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  1. Suburban Hospital new grads

    fsv1024 posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone could share a little bit about their experience at Suburban Hospital particularly their new grad program? As a soon to be new nurse there-- please feel free to...

  2. Resume advice for 1 year experienced RN

    fsv1024 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    HI everyone! I'm about to complete my first year as an RN and I would like to update my resume. I'm looking to apply to higher acuity units so I'm not sure if I should altogether delete the...

  3. Organizations for volunteer missions that do not cost too much?

    fsv1024 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone! I'm a new nurse (working in both surgical/trauma and med surg for several months) but with plenty of medical experience prior to nursing (I've worked at a cancer institute and an ed for...

  4. Do you keep your rn shoes in the car after a shift?

    fsv1024 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I figured I'd ask. A few of my friends and I were chatting about this: Do you keep your nursing shoes in your car, bring them into your home, or clean them after a

  5. Two codes in my first week of nights during orientation

    fsv1024 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm still orienting and during the first week that I switched to the night shift I had my very first rapid response and first code--in one night. The next night I had my second rapid response and...

  6. Scrubs store in Northern NJ?

    fsv1024 posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi everyone! I'm in NJ for this week and I wanted to look for a comfortable pair of white pants to go with the scrubs I have. Does anyone know of any good places in Northern NJ (Bergen County area)?...

  7. Any hospital hiring new grads? anywhere in the country?

    fsv1024 replied to zefutebolera's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Sorry to hear that Dawn! I know it must be frustrating. What state/ area do you live in

  8. I am lucky...but I'm still very disappointed ::sighs::

    fsv1024 replied to Serrano2886's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you're forced to sign a contract for a year - I would very much start the clinic job and keep looking for a hospital job in the meanwhile!! What part of NJ are you from? I'm from JErsey myself...

  9. THings to get before beginning 1st job as an RN

    fsv1024 replied to fsv1024's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Also forgot to ask.. How are you liking the ultrascope you purchased? I was considering getting that rather than littman. However, everyone seems to say its best to try different stethoscopes prior to...

  10. THings to get before beginning 1st job as an RN

    fsv1024 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi everyone!! I just took the nclex, passed and can now officially begin my job in about two weeks! I'll be working on Medical floor and floating to a surgical floor eventually. Does anyone have any...

  11. THings to get before beginning 1st job as an RN

    fsv1024 replied to fsv1024's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you very much! Everyone has been very helpful. ITs funny but you're the second person to mention different colored pens. I hate to sound dense but what did you change colors for? Anything...

  12. Cheapest Online store to buy Littman Stethoscopes?

    fsv1024 replied to itsmyturn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hi everyone! What is the difference between the Littman Lightweight SE II and the SE II? Is it just that one weighs less than the

  13. THings to get before beginning 1st job as an RN

    fsv1024 replied to fsv1024's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you! Yes we were given a stethoscope in nursing school but it certainly wasn't a quality one! It is pretty much along the quality of the disposable ones you put together that some hospitals...

  14. First Year After Nursing Licensure-My Story by nrsnic

    fsv1024 replied to madwife2002's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I really hope that you DO NOT give up! You spent so much time and effort into getting your degree and I promise you that your experience is NOT the norm. There will be good/bad in the future... of...

  15. Passed NCLEX...Waiting for license #

    fsv1024 replied to BethStarRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I took the nclex on the 17th and I just received mine in the mail about two days ago. So they were rather quick (surprisingly!). Congrats to you

  16. If your MD nursing license expires in June...

    fsv1024 replied to HappyDay's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hi Happy day ! Thanks for mentioning this. I just received my new license in the mail (I passed the nclex last week) and my birthday is in October. I just noticed that the license will expire then and...

  17. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    fsv1024 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    NY dreamer ..that doesn't mean anything. It usually takes longer than 24 hours to show up on the BON. Every state is different. Mine showed up exactly 48 hours after i took the exam.. the same time...

  18. Worried my Ultrascope is too "cute"

    fsv1024 replied to DroogieRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    But are ultracopes really good stethescopes? I'm a new grad and am in the market to buy one. I know nothing about which to get! However, I was hoping to get one that would be easy to spot if it did...

  19. Any hospital hiring new grads? anywhere in the country?

    fsv1024 replied to zefutebolera's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You're welcome!! I know it can be daunting as I mentioned before. I recall sitting in front of my computer screen and seeing one particular hospital's job openings. This one in particular had several...

  20. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    fsv1024 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm pretty sure the "trick" works Its most likely less a trick then it is just common sense but since it isn't proven its tough to believe it! Plus you don't want to get your hopes up either since...

  21. B.A. student looking to go into nursing and then specalize. Help please!

    fsv1024 replied to n1cktm's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hi there. I would strongly suggest you go for a BSN program rather than an ADN program. I have absolutely nothing against an ADN program however so don't get me wrong. The reason I suggest this is...

  22. Any hospital hiring new grads? anywhere in the country?

    fsv1024 replied to zefutebolera's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi there! I'm from DC and just moved to Virginia (rent is cheaper!) although I'm in the Arlington area. I just graduated in May and I understand your concern about being hired as a new grad. There are...

  23. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    fsv1024 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Help!! I'm slightly confused. I haven't checked Pearson Vue BUT I did check the BON website. My name is up with the title REGISTERED NURSE. HOWEVER.... I don't have a license number. It says...

  24. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    fsv1024 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good question! I took it on Thursday as well and now I'm wondering if we'll have to wait until Monday. At this point then I'll simply wait until the BON posts it for free! Its a horrible wait though...

  25. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    fsv1024 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hi Neelia, Oh goodness. Don't worry about being the first or last You made it, didn't give up and that is all that matters!:yeah:If you can put this into practice as a nurse then you're going to be...