Jen1228

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1. Wait listed for Nursing school--how should I take this?

   Jen1228 replied to haleygirl's topic in General Nursing

   I go wait listed the first time I applied to nursing school. I was called and they told me that someone had decided not to enter and there was a spot for me. Unfortunately, I had already recieved the...

2. Nursing Diagnosis help

   Jen1228 replied to mark3274's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I think it might be fluid volume deficit instead of excess. Does he have any edema, crackles, JVD? Just going by the info you've provided, I agree with the Ineffective airway clearance, or you could...

3. RN ADN to Nurse practioner bridge

   Jen1228 replied to johnson206's topic in General Nursing

   In Nashville, TN Vanderbilt University offers a program like this. I am not sure exactly how long it takes, but I know the info is on their website. Hope this

4. Making the Move to Florida

   Jen1228 replied to indigo girl's topic in Florida Nursing

   I am also an RN that recently moved to FL from TN. Welcome! I applied at about 6 nursing homes and got call backs for interviews from 4. (Ultimately I chose to go with a hospital because I am a new...

5. Taking CNA state exam 2morrow... help!

   Jen1228 replied to yang1021's topic in General Nursing

   Stay on the weak side when ambulating, according to my clinical skills book from my ADN program. I was so nervous before my exam, so I know how you feel. I had 3 skills: handwashing, feeding, and...

6. How important is the ability to multitask in NS?

   Jen1228 replied to philosophical's topic in First Year After Licensure

   In my first and second semesters of nursing school, we had 1 patient per student in med-surg and OB. Third semester we occasionally had 2 in med surg. By fourth, we always had 2 and sometimes 3 also...

7. Which medical dictionary is best???

   Jen1228 replied to peaches023's topic in General Nursing

   I really like Taber's Medical Dictionary. It explains the disease process, signs and symptoms, and how a condition is usually treated. I would buy a used copy on Amazon cause they can be pricey. Good...

8. Ambulatory Surgical Center?

   Jen1228 posted a topic in General Nursing

   permalink i am a new rn grad, graduated in may, and have an interview on thursday at an ambulatory surgical center. i have applied for about 4 different jobs in the or or pacu but haven't gotten any...

9. Florida Pay rates

   Jen1228 replied to UKPedsRN's topic in General Nursing

   I am a new grad RN that just moved to the FL panhandle from TN. I accepted a position working 7p-7a at a big hospital. The base pay is $17/hr for new grads but the shift differential for nights is...

10. Feeling like a TOTAL loser (long)

    Jen1228 replied to Jen1228's topic in General Nursing

    No, I didn't get part time. They want new grads fulltime like you said. It's 12 hour shifts so only 3 days per week, but they are always scheduled 3 in a row. Some people do 7 on/7 off. It'll take...

11. Feeling like a TOTAL loser (long)

    Jen1228 replied to Jen1228's topic in General Nursing

    Update: I went on an interview today at the med-sug/oncology floor. It went awesome! ;)My patient ratio would be 5-6 (alot better than 30 like in LTC) and my orientation would last around 6 weeks,...

12. Medical vs Surgical vs Med/Surg???

    Jen1228 replied to rose red RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad too and I would like the surgical floor. It seems to be a tougher area for new grads to get into so it might be a good opportunity, especially if you have any interest in working PACU...

13. A little help please!

    Jen1228 replied to worf's topic in General Nursing

    A job as a certified nurses aid/assistant/technician is often recommended. It shows the nursing school that you arent afraid of hardwork and dealing with the nasty stuff. You also get a feel of what...

14. Are you relocating after you graduate??

    Jen1228 replied to TopazLPN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I moved from TN to FL about 2 months after getting my RN license. I don't recommend it, personally. Maybe if you know people or have family in the area you want to move to. I am stressed out not only...

15. Resume for a new grad

    Jen1228 replied to MyMysMum's topic in General Nursing

    You're welcome and thanks! Good luck with the job hunt. Glad I could