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  1. can anyone plz help me? Am I made for nursing?

    hi, i am actually in the same boat. i am in an accelerated bsn program, we are in our second semester with med- surg. we just had our lab orientation yesterday with iv's and injections and it was all...
  2. i am very sorry for your loss, i know this must be very difficult for you. i honestly think it was very mature of you to go through the proper steps in transitioning to another department because you...
  3. We had clinical orientation today

    Is a LTC facility a fancy word for nursing home? I may be a little out of the loop, but I always wondered why so many people on here spoke against working there. I am in a BSN program, we don;t have...
  4. Teacher who would like to shift to nursing profession

    I alsoo got my first degree in teaching. I did it a little different, my senior yr. I decided to become a nurse. Thats when I started researching the accelerated programs. I taugh part- time while...
  5. Career Fairs

    Thanks for the info. I will check into
  6. Why don't employers start lowering wages for nurses?

    & you wonder why you can't get into any classes?????????. Maybe the MAN above sees right through u. Take a look in the mirror & reevaluate yourself, you can't even cope with being turned away...
  7. I am interested to know how the preceptorship actually works, do u tell the university what unit & location you want/ can you find your own preceptor? Did you get the unit you want? Good
  8. Scared in clinical...

    being scared is something most of us go through, especiallly if you've never worked in a hospital setting. i was the exact same way, i was even nauseated everytime i smelled something. & we all...
  9. The hardest part for me was being away from my family & friends. I started in the summer and my program is accelerated. I am in class M-F 8-5 & on top of that I go to the library/ starbucks...
  10. NEED SOME ADVICE

    i am not married, very unexperienced in that area. but, i am a woman and mother and can understand the feelings your wife is dealing with. honestly there is no answer, your wife just had a baby 6...
  11. head to toe assessment help

    The head to toe assessment isn't as scary as it seems, make sure u are working with someone you feel comfortable with and that doesn't mind doing it over and over. If you have a problem with your...
  12. Soooo. . . Am I Hired??

    Kemkem, it sounds to me u were in the right place @ the right time. It seems the lady is in a hurry to get someone in and probably would rather not sit through tons of applications dating back to who...
  13. May 2010 Grads - When are you applying for jobs?

    Are you currently still employed there? Hopefully they will be hiring new grads soon, when they do u will be first in
  14. May 2010 Grads - When are you applying for jobs?

    MissBrittanyRN, am I understanding you correctly, the hospital you worked @ as a CNA didn't hire you after graduation as a RN? If that is the case I am very sorry to hear that, I probably would have...
  15. It's not what you know it's Who you know......

    wow whispera, the information u gave me is priceless i can honestly see why you've landed every job you've gone after! i never even considered contacting nurse managers until now. i looked online...
  16. It's not what you know it's Who you know......

    whispera, thank you very much for the tip. this may be a dumb question, but what should i say to the nurse manager? i have called nurse recruiters, should i use the same approach? shouild i express...
  17. UD MERCY - Just got my acceptance letter!!

    congrats on your acceptance :yeah:. anywhere in metro detroit would be fine to live, i live west & love it because it seems to be closer to everything, right in the middle. the university isn't...
  18. It's not what you know it's Who you know......

    Eiano, I am taking that to
  19. It's not what you know it's Who you know......

    thank you all very much for the wonderful responses i am going to begin strengthening my networks before graduation. did anyone have any assistance from their professors when it came to getting an...
  20. How do I start? Overwhelmed! Please help!

    Just curious, could you return to the first job you had & how long are you required to wait after failing before you can retake boards? Congrats & GOOD
  21. It's not what you know it's Who you know......

    Picnicrn, Thats what I was wondering, it did not specify. It clearly stated that if you knew someone have them fill out the online application, place the employees name in the referral section. The...
  22. May 2010 Grads - When are you applying for jobs?

    I am going to start applying during the christmas break, in the mean time I am going to try to do an externship that will hopefully lead to a RN
  23. I needs some advice!!

    I don't think the nervousness and anxiety will ever go away, or it could just be me. Just relax and be yourself, the rest will come. Always remember in nursing school everything seems virtually...
  24. Job Tips for the student nurse

    hello all, i am reading of how terrible the job market is for new grads, so i've decided to try to get my foot in the door before graduation next year. i've applied for a few student nurse positions @...
  25. Job Tips for the student nurse

    Thanx for the recommendation, I will call 2mrw I just looked online and they actually do have a shadow program. Excellent tip, what would I do w/out