hakunamatata BSN, RN

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    Scheduled NCLEX-RN for 1-9-13...REALLY FREAKING OUT...

    hakunamatata replied to jroxx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Dude, you'll be okay. I failed my exit HESI miserably - first time ever failing something in my life. However, I didn't really study... ANYWAYS: for NCLEX, I studied for four days before taking it...
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    Changing Job less than 1 yr after graduation

    hakunamatata replied to videoguru27's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I do not agree with all the above posters - life is too crazy to be miserable. That said, there's a difference as a new nurse between feeling "lost" and then hating your job. Also, it sounds like you...
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    Do you Per-Diem out of your specialty?

    hakunamatata replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Psychiatric

    I do the opposite - full-time Med/Surg, PRN psych. I love Psych and put myself in a good situation. However, I can't stand my Med/Surg job. I am thinking about moving fully to Psych...if you really...
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    Which states hire new grads?

    hakunamatata replied to greyL's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    MO, Saint Louis, is pretty new grad friendly. It's still "tough" b/c it's a metropolitan area, but if you network and give yourself a few weeks, you'll likely find something. I graduated in April and...
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    Just landed Forensic Psych Job - need help about working conditions!

    hakunamatata posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi all! I am a newer grad and I am so excited that I just landed a PRN psych job at a State Hospital to supplement my full-time job on the floor. I wanted my "medical" experience, but psych is my...
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    New Grad Jobs in California

    hakunamatata replied to lexibrooke79's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I feel for you, OP. I was in the same situation as you; but I had no savings, no parents to live with, anything like that - and I was offered a job before I even graduated in Missouri, so I am here...
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    New grad RN on floor, night shift, am I depressed or am I normal...

    hakunamatata posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new grad RN - got a job before I graduated on a high-acuity, fast-paced medicine floor at a top 5 (inner city) hospital, where everyone is super sick (or super MEAN). I've got a lot of common...
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    New grad RN on floor, night shift, am I depressed or am I normal...

    hakunamatata replied to hakunamatata's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks all for answering, even the ones bickering - I'm always enthused to hear both sides of the story :) I had to laugh at some of the responses, haha, I definitely don't have a drinking problem....
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    New grad RN on floor, night shift, am I depressed or am I normal...

    hakunamatata replied to hakunamatata's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You guys rock - thanks.
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    Any Advice for student going into OB who wants to do L&D?

    hakunamatata replied to Katie71275's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, my advice is to network and get yourself a job! That is a hard area to enter, with and without experience. Most places often require that you have L&D experience to get an L&D job...so...
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    Just landed Forensic Psych Job - need help about working conditions!

    hakunamatata replied to hakunamatata's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you SO much for your reply! I don't get shaken up easily, so I'm thinking I can handle it. Thanks again for your
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    I Love My Job!

    hakunamatata replied to flyingchange's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is awesome to hear. I'm a new grad on the floor, but interviewed and wanted the ER so bad. The floor is tough, but it is good experience. Corrections is also my other secret area of choice, I'd...
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    New grad, job on MS floor, 6 week orientation. Freak out.

    hakunamatata replied to woahmelly's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm in the same position you are (huge Top 10 teaching hospital, lucky to have job as new grad,etc.), except I am orienting on the floor for 8 weeks. It's a stressful place, but I knew that going in....
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    What does it take to be a good psych nurse?

    hakunamatata replied to paulschwinn's topic in Psychiatric

    Definitely a dark sense of humor, among other things. And tolerance to sit and listen...for extensive periods of
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    HRSA loan repayment

    hakunamatata replied to mandydawley's topic in General Nursing

    Do your research on the website, and some Googling. It can be overwhelming, but you need to put the time in if you are serious about it. You should be able to find all of your answers on the main...
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    Going to Cali after one year experience...possible?

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

    Thanks palmbeach - I have looked into the travel thing, but I am specifically talking about securing a job at a hospital, not traveling. Thanks for your help though - this may be a good option for me!...
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    Going to Cali after one year experience...possible?

    hakunamatata posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi all, I was in the typical new grad dilemma of wanting to go to Cali for my first nursing job, but due to the economy, have taken a job in the Midwest (I was offered it before I even graduated -...
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    UCSF NEW GRAD RN Training Program!! 2012

    hakunamatata replied to michelichka914's topic in California Nursing

    It stands for Intensive Care Nursery (you can Google these things, btw ). I didn't think they were going to make phone calls until July at least, but that's
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    Who enjoys med/surg??

    hakunamatata replied to erika.RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I was actually going to come on here today to post some positives for the same reason you're talking about - it seems like there are none on here! I am a new grad on a super busy Medicine floor at a...
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    Just finished my first semester. Ask me anything.

    hakunamatata replied to MeTheRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I just finished an Accelerated BSN program and was considering going back to D.O. school, but have decided I am going to pursue the CRNA route. On an Acute Medicine floor and hoping that a year's...
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    Transferring in first year of nursing

    hakunamatata replied to dressagerdr's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am in your exact same situation! While I don't think it's the most professional thing to leave your first job before a year, you have to do what you gotta go. I have secured a position exactly like...
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    How To Get a Job As a New Grad Nurse

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

    Paco, I can't agree with you more! I am probably not as aggressive as I make myself out to be ? Really, having a good attitude and being friendly got me far. I know what you are talking about with the...
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    UCSF NEW GRAD RN Training Program!! 2012

    hakunamatata replied to michelichka914's topic in California Nursing

    Hey all, Thanks to the person who started this thread. I am newly licensed and about to start my first RN job in St. Louis; I'll be on a pretty intense Acute Medicine (adults) floor at a major Top Ten...
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    UCLA New Grad Summer 2012 program

    hakunamatata replied to sallyp911's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks for responding Hercules. I just thought the reference check was a formality more or less, not a prospect for termination of the process. If you know what I am saying...I have thought about it,...
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    UCLA New Grad Summer 2012 program

    hakunamatata replied to sallyp911's topic in California Nursing

    Did anyone else who moved to the references part NOT end up getting interviews? I know that my references wrote glowing reviews, so I am trying to figure out what went wrong. I'm curious as to if it...