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  1. Peds Nurse wanting to go to ER

    mfrancisco posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi everyone, I have tried to search this specific topic, and haven't found the information that I am looking for, so I am looking for some advice from this great community. I started as a new grad RN...

  2. Listing Clinicals on Resume? Do or Don't

    mfrancisco posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi everyone, I've been searching various threads about this topic, and I just wanted to get some opinions. I couldn't come up with a definitive answer. I'm working on my resume (new grad this...

  3. Listing Clinicals on Resume? Do or Don't

    mfrancisco replied to mfrancisco's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you so much for your responses!! My initial feeling was to put down the clinicals. I got a bit confused after reading all of the different opinions. I also feel like my resume is going to be...

  4. Listing Clinicals on Resume? Do or Don't

    mfrancisco replied to mfrancisco's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks for the response! I have been thinking about having a resume writer do mine. Did you find one online? I have found some, but want someone with nursing resume experience specifically. Did...

  5. Preceptorship: Peds Med-Surg or Peds Onc

    mfrancisco replied to mfrancisco's topic in Pediatric

    Thank you for the responses! I will be doing my preceptorship where I work on the Peds Med-Surg floor. I really do think that Peds Onc would be mainly observational as mentioned above, so I do think...

  6. Preceptorship: Peds Med-Surg or Peds Onc

    mfrancisco posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hi everyone, I have a dilemna, and have been searching through the threads for answers to my question, but can't find anything exactly like my situation. I'm hoping to get some of your opinions!! Here...

  7. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    mfrancisco replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

    My iphone helps a lot. I have my davis drug guide on my iphone. I also have the epocrates app and the micromedex app, too. I'm sure there are tons more apps out there, so it would be great to hear...

  8. Summer prep for Fundamentals ?

    mfrancisco replied to NIUnurs2be's topic in General Students

    I agree with JBmommy. That is exactly what I would focus on, if anything at all. I felt the same way you did. Fortunately, (I thought it was unfortunate at the time) we did not get our reading list...

  9. Where are the CNA schools in the Bay Area?

    mfrancisco posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was wondering if there are places that offer the CNA class besides NCP and the Red Cross in Santa Rosa? I am taking the pre-reqs for nursing at the College of Marin, and am thinking about working...

  10. Any INTJ personality nurses out there...I need help in choosing any advance nursing car

    mfrancisco replied to BlackRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I hear you, because I had some misconceptions about nursing as well. I had my own doubts prior to taking the plunge. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but I really think you just don't know...

  11. Any INTJ personality nurses out there...I need help in choosing any advance nursing car

    mfrancisco replied to BlackRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm INTJ as well. I'm wrapping up my first year of nursing school. I may not be a nurse yet, but I can tell you that you use analytical skills, creative thinking, and intuition as a bedside nurse....

  12. Direct entry Master of Science in Nursing programs

    mfrancisco replied to BABYJADE06's topic in General Nursing

    Again, this solidifies why I chose to go the ADN route. I already have a BA, and the ADN made much more sense to me. In my second semester, and loving it so far. Not to mention, I won't be in debt...

  13. What makes you irritated by student nurses?

    mfrancisco replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    I am almost done with my second semester of nursing school, and I have learned so, so much, and I credit the nurses that I have had during clinicals with this. Sure, everyone has different...

  14. How to explain how hard you have to work in nursing school

    mfrancisco replied to guest10's topic in General Students

    You can't change people. Nobody will ever REALLY get what we are going through. That's why I love my nursing school classmates so much. They're the only ones that truly get it. My husband is very...

  15. unit secretary?

    mfrancisco replied to meghan91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm a unit secretary. I am in my second semester of nursing school. I work Saturdays and Sundays for a total of 16 hours a week. It's a great way to get your foot in the door at a hospital,...

  16. Sonoma State Fall 2011

    mfrancisco replied to Bear07_RN's topic in California Nursing

    I applying to SSU for a second bachelor's. Good

  17. nursing specialties

    mfrancisco replied to sj73201's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am going into my second semester. I am interested in Neuro and/or Oncology. I am interested in working with patients with brain tumors. I am very excited to be doing my Neuro rotation in the...

  18. What's a good reason to quit nursing school?

    mfrancisco replied to none the wiser's topic in General Students

    This is so, so great!!! I started off reading this thinking that it was recent, too! I am starting my second semester of nursing school next week. I started off my first semester absolutely HATING...

  19. Accepted into NS and scared!

    mfrancisco replied to HippieGypsyGirl's topic in General Students

    You can't give medications until you pass the appropriate exam. After that, you cannot give meds without your instructor. My instructor makes us tell her what the meds are, what they are for, and...

  20. Any INTJ personality nurses out there...I need help in choosing any advance nursing car

    mfrancisco replied to BlackRN's topic in Nursing Career

    This thread is making me nervous. I am an INTJ also. Before I even clicked on the link to take the test, I knew I was an INTJ. I could tell just by reading all of your posts. I am wrapping up my...

  21. Accepted into NS and scared!

    mfrancisco replied to HippieGypsyGirl's topic in General Students

    Don't worry. I am in my first semester of nursing school. I can't speak for all nursing schools out there, but we really were not able to do much more than CNA work in our first semester. I have...

  22. what is nursing school like?

    mfrancisco replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    I am in my first semester, and I work 16 hours per week: 8 hours on Saturday and 8 on Sunday. That is more than enough for me. It really cuts out some of my studying time. I would recommend no...

  23. to nurse or not to nurse?

    mfrancisco replied to esrun2012's topic in General Nursing

    I do understand what you are saying, but I think that the pre-reqs are A LOT to go through to then change your mind. I would first volunteer or shadow some nurses first before even starting the...

  24. not looking "put together"

    mfrancisco replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    I think wooh was being sarcastic...LOL...I am a nursing student right now, and I do iron my uniform, but I don't put any makeup on. Whatever, the job is not to look pretty, right? Who

  25. What can I do to build up my resume as a future RN?

    mfrancisco replied to swtchariot's topic in General Nursing

    In California you can also take the CNA exam after your first semester f nursing school. I am in my first semester, and just got a job as a unit clerk. I donplan on getting my CNA license after my...