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  1. am I a nurse or home maker???

    witty_online_moniker replied to jack1339's topic in Private Duty

    I'm still new to nursing, but each client that I've oriented to so far needs meals prepped if they are PO and the nurse is responsible for cleaning equipment and maintaining a neat and tidy patient...

  2. Private Duty for New Grads

    witty_online_moniker replied to reginarn88's topic in Private Duty

    I accepted a PDN job for pretty much the exact reasons you stated in your post. I'm about 5 weeks into it and there are only two patients that I'm comfortable taking on my own at this point because...

  3. new grad, PDN, and experience for the hospital

    witty_online_moniker replied to clearblue3's topic in Private Duty

    Thank you both for taking the time to share that info - definitely sounds like a lot to learn, but it's helpful to at least see some of the acronyms and ventilator-specific terminology before getting...

  4. new grad, PDN, and experience for the hospital

    witty_online_moniker replied to clearblue3's topic in Private Duty

    I'm usually a quick study, so I could see wanting at least two shadow shifts for a new client -- one to get the basics, the second to fill in the gaps and be able to ask specific questions. I'd expect...

  5. new grad, PDN, and experience for the hospital

    witty_online_moniker replied to clearblue3's topic in Private Duty

    I've been offered positions with two different agencies. The first offers two days of in-office training, a day of orientation to the case and then they turn you loose. The second agency has you do...

  6. new grad, PDN, and experience for the hospital

    witty_online_moniker replied to clearblue3's topic in Private Duty

    I am in the EXACT same position as you. New grad, hospitals won't give me the time of day despite all of the networking I've done, and I am considering a PDN offer with an agency that feels like it...

  7. Suggestions for keywords that will get my resume onto an actual nurse manager's desk?

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

    This is such a different experience for me as every other job I have landed has been on my own merit with my cover letter and resume being enough to get me an initial interview. Nursing seems to be...

  8. Suggestions for keywords that will get my resume onto an actual nurse manager's desk?

    witty_online_moniker posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    New grad RN, graduated in May and passed my boards in June. Been looking for jobs since getting my license with absolutely no luck whatsoever. Like every other new grad, I'd prefer an acute care...

  9. How long did it take you to land your first job?

    witty_online_moniker replied to Sessa RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I graduated in May, passed the NCLEX in June and am still looking for that elusive first job. I have applied for about 50 or so different acute care positions, some that specifically stated new grads...

  10. Nursing School Blues??

    witty_online_moniker replied to Nili927's topic in General Students

    This is exactly what I needed to read this morning, even though the original post is ancient. I had my first day of my advanced med/surg clinical rotation yesterday and was feeling down over my...

  11. How's your dating life?

    witty_online_moniker replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    Two words: Time Management. I'm a single parent in my second year of nursing school and it is a bit of a balancing act, but I have a social life, a dating life, and I'm pulling A's in my program. I...

  12. Portfolio or not?

    witty_online_moniker replied to EMT-B BSN RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Is there a "standard" list of what types of things should be included in a nursing portfolio? I'm a student and our instructors want us to have all of our peer skill check-offs included in our...

  13. Clinical simulation fears

    witty_online_moniker replied to mamataeangel's topic in General Students

    Argh, I have the same issue! I feel so unnatural doing the skills on a plastic person and I ended up leaving out some important components of skills because the mannequin didn't respond in the same...

  14. Nln Prep Book

    witty_online_moniker replied to Aisel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I recently took the NLN and used this review book: http://www.amazon.com/Review-Guide-RN-Pre-Entrance-Exam/dp/0763762717/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1295420688&sr=8-1 The practice tests were very...

  15. Will you delete your Facebook account of you get into nursing school?

    witty_online_moniker replied to RscodADN10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No - I make it a point to keep my Facebook page tame enough that I wouldn't be embarrassed if my grandmother, my classmates, or my employer were to have access to it. I don't air my dirty laundry on...

  16. Do you guys see a lot of people saying they are nursing students....

    witty_online_moniker replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    I'm finishing up my last two semesters of pre-reqs and would feel funny calling myself a nursing student when I haven't been accepted into a program yet. That said, it is often people that aren't...

  17. Breastfeeding support by HCPs

    witty_online_moniker replied to mappers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm not a nurse (yet) but can share my personal experience as a breastfeeding mother of 3. I have had three very different experiences with varying levels of support from health care providers. My...

  18. Going to school when you have kids?

    witty_online_moniker replied to Wan2BRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm still plugging away at the pre-reqs, but with good time management skills and a reliable support system, you can be both a student and a mom. I work part-time (about 8 hours a week), go to school...

  19. Taking CNA course before nursing school Worth it?

    witty_online_moniker replied to CaliJessXoxo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My state requires nursing students to be on the CNA registry as a pre-requisite for acceptance to nursing programs. I will be taking a course through the American Red Cross since they have more...

  20. How many nursing programs did/are you applying to?

    witty_online_moniker replied to mariposabella's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I will be applying to one school for Fall 2011. It is an ADN program and I will have all but the nursing courses completed by the time I would start. However, if I don't get accepted to that program,...

  21. Advice on how to beat procrastination.

    witty_online_moniker replied to yisy4u's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Procrastination is a hard, hard habit to break. I also have a tendency to procrastinate and need a deadline to spur me into action. I'm a second degree student and my undergraduate GPA from my...

  22. Going for ADN - take BSN courses now or later?

    witty_online_moniker replied to SwampCat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I only have A&P I&II left to apply to the ADN program at my local community college. I am taking one extra course each semester that isn't required for my particular program but are generally...

  23. return student with low gpa

    witty_online_moniker replied to ljb83's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a similar issue. I am currently taking pre-req courses at a community college and it may be one of my best options for the nursing program as well. They take only your most recent 30 credits to...

  24. BA + LOW GPA...Career change advice? PT 2

    witty_online_moniker replied to Tela's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, I am in a similar position except my previous BS degree is about 10 years older than yours. I am currently in GPA-repair mode and will be starting at a local community college next semester to...

  25. Is It Just Me...

    witty_online_moniker replied to kbm318's topic in General Nursing

    So....what are the right reasons for going into nursing? I'm a prospective nursing student and just want to make sure that I'm not offending those that are in it for the right reasons. How...