jollydogg_RN

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  1. What do you think of the nursing schools that churn out graduates in a instant...?

    jollydogg_RN replied to tatempole's topic in General Nursing

    I never anywhere in my statements said that A students are booksmart with no personality. Please show me where I made that statement. Please. I have known all the ranges of nurses: The 4.0 ones who...

  2. What do you think of the nursing schools that churn out graduates in a instant...?

    jollydogg_RN replied to tatempole's topic in General Nursing

    What a horribly misguided statement. Here we go yet again with ANOTHER variation of the As vs Cs nursing students. (or, the "brilliant" 4.0 gpa students versus the "Everyone else" students) I've often...

  3. Question for ED interview

    jollydogg_RN posted a topic in Emergency

    Im sure this has been asked a bajillion times, but my interview is tomorrow and I'm looking for any advice from people that might have been in my same position. I currently work in LTC. I have worked...

  4. army reserves?

    jollydogg_RN posted a topic in Government, Military

    So I was thinking about joining the reserves since I have my adn. Two questions: I was honorably discharged from the reserves as enlisted (2001-2009) is that going to hurt my chances. Also is it...

  5. army reserves?

    jollydogg_RN replied to jollydogg_RN's topic in Government, Military

    Sitting waiting to talk to the CPT right now. The healthcare recruiter is connected to my old reserve unit so I'm lucky in that regard . Ill keep you all

  6. army reserves?

    jollydogg_RN replied to jollydogg_RN's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you! Any tips that might help? As far as what to put together or what I might be able to do to expedite the

  7. About done with nursing.

    jollydogg_RN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Only about 8 months in, and I'm about to be done with nursing. I will never work at another hospital until there is a mandated patient-to-nurse ratio. Never. On top of that, it sucks being a guy...

  8. About done with nursing.

    jollydogg_RN replied to jollydogg_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Great idea! Actually contacted a local home health agency today, will put an app with them. The lady said call her back monday and they will direct me to the proper office in my area. It's worth a...

  9. Looking for a job in Norfolk, VA HELP!

    jollydogg_RN replied to DJ1982's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hello! I recently just moved from Nashville to Norfolk, VA. I recently accepted a job at Sentara Norfolk General. Let me tell you... the ONLY newgrads I saw in orientation were Sentara graduates. Some...

  10. Hello! How is life in Hampton Roads?

    jollydogg_RN posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hey! I graduated in May of 2009 from an ADN program in Nashville. Started working full time on a Med/Surg unit for about 5 months, and have had a years worth of extern experience. I recently got let...

  11. Paramedic vs. RN

    jollydogg_RN replied to merrywhiterose's topic in General Nursing

    a lot of positions for flight nursing around in my area, especially one at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, require flight nurses to have their EMT-IV certification. im thinking of getting my...

  12. The day is finally here

    jollydogg_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well, I start my weekend day shift on a surgical side of the Med/Surg unit... on my own! Finished my last day of orientation today. Was pretty easy, no major interruptions or anything like that, so it...

  13. Discouraged after extern interview...words of advice?

    jollydogg_RN replied to JMG2207's topic in General Nursing

    I don't want you to take any of this the wrong way, but hopefully, from my experiences in getting a Nurse Externship and talking to my manager afterwards on how she decided the hiring process for the...

  14. Would you give this order?

    jollydogg_RN replied to mistyda's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i dont know about necessarily telling him off, but definately stating that it's your job as a patient advocate to question any orders that YOU feel might harm a patient is definately the right thing...

  15. New Grads: How was your day today???

    jollydogg_RN replied to Misslady113's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've finished 6 weeks of orientation, and I picked up an extra medication training shift yesterday. I only have two more weeks left of orientation (thought I had three..... woops!), so things are...

  16. I did it. I passed :p

    jollydogg_RN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well guys, its been a long trip. It's been hectic, frustrating, but now that I'm here, its all been worth it. I sit here typing this in my last two weeks of orientation. The realization that I'm about...

  17. Anyway to check to see if you passed on TN BON site?

    jollydogg_RN posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

    is there anyway to see if you passed the NCLEX on the TN BON website? Tittle of the post pretty much says it all thank

  18. is it hard to get into TSU nursing program?

    jollydogg_RN replied to Mochafrap_RN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    TSUs program has gone down the drain quick. From 07-09, we had an interim dean of nursing, which basically tells you they cant keep the one in position long enough to keep them. please stay away from...

  19. The "Big Think Tank" question!

    jollydogg_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    So.. I am withdrawing from the RN to BSN program at the same school I just graduated from the ADN program at. We had tons of problems with the instructors, instructions, and our transcripts JUST got...

  20. The "Big Think Tank" question!

    jollydogg_RN replied to jollydogg_RN's topic in General Nursing

    thats not what im saying. of course that would be dumb. im just getting peoples opinions that if they could have a secondary bachelors degree and were also a nurse what would they do. im just getting...

  21. My last 2 NCLEX questions were identical & then it shut off at 75...

    jollydogg_RN replied to rainbowbright2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ya, if you ended at 75 on SATA questions, from what I've heard, chances are you passed it, because the SATA questions are supposed to be higher level questions. I could be wrong, but again, thats what...

  22. is it hard to get into TSU nursing program?

    jollydogg_RN replied to Mochafrap_RN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    TSU's ADN program is a complete joke. The prior dean of the school of nursing was rude, old, and racist. I just graduated from TSU's ADN program, and they JUST sent off our transcripts for everyone...

  23. What would you have said to this CNA

    jollydogg_RN replied to zofran's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    well, ive only had positive experience with our CNAs so far. the majority of them have been working on the floor for 5+ years, so it must be good. i think ive only heard one of the newer nurses ever...

  24. What would you have said to this CNA

    jollydogg_RN replied to zofran's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree. Hopefully my first year in Med/Surg goes smooth (well, as smooth as can be expected for a new grads first year on a med/surg floor) so I can get into an ICU or trauma unit here in Nashville....

  25. Stethescopes

    jollydogg_RN replied to stborton's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I used a Littman Master Classic II althroughout nursing school. Sound is amazing, can hear everything clearly. I got one on ebay for around 70 bucks plus S/H. However, I switched to my fiancees...