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  1. What's the difference between having a phlebotomy certificate and IV certifiation?

    anniee replied to pandahug's topic in General Nursing

    Viviana, you said it best. you were short, to the point, and quite exact. It could not have been explained any better. Kudos to

  2. What's the difference between having a phlebotomy certificate and IV certifiation?

    anniee replied to pandahug's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with carliotta3. I am a certified phlebotomist and am IV certified. However, I am not aware that phlebotomists can do arterial sticks since that is something that as much as I know can only...

  3. Starting Nursing at 52 and Nervous

    anniee replied to eyeball's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good Luck! Wish you the

  4. Starting Nursing at 52 and Nervous

    anniee replied to eyeball's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello Calico5, Thanks. one feels down for a moment or two but, then you keep on 'cause you know that not everybody out there that is interviewing are jerks. So, thanks again, and I will keep the...

  5. Starting Nursing at 52 and Nervous

    anniee replied to eyeball's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello Jock, The interview sucked! For the second time I have been discriminated on. The first time, the discrimination was about age. How I wouldn't know how to use a computer ( even though I...

  6. Starting Nursing at 52 and Nervous

    anniee replied to eyeball's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Calico5, Reading your post was almost like reading about my own experience. I am 55 and graduated from school last year. Soon after passing my nclex I got a per diem job (horrible) working for a...

  7. Frustrated New RN looking for first job

    anniee replied to PSK09's topic in New York Nursing

    hello smileymimi, i agree with you 100 percent. you've made a realistic

  8. Starting Nursing at 52 and Nervous

    anniee replied to eyeball's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you, thank you so much, LPN e2010. It's what I was planning to do over this Labor Day weekend. I had already told myself, as a matter of fact, I wrote it down so that I won't forget- to review...

  9. Starting Nursing at 52 and Nervous

    anniee replied to eyeball's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Everyone, I was called for an interview today. I will interview next week. It is at a comprehensive health clinic. I am preparing because I reeeeeallllly want this job. So, any good tips you...

  10. Starting Nursing at 52 and Nervous

    anniee replied to eyeball's topic in First Year After Licensure

    hello Toni, Welcome! It is a great site and whenever I have a question/problem that needs solving, I know just where to come. We are all sisters in that regard. Also, it's just a great site for...

  11. Frustrated New RN looking for first job

    anniee replied to PSK09's topic in New York Nursing

    Hello, I am glad you set the record straight pertaining to this false info. I went there to the Manhattan site I interviewed and because I am a new nurse they barely gave me the time of day. So, when...

  12. Frustrated New RN looking for first job

    anniee replied to PSK09's topic in New York Nursing

    Hello Smiley, Thank you for your response. You are correct about applying across the country. I did apply for a position in Arizona (although it was not a typical RN position in the hospital,...

  13. Frustrated New RN looking for first job

    anniee replied to PSK09's topic in New York Nursing

    thank you for your advice. i actually was in the process of doing that. i live in new jersey and am seeking employment in new york, connecticut and pennsylvannia. i am willing to relocate. i am...

  14. Frustrated New RN looking for first job

    anniee replied to PSK09's topic in New York Nursing

    Thank you. I have a possibility here in NJ (per diem). But, if things are that good in SI I will try them this week coming in. I will go and keep my finger crossed for a full-time. Thanks so...

  15. Frustrated New RN looking for first job

    anniee replied to PSK09's topic in New York Nursing

    Thank you, Dropoff. However, just today I may have gotten lucky with a per diem in New Jersey, so I am going to pursue that for a little bit. Thanks

  16. Frustrated New RN looking for first job

    anniee replied to PSK09's topic in New York Nursing

    Dear PSK09, if it will be any consulation to you to know that you are not alone so be it. I too graduated in May of 2009. I passed the NCLEX on my second try (too nervous first time) within a month...

  17. Starting Nursing at 52 and Nervous

    anniee replied to eyeball's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats on becoming a nurse. However, I have a major question. I too, graduated from nursing school in May of 2009 and, I have yet to find full-time employment. The per diem position I did find...

  18. The Effects of Ativan Are They Worth The Outcome?

    anniee replied to zero98's topic in General Nursing

    To suanna, you are correct in saying that unless you are missing something.... You are. You are missing the fact that my brother was not agitated, merely got out of bed to go to the bathroom. As I...

  19. The Effects of Ativan Are They Worth The Outcome?

    anniee replied to zero98's topic in General Nursing

    i am glad to know that i am not alone with this ativan dilemma. my brother was given this med because the nurse thought he was being aggressive when he in fact just cannot retin memory so he forgets...

  20. Will my age keep me from a good nursing career?

    anniee replied to Elizabeth 123's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Thank you, ikwashington. I too came across a couple of nurses while I was in nursing school whom began their nursing careers in their early fifties. So, I agree with you wholeheartedly. Bit I don't...

  21. Will my age keep me from a good nursing career?

    anniee replied to Elizabeth 123's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Re: yes it can I recently was so boldly discriminated upon that I walked out of the so-called interview in shock. I too am in my early fifties and I graduated last year and have yet to find full-time...

  22. SUCKS with a CAPITAL N

    anniee replied to AnalegnaRN's topic in New York Nursing

    I think you missed the thread. I am a Registered Professional Nurse for the state of New York. Thank you,

  23. SUCKS with a CAPITAL N

    anniee replied to AnalegnaRN's topic in New York Nursing

    i know. but, you know what? i am going to keep my thoughts on what student male nurse said. something will come up and i'll take whatever comes up. gotta keep the hope alive to keep from going

  24. SUCKS with a CAPITAL N

    anniee replied to AnalegnaRN's topic in New York Nursing

    SMN, thank you for your response. however, i live in nj but i do not have an nj license yet. also what does kchc stand for? anyway, want to let you know that i appreciate your response 'cause it...

  25. SUCKS with a CAPITAL N

    anniee replied to AnalegnaRN's topic in New York Nursing

    You know, I am at my wits end. I just received my last unemployment check. with it I will pay the rent. then it's homelessness for me if i don't find a job real soon. i am so afraid. and yes i am...