PepeSilvia

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1. L&D Stress

   PepeSilvia posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   So I worked in a busy ER for 2 years, decided I wanted a change, and accepted a position in L&D in April. I've always wanted to work in L&D and was so excited to take on this challenge. I have...

2. Graduated on Saturday... 5 interviews already!

   PepeSilvia replied to PepeSilvia's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   For most of our clinicals there were a maximum of 10 students to one clinical professor. For our critical care rotation, the first half of the semester was spent like that. For the second half, we...

3. Gifts for a graduate nurse?

   PepeSilvia posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I recently graduated from nursing school and got my first job. My aunt wants to buy me a graduation gift that relates to nursing... like something that I would use or wear everyday. I don't know what...

4. ER New Grad Interview Tomorrow

   PepeSilvia replied to muzikluvr83's topic in Emergency

   Well first off, I hope your interview went well! I guess I'm a little late with advice but in case you get a second interview, here are some tips for when I interviewed in the ER: they will be very...

5. Graduated on Saturday... 5 interviews already!

   PepeSilvia replied to PepeSilvia's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Sorry for the late update, but I have accepted a job offer in the ER that I originally applied for! I'm so excited! I just had my pre-employment physical and drug test yesterday and orientation starts...

6. Can a new grad get hired in the OR and other questions?

   PepeSilvia replied to NenaRK's topic in Operating Room

   I am a new grad and have interviewed in the OR and have my peer interview next week. I'm really hoping I get the job. So yes, OR's do hire new grads. At my hospital the new grad OR orientation is 8...

7. Question: Where are the nursing jobs?

   PepeSilvia replied to chuckster's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I went to school around Pittsburgh (just graduated with BSN last week) but am originally from south-central PA, and lots of my fellow students have jobs already- even before graduation- and I have had...

8. What color is your uniform?

   PepeSilvia replied to MILOBRI's topic in General Students

   We had white pants, white lab coat, and red polo which shed on everything. It was

9. Graduating Class of 2012 - Shout Out Here!!

   PepeSilvia replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Students

   I just graduated with my BSN last Saturday! It's the greatest feeling in the

10. What is nursing school like?

    PepeSilvia replied to AlexisNicole's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just graduated with my BSN last week, and I'll tell you this- it was a long and hard road to get through all 4 years of nursing school. I remember people telling me it was going to be hard and I...

11. Graduated on Saturday... 5 interviews already!

    PepeSilvia replied to PepeSilvia's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I live in south central Pennsylvania. Thank

12. Graduated on Saturday... 5 interviews already!

    PepeSilvia posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It's been a week since graduation with my BSN and I'm so happy that on Monday I had 4 interviews- 1 in HR, 1 with ER, and 2 with the health system's two OR's- the main hospital and the community one....

13. To interview or not to interview for a not-so-great job

    PepeSilvia posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am currently in school (graduating in May 2012) on the western half of my state and would very much like to move back home to the eastern side of the state once I graduate. I've been applying like a...

14. CNA or Med Tech better experience?

    PepeSilvia replied to PepeSilvia's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sounds like med tech is winning. Thank you so much for your

15. CNA or Med Tech better experience?

    PepeSilvia posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am a Pennsylvania nursing student working towards by BSN and am currently volunteering at an assisted living facility for the summer (I'll be a junior next semester). I've recently found out that...