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    Hiring Manager Calling Current Manager

    cheska_rn posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I recently interviewed for a position and was given the opportunity to have an observation experience as well. The interview and observation both went well. During the interview the hiring mgr asked...
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    O how I long to be a L&D nurse :(

    cheska_rn replied to LH...RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My advice: Keep applying for L&D jobs, but also apply for HOSPITAL jobs. Not a dig against LTC, but a lot of facilities want your experience to be hospital experience. I took a job on a geropsych...
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    New Grad L&D Interview

    cheska_rn replied to Calinurse4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I graduated in May 2012 as well, with hopes of landing on a L&D floor asap, and I just started last week! SOOOO excited!
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    WCCCD math competency...

    cheska_rn replied to MrsClarkRN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I'm a May grad as well. I don't remember exactly what was on the first math competency (PTSD I presume), but I do know that I reviewed the whole Med Math book and I passed, lol. Don't forget to review...
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    Help -- Should I call again?

    cheska_rn replied to cheska_rn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks!!!
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    Help -- Should I call again?

    cheska_rn posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Long story short: Interview on August 8th (went well, asked back to shadow) Shadowed on August 10th Emailed hiring mgr interest in the position August 12th Received reply from hiring mgr saying he...
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    Help -- Should I call again?

    cheska_rn replied to cheska_rn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Well, if anyone cares, they called today and offered the position!
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    Help -- Should I call again?

    cheska_rn replied to cheska_rn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks, both, for your replies and suggestions. I really want to call, but don't want to seem like I am being impatient, or a nag. I'm still undecided. Was hoping/praying to hear something today. It...
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    The Next Step

    cheska_rn posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So, I graduated in May, passed NCLEX in July, and had my first interview at the beginning of this month. I interviewed with both the recruiter and hiring manager, and both went very well. They invited...
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    MOST horrible Nclex experience of my life!! I nor pass nor failed!!!

    cheska_rn replied to Txnurse722's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am also a firm believer in "everything happens for a reason". Was there content that you were being tested on that you felt you were lagging in? Take this time to review those areas. Good
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    Can you walk into the NCLEX-RN exam with gum in your mouth?

    cheska_rn replied to MrRN1989's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Totally unrelated to the post, but thank you for having such a fine avatar pic. Joe is
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    A Few of my Favorite Things about Nursing School

    cheska_rn replied to KatePasa's topic in General Students

    I feel your pain!!! I have 11 more days until pinning. THANK GOD!!! I cannot take more much!
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    Ypsilanti neighborhoods

    cheska_rn replied to OnlyByHisGrace's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Are you limiting yourself to Ypsilanti when you say East/North/West/South, or are you referring to those areas outside of Ypsi? I live in Belleville which is just east of Ypsi. For schools do you mean...
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    Pharmacology Flashcards (drug cards)

    cheska_rn replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Wow, you know you are awesome, right?!?!?!? These are FABULOUS!
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    Easy (Hard?) Math Question

    cheska_rn posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    so, on wednesday i will be officially starting my third semester (rn-adn) and we will have our wonderful math exam. the first two semesters we could get a 90% and pass, but now it is 100% to pass. in...
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    Easy (Hard?) Math Question

    cheska_rn replied to cheska_rn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    When in my schooling did I fail to learn that drop factor = mL?? So if it is 15gtt/min does that equal 15 drips equaling 1mL?? Is it interchangeable with the both macro and micro? I came up w/the...
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    Possible WCCCD Nursing Applicants

    cheska_rn replied to ladylinton1's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I applied with a 3.66 overall (all A's in pre-reqs), and my NET (what we took before TEAS) was not impressive -- I basically just hit at the minimum requirements, and I had no previous medical...
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    Possible WCCCD Nursing Applicants

    cheska_rn replied to ladylinton1's topic in Michigan Nursing

    They should have given you a list at orientation, and you definitely need ALL of it (stethoscope, measuring tape, etc.) for your first day, and for the whole first 7 1/2 weeks!!! You will be using...
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    Possible WCCCD Nursing Applicants

    cheska_rn replied to ladylinton1's topic in Michigan Nursing

    @Icantwait_01 -- Unless they have changed something (I will be entering my 3rd semester this fall), you do have to wear lab clothes (sweats/white tshirts)to 118. Good luck all! It is a challenging...
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    how far is your clinical?

    cheska_rn replied to cgravier's topic in General Students

    Last semester, 45 miles ONE way. It was terrible. This semester, 24 miles one way. Much
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    Possible WCCCD Nursing Applicants

    cheska_rn replied to ladylinton1's topic in Michigan Nursing

    If you are referring to the NLNAC Accreditation, then you are correct. WCCCD lost theirs quite a few years ago (10+ I believ). However, they are still accredited through the state. I was worried about...
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    Prayers Needed

    cheska_rn replied to crb613's topic in Emergency

    Prayers from Michigan!
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    Ever had a nursing instructor hate you?

    cheska_rn replied to bustthewave's topic in General Students

    I feel you!!! I am in my Med Surg II clinical, and I am convinced my instructor HATES me. I have NEVER had a teacher dislike me, and for the most part they seem to really like me. I have had teachers...
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    Critique my admission essay PLEASE & Thank you!

    cheska_rn replied to Tela's topic in General Nursing

    I definitely agree w/the previous posters. The first paragraph is very distracting, and kind of almost made me uncomfortable. What if I was the person responsible for making a decision on it?? I had a...
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    WCCCD Clinical Uniform and Shoe Question

    cheska_rn replied to nursingwarrior09's topic in Michigan Nursing

    For the tops you definitely have to have the collar. They have them at the store the school recommends (on Grand River) for a better price than online, plus you don't have to pay shipping, and you can...