86toronado BSN, RN

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    Took NCLEX RN today...pretty certain I failed.

    86toronado replied to DelanaRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :yeahthat:
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    Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    86toronado replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is probably a silly question, but can't you just go on your BON website the next day and see if there is a license # by your name? I've heard you can in NY anyway. Don't get me wrong, I'm taking...
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    Are nurses treated as terribly as people imply?

    86toronado replied to kprince's topic in General Nursing

    Coming from an industry where a 50 hour work week was mandated for salaried managers, and a 60 hour work week (with no OT pay) was not uncommon, I have to say that I feel I am treated pretty well as a...
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    Decision Time... (kinda long)

    86toronado replied to Jean1313's topic in General Nursing

    IMHO, yes, going back to the psych hospital will probably kill your chances of being a non-psych nurse at all in the future. It has been my observation that psych nurses use very few of the skills...
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    per diem jobs

    86toronado replied to spongebob6286's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Absolutely. Like I said, it would be a good way to get your foot in the door, and try a place out before you commit to a full time schedule. (but beware, too much moving around, and it may look like...
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    Does working during nursing school help new grads get jobs?

    86toronado replied to moofy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    SoCali- To answer your question about volunteering, in most hospitals, due to rules and regulations, volunteers don't get a whole lot of patient contact, and are relagated to filing, answering the...
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    The dreaded weakness interview question

    86toronado replied to hatingthewaiting's topic in General Nursing

    A weakness that I always point out about myself is that I like to do new things myself, rather than have someone show me how to. But then I explain that I am a kinetic learner, so I really need to...
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    Taking a leap to a new field

    86toronado replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations! Sounds like a great
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    Does working during nursing school help new grads get jobs?

    86toronado replied to moofy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    IMHO I'd say working as a CNA or tech, or even a unit clerk is just about the best way to get a job at graduation time. Try and do your research, and find a job at a hospital that: A) you could see...
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    7 Months of Searching: Still No Job, About To Give Up

    86toronado replied to Mezcalero's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Have you thought about going back for your bachelor's? It would be a step in the right direction towards your NP, and it would look "fresher" on your resume. Also, I saw this suggested to someone...
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    anyone here get a degree in sociology and then switch to nursing?

    86toronado replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    My husband is in the process of getting his nursing degree, with a bachelor's in sociology already. His reasoning: he has never used his sociology degree professionally, because you generally need at...
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    Any tips for the 11pm to 7:30 am shift??

    86toronado replied to waitingforthedream's topic in General Nursing

    I am also one of those people that hates the day shift. I would so much rather be up all night than get up at (or before) the crack of dawn. I tend to get home right around 8am, and go right to bed...
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    New grad.... Overwhelmed... Exhausted.... Boards in 1 Week!

    86toronado replied to KYTinaMarie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am pretty much in the same boat as you, except I am still three weeks away (June 19th). I am taking a four day review class starting tomorrow, which I am hoping will help me get it in gear If...
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    per diem jobs

    86toronado replied to spongebob6286's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Float is not necessarily a per diem, some facilities have a 'float pool' that they will use to fill holes throughout the hospital. I know plenty of people who work float pool as their full time job....
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    What is a Vascular Med/Surg Floor?

    86toronado replied to ibme's topic in General Nursing

    I did clinicals on a vascular floor for a semester. The patients are mostly pre and post-op there for vascular reconstruction (ie: fem-pop bypass), amputations, wound debridement etc. There was a...
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    Which would you take? Acute Dialysis RN or Acute Care for the Elderly RN

    86toronado replied to New Grad STL's topic in General Nursing

    I also would choose the non-dialysis job, but for a different reason. The acute care floor sounds like you may run across a lot of different disease processes and their co-morbidities in the elderly...
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    No More Fingersticks for Techs!!

    86toronado replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked at three hospitals in NYS (as a tech) at two of them I did (do) blood sugars and draw labs except off of a central line at the other, the RN did
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    apply for job before nclex or wait?

    86toronado replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

    APPLY!!! The worst that could happen is that if you get a job before testing, and then fail on your first try, they'll make you a tech until you try again. But most new grad orientations only happen...
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    Weaker nurses at night?

    86toronado replied to LeeniesMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    We get $4.50 weeknights, and $8 weekends... As for night nurses being weaker, I think the perception is that only new nurses with very little seniority would work nights, but where I work several of...
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    Recent New Grads: Job Search Poll

    86toronado replied to muesli's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OUCH! I graduated last week, am awaiting my ATT. Hoping to take the boards before I begin my job on June 8th... I started applying for jobs back in January, got my dream job (12 hour nights, neuro...
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    Question about nursing abbreviations

    86toronado replied to jensmomrn11's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think what your talking about is actually a one over another one (1/1). Usually I see this on I&O sheets (referring to BM's) or on handwritten MARs for pills. Is that where you're seeing
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    How long do I stay here ?

    86toronado replied to RNMarykay's topic in General Nursing

    I think due to the wide diversity in health care settings, "job hopping" is pretty common. That said, most places have a 6-12 month waiting period before you can transfer to another unit. So if you...
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    How long did you wait...?

    86toronado replied to Crux1024's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just graduated yesterday, and I'm hoping to take the NCLEX by June 8th. I sent my paperwork in to the state back in April. Does anyone know how long NY usually takes to get you your
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    Finally found a job!

    86toronado replied to prudence09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :dancgrp:CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
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    New To Night Shift

    86toronado replied to PennyNickelDime_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say I love working night shift. I've always been a late riser to begin with, so I guess it's not that surprising. Just some tips, though, because I did have a tough time with it at first,...