twarlik

twarlik

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  1. Southwest Washington Medical Center

    Yes, this is what I've heard. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I am still able to find a position. I've looked at pretty much every major hospital in the area. I will probably apply to Legacy and...
  2. Southwest Washington Medical Center

    Thanks for the info. I've received some information from them regarding new grad positions and it looks like they don't really hire new grads into the ICU or ER. At any rate, I'm hoping to speak with...
  3. admissions notification

    I found your post really interesting. I'm planning on moving to Oregon from Florida after I graduate nursing school and have had a horrible time finding information on positions for new grads in the...
  4. How is BSN training different than ASN?

    I agree with what everyone else has said. Although, in my BSN program we have plenty of multiple choice tests AND papers. Perhaps the program Tweety is referring to is an RN to BSN bridge program. In...
  5. need info on FSU

    There is quite a bit of out of town travel during later terms (usually the third or fourth term). Everyone is required to travel to Jacksonville for the pediatrics rotation at Wolfson Children's...
  6. "PRE-CODE/MEDICAL RESPONSE TEAM????

    Are you trying to set something like this up at your hospital? If so, I can put you in contact with someone who coordinated a similar project at the hospital I work at. I don't really have answers to...
  7. need info on FSU

    The A's in your science classes will definitely help. Like I said, I have really mixed feelings about the program. You do a LOT of writing (papers, projects, care plans), most of which is completely...
  8. need info on FSU

    I graduate from the FSU School of Nursing this April. A lot has changed since I was admitted, but I'll try to share what I know. They admit about 60-70 people every fall and spring. I have heard...
  9. Virtual Clinicals???

    We used a program called "Virtual Clinical Excursions" a couple of semesters ago. It wasn't bad, but certainly no substitute for an actual clinical experience. It was basically just a bunch of...
  10. Hi all. I graduate next April and have started my job search. I've found several hospitals and positions that I'm interested in, but I'm just not sure if it's too early to start submitting...
  11. Exit Exam from Nursing School??

    Health Education Systems, Inc. You can get some information about the exams here: http://www.hesitest.com/ It should be noted that there are several different types of HESI tests. I've actually taken...
  12. Swedish nurse looking for Tallahassee colleagues.

    Yep, I'm at FSU. I think you'll like MSICU if you end up doing your preceptorship there. I've learned a lot and there are some great nurses. I'm not planning on staying at TMH after graduation....
  13. Swedish nurse looking for Tallahassee colleagues.

    Hi, Karen. I work as an extern in the MSICU at TMH. I also graduate next April. I can't wait!!!!!! What floor do you work
  14. Any one know anything about "Magnet" certification?

    Here are some answers for you: http://www.nursingadvocacy.org/faq/magnet.html
  15. As someone who's entering nursing as a second career, I found that the majority of this book contained information that I learned during my first job. Most of it is pretty generic, but there is some...
  16. Applying for first nursing job

    Thanks for the response and advice. I think I'm going to put in some calls this week with the hospitals I'm interested in. Will probably give me more information than their websites. Congrats on your...
  17. things I didn't learn in nursing school

    YES! This is one of the greatest tip I got while doing my critical care rotation. I thought the nurse was crazy when she started putting shaving cream on the patient's butt! It sure works great...
  18. things I didn't learn in nursing school

    A lot of schools are now requiring computer literacy courses. Mine does. Everyone who attends the university has to either take the class or clep out with a
  19. Swedish nurse looking for Tallahassee colleagues.

    Glad to hear you enjoyed visiting Tallahassee. It definitely does have some nice points. How did your visit to TMH go? Have you decided if it's the place you want to work? You may also want to check...
  20. Realistic starting pay for RN's in N FL?

    TMH. I know a new grad (graduated last fall) who is working weekends in one of the ICU's and makes about $30/hour. Not sure if the rate is the same for floor nurses. I don't know what CRMC is paying...
  21. Realistic starting pay for RN's in N FL?

    At the hospital I work at in the panhandle, RNs who sign up to work all weekends get $30/hour. This is close to double what new hires get during the rest of the
  22. Swedish nurse looking for Tallahassee colleagues.

    Hello. I'm not a nurse yet (graduate next April!), but I've lived in Tallahassee for almost 10 years. Would be happy to answer any questions you have. I also work at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, so...
  23. Care Plan Template

    This is what I have been told from the very beginning as well. Our diagnoses need to have a "related to" which is usually at the cellular level, and also a "secondary to", which can be a medical...
  24. How do you do in skill lab check offs?

    It'll get easier! I remember my first check off. We were doing transfers and my teacher kept throwing new scenarios at me. I got totally flustered. By the end of the semester I was doing check-offs on...
  25. As a current nursing student, I can tell you that nursing diagnoses are alive and well (unfortunately)! :chuckle I'm loving this thread. Really interesting to hear from you experienced folks what...