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I thought I posted a reply to this thread...strange. Anyway, regarding this part above, I can't tell you how many times I've seen circulators who face their back to the field and zone out during the surgery, not paying attention. I cringe when I he...

You're welcome. Your post was on the right track, and it shows you're thinking, which is a good thing.

Regarding this part above: D10W is technically hypertonic, but as a previous poster stated, it becomes metabolized very quickly and then become hypotonic. Same as with D5W, starts out isotonic, but then metabolizes and becomes hypotonic. You have t...

No need to get defensive. Just clarifying facts. Do you have support showing these first pass rates? Stating unsupported percentages is not helpful to someone researching schools.

You may want to recheck your stats. GHC has averaged 89% from 2006-2009, with the highest at 92% in 2006. Certainly does not surpass other schools. This is according to the GA Board of Nursing. http://www.sos.ga.gov/plb/rn/NCLEXSCORES20062009.pdf

Ok, that makes sense, I didn't realize the NM was the one making the offer, I thought it was coming from HR. Well good luck and hopefully one of the other places will come through next week.

I'm really surprised they are pushing you to make a decision before discussing the pay and benefits. Could it be they just want to know if you are interested enough for them to make you a formal offer? If so, there's no harm in telling them you are...

Definitely get the offer in writing if you are planning on moving down to Macon. They should understand your need to have more time to decide since it involves a move and this will buy you some time to see if an opportunity exists at either of the o...

Here's what I would do. I would call Macon on Monday and ask them to send you a formal offer letter stating the pay and benefits before you are able to give them a definite decision. I would contact Emory and NE Georgia, let them know that you spok...

If you attend a technical college that is part of The Technical College System of Georgia and transfer to a 4 year college within the University System of Georgia, you shouldn't have any trouble transferring your non-technical courses (i.e. college l...

It's a good thing Daytonite is still with us in spirit - OP...here is a link that Daytonite posted that will point you in the right direction on how to draft your care plan relating to overdose. Good luck and don't be afraid to come back if you have...

I think you are missing my point. How long have you been working in L&D? You shouldn't be considered a "new grad" any longer. You graduated in December 2009 and have been working as an RN (I assume). Depending on the facility, a "new grad" is...

If you are working in L&D, why are you looking at new grad positions? Does your facility have an OR? Why not look at transferring into the OR at the facility you are currently working at?

One of your old posts indicates you were an electrician and gave up a great job for nursing. That sounds like a pretty good marketable job skill. Do what you need to do until you can land a nursing job.

I would call the recruiter and find out directly from them.

Where are you focusing your search? Apply to everything, even if it says 'experienced preferred'. Don't limit yourself to just the metro area, there are many hospitals outside the area and you may have to commute until you get some experience. Man...

It just depends on the program. You will need to check out their criteria and who they allow to apply to their residency programs. In my experience, most, if not all, of the residency programs have requirements that you have not worked as an RN and...

Although not necessarily the same concept, I see your point and agree. I think the major issue is whether the HESI is really accurate at examining a student's level of knowledge. As others have mentioned, I would be curious to know if there are any...

Are you working at the LTC as an RN? If so, many residency programs require that you have not worked as an RN after graduation prior to applying to the program. At that point, you aren't considered a new grad any longer in order to qualify to apply...

I don't know that I want to work OR and nothing else for the rest of my life. You'll change your mind once you start working and get comfortable. I've read that once you join OR that people rarely leave. Why is that? It's the best! Is it because they...

I think I'm just getting old, but I would start with being able to write/type "don't know" and "want to" instead of "dunno" and "wanna". I've noticed this more and more lately and I'm hoping that it's just part of posting on a forum and I assume you...

We lived in Rio Rancho and loved it. I would move back there in a heartbeat if we could. In my opinion, and I may be biased because it's where we lived, but the best area in Rio Rancho is the High Resort area. It skirts the area just north of the C...

If I had a choice, and assuming that the residency is for an area of specialty I am interested in and at a hospital I am interested in working, then I would choose the residency. Generally, the residency is a formal program geared to take the time t...

"Thanks for the response...that's kind of discouraging though! It seems like with all the hospitals in the area, the job market wouldn't be that bad for new grads." There are plenty of hospitals in the area and the job market isn't too bad for new gr...

I don't have any personal experience with GPC, maybe someone else can help you with that specific school, but I know that other schools allow you to take the RN entrance exam, whether it be the TEAS or NLN, at any location and submit the test results...