louiemed5

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1. Suggestions for student in ICU

   louiemed5 replied to littlecandle's topic in MICU, SICU

   I am in a similar situation. I was just hired into the IMU (Intermediate Care Unit-sister to our MICU), after being out of school for nearly a year! I'm very nervous, but confident that if i ask a...

2. Need advice on hospitals in Denver!!

   louiemed5 replied to Danzin's topic in Colorado Nursing

   that's so great! i don't think you'll have nearly as much trouble as i have had. i chose to work in a snowboarding shop (rather than get my emt or cna) while in school, and i'm paying for it now....

3. Need advice on hospitals in Denver!!

   louiemed5 replied to Danzin's topic in Colorado Nursing

   i am not sure i follow what you are saying, but yes, i am a new graduate. i have applied to over 100 positions all over denver, surrounding areas, and even cities throughout colorado. i did have...

4. Need advice on hospitals in Denver!!

   louiemed5 replied to Danzin's topic in Colorado Nursing

   Sweedish is not hiring new grads right now (and won't for some time). Quite frankly, everywhere in Denver it will be difficult for you to get a job right now. Times are tough, and hospitals are...

5. failed nclex 4 times

   louiemed5 replied to failedtesttaker's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hi everyone, i just wanted to pass on this piece of advice that I have from my experience. I finally passed the NCLEX the THIRD time i took it, and here's how I did it: 1) BELIEVE IN YOURSELF. i...

6. Being a New Grad stinks

   louiemed5 replied to AniRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Just wanted to say MAD THANK YOU YOU!!!! I did that today, and I'm set up for an interview TOMORROW!! I know it's no guarentee that i'll get the job, but it's my foot in the door and that's more...

7. Being a New Grad stinks

   louiemed5 replied to AniRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   ME TOO! It's crazy hard out there right now!! There's no easy solution until the market starts to bounce back. People are putting off surgeries and not going out and messing themselves up (hence,...

8. Being a New Grad stinks

   louiemed5 replied to AniRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I think she is just frustrated because she worked hard enough to get through school and her boards, but has yet to reap (not just monetary rewards) but the self satisfaction that her years of work...

9. Being a New Grad stinks

   louiemed5 replied to AniRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   OH MY GOSH! I should have read your message before I posted mine (just now). I just moved to Denver (with my license and all), and CANNOT FIND A JOB!!! It is SUCH a rough time right now. I'm...

10. So Frustrated With Not Being Able to Find A Job in Colorado!

    louiemed5 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just moved to Denver, CO from the midwest and am having the HARDEST time finding a job! I have counted my applications, and they tally somewhere in the neighborhood of 90! I am so frustred from...

11. Ca. BON

    louiemed5 replied to j0877's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You can also go on the Pearson Vue website, login, and find out your scores after 48 hours (even on the weekends). You have to pay a fee of ~$10...but the peace of mind is worth every penny. At...

12. failed nclex 4 times

    louiemed5 replied to failedtesttaker's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    MsLady 06 that is inapproprite, and certainly does not help this man/woman. compassion and advice are much more befitting. i hope that you have more concern for your patients than you seem to show...

13. What do you want to tell Nursing Students?

    louiemed5 replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    I have read quite a bit of the replies and I just wanted to mention something... I just graduated and (very clearly) remember my clinical experiences. Every single time I walked into the hospital, I...

14. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    louiemed5 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You can actually pay $8 to Pearson Vue and find out on their website. I am so sorry, though! Keep your head up...it happens. I didn't pass the first time either, and I just KNOW i'll get it the...

15. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    louiemed5 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    that is so great!!! congradulations! :) cheers to you!