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  1. ULL online RN to BSN program or LSU?

    su9032 posted a topic in Louisiana Nursing

    i'm looking into ull's online rn to bsn program which i believe just started within the last year. if you are in this program, how do you like it and what are some pros & cons? i'm also...

  2. Are you in Basics at CSN? 2011

    su9032 posted a topic in Louisiana Nursing

    hey, i'm getting lots of private messages from incoming students who will be starting basics in the fall 2011 asking me for tips. different things work for different students so i'm asking fellow csn...

  3. Spring 2011 charity grad-no job

    su9032 replied to NolaGrad's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Hey, I just graduated from CSN in Dec 2011. Several students have gotten hired at North Oaks in Hammond and some at West Jeff from my class. North Oaks seems to move fast between the first interview...

  4. front desk job at a medical office ?

    su9032 replied to Infermero's topic in General Nursing

    What about applying for a "unit secretary" position at a hospital. At least you could become familiar with a unit and make contacts and prove yourself as a hard worker with good customer service...

  5. No one will hire a nurse with only a Associates???

    su9032 replied to CNA1991's topic in General Nursing

    I will graduate in a few weeks with an ADN and I already have an interview scheduled the day after I graduate for an RN position. I was told not to worry since I've already proven myself as a nurse...

  6. Anyone from Charity School of Nursing?

    su9032 replied to nola1985's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    It depends on the situation. If you take the TEAS and get a good score, lets say 85-90% and above, that's very important. Do you have a degree already, that counts too. I took the TEAS and applied...

  7. I HATE MY JOB

    su9032 replied to nolamomx2's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Nolamom, I'm glad that things are improving with the coworkers at least, but it sounds like you are learning a lot. I bet you are learning all your body systems and getting a good review of everything...

  8. I HATE MY JOB

    su9032 replied to nolamomx2's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Oh Nolamom, I just saw this post. I'm sorry you have had such a hard time. I cannot imagine having 8 patients especially when so many of them are total care. I remeber when I had clinicals on that...

  9. How much did you owe in loans after earning your BSN?

    su9032 replied to AllNursesisCool's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I went to a community college for all my pre-reqs, then I went for the ADN. Those loans were $7,000 because I saved money by moving home with my parents so I didn't have to borrow as much. For my Rn...

  10. vent about RN career over family/happiness

    su9032 replied to redredrose's topic in General Nursing

    Stop paying rent, move home into your fiance's house and start planning a wedding and looking for another job. This guy obviously loves you, eventually you will earn money. Look at the big picture....

  11. How saturated is New Orleans with new grads?

    su9032 replied to su9032's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Actually they did ask about GPA on the initial phone interview and transcripts were required. However, Beejaycee made a good point about them wanting involvement especially students who are officers....

  12. How saturated is New Orleans with new grads?

    su9032 posted a topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I attend Charity School of Nursing and our school graduates about 200 students per year. How many new grads does your school graduate? I'm especially interested in LSU, Holy Cross, William Carey, Our...

  13. Student Nurse Tech in CCU?

    su9032 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hi I just finished my 3rd semester in an ADN program and have one more semester to go. Today, I got a call back from a nurse recruiter and she said that I was not selected for the nurse tech...

  14. Student Nurse Tech in CCU?

    su9032 replied to su9032's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Perrty, It's been a few weeks now since my interview, but they asked me where I want to work when I graduate. I said that i really didn't know and that I know that many new grads start in med-surg,...

  15. Student Nurse Tech in CCU?

    su9032 replied to su9032's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thank you Nursingpower & Jelly221, I appreciate your encouragement and enthusiasm. I just had my first day of orientation and I'm very excited. Thanks again,

  16. Where are all the jobs in this state ?

    su9032 replied to ewrn's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    You may already know this, but I heard that Touro is not really hiring new grads at the present time and that Tulane only hires new grads for med-surg. The Northshore hospital posts which positions...

  17. Finally Got A Job

    su9032 replied to nolamomx2's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Nolamom, I did email her on Wed & got a response about the physical with an itinerary with a different time than we discussed so I emailed her back to clarify once again. Anyway, I'm finished with...

  18. Tough Interview questions

    su9032 replied to beatrice1's topic in Nursing Career

    I haven't had an RN interview, but the nurse tech interviews usually have questions about handling conflict such as upset patients/families, and about being flexible. They may ask you to give an...

  19. Should I Take a Different Path to Become a Nurse?

    su9032 replied to Eventually's topic in General Nursing

    Eventually, I would suggest scheduling an appointment with the advisors for a couple of the RN to BSN programs asap. In my experience, the colleges want to work with the ADN students/RNs in terms of...

  20. Finally Got A Job

    su9032 replied to nolamomx2's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I still haven't gotten an email about where to go for my physical or what to bring on Friday so I emailed the recruiter last night. I really don't think she likes me. I also just got 2 more...

  21. Should I Take a Different Path to Become a Nurse?

    su9032 replied to Eventually's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have kids? Do you need money sooner than later? Do you need balance in your life and not just eating, drinking, and breathing nursing school? If you answered "yes" to any of the above, I'd go...

  22. Should I be worried about back problems?

    su9032 replied to austriancrystal's topic in General Nursing

    If you are already worried about back pain and you are anything like me, just wait until you begin learning about the different pathos of the various disease processes. You will have many other things...

  23. Student Nurse Tech in CCU?

    su9032 replied to su9032's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Worked Hard & Long, Thank you so much for all your feedback and for taking the time to share what the CCU techs do. I did get the CCU/Step Down Nurse Tech position that I had asked about. I did...

  24. Finally Got A Job

    su9032 replied to nolamomx2's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    nolamom, Are they gonna do a full health history or is it literally just taking blood & urine. Also, for your background check, did they have you fill out anything about your education? Mine only...

  25. I have to switch majors from nursing to a non nursing undergrad degree=(

    su9032 replied to jrsygirl's topic in General Students

    jrysgrl, OK, you were dismissed for not making the grades. That is very good news because you can still achieve your goal , it will just take longer than planned. I was going to say the same...