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 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....

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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...

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

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

    I live in south central Pennsylvania. Thank

  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...

  16. Lonely College Student

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

    Haha yes I do see your points! And by my junior year I'd probably get an apartment, so I'd only be living in a dorm for another year. And I'd be applying for the Fall semester. And yeah I guess I...

  17. Lonely College Student

    PepeSilvia posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in my first year of college, studying to be a nurse, first semester. I just got home yesterday from Thanksgiving break, and I'm even more homesick than I was before break. I was thinking of...

  18. Lonely College Student

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

    Good advice. But I absolutely love my dorm room- I have a suite with my own bathroom, shower, kitchen, and living room. I share it with 3 other roommates. One of the reasons I'm against transferring...

  19. Lonely College Student

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

    Yes, it did help. Thank you! Hmmm now I wonder if they'll look back and see that they accepted me before. I even got a $5000 grant from them when I first applied. They also accepted me the very next...

  20. Lonely College Student

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

    Aww thanks! And it was really nice hearing form another perspective. I still am really confused with what I want right now. I just found out my roommate is transferring home as well. One of my best...

  21. pre-reqs

    PepeSilvia replied to JsmnLyd84's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Atm, I'm taking anatomy and chemistry I. Next semester, it's psych, chem II, cell bio. I'm also taking some liberal arts- history, english, and art. Next year, micro biology, physiology, more psych,...

  22. Lonely College Student

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

    Thank you so much! And you are absolutely right- this is a great learning experience for me, I suppose. I just wish it was over with already About my credits transferring- at the school I'd transfer...

  23. Lonely College Student

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

    Yes, you are right. I talk to my friends back home a lot online, and I certainly can make friends on this forum :) It's just not the same as having friends to hang out with, you know? Forming a study...

  24. Lonely College Student

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

    No, I don't play any sports. I was going to join the concert band or marching band, but they didn't fit in my schedule. Yes, this may be a spell of depression, but doesn't everyone go through these...