melmarie23 MSN, RN

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    Almost Fired !

    melmarie23 replied to AlmostBSN's topic in General Nursing

    and to the OP, its been said already, but you are not alone. The learning curve for a new grad is steep. I just recently came off orientation and regularly have been given 5 patients and its HARD....
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    Almost Fired !

    melmarie23 replied to AlmostBSN's topic in General Nursing

    absolutely! definitly apply if you are thinking about leaving (but keep your current until you have another lined up). Whats the worse that is going to happen-they say no? I've just come off...
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    happy to join you all! I just got my unofficial job offer

    melmarie23 replied to melmarie23's topic in Ob/Gyn

    my mom calls me Lissa. :-) Your screen name made me smile. Thanks for the
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    Weekend Only Nurse?

    melmarie23 replied to tambourine's topic in General Nursing

    nope, you can get your RN by getting an Associates. There are many ways to become an RN these days...Associates, Bachelors, diploma, direct entry/accelerated BSN or
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    Job Interview Tomorrow ... Advice?!

    melmarie23 replied to AlaskanRunner's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I too wanted to wish you luck! I had my interview last week for a staff nurse position on a LDRP unit, and had a job shadow on Monday! I too have a rehab and med/surg background, though not nearly...
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    I just feel that I would feel in much better hands if I had nurses that were sexy

    melmarie23 replied to themoreyouknow's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    and somewhere his momma softly
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    Is nursing your second career?

    melmarie23 replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    yes I am a second career RN. I have a previous Bachelors in Biology and worked in research for 3 and a half years before going back for nursing. No, I do not regret it and yes, it was the right...
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    Job Offer Rescinded Because Test Positive for.....Nicotine?

    melmarie23 replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    oh you better believe that faith based hospitals have a say in their employees birth control options. I work for a Catholic facility and if you have their insurance and see their docs, birth control...
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    Nursing Degree with any Bachelor's Degree

    melmarie23 replied to misstamera's topic in General Nursing

    there are a handful of programs in the New England area that offer RN degrees for those who have a Bachelors in another field. PM me if you want more
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    after my interview, I've been invited in for a job shadow

    melmarie23 replied to melmarie23's topic in Ob/Gyn

    HR is checking my
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    after my interview, I've been invited in for a job shadow

    melmarie23 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am assuming that this is a good sign, yes? I really hope I get this job. OB/Maternity nursing has been my passion since going to school and I never gave up applying. Once I worked as a bedside...
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    Pregnancy and job offers as a new grad

    melmarie23 replied to d2k2ross's topic in General Nursing

    Just because it is illegal not to discriminate against someone because they are pregnant, doesnt mean it doesnt happen. The employer can make up any excuse, other than the pregnancy, as to why the...
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    Pregnancy and job offers as a new grad

    melmarie23 replied to d2k2ross's topic in General Nursing

    I interviewed as a new RN while pregnant and was not hired. One interview I was just starting to show (my pregnancy was not mentioned by either of us) and the other, I was visibly showing. I...
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    Med Surg experience a must?

    melmarie23 replied to SaraStrong's topic in General Nursing

    take what you can get, but also keep trying for your preferred specialty. i am working in med/surg(its alright. not my passion, but I am learning a lot) and have been interviewing for...
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    Ok, this one hasn't been done in a while....

    melmarie23 replied to FancypantsRN's topic in General Nursing

    its part of my first name and my middle name. 23 is my favorite number (after Michael Jordan) and was my number when I played sports (softball and volleyball) in high school. super original I
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    after my interview, I've been invited in for a job shadow

    melmarie23 replied to melmarie23's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for all the well wishes and encouragement! I go in on
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    job shadow?

    melmarie23 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had an interview today for my dream position. They've invited me back for a job shadow on Monday. I am taking this as a positive sign, but at the same time, don't want to become too hopeful for...
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    job shadow?

    melmarie23 replied to melmarie23's topic in General Nursing

    i had to sign a confidentiality agreement. no issues in signing it-i completely understand their concern and have every intention to
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    New grad, accept PRN job, but still want to get a fulltime job is it okay to do both?

    melmarie23 replied to grcy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I essentially was on full time for 8 weeks and rotated though day shift, evening shift and night
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    New grad, accept PRN job, but still want to get a fulltime job is it okay to do both?

    melmarie23 replied to grcy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    hey Mikes! I am too a new RN and have been working a prn/per diem job since April. I currently came off of orientation and my managers are putting together the next 6 week schedule. You know what...
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    Calling Nurse Managers for jobs

    melmarie23 replied to NICUPICURN's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard mixed answers on this. Initially I would think that yes, being assertive and going above and beyond to get noticed is the way to go. I mean, what do you have to lose? The worst they...
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    Is it true? BS + RN does not = BSN?

    melmarie23 replied to Cathylady's topic in General Nursing

    Not true at all. My clinical hours were the same as the ADN and BSN programs in my state. Clinical hours needed are not set by the specific school/program. Its determined by the BON. And generally...
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    Is it true? BS + RN does not = BSN?

    melmarie23 replied to Cathylady's topic in General Nursing

    they end up with a second degree. So the new one would be ASN, BSN or MSN, depending on the program that they chose. What you described above is me. I have a Bachelors in Biology and I worked for a...
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    e-MAR headaches!!!!!

    melmarie23 replied to UnionRN2's topic in Patient Medications

    why does it take pharmacy 12-24 hours to enter the meds? that wait is ridiculous. Scanned orders to pharmacy take at most an hour or two where I work. And if we need it sooner, we just call down...
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    might be a stupid question...(job related)

    melmarie23 posted a topic in General Nursing

    so I am a relitively new RN. I will have been licensed a year come July 6th, but only started my first job this past April (I was pregnant and had my son in January). I just came off of orientation...