melmarie23 MSN, RN

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    Did any of you NOT take a NCLEX prep course??

    melmarie23 replied to Zookeeper44's topic in General Nursing

    I took one-I figured it couldn't hurt and only help. The refresher on all subjects was helpful. Do I think I could have passed without it? Absolutely. But the class counted as study time and...
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    NCLEX RN GONE BAD

    melmarie23 replied to leo82's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ditto. I had a classmate who got all 265 as well and
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    I got a job! :-)

    melmarie23 replied to LoveMyDaughters's topic in General Nursing

    awesome!
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    OT: engagement rings during clinicals?

    melmarie23 replied to K_girl's topic in General Students

    i wore a plain
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    what are my chances?

    melmarie23 replied to kmj25's topic in General Nursing

    when I took the NCLEX last summer, it seemed like the types of questions (e.g. SATA, med calcs etc) varied week to week when speaking with my peers. So really, its a big unknown until you get your...
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    An RN with a Bachelors in Biology instead of BSN?

    melmarie23 replied to Skylarslaughter's topic in General Nursing

    OP have you considered advanced practice RN? You could get your ADN and do a bridge program for either your BSN or even MSN and then go on to become an
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    New Saunders comprehensive NCLEX-RN review

    melmarie23 replied to Servingshots's topic in General Students

    I did!
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    I need to make a decision: new grad MGH ICU or ONC floor.

    melmarie23 replied to newnurs02's topic in General Nursing

    Id finish up in ONC and then do the residency program later if you are still interested. $15k in the hole is a
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    Surgical/Tele Interview & Relocation

    melmarie23 replied to marcilisaRN's topic in General Nursing

    you have a
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    Surgical/Tele Interview & Relocation

    melmarie23 replied to marcilisaRN's topic in General Nursing

    i also expanded my job search to MA-but kept my search to under 30-40 miles. my per diem offer was for a position in one of the manch
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    Surgical/Tele Interview & Relocation

    melmarie23 replied to marcilisaRN's topic in General Nursing

    we may have interviewed for the same position if it was a cicu/tele position-i am in manchester! :) i have been looking for awhile. i've been licensed since last july. though i was also pregnant...
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    *UNEMPLOYED NURSES*

    melmarie23 replied to bree*'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am in NH as well and have been licensed for 9 months and just recently got an offer as well (hospital setting). I had my pick of a March 28th start date or an April 18th. I opted for the April...
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    Conceiving in nursing school?

    melmarie23 replied to CNA2bRN13's topic in General Nursing

    I just had my son in January (6th) and graduated Dec 31st! I've had my licence since last July though (I was in an accelerated Masters program that was frontloaded with the basic nursing...
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    Surgical/Tele Interview & Relocation

    melmarie23 replied to marcilisaRN's topic in General Nursing

    The above questions were similar to what I was asked as well (I just had an interview for a CICU/telemetry position on Tuesday and was offered a job on an acute rehab unit/med surg last week). I've...
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    Name hospital and salary--everywhere

    melmarie23 replied to mistydave's topic in General Nursing

    I am in NH and new grad pay inthe hospital where I was just offered a job is $22/hr. Since I was hired per diem, I get a differential there, binging my pay to $23.10/hr. Then there are shift...
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    Newly license nurse what job should I take?

    melmarie23 replied to topacio's topic in General Nursing

    I was unaware that her orientation was 2 weeks when I wrote that. She responded saying such after my reply. I agree with you, 2 weeks isnt enough, and I wouldnt be comfortable with that. Heck, I am...
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    Why So Long to Hear Back From Interview?

    melmarie23 replied to redraider1977's topic in General Nursing

    and also-I always send a thank you card after the interview and follow up (phone call) usually a week-two weeks after the fact if I had not heard anything
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    Why So Long to Hear Back From Interview?

    melmarie23 replied to redraider1977's topic in General Nursing

    with the job I was just offered last week I waited 3.5 weeks to hear back from them. They have to check references and perhaps they are still interviewing to find the right person/fit for the job....
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    Newly license nurse what job should I take?

    melmarie23 replied to topacio's topic in General Nursing

    thats not necessairly true. I am a new grad and just got a per diem position (acute rehab/med surg). I get 12 full weeks of orientation. I also interviewed today for another per diem position...
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    Help - First Job as LPN is an agency job!

    melmarie23 replied to BrazilianLPN's topic in General Nursing

    sorry OP. I posted before I read your above response. I am glad that it worked out for you! Good luck in the rest of your job
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    Help - First Job as LPN is an agency job!

    melmarie23 replied to BrazilianLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I wasnt comfortable with agency nursing as a new grad. THey tried hard for me, but in the end, I wasnt comfortable with putting my license on the line like that. So I decided to be more patient and...
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    What is the best unit to work in and why?

    melmarie23 replied to wnb4's topic in General Nursing

    I have an interview for a per diem position on a telemetry unit tomorrow (and am a new grad). I was also just offered a per diem float position between an acute rehab and med/surg units (that I...
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    Does anyone else feel this way?

    melmarie23 replied to Seth O Scope's topic in General Nursing

    alcoholism and smoking are addictions. These patients are sick. Not only are they suffering from all the side effects of the addition, but suffering from the addiction itself. No, I do not feel like...
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    Are all states moving to BSNs?

    melmarie23 replied to njmeninga's topic in General Students

    Bachelors education will usually consist of other electives and what not to fulfill your liberal arts requirements for the degree (think psychology, sociology, religion type courses). Additionally, a...
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    Magnet, polarization, ageism, classism

    melmarie23 replied to edgarandersonrn's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on how long ago they received their diploma/degree. I would think that a substantial amount of time has passed then they should be grandfathered, and in my experience/limited...