melmarie23 MSN, RN

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    Anyone tried the PVT trick for NCLEX-RN NH?

    melmarie23 replied to watney's topic in General Nursing

    yup, I did last summer when I took it. It
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    5 mo pregnant and still looking for a job

    melmarie23 replied to RI Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was in the same boat as you. I just had my son in January but became licensed last summer. I went on a handful of interviews and got none. All interviews went really well, and not to toot my own...
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    Portsmouth, NH nursing and Nurse Practioner Info.

    melmarie23 replied to juliagulia1's topic in General Nursing

    the hospital I am at does both. It depends on the unit. I think thats pretty similar for other hospitals in the area
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    Unemployed and Pregnant...

    melmarie23 replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    I became licensed in July of last year and I was 13 weeks pregnant. I started applying right away but only got a few interviews through last summer/fall. Needless to say, new RN + being visibly...
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    Portsmouth, NH nursing and Nurse Practioner Info.

    melmarie23 replied to juliagulia1's topic in General Nursing

    new grads start out at about $22 or $23 an hour base pay. More if per diem because of the differential. And then you get shift diffs
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    How old were you when you finished nursing school?

    melmarie23 replied to pgray1229's topic in General Nursing

    I just finished (direct entry Masters) this past December. I am 27, soon to be 28. Before that I worked in genetic research (previous degree was in Biology). Wasnt for me, and started my nursing...
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    Thank You Email After Interview Question

    melmarie23 replied to redraider1977's topic in General Nursing

    i'd send an actual hand written
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    Will I pass NCLEX? what's score is a good predictor?

    melmarie23 replied to thundahh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i took it last
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    Need advice: pregnant new grad-when to apply for jobs

    melmarie23 replied to sunny314's topic in General Nursing

    i started applying when i was about halfway through my pregnancy (just passed the boards). unfortunately every interview i was called in for, i did not get the job. i know it was due to my pregnancy...
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    Will I pass NCLEX? what's score is a good predictor?

    melmarie23 replied to thundahh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i used them and
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    Will I pass NCLEX? what's score is a good predictor?

    melmarie23 replied to thundahh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    thats about what i averaged when practicing! i passed in
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    Portsmouth, NH nursing and Nurse Practioner Info.

    melmarie23 replied to juliagulia1's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad RN and start my first job on the 18th an will be working in Manchester. I've lived in NH for the past 2 and a half years and in New England for the past 6. I love the area-so much to...
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    Catholic Med Center Jobs

    melmarie23 replied to katyb213's topic in General Nursing

    I tried to get a job on the unit where I was an extern last Spring...but they wouldnt hire me without a license. I sat in July for the NCLEX and was licensed then. But I was also almost halfway...
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    Portsmouth, NH nursing and Nurse Practioner Info.

    melmarie23 replied to juliagulia1's topic in General Nursing

    There is also Frisbee Hospital in Rochester. If you dont mind commuting, there are Catholic Medical Center and Elliot Hospital in Manchester, Parkland Medical Center in Londonderry and Southern New...
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    Catholic Med Center Jobs

    melmarie23 replied to katyb213's topic in General Nursing

    Hey! I am originally from Upstate NY and received my bachelors (biology) from Syracuse University! I am a career changer and went back to school for
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    Catholic Med Center Jobs

    melmarie23 replied to katyb213's topic in General Nursing

    I just got a job there and start the 18th (April). I graduated in December. apply for the specific positions online. There is no generic
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    I finally got a job!!

    melmarie23 replied to EarthChild1130's topic in General Nursing

    congrats!!!!
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    Should I get Varicella titer, MMR titer, Flu shot, Tdap shot in one day??

    melmarie23 replied to karenonp's topic in General Students

    I am aware that there are certain requirements of students while in school-I am all too fresh out of school myself. I think that most students follow them no problem-its not really worth the fight...
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    Should I get Varicella titer, MMR titer, Flu shot, Tdap shot in one day??

    melmarie23 replied to karenonp's topic in General Students

    if students are only guests of the hospital/clinical cite, do visitors also need to be vaccinated as well? If the answer is no, then the students should also receive the same courtesy as any other...
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    Should I get Varicella titer, MMR titer, Flu shot, Tdap shot in one day??

    melmarie23 replied to karenonp's topic in General Students

    I am kinda shocked that hospitals are still "requiring" the flu shot personally, or that schools are using the hospitals/clinical sites as excuses. I just recently had my physical at employee health...
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    Should I get Varicella titer, MMR titer, Flu shot, Tdap shot in one day??

    melmarie23 replied to karenonp's topic in General Students

    like others have said, the titres are just blood draws, and depending on those results, you at the very least will be getting two shots, and at most four. I would get them all if I had to (my titres...
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    New RN, finally found a job:)

    melmarie23 replied to oldlpnnewrn's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure if you took out federal loans for school, but if you did, you should qualify for loan some forgiveness since you work for the
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    New RN, finally found a job:)

    melmarie23 replied to oldlpnnewrn's topic in General Nursing

    congrats! Great news! I too am a new RN (licensed since July) and finally got a job offer in March! I start the 18th of this month! I hope you are treating yourself
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    new grad ready for work, how to approach the human resource dept

    melmarie23 replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    I applied to all the positions that I interviewed for online. I start my first new grad position in two weeks. Apply online and have patience (I know, easier said than done). GOOD
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    RN Salaries: Hospital vs LTC

    melmarie23 replied to nursein2012's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    here in NH I interviewed for both hospital positions and LTC positions and all the LTC positions started at, on average $3-4 below the starting base pay for a new grad in the