One1

One1 BSN, RN

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  1. Would Emt certification help to get into the ED?

    One1 replied to Faro's topic in Emergency

    I agree. The certification alone doesn't mean anything. If you can put actual EMT/ED tech experience behind it, then it will be a different story. What about applying in another hospital or work with...

  2. Cold feet?

    One1 replied to seaglassgreen's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you need to have a "calling" for nursing but I do believe that you should be able to see yourself enjoying the profession. Accelerated nursing school is HARD. Nursing is not all peaches...

  3. Centura's new grad phone conference

    One1 replied to churchsgirl's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Actually, they often prefer that you have worked in your department for a few months and have finished orientation before you start the ASCENT program, so it is not really crucial to apply at times...

  4. Bedside charting?! Is this the new norm? VENT!

    One1 replied to RockinChick66's topic in General Nursing

    You do what you have to do. I can't get involved into idle chat either while charting but it works well to talk about patient pertinent information with the patient while I am charting it. I also love...

  5. Bedside charting?! Is this the new norm? VENT!

    One1 replied to RockinChick66's topic in General Nursing

    I might be the odd one here but I like bedside charting, as long as nursing station monitors are available as well. It is unrealistic to expect nurses to be able to do ONLY bedside charting,...

  6. possible to get an RN position in Colorado?

    One1 replied to kelso1001's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I agree with the previous poster. Is there any way you can finish your first year before moving? By having worked a few months in another State you would also no longer qualify for new grad...

  7. Someone please give me tips on how to apply to volunteer positions

    One1 replied to Nurseadam's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Like helster83, I just called the hospital hotline, asked for the volunteer coordinator, and set up a meeting. I then met for a "formal interview" and then started as soon as my background check came...

  8. How can I convince my husband that I NEED to go to nursing school?

    One1 replied to LifeIsGood76's topic in General Students

    I second the CNA suggestion. It is an affordable, quick entry into the healthcare field and will show you quickly if you REALLY want to be a nurse before you commit financially. CNA experience will...

  9. Is it possible to be too emotional for nursing?

    One1 replied to emilyleigh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Being emotional is fine, but you should be able to 1) not let it affect the care of your other patients (for example if you have one case that makes you more emotional than the others) and 2) go home...

  10. University refuses to accept credits from neighboring ADN program

    One1 replied to jmqphd's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Is your ADN program/school regionally

  11. New grad nurse - purposely work part time?

    One1 replied to SoCal student's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, it is possible, but orientation will most likely be full-time as you will be following your preceptors'

  12. Do you put your BLS/CPR certification on your resume?

    One1 replied to ro2878's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Same here. You can add a section called "certifications" or something similar where you put your BLS, ACLS, PALS, EMT, CNA, or whatever else you might

  13. New Grad interested in Colorado, any advice?

    One1 replied to csuchicoklm's topic in Colorado Nursing

    You could try applying for new grad residency programs like they have at Children's and UC Hospital (University of

  14. New Grad interested in Colorado, any advice?

    One1 replied to csuchicoklm's topic in Colorado Nursing

    You might find yourself at a disadvantage as a new grad without connections. Many new grads here are able to find jobs (although not always quickly and not all of them) but the ones who do usually...

  15. Denver Job Outlook

    One1 replied to sbwhalen1's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Not sure which one, but I know of new grads (brand new) who just recently got hired. Also, Centura has a whole "new grad" program set up which includes weekly classroom time additionally to your...

  16. HHEEELLPPPP ....Chances of getting in to Nursing School

    One1 replied to Kelkan77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Can you spice up your application with some volunteer or CNA work? Many hospitals have volunteers in many departments. Use initiative/time commitment (volunteer work) or work experience in the...

  17. Denver Job Outlook

    One1 replied to sbwhalen1's topic in Colorado Nursing

    That is completely incorrect. Centura hires tons of new grads on all floors, including ICUs, EDs, and Mom/Baby. Some of these new grads have no prior experience in the field other than clinicals...

  18. Nursing School Burnout - RANT!

    One1 replied to QuarterLife88's topic in General Students

    Nursing school is hard, but being a new grad nurse is probably not going to be much easier, at least in the first year. Depending on your specialty, you might have to take specialization courses...

  19. How Do You Study for Final Exams that are Cumulative?

    One1 replied to live&love&heal's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I used to type and save my own study guides for each exam. For all accumulative exams, I would reprint my study guides and read them before the final. By finals' time we were usually almost done with...

  20. Can a new grad work in the ER?

    One1 replied to Lucidity's topic in Emergency

    Yes, it is possible. It can be helpful to work as an ED tech (usually EMTs) or as an EMT in the field before applying for RN positions. However, I have seen new grad RNs without any clinical...

  21. Do RN's insert EJ's at your hospital

    One1 replied to Five&Two Will Do's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yes, some of our nurses put EJ peripheral IVs in if we cannot get other access. We use 18g for

  22. New Graduate.....take a year off before I start???

    One1 replied to kthomps's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't think taking a year off would be a good idea. You will lose your "fresh" skills, and more importantly, the connections you made during clinicals. By the time the year is over there will be at...

  23. CNAs deserve more appreciation in nursing!

    One1 replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You seem to have way too much time if you work yourself into such a frenzy about a job you don't even do yet, and btw, it is "HADES" (god of the underworld in ancient Greece) and not "HAIDES". Just...

  24. new grad conundrum

    One1 replied to hungryRN's topic in Emergency

    I'd say take the RN job on the med/surge floor. You will gain nursing experience and will be able to apply to many emergency departments down the road. Working in the ED as a secretary might or might...

  25. No more fun scrubs

    One1 replied to EJBNeuroRN's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital is on the way to color-coded scrubs as well. Pointless in my opinion because 1) the patients won't remember which color means which profession, and 2) the colors are not standardized...