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I just graduated in May and I now work on a telemetry unit. I really like it! I've been exposed to a lot of things and am gaining great experiences! I also think it helps that I have really great preceptors! Good luck in whatever you choose!

I'm a tech at Mercy right now. The hourly pay without shift differentials is around $12-14 an hour.

Thanks guys!

I'm so excited, and most importantly relieved! I work as a nurse tech on a telemetry floor. I am in school now and graduate in May. I had mentioned to my nurse manager a few times about how much I wanted to work as an RN or our unit when I graduated. She asked me to fill out an application last Monday and send it to HR. When I went into work on Friday night, she asked to speak to me. She said that they are extending an offer to me for a staff RN position for when I graduate. I got my official offer letter in the mail today! Just wanted to share my excitement and also say that there is a glimmer of hope for new grads!

I'm sorry. You are right. I was backwards!!

Level 1 is the best you can get on the ATI exams. If you go onto the ATI website and logon you can look at a results page of tests that you have taken. It will have an explanation page that will explain what the different levels mean.

My husband is active duty military and I was given immediate in-county status. I am currently in my 3rd semester in the RN program at AACC. Good luck!

I have to respectfully disagree here. Having a prescription for narcotics doesn't give someone the right to be at work under the influence just as much as it doesn't give them the right to operate heavy machinery, drive a car, etc. Are you saying that if I have a Rx for Vicodin and take it before my shift, that's okay?

I am part of the general population and have recently been a patient (as well as a nursing student), and I can ASSURE you that I care to know who is taking care of me and what their proper title is. If I am being cared for by CNA/MA or other unlicensed personnel, I do not want them to misrepresent themselves to me as a licensed professional. I was recently in the hospital for a few days for an operation. I had lots of questions regarding different medications that I was going to be taking and how to properly take care of my dressing changes, etc. I would have been a little upset if the tech that was working with me would have represented herself as my RN and began answering questions about medications that affect my heart/blood pressure. I'm not posting this to say that techs or other unlicensed people don't know about medications, I'm just saying I care who I'm getting my information from.

This is just reassuring. And by reassuring, I mean I'm gonna go drink a beer and pretend like I didn't ask...

I keep seeing/hearing that there are loads of new grads that are having a difficult time securing positions after graduation. This post is NOT meant to be mean or start an argument by the way. I just had a question. Of those of you that are not finding employment, did you do anything while you were in school to secure employment. We have been told from day one of nursing school to get a job NOW as this helps you when you graduate. I've been working for a local hospital as a student nurse extern this summer and both the HR person that I've worked with and my NM have continually said that they like to hire there techs/externs after graduation. So I guess the point of my post is what have you done to ready yourself for the workforce while you were in school? If you did find employment as an RN, what did you do to ready yourself? Again, this is NOT a jab at anyone. It's merely a question I wanted to ask, as I'm wondering if I'm just being fed a load of cr#$ from my hospital and will indeed be jobless after May.

I have not heard of any hospitals around here providing room and board for employees. Are you trying to find a position such as that of an aid or tech?

I'll be 31 when I graduate. There a lot of people my age and older in my class. In fact, we have on student who is in her 60s. I say it's never too late to go back to school! Good luck with whatever you decide to do!

I have a friend that I'm in RN school with right now that has a prior DUI. She did tell the program when she applied and they were made aware. She just got finished applying for her CNA license. They BON made her bring in all kinds of court documents and jump through a ton of hoops, BUT she was able to get her certification and they assured her that getting her RN license would be doable as well. My advise would be to contact your state's BON and ask them what you need to do. Good luck!

I wanted to take a little time and post a praise. I had an anterior discectomy and fusion done this past Tuesday. I had to stay overnight after the procedure. I must say that I had the best nursing staff. These people were FANTASTIC!!! Every tech and nurse that entered my room was pleasant and didn't' seem aggravated when I asked them for help. They were prompt when getting my medications and even stopped in my room to ask if I needed help with things even when I didn't ring for help. I know these are all things that we are supposed to do as nurses, but I can attest now from a patient's point of view how much these little things mean to someone who is in the hospital. So, to all the nurses and support staff that are out there doing a great job...MANY, MANY THANKS!!!