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nicolegrow

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  1. Air Force Nursing Corps

    nicolegrow replied to AirForceNursingCorps's topic in Government, Military

    Yes being prior helps, not only does it mean you are familiar with the military, but it speaks to your character. It is hard to switch specialties, especially if your assigned unit needs you. If you...

  2. Air Force Nursing Corps

    nicolegrow replied to AirForceNursingCorps's topic in Government, Military

    I am a current USAF RN. You really need to talk to a recruiter who does health care fields. You can come in as a 2nd Lt with your BSN and no experience. You would attend Commisioned Officer Training...

  3. Air Force Nursing Corps

    nicolegrow replied to AirForceNursingCorps's topic in Government, Military

    Just finished application for OR nurse, CNI done, MEPS on Friday. Anyone know how many slots are for

  4. Getting hired at the Cleveland Clinic

    nicolegrow posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    I will be graduating in May 2009 and have begun applying for positions. Does anyone have advice on how to get hired? My areas of interest are Pediatric, Critical Care, ICU, and ED. Most of my...

  5. Getting hired at the Cleveland Clinic

    nicolegrow replied to nicolegrow's topic in Ohio Nursing

    "i would love to know what method you used to get your job at ccf? i applied online to several jobs and get the same automatic response you did. any tips would be greatly appreciated. thanks!!!!"...

  6. Getting hired at the Cleveland Clinic

    nicolegrow replied to nicolegrow's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I finally got a position! J5-6 CVICU. I'm so excited! I have a start date, August 24th, but now I'm worried that I will not have my ATT in time. The Ohio Board of Nursing says there is a 45 business...

  7. July 2009 NCLEX Support Group

    nicolegrow replied to Meriwhen's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Still waiting for my name to come up at the Ohio Board of Nursing. I have a job offer that I must have my ATT for and the OBN is moving in slow motion. Congrats to all you new grads who are passing...

  8. Rehab/LTC: Ratio too high?

    nicolegrow replied to SlightlyMental_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I interviewed for a LTC/SNF recently and their ratio was 30:1 LTC and 12:1 for the skilled section. I was told that as you master your time management skils the stable patients won't seem like too...

  9. Broken arm and the emergency room

    nicolegrow replied to AprilRosedw's topic in General Nursing

    So how many sticks is OK? If you can't get it by the second try, something different needs to be done. The nurse may not have listened to her patient, but she should recoginize when help is needed....

  10. Orientations woes, Vent (long)

    nicolegrow replied to monkeyadale's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No, it is not like that everywhere. The facility you work at is putting patient safety on the line. You should never do anything that you are not comfortable with! If you stay at this facility you...

  11. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

    nicolegrow replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes the job market is not as good as it has been in the past. You will get a job it is just going to take a little longer than it did a few years ago. Keep positive so you can give off good vibes...

  12. Should we give up our Peds/Maternity DrEaMs?

    nicolegrow replied to k.morris's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Please do not give on finding your dream job. I know that Peds. is really hard to get, but OB might be attainable. I have met quite a few RNs that got hired into OB as new grads. The timing just...

  13. Would like to get some feedback on this NCLEX question

    nicolegrow replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It is A because you do not wait 10min. It takes 3 to 5 min for a drop to absorb. Yes you want to give the drop first. Answer A doesn't give any wrong information, the other choices

  14. CALLING---Those who have Jobs- WE need you!

    nicolegrow replied to k.morris's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated just this May and I have been applying since March. I was very discouraged, but just kept applying. I finally got a job offer for CV-ICU at the Cleveland Clinic. I am from Cleveland and...

  15. Failed NCLEX-RN with 85 questions, too much experience??

    nicolegrow replied to erjunkie8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So I read all the threads and came to a conclusion. You can't focus on skills. Lots of people in the healthcare field can peform skills. What makes nursing different is the critical thinking. To...

  16. I am scared of pathophisiology

    nicolegrow replied to goodperson's topic in General Students

    I attended Cuyahoga Community College. It is a two year program that earns an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing and I am transfering to Cleveland State to obtain my BSN in a one year bridge...

  17. Nursing school Experience

    nicolegrow replied to MystyqueOne's topic in General Students

    Expect to need to study. Recommended is at the least 4hrs. per day. Yes every day. Split this up. If your tired stop studying and sleep. Do not skip on sleeping. Record lectures and listen to them...

  18. GRADUATION & HESI

    nicolegrow replied to nurseswearpink's topic in General Students

    You don't prepare for the HESI. It is to test what you already know, and let you know your weak points. This way you can know what to focus on when studying for your

  19. I am scared of pathophisiology

    nicolegrow replied to goodperson's topic in General Students

    I didn't take patho as a seperate class. We learned dx pathos as we went along. Why do you have to take it as a seperate

  20. Why do a lot of nursing students hate med/surg?

    nicolegrow replied to mariposabella's topic in General Students

    Med/Surg was my least enjoyable rotation. I loved my clinical instructor, got along well with my class, and kept my grades up. I don't feel that there is really enough time for your patients....

  21. Care Plans - What's their purpose? - What do you think of them?

    nicolegrow replied to jjjoy's topic in General Students

    When I write a care plan I just want it to be over. Most of it comes from a care plan book not my personal thought process. I can't tell you anything about the many care plans that I have written. I...

  22. How to study for nursing exams?

    nicolegrow replied to Tamch's topic in General Students

    Don't just view it as studying for an exam. Your goal should be to understand the material, all of it. This takes alot of time. Nursing is a process with rationale for every intervention. You need to...

  23. math class

    nicolegrow replied to carlarenee02's topic in General Students

    Dose calculations are taken very seriously and you will be failed. Ask your professor for a one on one review of the concepts you missed. They should be there to help you. If no remediation/review is...

  24. In desperate in of some pointers!

    nicolegrow replied to mRpeNa's topic in General Students

    Not sure which class you are taking a final in, but it does start the first day. There is no replacement for being a dedicated student. Reading your notes is ok, but other things you can do are:...

  25. Confused about the "nursing shortage"

    nicolegrow replied to MHaffer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am in an ADN program in Cleveland Ohio and will graduate in May 2009. I have been applying like crazy with no luck. My friends who have graduated in the past couple of years didn't have this much...