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    New Grad, No Job experience, How to find a job.

    nyteshade replied to maxienurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sorry for the long pause to reply! Well after driving cross country, I noticed signs in areas like Boone, MO. I'd check out the Midwest. Also, I've seen nursing magazines with ads that welcome new...
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    New Grad, No Job experience, How to find a job.

    nyteshade replied to maxienurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Would your friend be willing to move? She may need to stick out her first year in a rural area (it appears they always need nurses). Good
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    How to transition from nursing school to first nursing job

    nyteshade replied to nursesrockKN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to be honest...there really is no way to prepare for that first day or night. Trust me, the nurses training you will know that you need help. My only advice is to not be afraid to
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    I'm very guilty...of laziness....gulp....

    nyteshade replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are thinking yourself to death. A lot of new grads give themselves less credit than
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    Are you insulted????

    nyteshade replied to CNABESS's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, it wouldn't have bothered me. But, I would've made them uncomfortable real quick simply by saying, "It's none of your
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    I hate what's happening to nursing...

    nyteshade replied to nyteshade's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes! This is exactly how I
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    REAL NURSING?

    nyteshade replied to critical thinker's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Long-term care gave me the skills to management my time, and handle difficult family members. I think that's pretty
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    I hate what's happening to nursing...

    nyteshade replied to nyteshade's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am looking at other options besides floor nursing. I realize that the customer service craze is sweeping the nation, and there is no way to escape it My direct boss is actually a very good one....
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    I hate what's happening to nursing...

    nyteshade replied to nyteshade's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You my friend, are awesome! My cap goes off to you with all the years you've
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    I hate what's happening to nursing...

    nyteshade replied to nyteshade's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Exactly!:heartbeat
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    Promotion of Unit Manager? Advice please....

    nyteshade replied to pn2rn08's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like opportunity is knocking real
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    Is it just me or............?

    nyteshade replied to eriksoln's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You mean why wouldn't he
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    Report giving dread.

    nyteshade replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    Ignore their rude comments, or if they like to cut you off with questions, just say, "I will address that after I tell you about this." Or you could do what I've done, and throw them off when they...
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    Switching majors after first semester BSN

    nyteshade replied to Shazbatz35's topic in General Nursing

    What do you do???!! I can tell you that you won't be making that as a new nurse. I've seen job postings for NPs getting offered $70K, and that's a masters degree (+)! I also don't think it was any...
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    Help...I CAN'T fail nursing school!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    nyteshade replied to Ecpi Raleigh 07/09's topic in General Nursing

    Never judge the instructor by the people that were weeded
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    Students requesting help with HW and interviewing a nurse for HW purposes

    nyteshade replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm considering the current bleak job market, maybe it would be a good idea for students to go to local hospitals and request to speak to the educators on staff about setting up an interview with...
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    Students giving and getting report?

    nyteshade replied to SassyRuca's topic in General Nursing

    If you happen to miss a patient report, because you were listening in at another, check the H&P in the chart, and the last 24 hours of orders. I know it is not ideal, but you need to get your...
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    am I wrong?

    nyteshade replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with everyone else. Be glad you have a decent
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    Nurse Quacktitioner Doll

    nyteshade replied to AliveToday's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well, I don't think they meant it. In my eyes, they tried to be cute, but failed. Oh well, can't please
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    Trouble passing boards need a job!!!

    nyteshade replied to ashv57's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Are you using the report they sent you (The report from the NCLEX that targets your weakness on the test)? Does Jersey have a "3 strikes and you're out" system for the test? What have you done to...
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    Please give this nursing student some answers...

    nyteshade replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Students

    What state are you
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    Had enough of the CMS 30 minute rule?

    nyteshade replied to Kiringat's topic in General Nursing

    I took it, kudos for bringing this up! Between giving a senna on time or assisting a patient in acute distress...well you know what's gonna
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    Peers critical of my new grad job choice

    nyteshade replied to MissCharlieRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good for you! I respect that you didn't knock LTC, even though it is your dream to go to ICU. While your peers are "holding out" for that dream job, you will be caught up on all your bills, and set....
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    Nurses, I need advice

    nyteshade replied to kstain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I did my PN program in HS, graduated with my diploma, and got a LPN license after my boards that summer. You CAN have the college experience after. In fact, you will make more than "fresh" college...
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    What inspired you to become a nurse?

    nyteshade replied to iheart's topic in General Nursing

    I honestly can't tell you what inspired me to become a nurse. I got in because it was stable, and I always liked