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  1. RN-BSN in MN

    muffins20 replied to casi's topic in General Nursing

    With the economy the way it is, is it possible to get into a RN-BSN program without RN work experience? I just graduated in December and the market doesn't look too hot for an

  2. Help! How to stay sane during depressing job-hunt?

    muffins20 replied to mnf4ever's topic in Nursing Career

    There's definitely a lot of stress out there. The above poster had a lot of great advice. My dad was laid off and it took him almost 2 years to find another IT manager job. (Even though he had a...

  3. Applying for jobs

    muffins20 replied to AshleeN's topic in Nursing Career

    Try looking for jobs directly on the company website. I found some positions posted for LTC companies that weren't listed on any job banks. I think you can even find LTC ratings for your area and...

  4. What's your nursing kryptonite?

    muffins20 replied to ktliz's topic in General Nursing

    Bowel obstruction. God, I feel horrible for those patients. And when people do pericare and throw the dirty cloths onto a bedside chair or table instead of in the trash or on a chux pad on the floor...

  5. Should I quit nursing school...?

    muffins20 replied to jfisher23's topic in General Nursing

    jfisher, try reaching a nurse recruiter at a VA for a student nurse technician position if you want more experience. You make your own hours, plus you get to work 1:1 with RN's and gain a lot of...

  6. Lab Values?

    muffins20 replied to beachgirl2011's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't forget lipids. And remember to visualize what a patient looks like (their signs and symptoms) when a lab is really

  7. Student nursing classes on medical absence?

    muffins20 replied to CecileSF's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It depends so talk to an instructor. Remember there's a lot of behind the scenes prep that goes into a clinical- computer training, security clearance, accommodation of the instructor and students on...

  8. kaplan readiness test

    muffins20 replied to JM RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good job! From what I understand 62 is a passing score, but maybe some more practice is needed if you ran out of time. My Kaplan instructor said to try for 65, and make sure you score at least 50 on...

  9. Would I be more likely to have a job if I were a BSN?

    muffins20 replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    MaxsMomma, can you PM

  10. Med Surg Nurse with 20 years exp needs advice

    muffins20 replied to sinlimey's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.abbottnorthwestern.com/ahs/careers.nsf/ http://www.parknicollet.com/jobSeekers.cfm http://www.fairview.org/careers/ Those are just some websites for the twin cities metro area hospital...

  11. U of M, St. Kates or MSU???

    muffins20 replied to KATNURSE123's topic in General Nursing

    Try going to an information session for a school's nursing program, or contact admissions and ask them to send you an information packet. Planning is key when it comes to getting accepted into your...