the following: have coffee, go the cafeteria for a biscuit, text his/her spouse and children to ensure they are en route...

  6. Fashionably Late for Work

    Caffeine_IV replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer being early to anything work, school, event etc. On time is late for

  7. Do patients know a "good nurse"?

    Caffeine_IV replied to NursesRmofun's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Some do and some don't. It may depend on the patient population you are caring for. The last written compliment I received was from a gyn surgical patient and largely in part to me bringing them...

  8. How many jobs/units until you found your "niche"

    Caffeine_IV replied to Michellelove's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't found it yet. I have done med-surg/oncology, hospice, ICU (very brief), LTC and outpatient radiology. I have enjoyed several aspects of every job but cannot call any of those my niche. I...

  9. i want to do this

    Caffeine_IV replied to Sade Murphy's topic in Western Governors University

    I did 47 credits in 14 months. Most people take 2 terms (8 -12 months) from what I read on the FB page. I had pell grant so my OOP costs was less than

  10. Is it possible to become a RN but work part time from the start. Get Air Force commission?

    Caffeine_IV replied to Chadmasters's topic in Government, Military

    So you want to get a BSN but never work as a nurse? Nurses can work full-time, part time or PRN (as needed) depending on what they desire and what positions are

  11. New grad...hate my job!

    Caffeine_IV replied to LAJJmom's topic in General Nursing

    I would try to tough it out. You could do much much worse. If anything, I would try out a night shift or two and see if you like that better. Sometimes dayshift isn't all it's cracked up to

  12. Care Coordinator position..opinions

    Caffeine_IV replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in Case Management

    Thanks for the response, very helpful. It is indeed a nursing position but not the one for

  13. Care Coordinator position..opinions

    Caffeine_IV posted a topic in Case Management

    Please read this job description. Does anyone work in a similar capacity? It sounds like discharge planning/social work mixed with nursing. I am looking at open positions in my hospital but I don't...

  14. As a single nurse were you able to buy a home?

    Caffeine_IV replied to pixiestudent2's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I live in an area with a lower cost of living and my house was very reasonable (for me). My mortgage is less than $750. I also live below my means. Comfortable is relative but I am comfortable...

  15. Too Young..Rejected from Graduate School

    Caffeine_IV replied to MyPrnPleaseBSN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I would have taken the young comment as "don't get discouraged, you have time etc" I think you are overanalyzing the situation. It's natural to go over it again and again in your head. Rejection sucks...

  16. Every other weekend & holidays??

    Caffeine_IV replied to LuciaRN2b's topic in General Nursing

    There is search in the upper corner if you are on your computer where this has been discussed ad nauseam. In addition, you can look at the websites of your local hospital and see the varied positions...

  17. Odd situation

    Caffeine_IV replied to anonymous88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would question why he hasn't been able to adopt in the

  18. I got a tour of the unit. Means I'm hired?

    Caffeine_IV replied to EternalFeather's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Good luck but the tour does not mean you get the job. I get tours on every interview and introduced to staff. And several times I've not gotten a tour and still got an

  19. What did you do when you got burnt out?

    Caffeine_IV replied to dreamer30's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Change jobs from bedside to outpatient and also went

  20. Patients allowed to go outside and smoke???

    Caffeine_IV replied to JackiRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is pretty much our unofficial policy on smoking. I hate when the patient asks because they KNOW you cannot smoke on campus. Do I care if people want to smoke..no. However, I cannot...

  21. Downside to accepting management position?

    Caffeine_IV replied to jrn1315's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on your location. Do the local employers value that LTC/SNF experience or do they group all non-hospital experience in the same

  22. "Bless Your Heart"

    Caffeine_IV replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I live in SC and tons of people say "Have a blessed day" on their voicemail. I think that is sincere because many are religious. The bless your heart meaning depends on the context of the...

  23. Quit before I even start..?

    Caffeine_IV replied to William2's topic in Western Governors University

    Being that it is online, you will have to have some type of motivation to get it done. Much of the work is tedious. I needed to do it to be competitive in my organization but it was also a personal...

  24. How do you revive after being terminated ??

    Caffeine_IV replied to Thachik_109's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't know your details but anyway I got fired from a hospital during orientation almost 4 years ago. I have yet to be asked about anything surrounding that during an interview. And now I work that...

  25. Question about disclosure

    Caffeine_IV replied to nurse4550's topic in General Nursing

    I am truthful on my app about being fired and have never been asked about