scifihippie

scifihippie has 5 years experience and specializes in ICU.

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1. NG tube irrigation

   scifihippie replied to rck213's topic in General Nursing

   I use tap water. Most of my pts have NGT and they are almost always placed for giving meds or tube

2. Applying for a job while still in nursing school?

   scifihippie replied to ilovemicrobiology's topic in General Nursing

   Depends on the facility. Some in my city required a license to apply as a new grad. I applied 5 months before graduation to most places and landed a job 3 months before

3. NCLEX on Monday Feb 13th

   scifihippie replied to PinkNBlue's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Go to the BON website for your state and search for nursing licenses. You can search anyone's name and it will give you their license number. Mine says application in process. I'm waiting for it to...

4. Precepting in the ICU

   scifihippie replied to RN-ing's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   I'm a new grad in the ICU. I have to complete 400 hours with my preceptor working her shifts. I also have to complete about 250 classroom hours. It should cover about 15-16 weeks

5. NCLEX on Monday Feb 13th

   scifihippie replied to PinkNBlue's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   That's the good popup! I got it today too. I'm checking our BON like crazy. Some local gals have seen their name there before they can even get the 48 hour results from

6. NCLEX on Monday Feb 13th

   scifihippie replied to PinkNBlue's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Good luck. I take mine today

7. Applying before you even graduate?

   scifihippie replied to EstrellaAzul's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I started applying in September before my December graduation. I landed a job first of November to start January 9. I will be a graduate nurse and need to take the NCLEX within 6 weeks of starting....

8. 2nd career new grad - do you include "non nurse" experience?

   scifihippie replied to ro2878's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I had a 15 year career before I went to nursing school. I had two jobs, one for 5 years another for 10. I listed skills from those jobs that applied to nursing, like supervision, delegation, time...

9. Le Bonheur Children's Hospital

   scifihippie replied to violettn's topic in Tennessee Nursing

   LeBonheur is going magnet. They will not hire an ADN anymore, especially a new one. That is straight from the recruiter. I talked to her three times and same story. Absolutely no ADN

10. Memphis Programs

    scifihippie replied to Grizz's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I landed a job pregraduation from an ADN program. There are some places that won't hire new ADN, but it didn't hurt me when at hospitals that do. The Med, Methodist north, south Germantown, the VA...

11. Memphis Programs

    scifihippie replied to Grizz's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Just some anecdotal advice. I've been interviewing for RN positions here in Memphis and from hiring managers, they prefer an ADN or BSN for a new nurse. They don't think the direct entry masters...

12. RN to BSN program at University of Memphis

    scifihippie replied to scifihippie's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Thanks. I graduate in December, but am looking to possibly start June or September next year. I want to give myself some time off while orienting at my new job before jumping back into

13. RN to BSN program at University of Memphis

    scifihippie replied to scifihippie's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Thank you for responding. I appreciate your insight. I too want the flexibility of online, but want the "real" university behind it. Did you start it soon after finishing your ADN or did you wait...

14. The skinny on Magnet and BSN vs. ADN

    scifihippie replied to klone's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I knew going into an ADN program that two hospitals in town would not hire a new grad ADN b/c of Magnet. Now this summer, 4 months before I graduate, two more hospitals have put in a no new ADN...

15. RN to BSN program at University of Memphis

    scifihippie posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Is anyone here currently in or has graduated the RN to BSN program at U of M? What do you think of it? How was it balancing the course load with working and family? Did you do the full time or part...