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  1. University of Phoenix- RN to BSN- Good Idea?

    ilovenursing2009 posted a topic in School, College Programs

    Hi! I am wanting your advice about getting my BSN from UOP. I can't find a FT job anywhere and I figured since I have all this time on my hands I should go back to school. I like that fact that...

  2. Using Ampules w/o filter needles

    ilovenursing2009 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work for a company that does not supply filter needles to be used with the epi ampule in the emergency kit. Is this ok? In nursing school I was told to never use ampules unless I had a filter...

  3. New Grads and Clinical Hours

    ilovenursing2009 posted a topic in General Nursing

    New Grads, How many clinical hours did you have total when you graduated? I wanting hear from BSN and ADN grads.:wink2: I am curious because my school claims that we got more than any other school in...

  4. Needing a Tubex!

    ilovenursing2009 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi!! Does anyone know where I can get the blue plastic tubex's?? I would like to get a few if I can find them. I have tried looking just about everywhere. We have one in our entire hospital (small...

  5. New Grads and Resumes

    ilovenursing2009 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    hi! anyone up for swapping resumes for constructive criticism? during my time in school i participated in many seminars to perfect resume writing and interviewing skills; which i am sure you did to!...

  6. Scrubs Stores in Hawaii

    ilovenursing2009 posted a topic in General Nursing

    HI! Does anybody know of any stores I can buy scrubs at other than Walmart. I live on the Big Island and will be going to Oahu soon if there are any stores there.

  7. what is an admissions nurse?

    ilovenursing2009 replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm, sounds like a nice job. Thanks

  8. what is an admissions nurse?

    ilovenursing2009 posted a topic in General Nursing

    What is an admissions nurse for a hospice company? What are they primary duties? Do they just admit and educate the family the one time and then move on to another patient?

  9. Anyone heard of Concentra?

    ilovenursing2009 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Know anything about Concentra? All I know about it is that it is a occupational health company. I was thinking of looking into it myself. I know they have urgent cares and do occupational health at...

  10. Applying for a position in Occupational health with no experience

    ilovenursing2009 replied to telly32487's topic in Occupational Health

    Oh my...so sorry to hear that. I had a bad interview like that once too. After I left I was caught between crying and laughing at myself! Without any OHN experience it would be very hard to prepare...

  11. Applying for a position in Occupational health with no experience

    ilovenursing2009 replied to telly32487's topic in Occupational Health

    How did your interview go? I have been watching this thread because I am in the same position. I am surprised no one helped you out; small area of nursing I guess. What questions did they

  12. How many New Grads from 2009 still don't have jobs?

    ilovenursing2009 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am curious how many new grads from 2009 still do not have jobs. I graduated in 2009 and it has been.....well a nightmare to find a job. Many new grads have been doing everything they can to get a...

  13. How many New Grads from 2009 still don't have jobs?

    ilovenursing2009 replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry I don't understand your post...and what is

  14. How many New Grads from 2009 still don't have jobs?

    ilovenursing2009 replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    I know it is so hard and draining. Try to keep your head up. I truly believe it will get better. It will take a long time though. I got my ACLS right after school and it has done me no good. Looking...

  15. How many New Grads from 2009 still don't have jobs?

    ilovenursing2009 replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    All new grads need help! New grads are at a loss right now. I think the best thing to do is get anything you can. Eventually the economy will turn around. Until then work flu shot clinics, LTC, or...

  16. How many New Grads from 2009 still don't have jobs?

    ilovenursing2009 replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    WOW 30%! Yeah that feels about right. You wouldn't happen to know where you read that? I would love to read that

  17. How many New Grads from 2009 still don't have jobs?

    ilovenursing2009 replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    I am just trying to get a general idea of what is going on around the country. Your friend won the

  18. When to know to quit...

    ilovenursing2009 posted a topic in General Nursing

    i am so miserable right now. i feel i am caught in a terrible position i never intended to land myself in. long story short.... i graduated a year ago and have had an awful time finding a job. i took...

  19. Moving to San Diego with 6mths exp. Job?

    ilovenursing2009 replied to NseJackie's topic in California Nursing

    DON'T MOVE TO SD! That will be a huge mistake. The majority of new grads that graduated in May 2009 in SD have not found a job. SD is one of the worst places to be if you are a new grad. You have a...

  20. New Grads and Temp Agencies

    ilovenursing2009 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Any new grads having any luck with temp

  21. Chasing doen pt's

    ilovenursing2009 posted a topic in Home Health

    Hello All!! Does anyone have to "chase down" pt's. I have a pt's family that NEVER calls back in a timely manner, so I never know when I can go to the home. I typically call the pt before I go out to...

  22. When to know to quit...

    ilovenursing2009 replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! Will they take care of the billing that has been being billed to medicare too? Do I have to tell them my name? They are going to know anyway... I am going to tell them what I think stinks...

  23. When to know to quit...

    ilovenursing2009 replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    I have been extremely proactive to find a job. I have already moved out of state once! No one wants a new grad. It just makes me sick. I am so tired of people telling me no. I just need to make sure I...

  24. When to know to quit...

    ilovenursing2009 replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    I don't work at a LTC. I worked at one as a CNA and hated it, so I have stayed away from them no matter what! I would rather be poor and happy then have money and be miserable! I agree the cattyness...

  25. When to know to quit...

    ilovenursing2009 replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    thank you so much for your words of wisdom. i appreciate it so much. focusing my words as you did really hit a chord with me. come monday i will stand my ground. i need to just believe in myself. it...