Mexarican

Mexarican

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  1. keep trying!! Don't give up. I just graduated (May 5th), took ANCC 5/10...had a job back in March (so imagine the pressure...lol). Actually had a handful of interviews/job offers. In fact in the...
  2. CHANCES scholarship at CHOA

    Hi People, I was awarded the CHANCES scholarship at Childrens' Healthcare of Atlanta :balloons:and was wondering if anyone out there could tell me how other recipients liked the arrangement. It's a...
  3. If there are any Brenau students on this board...come on out and let yourself be known!!
  4. CHANCES scholarship at CHOA

    I can't remember what the requirements state, but if they ask for two from a nursing professors then you should get it from them. Otherwise i think you should be fine. Good Luck!! MExarican
  5. I decided not to sign the contract.

    i think you husband is right...as adults we dont have the option of not working while we find our dream job. If we dont like a job its ok to look somewhere else...but its not ok to not bring money...
  6. Uninsured patients

    Why do you keep re-gurgitating the same thing your politicians are telling you when there are people on here saying they don't have health insurance AND they dont QUALIFY for Medicaid...are you...
  7. dayshifters please please please...

    I turn off all my phones...i will hear about it when i wake up...nice and rested.
  8. Uninsured patients

    You options are extremely limited. Mostly you will die, especially with cancer. If your extremely lucky and find someone or someplace that will treat you then you may have a fighting chance. But, then...
  9. New grad considering Travel nursing. Anyone recommend it?

    Often times as well, "The Floor" is refering to Medical/Surgical inpatient areas of which are often divided into different specialties (ex: ortho, neuro, GI/GU, etc). This term is often used in...
  10. "stale" new grad

    No offense, but i always laugh when i read something like this...why do you think those residencies are in place today???? It's because they realized that the new grads of yesteryear were NOT as...
  11. is rape reportable?

    As i understand it...usually you're not required to report (to the legal authorities) something like this because it happened to an adult. Like mentioned before, unless they are a minor or elderly...
  12. Interview help - "What do you know about us?"

    research the hospital...any awards?, any good news lately? usually all this is on their website...if you know it then say it. its never to much if you took the time.
  13. Student Nurse

    I echo JB17...are u bitter because you can't go or were told your skills are not needed?? It seems like your upset that people with "less" experience are getting to go and you are not? I have read a...
  14. Brenau Part Time BSN Program

    The BSN program is only offered in Gainesville, both fulltime and part-time. The Graduate Nursing Programs are based on their Atlanta campus.
  15. Question about HIV patient

    Yes, that's correct...as healthcare workers we are often put in difficult situations where decisions are not black n white but rather a sea of gray...such is the profession. If you wanted black n...
  16. Question about HIV patient

    Having a background in HIV education, testing and counseling i notice many of you are confusing what "reportable disease" means and how it relates to the health department and the criminality of this...
  17. Question about HIV patient

    This is a classic scenario used in medical ethics discussions. As it stands, as a healthcare you are bound by HIPPA first and foremost! I would definately get the charge involved but thats as far you...
  18. My first code... ever

    Great first experience...you were able to watch the process! thats great...now wait until you are an RN and your expected to do something! LOL
  19. When to start looking for a job?

    Absolutely!! You really should have started researching possibilities back in December...many new grad residency applications open up this month and unless you have your resume in order and all that...
  20. HELP! Bombed the HESI Entrance Test

    it was also timed for me as well...
  21. HELP! Bombed the HESI Entrance Test

    It is best to wait until you finish most pre-reqs...like All A&P courses, chemistrys, maths, etc...
  22. Fall 2009 Graduate school roll call!!!

    Don't fret...your pursuing your goals!! I'm a new grad also, although i've been working in a PICU since i graduated and got my license. I'm also pursuing my FNP.
  23. Absolutely!! if they stay while i'm changing a diaper or a bed [the diaper not so much...especially if its a little one, but often times i have the family interject and say i'll do it, I LOVE PEDS...
  24. It is a lil anal...just admit that it's anal. there are more important things like a patient desating with SOB and only 10cc's of urine output in 20hrs!!! Now why that would of gone 20 hours without...
  25. Death of a child in the PICU

    In the PICU you will see alot of bad stuff...and you will need to find your OWN way to cope and mourn...this will be of the utmost importance if you are to last in this type of unit. If you are having...