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 Assistance

   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 guys in your job hunt. :) Everyone who has asked for my DON letter: It is an ATTACHMENT at the end of my very first post. It gets lost in there because things are all jumbled, but I swear it's there. @ nc12: Complete your application with HR, then send the email to the DON. @ Loque: YES email the floors you're interested in. This is exactly what I did since my hospital has the nurse residency for new grads. I don't know if it is annoying to them to get emails on top of hundreds of new grad apps, but clearly it didn't matter because I got responses the next business day! That is better than sitting around waiting...and waiting...and waiting. @ Maddox: I did not apply to any hospitals with no active job listing. If you're actively job hunting, I don't see why you should limit yourself only to organizations with active job listings. I wouldn't say that I would focus on it, but I wouldn't give up hope either. If a manager is impressed with what they see, they may keep you in mind for future positions. @ Mr Cooper: YES!! Email your DONs ASAP no matter the deadline!! It does not hurt to show them your qualifications ahead of the game.
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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 years of tele experience and a BSN. I got an interview over a charge nurse with 4+ years of med/surg experience and a ADN.
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   Hesi

   tokyoROSE replied to firewifeRN's topic in HESI

   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 easily.
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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 very first semester. It would have made a huge difference.) As for the rest, Me-erThanMe assessment is dead on about how time consuming it is. My girl friend who failed a class failed because she couldn't figure out how to answer NCLEX-style questions. I didn't have time to be nosey or have a FB account during nursing school so I don't know the circumstances of how other ex-classmates failed.
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   Misdemeanor for underage consumption. Can I still obtain my license?

   tokyoROSE replied to rev21_2001's topic in Idaho

   You will be fine
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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 surprised that so many people learn to critical think in college, yet when it comes to finances, they are clueless. Wake up people! Money isn't everything to me but it sure is nice to not worry about debt! My family is solidly middle class, but we are financially responsible and do not owe a cent on anything. It is not that hard and my parents didn't even go to college (didn't have the opportunity, sadly).
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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 cheaper.
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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 school.
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   Seriously, difference between HESI and NCLEX?

   tokyoROSE replied to RunawayN's topic in General Students

   In my experience, no. The questions are very similar. I felt that taking the exit HESI twice (program requirement) really prepared me for NCLEX. Compared to test questions in, let's say med/surg, NCLEX/HESI questions were a lot easier :)
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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 graduate.
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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 books I knew I would need (only book was med/surg) but in an older edition. Worked like a charm. I did not repurchase an older A&P book because with the amount of reading bestowed upon me, I didn't have time to reference any book. My professors would talk about A&P in class and provide notes if it was pertinent to the lesson. If I really needed something though, there was always Google.
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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 program
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    Full time NP school and full time work?

    tokyoROSE replied to tokyoROSE's topic in NP Students

    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 myself to work and go to school full time when I don't need to. I'm 22, no rush to get married or have a family.. The only reason I toyed with the idea is the thought of going to school for 3 years part time seems more painful than 2 years full time. I figured it would be stressful either way, and I can just knock myself out for 2 years and get it over with, rather than dragging it out for 3 years. Silly, I know
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    Full time NP school and full time work?

    tokyoROSE posted a topic in NP Students

    How does everyone feel about going to NP school full time and working full time? I am single with no children and toying with this idea. In nursing school, I knew a few people who went to school full time, worked full time and had children. Sure they did not have much of a social life, but they got through it. I am starting the process of looking at schools and programs but finding it hard to decide between going full time or part time. Any thoughts?
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    How I Got My Dream Job!

    tokyoROSE replied to tokyoROSE's topic in Job Assistance

    panpan, I am a minority and I wouldn't be surprised if that article was on to something... unfortunately, racism is well and alive today. Thankfully my director gave me a chance and I was able to show them what I was capable of bringing to the table. To other minorities looking for a job, don't take no for an answer. Keep kicking those doors down and you will get what you want. movingforward12, You can read the email I sent to directors attached to my first post. Introduce yourself, show that you have researched the job/organization and tell them how you can contribute. If that still doesn't make sense, look up cover letters. Essentially, this is a cover letter. lifeisgood2012, Please read my first post again. I touched base on this. I had trouble with smaller facilities so in this case you would have to call. Read what I had to go through to get the name, and it wasn't even the director's name but I got lucky anyway. The hospital that released nursing reports is the largest organization in my state, hence they have the funds and need for them. Smaller facilities do not. Everyone, I have enjoyed reading your comments and answering questions. However, I noticed I had to repeat myself a few times... please read my first post over before asking a question. There really is a lot of info in there. :)
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    Refusing the Influenza Vaccine

    tokyoROSE replied to TheAmazingMrsA's topic in General Students

    Is the search function broken? This has been discussed ad nauseam. To sum it up, you have the right to refuse the vaccine, they have the right to refuse admission.