Patti_RN

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  1. Georgetown Online FNP Program

    Patti_RN replied to LostN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Preppyrn, the sequence of classes is very specific for both the part-time and full-time programs. There are no other options unless something has drastically changed since I spoke to my student...

  2. How to deal with unsupportive people.

    Patti_RN replied to Malpal23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    @studybudy: your name implies that you're already figured out one of the most important keys to academic success! Besides that, try to study at school or a library--fewer distractions and no...

  3. Statistics!

    Patti_RN replied to TiffyRN's topic in Excelsior College

    To those needing statistics, University of Utah offers an online Stats course that is almost impossible to fail. If you do the assignments and maybe supplement with a college stats book, you're almost...

  4. How to deal with unsupportive people.

    Patti_RN replied to Malpal23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's so easy to give advice about a superficial problem. "Just tell her to mind her own business", "Live your own life", "She wants to live vicariously through you", etc, etc. But, relationships are...

  5. There's nothing worse than a FAT nurse!

    Patti_RN replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Students

    Great job becoming healthier! The doc may have been joking, or he could have been making a snide remark about his employee, or he could have been expressing his opinions about one of the most common...

  6. There's nothing worse than a FAT nurse!

    Patti_RN replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Students

    Great job becoming healthier! The doc may have been joking, or he could have been making a snide remark about his employee, or he could have been expressing his opinions about one of the most common...

  7. New Grad - What should I ask the interviewer.

    Patti_RN replied to NewGradRN0717's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Be careful when asking about benefits or time-off policies. When I interview candidates who ask, "how much time off do I get each year?", or "how many times can I be late without being written up?" I...

  8. Is grad school really this hard to get into?

    Patti_RN replied to itsnowbegun's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    When we post comments to message boards our writing quality isn't on par with what we submit to admissions committees. That said, the grammatical errors, mis-spellings, and awkward choice of words on...

  9. New Grad - What should I ask the interviewer.

    Patti_RN replied to NewGradRN0717's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This is a great opportunity for you to show your interest in the particular organization you're interviewing with, plus give the impression that you'll be an enthusiastic employee. You might ask what...

  10. Studied for 6 days, passed NCLEX-RN in 75 questions

    Patti_RN replied to hakunamatata's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats on becoming an RN. You seem proud that you were successful with minimal studying. This makes you a great test taker. It's not to say those who studied madly for weeks--or even years, then...

  11. Failed Fundamentals Clinical.

    Patti_RN replied to studentnursekathleen's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There is no way to know what went on in that instructor's mind... she may have been 'out to get you', or she may have seen deficiencies in your work. I know that students want to believe the...

  12. Obese lady

    Patti_RN replied to maelstrom143's topic in General Nursing

    Maelstrom, do you realize your post has over 60 'likes'? Maybe that oughta tell ya somethin'! (or every nursing student and new grad should read your post... along with some experienced nurses,

  13. HR lied to Unemployment!!

    Patti_RN replied to jodyangel's topic in General Nursing

    They pulled a standard trick on you: they threatened you with termination, but verbally promised that you'd be 'considered for rehire' after a year if you voluntarily resigned. Companies do not want...

  14. Interviewers asked me about other job interviews...

    Patti_RN replied to Despareux's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    We never know how our choices will pan out, but you have two options right now... you could send an email or note saying that you'd like to clarify that you had other interviews, but you're hoping to...

  15. I Cried At Work

    Patti_RN replied to Guest 360983's topic in First Year After Licensure

    And, I found a misspelling in mine! Oh, the horrors! Now, we'll be judged for not using quotes and spelling errors! Thankfully, the opinions of those doing the judging don't really

  16. Interviewers asked me about other job interviews...

    Patti_RN replied to Despareux's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In my book, this is the equivalent of the applicant asking for names of others who are being interviewed! You had two options during the interview: refusing to answer the question (this would make...

  17. Volunteering at a hospital worth it?

    Patti_RN replied to samrusrn's topic in General Students

    Volunteering is NOT a waste of time! It seems that hospital doesn't have a good program in place to assign volunteers, so there is a vicious cycle.... Volunteer eagerly shows up for first day...staff...

  18. I Cried At Work

    Patti_RN replied to Guest 360983's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hippygirl, you are so right! But, the problem is deeper than people selecting 'arbitrary' criteria; they are deliberately selecting specific traits they possess and hold these as the 'high standard'...

  19. Devastated :(

    Patti_RN replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    This is really unfortunate. I hope this isn't a financial obstacle that prevents you from attending nursing school. If you need a scholarship or grant, there are others out there; the school's...

  20. Bringing kids/hubby to work with you?

    Patti_RN replied to threebrats46's topic in Home Health

    I'd be careful about carrying pepper spray, even if it is legal. I had a summer job in college going house-to-house; we were given a mild pepper spray to deal with dogs on our routes. I had to use it...

  21. I Cried At Work

    Patti_RN replied to Guest 360983's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been a supervisor, I've been a charge nurse, I've worked on a floor, and I've been a psych nurse (and supervised there, as well.) I'm now also responsible for hiring nurses and techs for two...

  22. I Cried At Work

    Patti_RN replied to Guest 360983's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The only person who has a right to determine if a new grad (or anyone) is capable of handling a job is the person who hires them and supervises them. Period. Apparently, your supervisor has faith in...

  23. Do you feel like a failure when you don't get the job you interviewed for?

    Patti_RN replied to loveoutloud's topic in General Students

    There are other ways to look at this. First, you know there were 7 applicants interviewed, but do you know how many applications/ resumes they got for that one job? Maybe 25, maybe 50... but probably...

  24. Bringing kids/hubby to work with you?

    Patti_RN replied to threebrats46's topic in Home Health

    Bringing your husband as a body guard sounds like it could be a good idea, until you actually think through the possible scenarios. Your husband parks the car on the street, you open the car door and...

  25. Tons of student loans, pursue DNP still?

    Patti_RN replied to MystyqueOne's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Good decision! Even though student loans can't be written off in bankruptcy (if you scroll back, you'll see that I told you that in a previous post), those student loans can drive you into bankruptcy....