Bobbkat

Bobbkat

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  1. May 2009 OLD grad, called 17 hospitals today...

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

    I'm sorry. I don't really know what else to say. I'm in New England too. I called my Mother today, a nurse of close to 30 years and just had a break down today about the lack of jobs. I'm a grown,...

  2. Nclex-PN waiting list in CT

    Bobbkat replied to iwillbanurse08's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Good

  3. Vent- new grads who don't struggle at work

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

    Oh, I hadn't thought of that. I guess it makes sense that in an accelerated program it's impossible to dedicate that much time to a preceptorship. Too bad, because like I said, I felt it was...

  4. Vent- new grads who don't struggle at work

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

    I can't believe all schools don't do an internship?? I had to do a 15 week one, where I worked with one RN preceptor for the 15 weeks and gradually worked my way to a full patient load by the end of...

  5. Attractive Students Being Hired First

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

    Don't worry. By her own words and logic (and I quote) "which are the majority 99% I'm afraid, and if they are not ugly yet they will be" she will soon be joining the ranks of us...

  6. New Grads of 2009

    Bobbkat replied to LUVNURSING2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nice. When people tell me I should relocate, I have to step back and take a really deep breath. I lived 800 miles away from my husband for 3 semesters of nursing school because his job was...

  7. So, has hiring picked up for everyone else??

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

    Mfranchy, I don't know if 'better' is exactly the word. While I'm glad I'm not alone, I certainly hate that other people also are going through this. I hope things pick up for

  8. So, has hiring picked up for everyone else??

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

    I'm a BSN. I'm in

  9. I need some help, please! Nursing schools

    Bobbkat replied to Bibone's topic in International Nursing

    Hello Fabiano, In the US you have a few options to becoming an RN. You can either go through a hospital based diploma program (there are not that many of these left in the US), get an associate...

  10. NCLEX.....Pay to prep???

    Bobbkat replied to NurseVab's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I didn't use a prep course and passed the first time in 75 questions. I think the prep courses do really well be whipping people in to a frenzy that they will NOT pass unless they take them. If you...

  11. Applications prior to NCLEX and actual grad..

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

    I always said that I hadn't yet graduated, but put my anticipated grad date. I must say that it didn't get me anywhere, but even now being licensed isn't getting me anywhere either. Not a single...

  12. As a new grad should I seek critical care experience first?

    Bobbkat replied to ErinN.'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've heard both good and bad about this. On one hand the learning curve is steep. On the other hand, you are still going full speed ahead in learning mode. Only way to know for sure if you can...

  13. I'm a NICU nurse!

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

    Congratulations!!

  14. New Job and Pregnant

    Bobbkat replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    Heaven forbid you're a pregnant satanist recovering from meth addiction. Triple strike. I'm sorry, I couldn't resist. I read this post, started fuming, but then decided that arguing with the OP's...

  15. 2 months preggo and starting to apply...HELP

    Bobbkat replied to mrsb04's topic in General Students

    I started my first semester 4 months pregnant. I had hyperemesis and pretty much LIVED off from Zofran, but never missed a day all semester. I had a number of times that I over did it, however, and...

  16. Has Anyone Completed a Nursing Program Online???

    Bobbkat replied to nique281's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Since you didn't specify, and didn't make mention of already being a nurse, I'll assume that you are referring to a program to become an RN or LPN. I know what you mean about being busy. I planned...

  17. My class just had 20ish ppl fail because of the HESI...

    Bobbkat replied to ShannonRN2010's topic in General Students

    This is what happened at our school. We didn't do HESI, we had to pass ATI exams to pass most of our classes. If someone failed, they were given a second chance. If they still failed, they had to...

  18. help...

    Bobbkat replied to bel16's topic in General Nursing

    Are you saying that you are both in Italy? I was pregnant my first term of nursing school. I just had to have a waiver signed by my health care provider stating I was okay to continue, and I missed...

  19. Old grad = no job = depression

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

    I'm sorry. I know it sucks. I can't find anything either. Even the LTC's are requiring experience, it's really frustrating. A lot of the hospitals have it stated right on their website that new...

  20. retaking test with new last name

    Bobbkat replied to toshie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You have to take in a marriage license, divorce document, or other court issued legal name change doc to back up the name

  21. I PASSED THE NCLEX-PN THE 1st TIME.... I PASSED!!

    Bobbkat replied to LoViNgLiFe2009's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations on passing, and thanks for sharing your inspiring story with

  22. New Grads of 2009

    Bobbkat replied to LUVNURSING2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a December grad, so I haven't been hanging around as long as you have, but I'm in the same situation. How did you go about getting the extra certs? When I try digging up a place to do anything...

  23. So, has hiring picked up for everyone else??

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

    Ann36, I don't know what part of MI you are in, or what area of nursing you are looking into, but if you are interested at all in peds, keep your eye on U of M. The new Mott will be opening next...

  24. So, has hiring picked up for everyone else??

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

    I moved from Michigan. I stayed behind there for a year and a half to finish school, while husband moved out to Connecticut. Ironically enough despite the fact that the unemployment stats are so...

  25. So, has hiring picked up for everyone else??

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

    It really stinks too, because when we were deciding whether to move out here, husbands company flew us out here and had a big reception with community representatives present. When the hospital reps...