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  1. Failed the pre-employment talent screening test

    Misskala posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Anyone take one of these online pre-employment screening tests during the application phase, and be told you failed therefor are not eligible to apply for RN jobs at that hospital? Are these rigged...

  2. Which RN positions boost resume for MSN in Leadership?

    Misskala replied to brittanybordoli's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with HouTx. The work you history you posted shows 1-year stints on several different units. I would suggest staying on a unit for longer, like 2-4 years, and develop from there a track history...

  3. University of Cincinnati, Off-site Summer 2016 FNP program

    Misskala replied to doublefault's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I received an email stating that as long as materials are uploaded by 5/15 the application would be considered. OK, I won't hijack discussion any longer. :-) Good luck to those who are starting, and...

  4. University of Cincinnati, Off-site Summer 2016 FNP program

    Misskala replied to doublefault's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm emailing the university now to see if we can submit materials through nursingCAS and have it meet the 5/15 deadline. Will get

  5. University of Cincinnati, Off-site Summer 2016 FNP program

    Misskala replied to doublefault's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    trimom3- thank you for the feedback. Wow, sounds really aggravating. First, I didn't know schools were requiring the use of this; I thought nursingCAS was more like a clearinghouse search engine....

  6. University of Cincinnati, Off-site Summer 2016 FNP program

    Misskala replied to doublefault's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Did you submit your application through nursingCAS? I just found out about the website and am

  7. Rejected!!!

    Misskala replied to russianbear's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you for mentioning this website. I have to look for an online program bc my local doesn't offer the track I want (adult-gero primary). I'm curious how this website works; it's mind boggling how...

  8. Why preceptors don't precept

    Misskala replied to sauce's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    IsabelK, you're amazing! I would love to work with you! *subacute rehab unit RN, applying to AGPCM-NP schools. Mad love to you! *I have to say, the NP I work with is the MAIN reason I am still at my...

  9. University of Cincinnati, Off-site Summer 2016 FNP program

    Misskala replied to doublefault's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello! Posting to hear more info on the school. I emailed them today regarding their AGPC-NP program.

  10. Online RN-BSN

    Misskala replied to cab350's topic in Online Distance Learning

    HI! I ended up going with WGU, but considered Univ. of Louisiana too---I really liked that school a lot! Tech friendly! Like Medic2RN, I had a previous BA so at WGU I just needed BSN courses. Did...

  11. St Louis University Acute Care NP

    Misskala replied to Lacy Lu's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Any feedback on SLU programs? I was looking at the Adult-Gero Primary Care NP and am curious about the caliber/quality/repuatation of the school. TX!

  12. Any suggestion for LTC NP?

    Misskala replied to sparknine's topic in Advanced Practice

    Yes, this is what happens at the skilled care facility and sub-acute rehab unit I work in. The NP and MD do the initial admission together, then the NP does follow-up rounds and progress notes. We...

  13. New NP Blues

    Misskala replied to malapata's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    [emoji106]sauce

  14. MSN-FNP 100% online vs. blended programs-opinions

    Misskala posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm interested in hearing people's feedback on doing the FNP program wholly online. I'm looking at both formats right now. The advantage of this one online program I am considering, is that it is well...

  15. What do I need to know before I start precepting Neuro/Stroke ICU?

    Misskala replied to nurseguyjosh's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    iluvgusgus--thank you! I just started orientation on neuro stepdown unit and all of what you recommended I have seen come into play. Espec. assessments! I got 1:1 training on neuro assessmt with the...

  16. RN:Pt Ratios

    Misskala replied to Misskala's topic in Rehabilitation

    I found it really depended on acuity. My pt load fluctuated from 8-12. Seems low. It got difficult when I had pts on TPN, IV ABX, and multiple dressing changes. I also did most of my own vitals so if...

  17. RN:Pt Ratios

    Misskala posted a topic in Rehabilitation

    I'm considering an offer for an RN position with an independent inpatient sub-acute rehab facility. The pts I've been told are mainly CHF, ortho, and stroke. Pt ratio is 9-12 ( most likely you will...

  18. Key words

    Misskala replied to amzyRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Online job applications also have areas for work history where you give summary of job duties/responsibilities. I go into lots of details in this section and list as much as I can. But for my resume...

  19. Yet another pre-employement assessment .....

    Misskala replied to yadi87's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hey everyone, I'm bumping this thread! I'm about to re-take a test that I failed 6 months ago, so I have been sitting out applying to them for these past 6 months. I hope I pass this time :) Any...

  20. University of Louisiana-Lafayette online RN-BSN

    Misskala replied to bridge2RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I enrolled in ULL and then switched to WGU. I love WGU. So I glad I did it. Go at your own pace, I'm accelerating through classes that require a final exam-I just go to the final exam and take it if I...

  21. LTC but want to switch to a hospital immediately

    Misskala replied to joemomma35's topic in General Nursing

    Agree. This is interesting to really think about. I have med-surg experience on a medical oncology unit and am currently in a subacute rehab unit. I don't think my work style or interest is a real...

  22. Less full time jobs out there

    Misskala replied to sungrl01's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, this is absolutely happening in my town. Tons of travellers. And the addition of float pools being created so to use them "as

  23. Do you think physicians could pass the NCLEX-RN?

    Misskala replied to Lev's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My friend was taking critical care nursing competency tests online in the military and one of the field surgeons was looking over his shoulder and couldn't answer any of them. kinda

  24. When someone asks you what you do for a living, do you say "nurse" or "RN" or "LVN"?

    Misskala replied to HHN2472's topic in General Nursing

    That's pretty funny! We might as well expose the sham to the general public. I'm working on my BSN too

  25. Failed the pre-employment talent screening test

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

    wow, that was an amazing story about your test. I think I would have crumbled during it as it seemed so long, and I am shocked to hear that an entire County requires RNs to pass the test in order to...