MJB2010

MJB2010

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  1. Working as nurse extern help resume after graduation?

    MJB2010 replied to gia19's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Absolutely. It is def what got me my job (I start in a few weeks!) It gave me more clinical hours, and I got to care for 4 -5 patients on my own by the end of the summer. Def helped "sell myself" and...

  2. Best shoes for plus size women

    MJB2010 replied to cestes1001's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Which Birks are you wearing? What is the

  3. Best Plus Sized Scrubs?

    MJB2010 replied to NurseBlueBear's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love the tafford flare leg pants. I had to order several sizes & exchange a couple of times, but now that I ahve found the right size, I do love these pants! They have flat front ones &...

  4. Any hospital hiring new grads? anywhere in the country?

    MJB2010 replied to zefutebolera's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You need to do a little research on the current job market in your area. The shortage is for experienced nurses, there are a lot of places that are not willing to pay to train new grads. It is...

  5. Can anyone recommend a good ortho/neuro book?

    MJB2010 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need to brush up on my skills before starting on the floor as a new grad. Any good books I should pick up? I have done post op care of hips & knees but I am still super nervous and would feel...

  6. Good Orthopedic Nursing Book

    MJB2010 replied to djb2121's topic in Orthopedic

    I would also like to know.

  7. Quick ques. for recent new grads...

    MJB2010 replied to gaspasser2b's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started applying during my last semester and I was a MAY graduate. The New Grad residencies take apps super early. Most offer groups a few times a year, August/Sept and then Jan/Feb -ish. So I was...

  8. Would YOU accept this position?

    MJB2010 replied to NJFek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No I would not take that job. I feel like I need another RN there for when questions pop up, as a resource person. I am in no way shape or form ready to work alone overnights with people under me. And...

  9. Any hospital hiring new grads? anywhere in the country?

    MJB2010 replied to zefutebolera's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Getting licensed in all the states is certainly making my job search expensive! But I think it helps to have it already done when you apply. Some states take a long time to get the paperwork done. So...

  10. I was a bad girl.

    MJB2010 replied to grandmawrinkle's topic in General Nursing

    Could have been worse, could have grabbed a beer & jumped down the emergency slide(hehe). I guess we all have days where we reach our

  11. NCLEX question

    MJB2010 replied to SJMnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I found the LaCharity Prioritization & Delegation book ot be most similar to NCLEX. I also used the Saunders, I think it helped cover a lot of content. BUt I would grab the LaCharity book used...

  12. Career advice please

    MJB2010 replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, so called & spoke with HR end of last week and asked again if it was a "GUARANTEED" spot when the RN cohort opens. I was told of course it is a guarantee about 10 times. I then asked if I...

  13. Career advice please

    MJB2010 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I interviewed for a new grad program and was offered a position, contingent upon the state processing my paperwork before the start date. It didnt get finished in time,and the hospital called to...

  14. Dear well-meaning friends and family members: the rantings of a jobless new grad

    MJB2010 replied to R!XTER's topic in General Nursing

    lol I am SO sick of this. Like I am going to call them up & be like "THANKS! I FORGOT ABOUT THAT ONE", oh and if they read the webiste before copy & pasting it to me, they would have seen the...

  15. Offered a New Grad Job but was told on hold.......

    MJB2010 replied to saraaileen76's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds to me like one of those "someone knew somone" type of deals, and they said their son/daughter/cousin/ nephew/neighbors/best friend wanted the job. There is a lot of "who you know" type of...

  16. Offered a New Grad Job but was told on hold.......

    MJB2010 replied to saraaileen76's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh. I am so sorry that happened to you! I am in a similar situation, I got bumped to the next cohort & was offered an NA job in the meantime (which pays less than what I make now and is 8 months...

  17. Plasma Centers

    MJB2010 replied to CALIGIRL78's topic in General Nursing

    Hehe, the needle is big (like the size of a McDonalds straw) but sharp, so it usually isnt a bad stick.

  18. Med focus???

    MJB2010 replied to o2BRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used the Saunders disc, you can choose "Pharm" for a quiz or practice and there were hundreds of questions. I also found Table D in the back of Exam Cram to be helpful. It is the most prescribed...

  19. Plasma Centers

    MJB2010 replied to CALIGIRL78's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in blood banking we used

  20. Saunders by Silvestri...Good for Nclex practice questions?

    MJB2010 replied to SJMnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just passed NCLEX a few weeks ago, I used the Saunders Comprehensive CD fot practice questions, and I found it helpful! I did not read the book though, I used Exam Cram for my comprehensive study...

  21. Schools over - stuck with 18 books

    MJB2010 replied to Natingale's topic in General Nursing

    I am selling all of mine! I am moving out of state and do not want to pack & lug around books that will be obsolete soon. If I need a reference I will use the internet or the books at work. Most...

  22. Anyone recently apply for endorsment in GA?

    MJB2010 posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    How long exactly did it take? Anyone done this recently? This is killing me! I was told 15 days when I called initially and now they are telling me 15 to process the app, then 25 more to review it. If...

  23. which job to chose?

    MJB2010 replied to hopingtobeanRNsoon's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would go for the one that gives you the best training & orientation, and is full time. Seems like a great option, you will get teh support you need to transition into the floor and a great...

  24. New grad from out of state licensing question

    MJB2010 replied to sheronep's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I would recommend getting licensed in GA for the NCLEX, not your current state & then endorsing because I am living this nightmare right now. The GBON is extremely slow, and they mean if you call...

  25. Signing a contract for a length of employment commitment?

    MJB2010 replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    Before accepting the position, you need to find out what the penalty is for breaking the contract and how many hours it takes to fulfill the contract. Some let you go part time but it extends the...