ClassyChristina

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  1. Moving to Tulsa: Best Hospitals? Job market outlook?

    ClassyChristina posted a topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Hi there! I will be relocating to Tulsa, Oklahoma in a few months and have a few questions. I have working as an RN for about a year on a busy Oncology/Tele/med-surg floor and definitely have been...

  2. Moving to Tulsa: Best Hospitals? Job market outlook?

    ClassyChristina replied to ClassyChristina's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Thank you for your input... Sadly, I have no desire to continue in Oncology. I ended up accepting an offer at St. John. They were super flexible with me and gave me several interviews for the open day...

  3. Long term effects of working night shifts

    ClassyChristina replied to yadirosa's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I've worked nights for ten months. Constantly sleep deprived. Worse menstrual cycles of my life. Developed thyroid issues and now have borderline hypothriodism. Constantly depressed - I miss being...

  4. When did you....

    ClassyChristina replied to HopefulNurse2011's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am three months into my first RN job on an Oncology floor and I am still waiting to feel comfortable. I ask a lot of questions and just have to be patient with myself! You can't know it all! The...

  5. Nurse - Patient ratio?

    ClassyChristina replied to Swellz's topic in Oncology

    6 on nights with 1 tech(if we are lucky!) for 28 beds. So practically total pt care for

  6. RN total patient care...

    ClassyChristina replied to julz68's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have 6 patients most of the time and 1 CNA for 28 beds. No LPNS, so it is basically full care. It is difficult when you have patients who are turners or bedfast and incontinent. I might have an...

  7. New Grad Looking for med/surg... getting frustrated

    ClassyChristina replied to Secel's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I applied to 4 positions in Nebraska. Got hired on a med-surg/tele/oncology floor for nights. There are NO new grads that I know of who start on days, so be sure you are applying to night positions if...

  8. Passed NCLEX-RN with 265 Questions?

    ClassyChristina posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi! I just completed the NCLEX-RN today! I had the dreaded 265 questions... not sure if it was randomized or if I was on the verge of passing or failing the entire time. SCARY! I have a few...

  9. Really rough instructor

    ClassyChristina replied to Kaysmom8's topic in General Students

    Yep! Multiple teachers like that! My only advice is to kill them with kindness... and it is okay to cry/ball on the way home. You'll get through it. :

  10. To work or not to work (while in nursing school)

    ClassyChristina replied to manatee17's topic in General Students

    Work in a medical setting while in school, it will benefit you and help familiarize yourself with all the terminology. The main thing is to make sure you have good stress management techniques... you...

  11. Teacher offering Ativan scripts....?

    ClassyChristina replied to I's and... Oh's's topic in General Students

    Honestly, it sounds like he was joking... and ativan jokes before big tests are very common in nursing

  12. Best WHITE scrub suggestions?

    ClassyChristina replied to armygirl2013's topic in General Students

    There are NO good white scrubs... haha. I always got the cheapest I could find so I would be able to not feel bad about throwing them away as soon as finished with

  13. RN to BSN with a low GPA?

    ClassyChristina replied to jenniferleighh's topic in General Students

    Most RN-BSN programs require at least a 2.5 and some are at least a 2.0. I think you should be fine... the acceptance into RN-BSN programs is way less competitive than traditional nursing programs...

  14. Where are new grads being hired right now?

    ClassyChristina replied to vwgirl22's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Omaha, Nebraska. Graduated in Decemeber and got a job at a large hospital in Oncology fairly quickly. In my orientation class there were three new grads from Co... I guess the job market for new grads...

  15. Recruiter Asking For a Call After Interview

    ClassyChristina posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi everyone! I have never applied or interviewed at a hospital before. I applied online. Then the nurse recruiter called me to have a quick over the phone interview. Then a few days later she called...

  16. Feel like giving up (rant)

    ClassyChristina replied to yourstrulyjmc's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Just keep trying! Remember that a person chooses whether or not they will like you from the minute they see you. First impressions are important! Also be GENUINE!!! A lot of job seekers are so busy...

  17. Recruiter Asking For a Call After Interview

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

    Turns out calling the nurse recruiter and building report with her worked! As well as going through several interviews... : ) I got my first job as an RN in an oncology unit! Couldn't be happier! :

  18. I had my peer interview a week and a half ago but no call back yet.

    ClassyChristina replied to anonymousz's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Can you call the nurse recruiter or HR directly and clarify with them? That is what I would

  19. Applying for jobs without license #

    ClassyChristina replied to CYoungLPN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    As long as you passed you should be fine! :) Most places won't interview you until you pass... so you are good to go now! Congrats

  20. How in debt were you after Nursing school?

    ClassyChristina replied to lilwonder's topic in General Students

    I went to a community college that was around 110$ per credit hour. I paid as I went, never took out loans. Graduated December 2012 with no debt, passed the NCLEX Jan 10th, and now have multiple job...

  21. New Grads / First Job Survey

    ClassyChristina replied to Scarlettz's topic in Nursing Career

    Degree type: ADN Graduation month/year: Dec 2012 Sex: female Age range: 19-24 Job Setting: Hospital Geographical Location: Nebraska Race/Ethnicity: White How long have you been looking for your first...

  22. better to apply for all open positions or be selective?

    ClassyChristina replied to hardworkinmama's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Honestly it all depends on whether or not the nurse manager has told the nurse recruiter to call new grads or not. You have no idea of knowing what floors are going to be more open to you... so you...

  23. Recruiter Asking For a Call After Interview

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

    Thanks everyone! I did call back the next day and we just talked a little bit about the interview... she told me she would call me back after she talked to the manager to see if I could come in for a...

  24. Nurse recruiter

    ClassyChristina replied to Brittany2206's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I never used a specific cover letter because I think it comes off as over-the-top and desperate. Simple and to the point is always better in my opinion. I have gotten two job offers this way and only...

  25. peer interview= Job offer?

    ClassyChristina replied to RNJamie12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yay! That is awesome! I have my first peer interview this Mon... So I am a little nervous! I have never been through so many interviews for a job! Over the phone, interview with the manager, and now a...