Journey_On BSN, RN

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    I feel worse than when I started

    Journey_On replied to Eastcoast24's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Eastcoast24, I just read your original post from over a year ago. Glad to hear you had a happy
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    Whats the deal with all the crying?!?!....

    Journey_On replied to morningland's topic in General Students

    I cried when I made a med error in clinicals. I thought they were going to hold me back a semester, terminate me, or something else bad. I've been working as an RN for about 3 months, and I have not...
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    Novolog Flexpen

    Journey_On replied to widi96's topic in General Nursing

    Question regarding novolog flexpens and air shots (might sound dumb...): I was told in orientation to give 2 units of an air shot before dialing the pen to the correct amount of units to administer to...
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    Accepted to frontier!!!!

    Journey_On replied to TLAandy's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    :yeah:Oooh, that's so exciting that you are able to start earlier than
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    Has your hospital changed visitors policy r/t the flu?

    Journey_On replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Effective since last month, our hospital no longer allows visitors under the age of 18 to visit. This may change when the flu season is over. I imagine it would be hard for the families in L&D...
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    Forensic Nursing at GMU?

    Journey_On replied to Lunah's topic in Forensic

    I have heard that in order to become a SANE-A, you must have at least 2 years of nursing experience. To do the certificate program at GMU, do you also need to have 2 years of nursing experience before...
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    Confused about what path to take to get to CNM?

    Journey_On replied to KevZap30's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It looks like you are taking the right path so far. Usually after you finish your pre-requisites, you would have to apply to get into the nursing program. And then it looks like CSU Fullerton does...
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    Am I just too anxious?

    Journey_On replied to peeweedelivery's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Michelle, Glad that you got an interview and it's done! Waiting is hard......best wishes to you!! What an exciting time in your life! I hope to be applying to Frontier in 9
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    Accepted to frontier!!!!

    Journey_On replied to TLAandy's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Congratulations!! So
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    Where do you work?

    Journey_On replied to jlove86's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome, jlove86! So, what type of facility do you work in? 851-bed hospital What unit? Stroke (with some medical) Do you work part-time or full time? Full-time What type of shifts do you work? 7:00...
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    How far do you work from home?

    Journey_On replied to DAMomma's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I live 2.3 miles from my hospital, and it takes me about 5 minutes. I love the commute!! It sure beats the 39 or 50 minute commute (we were at a couple of different hospitals) I had during clinicals...
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    May 2009 Graduates!!! Do you have a job yet?

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

    Congratulations to everyone who got a job!! I officially received a job offer on July 31st. I am on a stroke floor, and it is going well so far. SO much to learn, and it's hard sometimes being new and...
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    Does your facility put your credentials after your name on your badge?

    Journey_On replied to JStyles1's topic in General Nursing

    When I went to have my ID badge made, there was a sign near the computer that said if you wanted to, you could add any credentials, certifications, etc. to your badge. A couple weeks after I started,...
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    First job where? and Length of orientation?

    Journey_On replied to debblynn13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1. Area of Nursing: Stroke/Medical 2. Orientation time for that area: 12 weeks 3. Bonus question: Nurse/pt ratio on the floor: 5-6:
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    Recent New Grads: Job Search Poll

    Journey_On replied to muesli's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated on May 2, 2009. I took my boards on June 11, 2009. I was hired on July 31, 2009 (had been searching & applying for jobs since March
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    Which areas in Florida are the best of the worst for finding jobs?

    Journey_On replied to Ceteris Paribus's topic in Florida Nursing

    Throughout my job search I have realized that the Tampa bay area has a lot of hospitals. This includes both Hillsborough and Pinellas county - and beyond. I have seen several job openings over the...
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    Needing advice about MSW vs RN

    Journey_On replied to jcmoore07's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm really glad that this thread exists! I have had thoughts about whether or not I should pursue a master's in social work or something psychology-related. Psychology was my first degree, and I wish...
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    How long between Graduation and Boards

    Journey_On replied to misswhitney's topic in Florida Nursing

    I graduated on May 2nd. My school gave us the "okay" to apply for our license on May 11th, and I applied for it that day (although it was not processed until the 12th). I received my sit pass/ATT on...
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    Jobs for New RN's

    Journey_On replied to Tellison68's topic in Florida Nursing

    There seem to be a few RN positions for new grads at Orlando Health. I think they were posted sometime this week, as I don't think they were there last week. Continue to keep checking hospitals on the...
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    Getting into nursing but have OCD

    Journey_On replied to Guest717002's topic in General Students

    I have mild OCD and got treatment for it in the past with Lexapro. However I don't remember if the psychiatrist (who prescribed me the drug) diagnosed me officially. I also have not been through CBT...
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    East Pasco/Zephyrhills vs Pasco Regional Medical Centers

    Journey_On replied to rachelita's topic in Florida Nursing

    Just bringing up an old thread because I too would like to hear any opinions on what it is like to work at either of these hospitals. If anyone has any comments on what it is like to live in Dade...
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    STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

    Journey_On replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated on May 2, 2009. Took boards (and passed!) on June 11, 2009. I have been applying to jobs since March 2009. I have applied to 10+ hospitals and have had 5 interviews, but I have had no...
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    New grad.... Overwhelmed... Exhausted.... Boards in 1 Week!

    Journey_On replied to KYTinaMarie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations, Jen! Now you're
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    New grad.... Overwhelmed... Exhausted.... Boards in 1 Week!

    Journey_On replied to KYTinaMarie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Jen, I hope that your studying goes well this weekend, and I wish you the very
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    New grad.... Overwhelmed... Exhausted.... Boards in 1 Week!

    Journey_On replied to KYTinaMarie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    KYTinaMarie, :ancong!: You're a