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blinks14

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  1. How hard is it for a new grad to find a hospital job???

    blinks14 replied to ohcomeon's topic in General Nursing

    I finished school in June but had a job lined up since February for a Surgical Telemetry/Step-Down Unit. I applied shortly after Christmas on the advice of some of my good friends who were nurses. I...

  2. How long did it take you to get a job?

    blinks14 replied to december2905's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It didn't take me long to find a job at all, I was offered a job in February that I am not starting until August 18th, I actually moved that up from September. I haven't taken NCLEX yet but I have my...

  3. Anyone else feel stupid while preparing for NCLEX?

    blinks14 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am in the midst of preparing for the NCLEX-RN. I am working on Suzanne's First Tip, some of the information I have not gone over in a long time and when I'm working on my review I just feel so...

  4. letter of recommendation

    blinks14 replied to choco2me's topic in Nursing Career

    Noone seemed to have a problem with the fact that they were copied, I had to hand them in to multiple nurse managers so I'm sure they don't expect 2 different ones for each position you apply

  5. letter of recommendation

    blinks14 replied to choco2me's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm a new grad and most jobs I applied to this year required letters of recommendation. I got 2 from coworkers of mine and copied them and handed them in with my application. I also had to have...

  6. Completed Suzzane's 1st Tip!!!!!!!!

    blinks14 replied to pescia999's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I too am working on Suzanne's 1st tip, I'm about half way through the book. It's a lot of information and sometimes I know my weak spots before I even get to those chapters but other times I really do...

  7. Monitor Technician and EKG Tech

    blinks14 replied to seek1kees's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was previously a monitor tech at a large hospital in my area. It wasn't as in depth as one of the previous posters positions is but it did require you to interpret your rhythms. We had to take a one...

  8. Advice re: nightshift

    blinks14 replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I too find it easier to function if I get up only a few hours before my shift starts. Again, it feels like you're just getting up to get ready and go to work. I also have room darkening shades in my...

  9. Most Humorous Call-In Excuses

    blinks14 replied to jeffrey_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately I don't have one to add to the list but I've often heard the above referred to as anal glaucoma, which being a medical professional, I definitely

  10. crock shoes.

    blinks14 replied to korfila's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I own several pairs of crocs and love them!!! :) As for the holes in the shoes concern, I invested in a pair of their 'professional' shoes, you can find them on their website and in various nursing...

  11. How anyone ever found out before 48 hours?

    blinks14 replied to Stacy2009's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    A good friend of mine who took the boards about 3 years ago told me she found out that very day. But it was because a mistake was made with her results. She took the boards and being impatient as she...

  12. Should I work as a GN b4 u pass I pass my boards

    blinks14 replied to PEBBLES1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I plan on working as a GN prior to taking the NCLEX. I only am going to work a short period of time before I take it though. I just want to get working as soon as I can and had no trouble getting...

  13. cpne

    blinks14 replied to calliesue's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello there, First of all, I think the thing that helped me the most is the mnemonics I used. They were very thorough and I felt very confident using them. The other thing was that I drilled them into...

  14. Reading, PA area?

    blinks14 replied to sunfirebsn's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am going back to Reading Hospital as a new grad in September. I worked there previously as a nursing assistant and a telemetry (monitor) tech. The hospital is huge, level 1 trauma and so on. Yes,...

  15. after the CPNE

    blinks14 replied to TraciRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I passed the CPNE on June 8th, my completion date was June 24th, my graduation date is August 15th, and this past Saturday I received my bill for graduation. It is a rather timely process. All I do is...

  16. I finally applied for the CPNE

    blinks14 replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations!!! Good luck to you. Jessica,

  17. Am I the only one????

    blinks14 replied to it's hot in phoenix's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I know I read on the EPN that there were a few people who felt the mnemonics were not helpful to them and therefore didn't use them. I think the KEY with or without mnemonics is being ORGANIZED. It's...

  18. FCCA - Anyone done them?

    blinks14 replied to oeue2007's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm pretty sure that the FCCAs haven't been completed yet, they're supposed to be released this fall I believe. Looks like you just beat the clock. The good thing is that because they aren't released...

  19. How many times can you take over EC clinical test??

    blinks14 replied to bethinct's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have to agree with all the other posters. You must have your nerves under control. I know when I took the CPNE about a month ago there were times during the PCSs I was FREAKING out but you have to...

  20. how long?

    blinks14 replied to lvlelbee's topic in Online Distance Learning

    When I originally applied to EC I had planned on completing the program in about a year. Then I changed jobs, moved about 3 times, changed jobs a second time, and I ended up dragging my feet. My...

  21. I Got A Date!!!!!

    blinks14 replied to Alicia721's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I tested there the first weekend of June and passed. I felt like I had a great experience. Some parts were kind of nerve-wrecking but I made it. I liked the CEs and the CAs. I tested with 6 people and...

  22. Anyone have trouble finding a job after Excelsior

    blinks14 replied to Amber07's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I actually experienced several instances of problems because I was getting my degree through Excelsior. I had attended a traditional nursing school for about a year and a half before taking a leave of...