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  1. How to get into competitive BSN program

    dekagirlsRN replied to AL1992's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Excellent grades! Preferably straight A's! That was the only way to get into our

  2. Pinning Ceremony Keynote Speaker

    dekagirlsRN replied to AggieNurse2B's topic in General Nursing

    I think that's the norm--the class pays for EVERYTHING, which is what a good portion of the class dues was for. At least that's the way it was with our class. There was no cost for our keynote...

  3. Nursing Student wanting to go into Community Health...advice?

    dekagirlsRN replied to Sammygrll's topic in Public, Community Health

    Checked out this organization because it sounded like something I would be very interested in. Sounded great but then I read the requirements--must have BSN. Oh well, maybe in the

  4. Cosmetic Nursing Job for New Grad - Advice Please

    dekagirlsRN replied to SparkleRN's topic in Aesthetics

    Wow. Was that

  5. Cosmetic Nursing Job for New Grad - Advice Please

    dekagirlsRN replied to SparkleRN's topic in Aesthetics

    You may be able to get a job in the OR at a hospital after you get some experience, then you'll have a good chance of getting 12 hour

  6. Can you recommend a good book?

    dekagirlsRN posted a topic in Addictions

    I am a new grad who just got a great job working at a long-term rehabilitation center for women addicted to drugs/alcohol. I start my new job in a few weeks, and would greatly appreciate it if anyone...

  7. Can you recommend a good book?

    dekagirlsRN replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in Addictions

    You were a huge help! Thank you so

  8. Need help guys...

    dekagirlsRN replied to rita.kumar83's topic in General Students

    Because she's a nursing

  9. Need help guys...

    dekagirlsRN replied to rita.kumar83's topic in General Students

    I'm guessing the instructor didn't want you to check the kit before you performed the skill. Simple as that. It's not something you would do in "real life." In nursing school, you're at the mercy...

  10. Am I stupid for giving this up?

    dekagirlsRN replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    I thought for sure almost everyone would be advising you to do med-surg for a year. So happy many are telling you to follow your heart. I'm a new RN (40 yrs. old) and decided to leave my first...

  11. Signed Contract as a new nurse

    dekagirlsRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Would appreciate any and all input. As a new grad, I signed a contract a few months ago to work as an RN in a local hospital for two years in exchange for them training me. Since signing the...

  12. is working in the hospital really easier than LTC???

    dekagirlsRN replied to ez2000's topic in General Nursing

    Just because they're in a nursing home doesn't mean they're stable and all you need to do is administer meds to them. Everyday is completely different with patients experiencing new and/or chronic...

  13. Comparing salaries...

    dekagirlsRN replied to melshane's topic in Research

    When posting salaries, I think it's best to say what state you're in. Costs of living vary greatly from state to state. Just my

  14. Signed Contract as a new nurse

    dekagirlsRN replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree. It's not the same thing at all. The mortgage company and your employer are two separate entities. Totally unrelated so of course it doesn't absolve your financial obligations. Listen,...

  15. Signed Contract as a new nurse

    dekagirlsRN replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would never quit a job without having a firm offer from another employer. I don't know why so many people think I shouldn't be upset about a pay cut. (Almost all of the employees I work with are...

  16. Signed Contract as a new nurse

    dekagirlsRN replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone. Some really harsh comments but that's okay. The reason I am so torn about what to do is because I feel so grateful for the training. Somebody questioned why I was looking for...

  17. HESI during Nursing school?

    dekagirlsRN replied to ghurricane's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, we had to take one at the end of every semester. The only one that counted was the last semester (needed 75% to pass), the previous others were more for practice purposes. Good luck to

  18. New Grad interested in working in psych

    dekagirlsRN posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I'm very much interested in working in psych. Anyone have any input regarding Hagedorn Psychiatric Hospital? I see them advertise occasionally--good place to work? hire new grads? Any other...

  19. New grad- Is working at a Dr.'s office a good way to start?

    dekagirlsRN replied to bbie17's topic in General Nursing

    It probably depends a lot on the Dr. Is he/she very understanding to the fact that you're a new grad and therefore will require some guidance at times? If so, I think you should go for it....

  20. Advice Needed? Should I do this?

    dekagirlsRN replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    My first RN position was at a nursing home--not where I wanted to be but was grateful for all I learned while I was there. Eventually I landed my dream job after six months. Plus, I think you're...

  21. I truly need help from all of you

    dekagirlsRN replied to kokoro's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Many have suggested school nursing. Many states require a school nurse certification (I looked into that but was not able to go back to school at this time). Check with your state. I agree with the...

  22. Hi I'm new here

    dekagirlsRN replied to philandnanzzz's topic in General Nursing

    What state do you live

  23. does night shift make you fat?

    dekagirlsRN replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    It's the scrubs!! Way too comfortable and offer plenty of room to grow!! Sometimes you just don't realize it until you're trying to squeeze into your favorite pair of

  24. Interview for OR Nurse Position

    dekagirlsRN replied to emilymaryrn's topic in Operating Room

    Good

  25. New grad RN finds job at ltc, but getiing paid as LPN

    dekagirlsRN replied to newbiehere's topic in General Nursing

    I too am a new grad and graduated last May 2009. Took a job in LTC (nobody else was hiring new grads) for $30/hr. Don't love it but I am learning something new everyday which is so important. I was...