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  1. New Grad wants to be an Oncology RN

    FromNH2VAwherenext posted a topic in Oncology

    I will be graduating in May 2008 with a BSN (God willin' and the creek don't rise!). From the jobs I've located so far in oncology, it seems that they require 3 years of prior med/surg or inpatient RN...

  2. One good thing that happened at work today...

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    An expressive aphasic pt who just answered yes/no to neuro ck questions (even open-ended...) said "You're a good nurse" spontaneously at 0400's ck!! WOW!! Grammie, the RN was comin' through, I

  3. Got terminated from first job cant find new one, still a newgrad

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to newRNurse08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    e faiKeep the faith! I finally got a job "back home" in NH. My first RN job only lasted 60 days (out in AZ). I FINALLY landed a job back here after actually getting denied (after a phone interview)....

  4. Why do we do this to ourselves?

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to LovePurple's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think we do this to ourselves because we're forced into it, honestly. As a "new grad" who has been through the ringer already (can you say job hopper?!) -- 1 RN job lasted 65 days; the next "grad...

  5. Is any Nursing-related Job "Beneath me?"

    FromNH2VAwherenext posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Here's my story. I'm a second-degree (first one in Elem. Education), "older" student who graduated in May 2008 (from a school in VA); passed NCLEX in July in NH (where I'm from originally) and went...

  6. Is any Nursing-related Job "Beneath me?"

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to FromNH2VAwherenext's topic in First Year After Licensure

    NC -- I knew from the start (or before school ended) that I didn't want to be a floor nurse -- most of my friends were in the same situation. The fact is, you've gotta "do your time." The...

  7. May 2008 grads....how are things going?

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to marilynmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am very frustrated. My first and only RN job started in Aug and I quit before I was fired in Oct (65 very long days). It was at a fairly small, for-profit communinty hospital in AZ. My preceptor...

  8. DHMC Nurse Residency Program

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to ParrotheadRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    I just quit my graduate externship (between tech and RN) position in AZ at a teaching hospital for that reason... I knew I couldn't commit to 2 years and didn't want to pay back $4,000 if I couldn't...

  9. after 6 weeks orientation I quit

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to kitty55's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just an update for those of you who are interested... The major teaching & magnet hospital I applied for hired me, despite my "ordeal" with the first hospital (I was forced to leave after 60...

  10. after 6 weeks orientation I quit

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to kitty55's topic in First Year After Licensure

    He said I probably should have included it on the application (not necessarily my resume). That said, I should mention it in an interview quoting "not a good fit." It's easier to do that rather than...

  11. after 6 weeks orientation I quit

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to kitty55's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Me too! I was given the option to quit or be fired. It was a crazy situation all around, very similar to yours... including preceptor playing games on the computer, reading fiction, chatting with...

  12. Any One Eyed Nurses Out There...

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to MikeInCO's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hi, While I'm not one-eyed I *do* have a scarred optic nerve and retina (at birth); esotropia (cross-eyed kinda) and visual processing problems...I wear glasses or contacts 24/7 -- I don't drive. I...

  13. Stupid mistakes!!!!

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to kit3375's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Here's the thing... My primary preceptor caught several potential med errors in my first couple of weeks of orientation so now she's super nervous /careful when I give meds to anyone (by rights, I...

  14. Re: Single, Just moved to Tucson, work nights

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to FromNH2VAwherenext's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yes, I just discovered it on my own about a week ago. You actually have to apply to join some of the groups; others meet 3 or 4 times a year and I've found a couple that go out to different...

  15. Re: Single, Just moved to Tucson, work nights

    FromNH2VAwherenext posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi, Anyone up for getting together to just chat -- about nursing, life, etc? I thought about taking a class through PCC, but my schedule is so erratic and non- dependable I don't think I outta...

  16. Places to get good backpacks

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to IwannabeaRNAZ's topic in Arizona Nursing

    My LL Bean rolly backpack has gotten me through 2 years of pre-reqs, 2 years of a BSN program and still rollin'. The handle goes up and down and you can put it on your back. I think at the time it...

  17. Re: AZ & NH are both compact states, what gives?

    FromNH2VAwherenext posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hello, It was my understanding that as long as you move to or work into another compact state, your first license was good. Now that I've inquired to NH's Board of Nursing (my original, apparently...

  18. Re: AZ & NH are both compact states, what gives?

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to FromNH2VAwherenext's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks for the advice everyone. Guess I'll be shellin' out some dough even if I don't plan on living here too long (maybe 2-5 years). They gotcha comin' and goin'. So much for compact states making...

  19. New Grad wants to be an Oncology RN

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to FromNH2VAwherenext's topic in Oncology

    Well, actually I just started orientation at the beginning of this week. As it turns out, my floor is VERY oncology-related (THANK GOODNESS!). I was hired by phone and the Nurse Manager (Interim)...

  20. Are Student Nurses Prepared for "Real Life?'

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to paperdreams's topic in General Nursing

    I went to nursing school at a prestigious university; however, I think the way we were taught in clinicals is no way to learn... here's your 1 pt now go give him/her bed/bath/ADLs then draw up meds...

  21. Foot pain

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to Nursingstudent512's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hi everyone, I just passedthe boards last Thurs -- YEAH! I'm really worried about my Achlles Tendonitis. It's been flaring for the past few months and I've been resting it (relatively); ice;...

  22. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No kidding! I'm blue eyed and blond-haired. I had a melanoma removed about 7 years ago... SPF 70 all the time! I'm moving to

  23. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Guys! I just wanted to give you all an update and a HUGE thanks... I passed the NCLEX with 75 questions last Thurs. This thread was invaluable. Thanks goes out to the people who suggested I...

  24. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Here's a few random thoughts I've come up with when studying pedis and cardio -- 2 of my weaker points... I realize some are duplicates; however, typing and writing them myself help me... ;-) *...

  25. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    FromNH2VAwherenext replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Maybe in order to prime the tubing...? Just a