D1914

D1914

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  1. Answers for a worried wife: CRNA school time commitment

    D1914 replied to producerRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    5 twelve hour shifts can be expected in most programs, and there are some programs that have out of town clinical experiences that will require weeks away from home. Seriously if you have to ask this...

  2. How can new RN grads in CA get experience?

    D1914 replied to AllNursesisCool's topic in California Nursing

    Relocate, if you can't then you may want to reconsider going into

  3. Deciding on which route I should take....

    D1914 replied to BlackMaleCRNA2b's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Option 3: Go to dental school Becoming a CRNA generally takes 7-8 years. 4 years for a BSN ~2 Years ICU (you need at least 6 months to a year before you can begin applying so by the time you...

  4. Atlanta hiring new grads

    D1914 replied to maryland88's topic in Georgia Nursing

    This is inaccurate. You can still change floors/situation, you just can't quit without penalty. Right now as a new grad you are useless. You cannot manage any patients on your own. You will need to...

  5. Atlanta hiring new grads

    D1914 replied to maryland88's topic in Georgia Nursing

    It's a business decision. Why spend the time and resources to train a new grad just so they can go back to school or to another hospital, especially the ICU. You won't get any sign on bonus as a new...

  6. A Pre-nursing Student who believes...

    D1914 replied to digoe74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You should focus on finding a job post graduation and not on some silly student in your

  7. A Pre-nursing Student who believes...

    D1914 replied to digoe74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are several non-bedside positions that do not involve bodily

  8. do male new grads get hiring preference?

    D1914 replied to SiennaGreen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Cry me a

  9. Questions for New Grads

    D1914 replied to lifelearningrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1. when did you graduate? may 2010 2. do you have a bsn or adn? bsn 3. are you still looking for work? no 4. if not, how long did it take you to find a job? i worked as a nurse extern 6 months prior...

  10. Expunged record and nursing school

    D1914 replied to wunmi30's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    This information is wrong. You will have to disclose this to the board when you apply for a nursing license. Prepare a letter explaining your circumstances and how you have learned from this...

  11. Un-accepting position one week before start date

    D1914 replied to noodles!'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was in a similar position. This is a business decision and you have to do whats best for you. Jobs fire people all of the time, so remember that loyalty beings and ends at home. Don't listen to any...

  12. Once again...New Grad Jobs and venting

    D1914 replied to Nicole2010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    10% of getting a gn position is hard work and dedication. 90% is working as an extern during school, networking + timing. You may have worked harder but pehaps they worked smarter by building...

  13. Is Emory's Nursing School worth the extremely high tuition??

    D1914 replied to mandee2024's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Of course

  14. NURSING PROGRAMS

    D1914 replied to Strivin2BgreatNurse's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Acceptance rate and NCLEX scores are unrelated. As far as Darton goes, many try, fewer get through, and those that finish do well on

  15. Unable to relocate

    D1914 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    After reading several threads related to job markets being oversaturated with new grads + weak economy leading to a lack of jobs, the first thought that comes to my mind is....."Well move already!"...

  16. Are new grads contributing to the nursing job shortage?

    D1914 replied to JeanettePNP's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Call me crazy but if they stuck around longer would it do the exact opposite....less

  17. New grad on third job

    D1914 replied to ebonybrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good for you, some people are threatened by new grads and say things like "You need to work the floor, and get experience first" I have heard this from critical care nurses, case managers, etc......

  18. Flordia Convicts Coming to Georgia??

    D1914 replied to Hopeful2011's topic in Georgia Nursing

    What's wrong with giving folks a second chance? Perhaps the anger should be directed at the Florida Board of Nursing and their ridiculous 15 year ban

  19. New grad on third job

    D1914 replied to ebonybrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for sharing, I graduate in May and I am still not sure if bedside nursing is for me. At least you figured out what you wanted early in your career, good

  20. GA Nurses are you aware of the legislation being considered?

    D1914 replied to DogWmn's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I will be emailing my representatives right

  21. Where can I find ATL Nurse Extern Programs?

    D1914 replied to rnrn10's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I think Children's healthcare is still accepting applications, medical center central georgia is also hiring externs (1 hour south of Atlanta), you just missed Grady's extern program I think they...

  22. lost job after 5 weeks orientation

    D1914 replied to iRN86's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you're interested in finding another job, don't put it on your resume. Anyone telling you otherwise is just giving you bad

  23. ATI exams tied to course progression???

    D1914 posted a topic in General Students

    Our school ties ATI score to progression for almost every couse. Even courses like nurse leadership. So if you get an A+ in the course and clinical, but you scored below a level II (two attempts) on...

  24. NCLEX Passers - anyone take ATI Predictor??

    D1914 replied to stumillardkm's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Is anyone else's program tying the ATI exam to progression for each course? Our school is not only using it as an exit exam, but they are failing students regardless of the course grade and clinical...

  25. ATI really a good NCLEX predictor?

    D1914 replied to scottieusa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you were in my program, you wouldn't get a chance to sit for NCLEX. Our crappy school ties ATI score to progression for almost every couse. Even courses like nurse leadership. So you could have...