TRR8021

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1. Simmons May 2014

   TRR8021 replied to pacnwRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I'm accepted to the May cohort but I'm taking the bridge course so I suppose I won't be in classes with any of you guys haha. I'm a little nervous about it all. Especially the cost. Anyone have any...

2. What is the new grad salary in the lifespan hospitals??

   TRR8021 replied to yp1624's topic in General Nursing

   Why have ADN programs if hospitals don't want to hire RNs with an associates?! I have a BSN, but that's crazy to me. I'm sure if that's the case at RIH, they will help you bridge over to the...

3. Are Saunders questions similar to NCLEX?

   TRR8021 replied to Soliloquy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I used Saunders to prepare for my exam last year, and personally, the actual NCLEX exam was easier than the prep book! Truly. Other people I know said the same thing. My school also utilized ATI so...

4. Is an RN refresher course even worth it at this point?

   TRR8021 replied to I Am ReadyRN's topic in Nursing Career

   Yeah, I worked for Mollen this year too and facilities don't really care about this type of experience. I recently interviewed at a rehab/LTC facility and the ADON asked if I had experience and I...

5. out of school 5 years need help studying for nclex

   TRR8021 replied to CVali's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   You should probably take an instructor led review class like the one by Kaplan. Also, did your school use ATI? If so, maybe you can ask the nursing department at your alma mater for the codes to do...

6. Is bringing dougnuts for my clinical unit o.k.?

   TRR8021 replied to ammonthenephite's topic in General Nursing

   LOL even the nurses that were mean to you all semester long get happy when the donuts arrive! Sugar sweetens everything!

7. Is bringing dougnuts for my clinical unit o.k.?

   TRR8021 replied to ammonthenephite's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, we did this all the time when I was in nursing school. Like others have said, do it on your last clinical day. We would all chip in as a group to defray the cost, but when I did my final senior...

8. Would this be considered job hopping?

   TRR8021 replied to ryleighsmommy's topic in First Year After Licensure

   How about the nursing home or SNF? You could try a doc's office but they usually staff Medical Assistants... You could look for a job in the clinics/urgent care facilities too. I know of a few...

9. CNA experience = more competitive?

   TRR8021 replied to tgw225's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I would go for it. I'm not sure if you'll be more competitive, but like others said, it can't hurt. You'll get experience in the healthcare environment and form relationships with nurse managers all...

10. Passed Nclex rn in August, still no job

    TRR8021 replied to oztizz184's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I feel your pain. I've only gotten interviews in LTC and Skilled Nursing facilities. 0 hospital interviews. Thankfully, I still have my non-nursing job. Check sites like indeed and simplyhired....

11. One lead off

    TRR8021 replied to CAnurse2012's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've never heard of that. I would think it wouldn't show a heart rate at all if a lead is off. You can always check the HR manually, re-attach the lead and compare. Could just be a faulty EKG...

12. Rhode Island College School of Nursing-- BSN Program

    TRR8021 replied to RhodyGirl, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there, luvnursing13. I don't think it matters where you do your pre-reqs. If CCRI is a more economical choice, I would do it. Just make sure that your courses at CCRI are comparable to RIC's...

13. new grad nursing jobs

    TRR8021 replied to 220kayla's topic in General Nursing

    Oh congrats on the new job! Did you land a hospital position? I actually have an interview this week for with a SNF. Hopefully it works

14. Rhode Island College School of Nursing-- BSN Program

    TRR8021 replied to RhodyGirl, RN's topic in General Nursing

    2nd degree is not a strike against you at all. You sound like a great candidate. As long as you have all your prerequisites done and your application completed and in by the deadline, you should be...

15. UCONN vrs URI please help!

    TRR8021 replied to dorkomatic's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not familiar with either programs, but I would suggest going slower at the state school and getting a student nurse intern position once you've done your med/surg clinicals. Becoming a CNA in the...