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pinkiepie_RN

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  1. ACLS/PALS

    pinkiepie_RN replied to LadyEJ BSN, RN's topic in General Students

    I've asked this question before and while it certainly won't hurt, I've heard that both ACLS and PALS rely on nursing/medical knowledge, something that may be difficult for you to do without being out...

  2. Could you new grads that had trouble with job search do me a favor.

    pinkiepie_RN replied to oramar's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had 2 PRN tech jobs, one in an acute care hospital and one in a psychiatric hospital. In the acute care hospital, I worked in same day surgery for six months and peds for six months. My job offer...

  3. hired as a new grad on a psych unit - with bipolar disorder

    pinkiepie_RN replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thanks! Like I said, I'm very open about my dx and while it's not something I would outright go to my employer about if it were causing me problems (I'd go through my therapist, psychiatrist, maybe...

  4. Why do psych pt recieve a CBC

    pinkiepie_RN replied to rdm3000's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    A good majority of psych patients are on medications (atypical antipsychotics, antidepressants, and lithium to name a few) that can have side effects on WBC, CBC and the like. Routine labwork is...

  5. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    pinkiepie_RN replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Once I pass NCLEX, I'll start out at $25/hour + $3.80 night shift differential, and $2.50 weekend differential. I'm in Maryland and I'm honestly most excited that it's double what I make as a tech...

  6. How long to receive ATT?

    pinkiepie_RN replied to ufblondi's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I graduated a few days ago on May 21st and I believe all the preliminary paperwork was sent by the nursing department secretary at the beginning of May. I was told that my transcripts would be sent...

  7. June 2009 NCLEX Support Group

    pinkiepie_RN replied to kristin1213's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm crossing my fingers to take it @ the end of June. I just graduated and my school says we should receive our ATT by June 18-21st. I'm starting a new grad job on July 13th and want to just get it...

  8. Reading alot of posts discussing "A" nursing students vs "C" nursing students

    pinkiepie_RN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I think there's a difference between getting all C's and barely making it through nursing school versus getting a C and trying your best and getting super upset because you're an A student who just so...

  9. Starting out in Psych

    pinkiepie_RN replied to Stacy2009's topic in Psychiatric

    I just graduated a few days ago and will be starting in a new grad position on a general psych unit. I've worked as a tech in a free-standing psychiatric hospital for the past year and I think it...

  10. Starting as a new grad on night shift

    pinkiepie_RN replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in Psychiatric

    This is great to hear. I have done both 8 and 12 hour nocs and while I get "sleepy" between 4 and 6 AM, it definitely feels more natural to me than waking UP at 5 or 6 and I can stay motivated by...

  11. Could you new grads that had trouble with job search do me a favor.

    pinkiepie_RN replied to oramar's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Maybe this isn't what you're looking for, but here's my story. I started applying for jobs in early January/February for this summer. I just graduated and after 6 interviews, deciding that I didn't...

  12. help :(

    pinkiepie_RN replied to kristymarie212's topic in General Students

    Stress is a big part of nursing school but one of the things I learned (or at least the positive spin that I was able to put on it) was that nursing school not only teaches you nursing things, it...

  13. Is it possible to take 2 Psych online courses and pass?

    pinkiepie_RN replied to ccjus123's topic in General Students

    I think it's going to depend on the overall requirements of the class but it's doable. The good thing about accelerated classes as far as difficulty level goes is that there's only so much they can...

  14. NCLEX study group for new graduates

    pinkiepie_RN replied to rdivate's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oooh oooh ooh...I just graduated! I'll be taking the Kaplan review class for 8 days 9:30 AM -1:30 PM across the span of 2 weeks. After that, I'll take as many questions as I can, stick with my one...

  15. Are new grads finding jobs

    pinkiepie_RN replied to pat8585's topic in General Students

    I was offered a job yesterday, the day before my graduation. It seems most of my classmates have been getting breaks recently, with both interviews and job offers. I started applying for job in...

  16. Starting as a new grad on night shift

    pinkiepie_RN replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Psych is so my thing (as far as I can tell) and I'm definitely looking forward to it for the reasons you noted. I'm glad that it worked out for you and that there are such learning experiences like...

  17. Graduation and job offer

    pinkiepie_RN posted a topic in General Students

    There is hope! I have pinning this afternoon and graduation (hooray BSN!) at 10 am tomorrow morning. I've been on six interviews, for various positions including peds (my first love), med/surg, and...

  18. Graduation and job offer

    pinkiepie_RN replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Students

    Cool. I'm going to start out at around $50K +

  19. Finally at the end of the NS road.

    pinkiepie_RN replied to motivated2nurse's topic in General Students

    Amen! Today I just uttered a phrase I actually haven't had to use much in NS..."C's get degrees!" I finally got the grade for community health nursing that I was waiting on and hey, no worries about...

  20. Nursing Care for Anorexia?

    pinkiepie_RN replied to 09nursingstudent09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Umm, not to be smart, but their illness is one of psychiatric origin and you can certainly perform psychiatric interventions on the general floor. That said, I hope this helps or is what you're...

  21. Two part interview all in one day....the norm?

    pinkiepie_RN replied to rainbowbright2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The interviews I've been on so far have all been two parted, typically meeting first with HR and then with the nurse manager. :) Good

  22. What did they tell you in orientation/1st day? What do you WISH you had known then?

    pinkiepie_RN replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    I think your ideas are great. I think it's awesome that you're interested in making it a more welcoming experience too. I like the idea of a skit, and also maybe some role-playing too. Honest to...

  23. Psych clinical fear

    pinkiepie_RN replied to nikki.p's topic in General Students

    If you're unsure of policies/procedures in your clinical facility, ask! Always use your clinical instructor as a resource. One of the cool things I found with psych clinical was that my instructor...

  24. Working night shift and keeping up with love

    pinkiepie_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Maybe this is a silly question but I'm hoping someone out there can relate. I'm interesting in working night shift and might be receiving a job offer to do just that. My fiance works days...

  25. Working night shift and keeping up with love

    pinkiepie_RN replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Because I can only work 12's at this hospital (and most around here), I'm picking nights because I really really really hate mornings. Congrats on being a new grad too! I just took my last final...