twarlik

twarlik

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  1. Southwest Washington Medical Center

    twarlik replied to twarlik's topic in Washington Nursing

    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

    twarlik replied to twarlik's topic in Washington Nursing

    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

    twarlik replied to futureRN07's topic in Oregon Nursing

    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?

    twarlik replied to SarasotaRN2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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

    twarlik replied to Almc12's topic in Florida Nursing

    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????

    twarlik replied to callthesup's topic in General Nursing

    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

    twarlik replied to Almc12's topic in Florida Nursing

    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

    twarlik replied to Almc12's topic in Florida Nursing

    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???

    twarlik replied to wms's topic in General Nursing

    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. Applying for first nursing job

    twarlik posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    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??

    twarlik replied to RN2Bin05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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.

    twarlik replied to marialans's topic in Florida Nursing

    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.

    twarlik replied to marialans's topic in Florida Nursing

    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?

    twarlik replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    Here are some answers for you: http://www.nursingadvocacy.org/faq/magnet.html

  15. Has anyone read this book? "Your First Year as a Nurse"

    twarlik replied to helpinghands's topic in General Nursing

    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

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

    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

    twarlik replied to mygirlsmom's topic in General Students

    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

    twarlik replied to mygirlsmom's topic in General Nursing

    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.

    twarlik replied to marialans's topic in Florida Nursing

    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?

    twarlik replied to Karen06's topic in Florida Nursing

    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?

    twarlik replied to Karen06's topic in Florida Nursing

    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.

    twarlik replied to marialans's topic in Florida Nursing

    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

    twarlik replied to RainDreamer's topic in General Students

    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?

    twarlik replied to lisamc1RN's topic in General Students

    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. What should they teach in nursing school but don't. What do they teach but shouldn't?

    twarlik replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    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...