violettn ADN

violettn has 13 years experience as a ADN and specializes in MSICU/NICU.

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1. Knoxville Area Jobs?

   violettn replied to violettn's topic in Tennessee Nursing

   Really? No Knoxville nurses? That's okay though- I finally had some luck and have some interviews scheduled. If anyone else is job hunting around Knoxville, I highly recommend Covenant Health. The...

2. Knoxville Area Jobs?

   violettn posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

   I recently graduated from an ADN program and got my license, and I will be moving to the Knoxville area soon. I have not had much luck with job hunting so far- does anyone have any advice for finding...

3. Le Bonheur Children's Hospital

   violettn posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

   Does anyone know about the pediatric RN Internship program at LeBonheur Children's hospital in Memphis? Like how to apply, qualifications and all of that. I will be graduating from an ASN program...

4. ASN OR BSN

   violettn replied to mmartin94's topic in Tennessee Nursing

   Thank you boyfactory! That is really reassuring :-) And here I've been freaking out about it...you'd think I would know better than to rely on the rumor mill for accurate info. My dream job would be...

5. In Memphis, where do you suggest taking micro-Univ of Mem/Southwest?

   violettn replied to healthnut84's topic in Tennessee Nursing

   I took micro at Southwest and had a great experience. It's not an easy class by any means, but our class size was pretty small (about 20 students- I took it in the summer) and the teacher was great-...

6. ASN OR BSN

   violettn replied to mmartin94's topic in Tennessee Nursing

   That's probably what I will end up doing. I plan on really really trying to find a job after graduation, but if I don't have any luck after a few months of job hunting, I'll go ahead and start on my...

7. ASN OR BSN

   violettn replied to mmartin94's topic in Tennessee Nursing

   I will be graduating from an ASN program in December, and that had been my thinking. I figured I would get a job and then continue my education, but I'm starting to wonder if I made a big mistake and...

8. Dosage calculations exam -rounding

   violettn replied to PCU RN's topic in General Students

   I was having problems remembering all the rounding rules, so I mad this cheat sheet... hope it helps! :-) Injections: When giving more than 1 mL: Calculate to the hundredth and...

9. Spring 2010 hopefuls

   violettn replied to violettn's topic in Tennessee Nursing

   Well $35 isn''t too bad- I was thinking it'd be a lot more. Thats actually cheaper than any of the other things. I'm taking the "CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Health Care Provider or...

10. Spring 2010 hopefuls

    violettn replied to violettn's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I know we have to have our physical (my appt is tomorrow), and CPR certification (doing that saturday) and background check (I did the mybackgroundcheck.com one) all before orientation- does anyone...

11. Spring 2010 hopefuls

    violettn replied to violettn's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Congratulations to you both!!! It feels good to know that you guys are as excited as I am :-) Jenn- that's terrible- I really hope you can work something out. I've heard of so many people who have...

12. Spring 2010 hopefuls

    violettn replied to violettn's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I got a call today- I'm in!!! I wasn't expecting to hear from them yet- I'm so excited! SO hang in there- everyone should start to get their acceptance calls....

13. Spring 2010 hopefuls

    violettn replied to violettn's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Same here! I think I have a pretty good chance of being accepted, but you never know... SWTCC was the only program that I applied to, so if I don't get in I'll be absolutely devestated (I'm sure...

14. Can someone please help me!

    violettn replied to Amy1989's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    You should look into Southwest Community College- that's where I've been taking my pre-reqs. They have open acceptance and will help you figure out what your skills levels are and what courses would...

15. Spring 2010 hopefuls

    violettn posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Anyone applying for Spring 2010? I just turned in my application for the program at Southwest Tennessee Community college- now I just have to sit back and wait... The anticipation is killing