JenRN30

JenRN30 BSN

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  1. Job placement help for new grad

    JenRN30 replied to RNMeg's topic in Cardiac

    Meg, I only have a few months experience now, but I'm so glad that I picked my unit to work on. I think you'll be really happy with your decision. Good luck to

  2. cardiac step down as a new grad

    JenRN30 replied to shehadi's topic in Cardiac

    I also did my internship in peds, and took a job on a cardiac step down floor. Go for it, you'll be just

  3. Job placement help for new grad

    JenRN30 replied to RNMeg's topic in Cardiac

    Meg, I personally would choose the PCCU. That 6-8:1 ratio for the cardiac telemetry floor would scare the heck out of me. With the PCCU, you may be seeing cardiac, pulmonary, and renal pts, but you...

  4. GSU FALL 2010

    JenRN30 replied to bellefemme's topic in Georgia Nursing

    hey bellefemme, yes a few people worked and did fine. one girl had to work almost full time and had to drop down to the traditional program because it was just too much. it's going to be really...

  5. GSU FALL 2010

    JenRN30 replied to bellefemme's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Irs, definitely take as much as you can during the summer. You'll be glad you did! And .............. is great. You'll love her. Good

  6. GSU FALL 2010

    JenRN30 replied to bellefemme's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hi Stx, Things are good out in the real world. I love my job and the hospital I work at. During clinicals in nursing school, you're not always treated very well by the nurses. Try not to let it...

  7. GSU FALL 2010

    JenRN30 replied to bellefemme's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hi everyone, I've been reading through your thread and just wanted to congratulate everyone on getting in! I graduated from the GSU accelerated program Dec. 09 and am now working as an RN. I loved...

  8. Conflicting advice on OB/GYN as new grad...

    JenRN30 replied to Shanlee79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with the others, do what you will enjoy. However, have somewhat of an open mind. These jobs are pretty hard to come by right now as a new grad. Good luck, I hope you get what you

  9. ICU or CCU stepdown?

    JenRN30 replied to ertrek84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would definitely do the CCU stepdown, if I were you. That way, you can get some great experience, and if you feel comfortable, have the option to go to the CCU. I started in a step down unit, and...

  10. New grad orientation issue!

    JenRN30 replied to tnisgrl33's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Our hospital only does RN orientation once per month, and you cannot work without having it the first week. Someone had to miss it for one reason or another, and they had to wait a whole month to...

  11. "Im Sorry But We Dont Hire New Nurses"

    JenRN30 replied to misdetermined's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi guys, I applied to 200+ jobs, and ended up having to move for my first RN job. Keep applying, you'll find something eventually. Good

  12. What do I need to become a RNA?

    JenRN30 replied to license.nurse85's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There is tons of info on this website and others on what you need to do to become a CRNA. Do a search to find old threads, and also check out the AANA website. Doing these things will provide you...

  13. I hate Kronos (electronic punch in/out system)

    JenRN30 replied to Nuieve's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Our system is the same as GadgitGurl. It's ridiculous, and I think against the law, that you have to punch out for lunch even if you didn't take

  14. Would like to go into CCU

    JenRN30 replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Great tips, Dianah and Zookeeper. Thanks a lot for taking the time to answer, we really appreciate

  15. Would you please recommend some states with better job market?

    JenRN30 replied to b_m_prosepct's topic in General Nursing

    You should try Tulsa, OK. Great job market here. In our new grad residency program, we have new grads from all over. I just moved here from Atlanta, and there are others from California, Portland...

  16. question about what type of critical care unit to go into?

    JenRN30 replied to aflac381's topic in General Nursing

    CVICU = Cardiovascular Intensive Care

  17. Would like to go into CCU

    JenRN30 replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Sorry, no info for you. But, I'd really like to know the answer to this because I'm in a similar position. Thanks for asking the question Joe. Can someone answer this for

  18. Found job in tampa area!!

    JenRN30 replied to gisela75's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats on your new job,

  19. Did anyone who is a new grad get a hospital job?

    JenRN30 replied to lion09's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with twentytenrn. Got a job, but had to move out of state for

  20. want to know nursing schools without lottery system

    JenRN30 replied to queensqueen's topic in General Nursing

    Georgia schools don't use the lottery system either. I went to Georgia State. They use a point system based on GPA, letters of rec, NET score,

  21. Did you get a raise after orientation?

    JenRN30 replied to chelleanne's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, we only get a raise after a year

  22. Nurses and Coffee

    JenRN30 replied to studentstorm's topic in General Nursing

    Oooh, I love Caribou. Probably my all-time favorite. Good luck in

  23. Approved for a BSN course of study yesterday. :)

    JenRN30 replied to DirtyBlackSocks's topic in General Nursing

    That is great news. I'm so happy for

  24. Nurses and Coffee

    JenRN30 replied to studentstorm's topic in General Nursing

    I like a grande french vanilla latte. I also really like a grande white chocolate mocha, but try not to get those too often. I need to start using my home espresso machine (which I bought from...

  25. New nursing student looking for advice.

    JenRN30 replied to Mikil's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Mikil, If I understand you right, you'll be getting an associates degree RN, and then a bachelor's in biochemistry. Be careful and research the CRNA programs that you are interested in...