rashan1053

rashan1053

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  1. job search frustrations

    rashan1053 posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

    I have been applying to positions in all the hospitals in Las Vegas and am starting to worrying that I will not have a job lined up for my move in August. I am a new nurse. I just graduated in...

  2. Well, I'm here in Vegas...starting a new job, advice please!

    rashan1053 replied to zacarias's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Meditech is pretty easy to use and scanning meds works well as long as the scanners are working. Good Luck in your

  3. venting

    rashan1053 posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

    I know nursing is a difficult profession...I have been living it for the past year now! I moved hear about 6 months ago and was told in my interview that at nights it was usually a 8:1 ratio...

  4. venting

    rashan1053 replied to rashan1053's topic in Nevada Nursing

    acuity depends...we get patients from the icu with trachs, peg tubes, etc... Most patients have had ortho surgery and get get up on their own. It is hard when you have nine patients all needing pain...

  5. Rn-nclex

    rashan1053 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the RN-NCLEX on Monday and just found out I passed!!!! I did it with 75 questions. I nearly gave my son a heart attack when I jumped up and yelled. My nerves are shot, but I am so happy to...

  6. Looking at taking CNA course at WCTC--HELP!

    rashan1053 replied to SydneyJo's topic in General Nursing

    As another RN I completely agree with you on getting the CNA experience. I did not work as a CNA and really wished I would have. Now, I am not like the nurses you describe. If I am in the room I...

  7. move getting closer and still no job

    rashan1053 replied to rashan1053's topic in Nevada Nursing

    ok things are finally coming together. I was offered a position at Sunrise Hospital on their ortho/neuro unit. This works well, since I have been in ortho/neuro in Wisconsin. I feel like a big...

  8. move getting closer and still no job

    rashan1053 posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

    Wow, I can't believe that in about a month I will be in Las Vegas. My husband and I decided several years ago that we would move when I finished nursing school. So, in December I finished nursing...

  9. Looking at taking CNA course at WCTC--HELP!

    rashan1053 replied to SydneyJo's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure what the policy really is at cardinal stritch, but when working on my RN I also needed to take the CNA class. It is a standard for all nursing programs in Wisconsin. However, to get...

  10. move getting closer and still no job

    rashan1053 replied to rashan1053's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I have applied to every hospital in las vegas and henderson. Thank you for the

  11. move getting closer and still no job

    rashan1053 replied to rashan1053's topic in Nevada Nursing

    We are planning on moving to an apartment. We have started working with a company that helps find housing for people relocating. So far, I am waiting for information from cielo apartments so I can...

  12. Precepting new BSN grad/having trouble

    rashan1053 replied to Mudwoman's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been a RN for 6months now and have belonged to this site for awhile. I have read so many posts about "know it all" new grads. I still feel like I could be in orientation because there is so...

  13. Anyone can get into Nursing.

    rashan1053 replied to indiawhitaker's topic in General Nursing

    Wow--He is uneducated himself. Nursing nor Nursing school is not getting easier. It is getting more difficult as the hospitals get busier with an aging population. The patients on a medical floor...

  14. Nursing 101 Question - Experienced Nurses, how would you answer this?

    rashan1053 replied to julsywulsy's topic in Orthopedic

    I know you asked for experienced nurses to reply, but here is some advice from a new nurse. Your instructors are trying to prepare you to take the NCLEX exam. The questions my seem obsure, but you...

  15. What's harder? NS or your first job as new RN?

    rashan1053 replied to scastillo1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As you can see from most of the replies, both NS and 1st year nursing are stressful, but in different ways. The stress if different, but I wouldn't take back my career choice for anything!!! Some...

  16. Debunking the night shift myths

    rashan1053 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Wow!!!! Glad I read this thread. I am a new nurse (graduated in dec), and had 8 pts last night. One patient actively dying, another with new chest pain, uncontrolled pain issues, and three ortho...

  17. Nurse patient ratio

    rashan1053 replied to beckyvon's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel your worries. I too am a new nurse and work nights. Last night I had 8 patients and it was not a good night. All ortho patients that need assist with getting up and are slow. Pain issues...

  18. staffing at night

    rashan1053 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am an RN an neuro/ortho floor at nights. Since being off orientation I have had anywhere from 6-8 patients. Things go ok until about 5am. We have only one aid for the floor (16-22pts) and 5am is...

  19. anyone with hospital and office experience??

    rashan1053 replied to NellieP73's topic in General Nursing

    One of your pros was that your feel like you are in a rut in your current position. I worked in a clinic for 8 years before going to the hospital. I left the clinic because I felt like I was in a...

  20. Typical Hours and Pay Rate for New Grad

    rashan1053 replied to The-Manny's topic in General Nursing

    School doesn't matter in the Green Bay area. I interviewed with two hospitals and both started new graduates around 21/hr. Both offered shift and 12 hour

  21. Trying to help my fiance

    rashan1053 replied to ehammond03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Many hospitals have nurse recruiters. Have her contact the HR departments and talk with someone about what she needs to work on being hired. I know some states don't allow grads to work until they...

  22. Panic is setting in...

    rashan1053 replied to Becca608's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in December. My advice is to be patient with yourself. This is certainly easier said then done. Keep reviewing the skills you have learned, but keep in mind there is a steep learning curve...

  23. Prior Florida RN's now residing in Wisconsin

    rashan1053 replied to SkateBetty's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, Wiscsonsin does have a graduate work status. You have to have a job already lined up and your supervisor needs to sign that you are working under an RN. If you do not pass the NCLEX, you are no...

  24. Night Shifts best for Night Owls??

    rashan1053 replied to RDH-NrsgStudent's topic in General Nursing

    The apartment furnishes blinds, but the sun comes right through

  25. Night Shifts best for Night Owls??

    rashan1053 replied to RDH-NrsgStudent's topic in General Nursing

    I just started nights two weeks ago and was looking so forward to it because I too hate getting up in the morning and find I get a burst of energy towards the late afternoon- early evening. Nights is...