AtomicWoman

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  1. Too Smart for Rehab Nursing

    AtomicWoman replied to Lola77's topic in Rehabilitation

    Just wanted to update everyone that I got a job in a free-standing, very well-known acute rehab hospital. (I just graduated in May 2010.) I will start orientation on my unit (brain injury) this week....

  2. Are nursing grads still having a hard time finding jobs?

    AtomicWoman replied to mariposabella's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Dennise, as I read your post, I thought I was reading my autobiography! In fact, some of my classmates might think you are me. :) I just wanted to give you some encouragement to keep applying. Before...

  3. Going to Nursing School at an Older Age

    AtomicWoman replied to AmaurosisFugax's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    joanna73, from one older student to another :) it sounds like you are on-track. Just do as many questions every day as you think you need to do (I did 200 a day). And while you are taking the NCLEX...

  4. New Grads - where is there a nursing glut?

    AtomicWoman replied to spudbunny's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would say it is not as horrible as it was in 2009, but still bad. And there are plenty of 2009 grads who do not yet have

  5. Where are the Nursing Shortages??!!!???

    AtomicWoman replied to EmilyLucille523's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I second Mrfiggity. Philadelphia is just horrible right now. Although I am actually amazed that with his/her experience, no job interviews or offers have been made.

  6. New Grads - where is there a nursing glut?

    AtomicWoman replied to spudbunny's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Philadelphia and south Jersey are still swamped with new grads. The job picture here is not

  7. Accelerated BSN Programs For Those Who Want To Move Into Nursing

    AtomicWoman replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    As someone who just finished an accelerated program, I have to agree with jpchouston. You are unlikely to get accepted and you might get frustrated with the intense pace of an ABSN. Be kind to...

  8. retake NCLEX RN pass rates so low?

    AtomicWoman replied to PracticeMP's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Essential to my passing was Prioritization, Delegation and Assignment by LaCharity et al.: [/url]Amazon.com: Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment: Practice Exercises for Doing questions in that...

  9. personal cell phone and the internet and impact on staff moral

    AtomicWoman replied to 24 yrs and counting's topic in General Nursing

    If someone wants to text and surf and call while they work, they should get an office job where they aren't responsible for patients' well-being. The story about the call lights going off while the...

  10. Graduate Nurse, can't find a job

    AtomicWoman replied to teatree13's topic in Critical Care

    Saw this job on the nola.com website today. In LA, near New Orleans: West Jefferson Medical Center Registered Nurse -Telemetry Jobs in Marrero LA -

  11. Going to Nursing School at an Older Age

    AtomicWoman replied to AmaurosisFugax's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I only gave that ICU position as one example; didn't mean to imply that that's the only position I am looking for. In fact, ICU is not on the top of my "wish list", but I wouldn't say no to an ICU...

  12. Will my age keep me from a good nursing career?

    AtomicWoman replied to Elizabeth 123's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I think it may depend on the supply of nurses in your area. Where I am, there is a glut of new nurses, and I am seeing age discrimination. I am in my early 50s and just finished school. PM me if you...

  13. Going to Nursing School at an Older Age

    AtomicWoman replied to AmaurosisFugax's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in my early 50s and just finished nursing school. I did not notice age discrimination in the admissions process, nor did any of my professors appear to think my age was an issue. In fact, most of...

  14. Salem Community College Nursing Program!

    AtomicWoman replied to VetTechingWasEasier's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Is this the exit HESI you are talking about, and is it for her RN or LPN? Will they let her take it again? If she can take it again, that would be her best bet, because she has done all the coursework...

  15. Are nursing grads still having a hard time finding jobs?

    AtomicWoman replied to mariposabella's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The Spanish would be very marketable in TX, IMO. You probably already know about this website: Medical Spanish - Phrases, Terms, Dialogues, Anatomy, all online Can you find work even for a few hours a...

  16. Are nursing grads still having a hard time finding jobs?

    AtomicWoman replied to mariposabella's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What really bothers me is that nursing schools are not being upfront with students. My alma mater just took in a huge cohort to their 2-year program. Maybe things will be better in two years. Maybe....

  17. Are nursing grads still having a hard time finding jobs?

    AtomicWoman replied to mariposabella's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Chuckster, I am a Philly-area new grad with a BSN. Hospitals just aren't hiring. Period. So you're not alone, at least.

  18. New Grads We Have Hit A New Low...Work For FREE

    AtomicWoman replied to SparkleRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been waiting for this. I figured it was only a matter of time before hospitals began "offering" free or low-wage jobs to new grads. Because they can.

  19. nurse market in Pennsylvania

    AtomicWoman replied to lilyli's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Horrible in Philly. I know from

  20. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    AtomicWoman replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    75 questions and passed!

  21. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    AtomicWoman replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    PVT worked for me. Got the "good" popup when I got home from the test and found out I had indeed passed when I got my quick results online 48 hours later.

  22. Accelerated BSN Programs For Those Who Want To Move Into Nursing

    AtomicWoman replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Here's my opinion, and it's just that -- my opinion. Ten schools may be too many to apply to; that's a lot of application fees and an enormous amount of energy you'll have to spend. I would suggest...

  23. Licensure by endorsement / TPP time frame

    AtomicWoman posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am planning to become licensed in my home state of NJ and then apply to Pennsylvania for licensure by endorsement and a temporary practice permit. (I don't yet have a job, and I want to be licensed...

  24. What is so different about the updated NCLEX?

    AtomicWoman replied to GEfresno07's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You're welcome. From what I can see, the biggest difference is that "management of care" questions are now a bigger percentage of the test. Which is why test-takers are telling us to do the questions...

  25. Is there a 'trick' to the prioritizing questions and delegation questions?

    AtomicWoman replied to coltsgrl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The LaCharity book rocks! :) Also, when reading the question, don't be fooled if it says something like "evaluate patient's response to medication". LPNs CAN do that, because gathering data is within...