tokyoROSE BSN, RN

tokyoROSE has 2 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Operating Room.

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   How I Got My Dream Job!

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

   I posted this two years ago and I apologize for not returning any sooner to answer questions. Life as a new grad definitely kept me busy! Anyway, I'm so glad to hear that my story is still helping you...
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   ICU to OR

   tokyoROSE replied to Izzygirl's topic in Operating Room

   With everything else equal, one year ICU experience should definitely help you get into the OR. It just depends on who you are up against and what kind of applicants the OR is looking for. I had 1.5...
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   How old were you when you made the choice to become a NP?

   tokyoROSE replied to mmcc26's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   BSN: 21. FNP: 23. Will be done (hopefully!) by
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   Nursing jobs with a sign on bonus question

   tokyoROSE replied to imapsychrn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   My sign on bonus was paid half up front and the other half at the end of my first year. Congratulations on the
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   night nursing and healthy snacks

   tokyoROSE replied to anon456's topic in Health, Stress Management

   I bring fruit and protein. Currently I'm loving edamame or beef jerky. Both are low in calories and packed full of protein. I also drink soy milk or skim milk. If I'm craving something sweet, I have...
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   Where can I find Greys Anatomy scrubs with decent Prices and shipping?

   tokyoROSE replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   One word: EBAY. Great place for deals, but you must work for it-- be on there as the bidding closes to be the highest bidder. They have great customer service
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   Hesi

   tokyoROSE replied to firewifeRN's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

   I got around the same score as you on my med/surg hesi. For exit hesi, I just used a NCLEX review book. Nailed the hesi
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   Is it hard, time consuming, or both?

   tokyoROSE replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in General Students

   It is both, and I graduated magna cum laude. The hard part was learning how to answer those NCLEX-style questions. I didn't fully get it until the end. (I should have bought an NCLEX review book my...
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   Do you have a lot of Debt to pay off

   tokyoROSE replied to pat8585's topic in General Students

   I had a nice amount of money in the bank when I graduated at 21 from a state college. Scholarships, working, parents, and being creative with money allowed me to be in that position. I'm quite...
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    Anyone have any experience good or bad with international textbooks?

    tokyoROSE replied to Deuceswild1's topic in General Students

    The one I had was no different than the American textbook. It was hard cover and brand new, $100
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    Worried About Accreditation

    tokyoROSE replied to afterseason's topic in General Students

    Not in a million years would I gamble away years of hard work and money to a non-accredited
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    Help? Any suggestions that will help me

    tokyoROSE replied to amdh9112011's topic in General Students

    Get a CNA job at the hospital. This will help you IMMENSELY in your job search when you
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    Keep my Micro book?

    tokyoROSE replied to Gradius's topic in General Students

    I barely had to pay for any books during NS. Reason: I sold ALL my books that are current editions because those are top money and I would basically recoup the cost of the book. I then repurchased...
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    Online BSN program while doing ADN program

    tokyoROSE replied to sebig001's topic in General Students

    What you are looking for is a traditional BSN
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    Full time NP school and full time work?

    tokyoROSE replied to tokyoROSE's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you all for the replies. Luckily, I do work 12's and I can self-schedule my shifts to be on weekends. I'm now leaning towards part time from this feedback. It seems as if I would almost kill...