fiestygirl

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1. new grad-critical care info.

   fiestygirl replied to ravneet's topic in Pennsylvania

   hi i am a new grad working at an icu at upenn. i think you need to look into the residency programs at the hospitals. that is the only way you can get in as a new grad

2. salary question

   fiestygirl replied to rn4ever?'s topic in Pennsylvania

   Rosemary- It is for BSN. HUP doesn't hire ADNs anymore, I think.

3. Assessment Techniques

   fiestygirl posted a topic in MICU

   Hi, I am a new nurse in a MICU. I have had numerous preceptors and as a result I feel like I have yet to adopt a solid assessment style. I sometimes feel like I am all over the place. Any suggestions? Can you tell me your assessment routine?

4. salary question

   fiestygirl replied to rn4ever?'s topic in Pennsylvania

   after one year at penn, you get about 33

5. salary question

   fiestygirl replied to rn4ever?'s topic in Pennsylvania

   I just started at Penn for 27 something. Jefferson is about the same, maybe a 0.15 difference.

6. BSN Program

   fiestygirl replied to Mommy2NQ's topic in Pennsylvania

   In Pa, you are not able to take the NCLEX until you finish you BSN program. In fact, before you test you must turn in an ATT- application to test. The ATT requires the signature of the BSN program director stating that you finishing all BSN require...

7. looking for 1st job with sign on bonus PA or NJ

   fiestygirl replied to puddingpie's topic in New Jersey

   pretty sure cooper has one...upenn gives you 10,000 if youwork there 4 yrs. (1000 after first year, 2000 and year 2 etc)

8. New Grad Looking for ICU Job In New York

   fiestygirl replied to Umdsn's topic in MICU

   One thing to remember about Presbyterian is that it is a residency program. This means that it only begins at certain times of the year. If I were you I would call ASAP and find out when the next one is...

9. CHOP vs. JEFF new grad Advice??

   fiestygirl replied to thekewi's topic in Pennsylvania

   Hmmm in my opinion I would go to Jeff. I am unsure if CHOP has the same benefits as UPenn...if so it is worth looking into. UPenn still offers a pension and unlimited tuition reimbursement and 10,000 for loan repayment if you are there 5 yrs. Howe...

10. What do patients say that irks you?

    fiestygirl replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hmm I get more annoyed when you are just walking in for the first time doing your assessments and they NEED to know if you are married, have kids etc?? And I work in an ICU!!! They are barely awake and STILL want to know all of my business.

11. XP: Drexel ACE and Scrubs Question

    fiestygirl replied to JdNNurse2B's topic in Pennsylvania

    no the yellow is pretty bad. you can see an ACE student from a mile away. and we definitely stick out on the floors.

12. weird question - menstrual cramps

    fiestygirl replied to shock-me-sane's topic in Student Assist

    i may have made this up in my head...but i think it has something to do with progesterone having a laxative effect. darn! now i have to look it up...ill get back to you.

13. Drexel ACE STUDENTS or GRADUATES

    fiestygirl replied to Ling07's topic in Pennsylvania

    The clinical hours are the same in every program. The clinical hours are those set by the Board of Nursing in order to qualify for a license. Although it is accelerated, you still do the same number of clinical hours. You just do them all in one w...

14. 12 months accelerated BSN's with winter start

    fiestygirl replied to firstyearRN's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Yes Drexel University ACE program...11 mos...starts again in March

15. Looking for professional advice.

    fiestygirl replied to fiestygirl's topic in MICU

    thank you. i was thinking that that may be the situation...i just don't want to be left behind.