XYnurse2B

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1. Who HATES the term MURSE?

   XYnurse2B replied to LuxCalidaNP's topic in Men in Nursing

   Yah Fiona, to my understanding, the term is now more affiliated to a "man purse" than a "male nurse". I really think the stigma / preconcieved notions / level of ignorance among the general public...

2. Starting Davis & Elkins with Wifey in Aug.

   XYnurse2B replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the good wishes! We will be moving from W.V. We've been looking primarily in Texas, though have options in Virginia and Georgia as well. Things are still playing out. As far as D&E,...

3. Starting Davis & Elkins with Wifey in Aug.

   XYnurse2B replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Nursing

   I'm the original poster on the thread. And I'm now happy to say that we'll be graduating in 5 weeks!!!!! I'd be happy to give you any info/lowdown/inside scoop you need to know. Unfortunately, we...

4. Interview etiquette for finding out the pay!!!

   XYnurse2B replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Students

   NO reason to apologize. We new grads need and appreciate the sage advise of you experienced RN's. Regardless of the fact that I have a good amount of work experience prior to nursing, this is a whole...

5. Interview etiquette for finding out the pay!!!

   XYnurse2B replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Students

   Dude, you're GOLDEN! You have the power to negotiate because of your ample experience. Us new grad peons just get to take what they offer and deal with it....not that it's really all that

6. Interview etiquette for finding out the pay!!!

   XYnurse2B replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Students

   Yes it can. Sad but true. Why take the chance,

7. Interview etiquette for finding out the pay!!!

   XYnurse2B replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Students

   So, I started the post...And since then have stopped asking about the dough. However, there have been a few places that have just laid it right out there. "We offer $:twocents:/hr, with A, B, and C...

8. HESI Stuff

   XYnurse2B replied to Ronso's topic in General Students

   RONSO, I am up to my eyeballs in HESI B.S. right now!! I'm in a 2 year program and they are trying to introduce HESI to us in our FINAL SEMESTER!! Nothing but drama and frustration. I have...

9. Interview etiquette for finding out the pay!!!

   XYnurse2B replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Students

   Any suggestions how to make a recovery with a place I REAALLLLLYYY want to work at? I've only spoken with the RN recruiter, no nurse

10. Interview etiquette for finding out the pay!!!

    XYnurse2B replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Students

    OK, OK I give... I may not necessarily agree, but I clearly see the point being made. No more asking about pay.

11. Interview etiquette for finding out the pay!!!

    XYnurse2B replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Students

    I know it's "proper" not to ask, but it just doesn't make much sense. I'm interviewing over the phone with these people and some of them are very difficult to get ahold of. When you finally have...

12. Interview etiquette for finding out the pay!!!

    XYnurse2B replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Students

    So, why especially in this economy? Why do the tough time make it a more sensitive

13. May 2009 Graduates!!! Do you have a job yet?

    XYnurse2B replied to soon2bRN516's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yah....Good ol' D&E. They're not really on my good side right now... Hopefully, issues are being resolved as I type. We'll see this week. Is the Middle Fork out out by Dry Fork? Great fishing...

14. Davis Memorial Hospital

    XYnurse2B replied to MachewRN's topic in General Nursing

    I externed this summer in the OR and it was awesome. The nurse manager/charge/staff are FANTASTIC. I'll be preceptoring in the ICU this semester, starting very soon, and will be happy to share when...

15. May 2009 Graduates!!! Do you have a job yet?

    XYnurse2B replied to soon2bRN516's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Let the frustration continue!! Sure I know of Morgantown. I'm in Elkins, aka "Hell-kins". We have to get somewhere warm. We're not from here and miss the