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    Question for anyone who has sought a job!

    TerpGal02 replied to Jammin' RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Apply, definitedly. That's how I got the inteviews I have, even made it to a second on tghe second place that called me back, and this is NOT a new grad
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    Non-nursing jobs

    TerpGal02 replied to LithEruiel's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    There is also always the option of going to work at an insurance company doing utilization review, but I believe most of those positions require a few years
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    New Graduate RN in Maryland

    TerpGal02 replied to lovnurs's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Just remember, DC is not a compact state, you will have to get a license in DC as well if you want to work at any of the hospitals there. GL with your search, I graduated in Dec and live in Frederick...
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    First interview Wednesday

    TerpGal02 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I got a call today after sending out probably 50 applications. The job is on an ortho unit at the hospital I did most of my clinicals at. I am SUPER nervous, really scared I'm going to get a...
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    First interview Wednesday

    TerpGal02 replied to TerpGal02's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So I got an email today from the nurse manager of the floor saying they have hit some delays in the hiring process????? I am wondering if that's a good or bad thing? I have a contact through my dad...
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    what NOT to say at job interviews...new grads shouldn't teach? =(

    TerpGal02 replied to smhs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As far as education, the facility I REALLY want to work at WANTS to know your education plans, especially if you are an ADN like me. At my interview this morning they basically asked me, "So when are...
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    First interview Wednesday

    TerpGal02 replied to TerpGal02's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think it went pretty well. The unit has precepted a bunch of new grads before, so it sounds like I'll get a good orientation if I'm offered the job. Plus it helps that one of my CI's who wrote a...
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    Discharged - RN doubts

    TerpGal02 replied to Nurse SMS's topic in General Nursing

    This is frustrating. Reminds me of the situation with my uncle. He has epilepsy and congenital right sided hemiparesis that has just worsened with age. Now his left arm is not working so...
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    Springfield hospital center and Sheppard Pratt

    TerpGal02 replied to hunny_cessy's topic in Maryland Nursing

    My good friend works at Springfield. High percentage of forensic pts, its a state hospital. Mostly psychotic disorders and TBIs, lots of code greens but she says its a good crew working
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    Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    TerpGal02 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took my exam at 0800 this AM, got the old good pop up. Cautiously
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    I am DONE :)

    TerpGal02 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Me too!!!!!! Final was Weds, NCLEX review this weekend, pinning on Tues. Our names were sent to BON on Fri. It hasn't hit me yet
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    New Nursing Students- Spring/Fall 2012

    TerpGal02 replied to PedsHopeful's topic in General Students

    Awwww good luck guys! Seems like just yesterday I was getting all excited to start, but wow that was 2 years ago LOL. We are doing NCLEX review this weekend and Tues....PINNING. Its a super cazy...
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    Why are we as Psych nurses seen as bottom of the barrel?

    TerpGal02 replied to dreamingofbeing's topic in Psychiatric

    I am a student graduating in Dec, Lord willing. I have always been interested in psych, it was my favorite clinical so far, and I will hopefully get my preceptorship in psych this semester, after...
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    Who's graduating this semester?

    TerpGal02 posted a topic in General Students

    I am, now let's just hoppe I pass, pass NCLEX and then find a
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    Frederick Community College?

    TerpGal02 replied to jenniepaige's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Yes we have had a few drop/fail out. Maybe 10 ish from an original class of 32. New students get added every semester though that are repeating classes, or just coming back after a break. I have...
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    How was your Psych rotation?

    TerpGal02 replied to starmickey03's topic in General Students

    I hhad my psych rotation at an acute inpatient unit at our local hospital. It was great. Nothing like One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest at all. I loved it, I felt at home
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    Seriously, why do they come to class?! shut up already!

    TerpGal02 replied to Certifiable's topic in General Students

    Wow. Any of our instructors would have a FIT if that kind of thing was going on in lecture. Now granted, our class is only 32 people and it would be VERY easy for our instructors to spot that kind...
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    Does anyone take Lamictal?

    TerpGal02 replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have never taken Lamictal, but did take Trileptal for a time for treatment resistant depression/possible bipolar (therapist and pdoc could not agree on this). Trileptal did give me some cognitive...
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    Frederick Community College?

    TerpGal02 replied to jenniepaige's topic in Maryland Nursing

    So-prereq ladies, how's it going this semester? I'm in Med/Surg 2 and Psych this semester and let me tell y'all right now OMG is this the most trying stressful semester yet. NOTHING in the first...
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    Injured nursing student. Not sure of my options.

    TerpGal02 replied to BobDoe's topic in General Students

    Good to hear! One of my classmates fractured her femur s/t a car accident last semester and she is still with our class, going to clinical and everything. From what I understand that administration...
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    How many semesters of nursing classes do you have?

    TerpGal02 replied to prime11214's topic in General Students

    4 semesters plus 2 8 week summer session classes each summer. God willing I pass this semester I will only have this summer and one more semester
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    No Separate Psych Nursing Course in Undergrad Programs!!!

    TerpGal02 replied to showbizrn's topic in Psychiatric

    We have a separate psych class in our program. I'm in it now. It's been a great class so far, LOVED clinical (we were in psych clinical the first half of the semester, med/surg 2 the second). The...
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    HR recruiter sending me friend request on FB??

    TerpGal02 replied to Emile's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with everyone else. Deny, deny deny. I have never had any coworker as a friend on FB nor would I ever. I dont think Facebook tells her that you denied the request, and if she asks you about it...
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    Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    TerpGal02 replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    MIL's GI doc: Dr. Corkum orthodontist: Dr.
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    Lament of the White Clinical Pants

    TerpGal02 replied to cogath's topic in General Students

    We have all white uniforms also. I hate it. Not so worried about the whole thong issue though. I have quite heavy periods and during clinical I double up tampon/pad JUST to make sure there are no...