Callisonanne

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  1. First Interview Today :)

    Callisonanne replied to Callisonanne's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good luck to both of you. Just keep filling out all of the applications even the ones you think there is no chance you would get

  2. First Interview Today :)

    Callisonanne replied to Callisonanne's topic in First Year After Licensure

    So I received a phone call today at 5:30pm offering me the job!!!!! :) I am soo excited. This is the funny thing. I received my official NCLEX-RN pass on June 14th and applied to this position on the...

  3. First Interview Today :)

    Callisonanne replied to Callisonanne's topic in First Year After Licensure

    They asked about why I chose this field and also nursing. Situations I was a team leader, conflicts with co-workers, a time I changed the way my coworker was doing something, those type of things. I...

  4. Because venting is healthy.....

    Callisonanne replied to ShantheRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    North Carolina has that same new RN welcome. I also will punch someone who says "ohh you're a nurse now....you can pick any job you want" Why yes I can!! "Hmm which restaurant should I work

  5. Community College? You must be stupid.

    Callisonanne replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in General Students

    I did 3 years at a university making deans list and then got my ADN at a community college. I totally agree. I love the age differences in a community college and (sometimes) the smaller classes. The...

  6. RN in school getting BSN and hospitals still wont hire

    Callisonanne replied to Cindy 17's topic in General Nursing

    I'll add ADN degree, willing to wash cars on my days off if they hire me. Dog walking service?? why

  7. I got my dream job...! :)

    Callisonanne replied to KayRN910's topic in General Nursing

    Yay Congrats!!!! Sounds like an awesome job

  8. Back to school??

    Callisonanne posted a topic in General Nursing

    I graduated from an ADN program on May 5th and passed my NCLEX on June 11th. I have been applying to jobs in the area and keep getting the "thank you for applying however you did not fit the....blah...

  9. Back to school??

    Callisonanne replied to Callisonanne's topic in General Nursing

    My ultimate goal (in a perfect world mind you) was to work for 1-2 years and then get my BSN followed by my MSN for FNP. I guess I wanted to get some experience under my belt first so I can be taken a...

  10. I just feel that I would feel in much better hands if I had nurses that were sexy

    Callisonanne replied to themoreyouknow's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wish my patient assignments consisted of male models with australian or english accents.... O' to

  11. I just feel that I would feel in much better hands if I had nurses that were sexy

    Callisonanne replied to themoreyouknow's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Absolutely. Rectal temps would also be a good idea to get that "accurate"

  12. I just feel that I would feel in much better hands if I had nurses that were sexy

    Callisonanne replied to themoreyouknow's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would gladly check his "vitals" for where I could "stab" him :icon_roll all while sucking on a lollipop of course. For real....dude get over it! If they start hiring "sexy" nurses they are gonna...

  13. Job Offer Rescinded Because Test Positive for.....Nicotine?

    Callisonanne replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    Now I am an avid nonsmoker but I too this is a bit strong. I don't agree with smoking while at work and if you smell like an ashtray it needs to be addressed. I hope they don't start testing for...

  14. Insight on a question I do not agree with

    Callisonanne replied to TexHaws's topic in General Nursing

    I had a teacher once that swore up and down I had answered a question wrong. It was a "put these in order" question and my teacher had incorrectly copied the book. Needless to say we argued for a long...

  15. Math on NCLEX-RN

    Callisonanne replied to Cindy 17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had not one math problem on my boards 2 weeks

  16. That is not how you address one on the telephone.. *vent*

    Callisonanne replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nothing bothers me more than disrespectful phone calls. The more disrespectful you are the more I say "ohh thank you so much for being SO nice and helpful...have a LOVELY

  17. Nursing students required to have health insurance?

    Callisonanne replied to amanda081106's topic in General Students

    Normally your college has discounted health insurance. It is a requirement of most colleges I know at least that is true in North Carolina. I would call the college and ask what they have

  18. New grad and Pregnant...help

    Callisonanne replied to gizmo222's topic in General Nursing

    I think the other issue is that with the nursing congestion in your area you may not be able to find a job for a while and then it would be too late. Plus even if you work you could only work a few...

  19. Can you prick a diabetic too hard?

    Callisonanne replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    I always have an issue with pushing the meds out so sometimes I use my scissors. That way I cut right to where I need it to open. Only downside is that the pill could crack or the capsule could tear....

  20. How can I keep my scrubs from fading?

    Callisonanne replied to TeleRN311's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Our scrubs for nursing school had to be soaked in white vinegar/water mixture for 30 minutes and then washed normally when we first got them. The company said it sets the dye in from the factory. I...

  21. The "dirty" side of nursing...

    Callisonanne replied to jordanl's topic in General Nursing

    I think the best thing is to put yourself in their shoes. As gross as it is to clean up someone after a BM...imagine how it is to be the person who cannot make it to the toilet

  22. Davis Q&A Infection Precautions...wrong?

    Callisonanne posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am currently studying for the NCLEX-RN and came upon a question about infection precautions. The book is saying that if a patient has meningococcal meningitis they are placed on airborne...

  23. Davis Q&A Infection Precautions...wrong?

    Callisonanne replied to Callisonanne's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did find a few problems with Davis but overall I really felt that book contributed to me passing. The entire NCLEX I felt like "This is exactly what Davis was asking me..." My biggest suggestion is...

  24. How I Passed NCLEX-RN

    Callisonanne posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I recently took the NCLEX-RN and passed and I figured I would share my study plan. First off I graduated May of this year. In March I went to Barnes and Noble (membership discount) and bought the...

  25. How I Passed NCLEX-RN

    Callisonanne replied to Callisonanne's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you so much ChrissybRN