BKCinNOLA

BKCinNOLA

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  1. First Job Interview!

    BKCinNOLA replied to PediLove2147's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Um...YAY!! Holy Moley! Congrats! I really hope it goes well for you. Obviously, let us know how it goes next week! :fingers crossed:

  2. Is working as a CNA considered experience when looking for an RN job?

    BKCinNOLA replied to bowlofsurreal's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Working as a CNA through nursing school is a great idea! It will help you get your foot in the door and build professional relationships within your unit/hospital, and it will help you be more...

  3. Embarrassing/Clumsy Moments!

    BKCinNOLA replied to BKCinNOLA's topic in Nursing Humor

    Hahaha! I'm glad I'm not the only one Lovvve reading these! Keep 'em

  4. A question to new Nursing school grads who were able to find a job.

    BKCinNOLA replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    kla374- where in LA are you? I've been here since July 09 and still can't find a place that will hire a new grad from out-of-state.. thanks for any

  5. Need Some Good JuJu!

    BKCinNOLA posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi All! I'm a 2009 'New' Grad struggling to stay optimistic! I've been volunteering with Child-Life since October and found out yesterday from the Nurse Manager that there are 3 FT nurses leaving the...

  6. Need Some Good JuJu!

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

    Got the email on Friday... "I have filled the Pediatric positions. Please know that this was an extremely difficult decision and the only reason you were not chosen was because I needed to hire...

  7. Advice Need: Am I taking the NCLEX too soon?

    BKCinNOLA replied to ChrisEMTB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you feel like you can do it, then more power to you! My suggestion is do a few practice runs of 75+ questions in one sitting, so you know what to expect come test day! And remember your ABC's! Good...

  8. Help with a Slogan for Womens Health Event, Please!

    BKCinNOLA replied to GetBehindtheBarn's topic in Patient Education

    Slogans are hard! But here are a few I could think of or tweak from google searches :) Better education, better health Educate your mind, Educate your body Healthy mind, healthy body (Insert disease...

  9. How much Time is Left

    BKCinNOLA replied to Looking for Facts's topic in General Nursing

    I truly am very sorry you and your family are going through this very sad and confusing time. This is a question for your father's physician or nurse, though. Be prepared that they may not have an...

  10. red flashlight use on hourly rounds

    BKCinNOLA replied to ucarn71's topic in Pediatric

    I had read this thread a while ago, and just wanted to add my two-cents to the subject b/c my BF in med school just came home from his neuro class and refreshed my memory about the circadian rhythm......

  11. I need some luck please!

    BKCinNOLA replied to aerorunner80's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good luck!! Let us know how it goes

  12. Need Some Good JuJu!

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

    :yeah:Interview update: As far as I can tell, it went well! It was kind of strange 'cause they didn't really ask me any questions except 'Why did I move to New Orleans from Boston/How long am I going...

  13. Would you go to the live NCLEX review?

    BKCinNOLA replied to LETRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think you should, too! It's great to have a review course where you actively discuss and listen to the NCLEX info in addition to all the reading you're going to be doing. The more numerous the ways...

  14. Need Some Good JuJu!

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

    The juju has worked wonderfully!! :redbeathe Thankyouthankyouthankyou! Got the call today from HR that the nurse manager would like an interview with me next week (Tuesday to be exact)!!...

  15. Loosing Hope

    BKCinNOLA replied to ShannyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sending some love your way! There has to be a light at the end of the tunnel for us at some point! Chin up

  16. Pedi Care Plan

    BKCinNOLA replied to epcj19's topic in Pediatric

    First, google 'bilateral myringotomy' to find out about why this procedure was performed. Once you find the diagnosis that preceeds this procedure, do some research on some common complications...

  17. Need Some Good JuJu!

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

    Thanks everyone! No call today, so maybe tomorrow..or by the end of the week.. I Hope! I really appreciate all the support and I'll definitely keep y'all updated! :fingers

  18. Applying Without Any Luck, What Now?

    BKCinNOLA replied to zabbaloo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just wanted to add this: I've had trouble even getting a non-nursing job b/c most managers ask, "well, you're a nurse, are you still looking for a nursing job?" They are reluctant to hire me because...

  19. I never know how to answer this question

    BKCinNOLA replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was asked what my least favorite clinical rotation was during a med-surg interview and I said, "honestly, adult psych. I know that the psychosocial aspect of nursing care is very important, and I...

  20. Applying Without Any Luck, What Now?

    BKCinNOLA replied to zabbaloo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm an unemployed May 2009 grad as well! Moved half way across the country to be with my BF while he's in med school (and the hospitals back home weren't hiring GNs anyways). During the fall I worked...

  21. Still Jobless

    BKCinNOLA replied to readytowork2010's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Linnywho, do you know how the interview process works for LSU Interim? I've applied via the civil service site and the status of my application says 'eligible for interview' but I never hear from...

  22. Externship with RN license

    BKCinNOLA replied to maiday's topic in General Nursing

    I'm nearly positive that you must complete nursing school in its entirety in order to receive your Authorization to Test (ATT) for the NCLEX. Check with your State Board of Nursing and download the...

  23. Argh!! I want to scream at people trying to 'help' me find a job!

    BKCinNOLA replied to Bobbkat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hahaha, oh jeez! This thread made me laugh 'cause I was just thinking the SAME thing! I've been out of school since May '09 and my only RN job I've been able to get was for three days giving flu shots...

  24. Test your PEDS critical care knowledge

    BKCinNOLA replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    While I don't have any experience (yet! waiting to hear back post PICU-shadow-day..but that's another story), I love researching and learning about new dx, tx, etc.. so here's a short list of what...

  25. Second interview with HR?

    BKCinNOLA replied to BraeRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats! I read your post and was really hoping something good would happen for you! A little ray of hope for all of us :) woohoo!