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  1. Leaving ICU for PACU

    ZenStudent posted a topic in PACU

    Hello all! Looking for any thoughts or words of encouragement from some PACU nurses out there. I have been working in an ICU for almost 2 years now (1.5 years medsurg prior to that) and have just...

  2. First job--is this typical?

    ZenStudent posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am a May 2011 grad who moved far far away from home for my first job on a med/surg floor. It will be my 6 month mark this April. I find I am really struggling with some things about the hospital,...

  3. what items could you not go a nursing shift without?

    ZenStudent replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Water, pen, stethoscope, scissors, chaptick, hair clip, tape, alcohol

  4. First job--is this typical?

    ZenStudent replied to ZenStudent's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks for the comments. They do try to match up 8s with 8s and 12s with 12s but there are just never enough people so we always have to pick people up. I am going to try to stick it out a year and...

  5. New Grad...need help dealing with super negative staff!

    ZenStudent posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in May and finally just started working on a med/surg floor far far away from home. I took the job and moved across the county because it was the only job I could find. I am so very...

  6. New Grad...need help dealing with super negative staff!

    ZenStudent replied to ZenStudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good advice from everyone. I appreciate it very much! I am feeling better about things and looking to my preceptor more as someone who is going to show me the ropes of working in this facility and...

  7. Just hired at Trinity

    ZenStudent replied to Tristar's topic in General Nursing

    Hey I am also trying to find a place in Minot! Any luck?? I am starting Nov 7th and I am coming from New Jersey where housing is never an issue. So I finally get a job and now no where to live???...

  8. Anyone moving to Minot and looking to share housing ?

    ZenStudent replied to ewrn's topic in General Nursing

    I am going to be moving to minot from NJ...new grad starting november 7th. Anyone have luck with apartments?? It is hard for me to wrap my head around this concept of no

  9. RN-BSN or RN-MSN someone help!

    ZenStudent posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    So here is the quick story of my current dilema. Just graduated from an ADN program...(passed the boards last week :) I also have a previous BA in English. I am currently working at a great rehab...

  10. INTERVIEW tomorrow!

    ZenStudent replied to <3 RN <3's topic in General Nursing

    I have one tomorrow and on friday! Before I had no choices and now I am trying to figure out the best one! I'm not an expert but I would think you need to just bring a few copies of your resume. Be...

  11. dilema

    ZenStudent posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated from an ADN program and was so looking forward to just gettting a job and some real life experience. ( i also have a BA in english and have been in school for my entire life!) I...

  12. dilema

    ZenStudent replied to ZenStudent's topic in General Nursing

    thanks so much for the insight. It helps to hear from people with some experience! I actually went to speak with the school and they encouraged me to sign up for the rn-msn. It is a masters in...

  13. RN-BSN or RN-MSN someone help!

    ZenStudent replied to ZenStudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    thanks for the reply. I am with you on not getting another bachelors...but I guess I am not sure it makes any sense to be a new fresh grad with no experience in a masters program for education. I...

  14. RN or Accupuncture?

    ZenStudent posted a topic in Holistic

    Hello all! I am currently finishing up my pre-reqs and am most likley going to begin a two year ADN program in the fall (already have a BA but the price is right for the ADN at this point) I am VERY...

  15. First Semester Clinicals--anyone else need to vent?

    ZenStudent posted a topic in General Students

    Only a little longer than a month into my first semester and I am getting my first really big blow to the ego--aka the start of Clinicals. I had my first clinicals this week and I felt like a total...

  16. RN or Accupuncture?

    ZenStudent replied to ZenStudent's topic in Holistic

    Thank you so much for your reply! It is good to know others are thinking about the same things. I do think I will end up going ahead with the ADN program--you are right that it is a good background...

  17. Any Rutgers students out there?

    ZenStudent posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hey all! I have been trying to find some info on Rutgers and I am having some trouble. I applied to the traditional program for second degree students and can't figure out how the program works....

  18. Are Accelerated programs worth the money!

    ZenStudent replied to Firenurse81's topic in General Nursing

    I am in a similar situation! I have decided to turn down the ABSN program I got into because I can't take out a loan for 60K at this point. I have been warned by many that you should do your best to...

  19. CCM/UMDNJ ?'s

    ZenStudent replied to hpfulRN-NJ's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Well I am still waiting to hear from them about the fall--should be any day now. I'll let you know since it sounds like we have similar backgrounds. I had a 3.2 as an undergrad and also have lived in...

  20. CCM/UMDNJ ?'s

    ZenStudent replied to hpfulRN-NJ's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I have been finishing up my pre-reqs at ccm. Dr. Hunter is AWSOME for A and P. He is hard but he makes the material understandable and you leave his class feeling like you know your stuff. I had...

  21. Choosing a program troubles...any thoughts?

    ZenStudent replied to ZenStudent's topic in General Nursing

    dig--yea my Dad says these are good problems to have too :) I keep reminding myself that! I was admitted into the bsn accelerated program--even already put down a deposit but have been totally uneasy...

  22. Choosing a program troubles...any thoughts?

    ZenStudent posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all! So I have three very different paths to choose from on my journey to becoming an RN and I am having a very hard time deciding what is best! Any thoughts on the matter will be helpful to me...

  23. Choosing a program troubles...any thoughts?

    ZenStudent replied to ZenStudent's topic in General Nursing

    I believe they do--good thought :)

  24. RUTGERS 2nd DEGREE ADMISSIONS

    ZenStudent replied to arod050701's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I did not apply for the accelerated--just traditional. I wish I could help but I don't know anything about the program really! I called and was told that even if I finished my remaining pre-reqs...

  25. RUTGERS 2nd DEGREE ADMISSIONS

    ZenStudent replied to arod050701's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm not sure how they decide...i got accepted but I have most of the pre-reqs done. Do any of you know if you can begin the nursing classes while still taking the remaining pre-reqs? I don't think I...