Lizzie21

Lizzie21

Med/Surg and ANCC RN-BC

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  1. Denver School Of Nursing Graduates - Where are you getting your MSN, NP, CRNA, etc?

    Lizzie21 replied to COgirl!'s topic in Colorado Nursing

    I know that the University of Phoenix takes DSN grads. I also have a friend who applied to CU-Colorado Springs for the NP program and got

  2. Whats wrong with Ivy Tech nurses?

    Lizzie21 replied to Awright162's topic in General Nursing

    I really don't think that it

  3. I lost my job.

    Lizzie21 replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am so sorry. However, I don't think she has the right to fire you like that when you called her to let her know what's up. I don't think this will affect you finding and getting a new job though....

  4. Pre-Employment Physical Exams

    Lizzie21 replied to MMurse's topic in General Nursing

    For my health screen they drew blood, gave me a 2 TB skin tests, fitted me for the mask, did vision tests, a hearing test, a quick result urine test and a 60 drug screen urine test and they made me...

  5. Is it realistic that I'll make 80-100,000 thousand after I graduate with associates.

    Lizzie21 replied to Awright162's topic in General Nursing

    As a new grad I make $28 an hour plus night shift diffs. It's nice, but my state is very desirable to live in so the price is slightly higher. I know some hospitals here start new grads at $21 per...

  6. Hi, just want to introduce myself!!!

    Lizzie21 replied to JacknSweetpea's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to the

  7. think I would make a great nurse but scared about a few things

    Lizzie21 replied to such_sweet_sorrow's topic in General Nursing

    I work nights and I'm a new graduate. It's fine with me, because of all the shift differentials. If you want to be a nurse, go for it. Don't let your dreams disappear just because the economy is bad....

  8. I reached a milestone last night.

    Lizzie21 replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in General Nursing

    That is awesome! Congrats! I know how nerve racking it can be. I still haven't done one on my own

  9. How to get into competitive BSN program

    Lizzie21 replied to AL1992's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Really make yourself stand out. Having the volunteer experience is a plus. having good grades also really good. Have you done any research projects or thesis? What about any school groups or...

  10. NG jobless for 8 months, is there hope?

    Lizzie21 replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    I would look at states have that good nurse positions. I know colorado has nothing for new grads and you would still be waiting awhile if you came here. You are a great nurse and someone will greatly...

  11. My first needle stick today... :(

    Lizzie21 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Oh goodness! I'm sorry that happened. I would have been scared to report it as well, but I'm really glad that you did. You are the priority in everything that you do as a nurse! I hope everything...

  12. NG jobless for 8 months, is there hope?

    Lizzie21 replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried to contact some of your old clinical instructors to see if there is anything available? I would suggest that as

  13. How's PSL?

    Lizzie21 replied to rach13's topic in Colorado Nursing

    P/SL is a wonderful hospital. I really want to work there, especially in the

  14. NG jobless for 8 months, is there hope?

    Lizzie21 replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest definitely applying to flu clinics in your area. That way you gain some experience as an RN. I also applied to that Mollen Clinics in my area and I'm hoping I get an interview with...

  15. So ready to throw in the towel and it makes me sad...

    Lizzie21 replied to FiduciaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I really feel for you friend. it's not easy. As a new grad i'm struggling with my own issues. I really wanted to be a mom/baby nurse, but I got stuck on a med/surg floor and hate it. i just have to...

  16. 3 months in and I hate my nursing job

    Lizzie21 replied to Serenyd's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel like I'm in the same boat. My preceptor is not helpful whatsoever. I took on one patient the other day (since it was my second day on the floor) and this patient was having all sorts of...

  17. Pbds/ob

    Lizzie21 replied to ColoradoRNnewgrad's topic in Colorado Nursing

    The test was traumatizing. I could barely think after doing orientation all day. I barely passed by the skin of my teeth. It's so stupid on why these people make us take a test like

  18. keep running away from jobs!

    Lizzie21 replied to pn5437's topic in General Nursing

    I hope it gets better. I don't go back to work until saturday and I'm just crying over it, because I just hate the job so much. I've never had so much anxiety in my

  19. keep running away from jobs!

    Lizzie21 replied to pn5437's topic in General Nursing

    Yolly26, I feel the same way at my job. I am a new graduate and I never wanted to do med/surg. But since there are no new grad jobs in my state (colorado) I had to take it. I'm on a neuro floor and...

  20. What are the chances of getting a job?

    Lizzie21 replied to nuwbee25's topic in Colorado Nursing

    With some years of experience you should be able to find a job pretty easily. Just keep

  21. If med-surg floor is NOT for me, what else??

    Lizzie21 replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain too about med/surg! I am a new grad and I just got hired onto the Neuro Unit at my hospital. I did my first day yesterday and felt so overwhelmed. I just couldn't keep up with my...

  22. Pbds/ob

    Lizzie21 replied to ColoradoRNnewgrad's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I just got hired on by Swedish and I have to take this test. Is it specific to your unit? How do you study for the exam? God trying to pass the nclex and then find a job was enough for me. Now I have...

  23. Colorado New Grads- Do you have jobs?

    Lizzie21 replied to Work in Progress's topic in Colorado Nursing

    The market is picking up here. I graduated in March and I landed my first job at a great hospital here. I am starting on the neuro unit (NOT Neruo ICU), which is exciting and nerve racking at the same...

  24. How is 2010 treating new RN graduates?

    Lizzie21 replied to bearscrubs75's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in march and I just landed my first job as a new grad. I am working at a level one trauma hospital here in colorado. I was hired on to the neuro floor (not neuro ICU). It wasn't my ideal...

  25. New Grad Freaking out about jobs

    Lizzie21 replied to rn4ever7411's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I wouldn't suggest coming to Colorado. We have zero new grad jobs here. Some of the hospitals aren't even doing their new graduate programs for the summer due to the economy being horrible. I've...