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  1. Newport Hospital Grad internship

    katyb213 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, Does anyone know anything about Newport Hospital's graduate internship?! I have not heard much on this thread about it and I am very interested in it. Thanks!

  2. Psych RN to MedSurg

    katyb213 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hey everyone, I became a psych nurse straight out of school and have been in psych for about a year and half. I just accepted a medsurg position at a local hospital. I am excited but nervous since it...

  3. Transition from Psych to Med Surg

    katyb213 replied to Stephieee's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I agree with the above poster. My first job was psych and I transitioned to med/surg. You will always have psych patients no matter where you go! Your background should definitely give you an edge to...

  4. Does where you go to school matter?

    katyb213 replied to tortorRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I attended a fairly prestigious school and I believe that helped me land my first new grad job in the specialty I wanted. I think in the future it may not be as important as I think experience is...

  5. Poll: I got my new grad job in...?

    katyb213 replied to eleectrosaurus's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Inpatient

  6. So confused...

    katyb213 replied to katyb213's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks for all your support. I actually just accepted a job offer from a medsurg unit at the hospital I used to work at...completely different specialty I know...but I feel that I really need that...

  7. So confused...

    katyb213 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hey everyone, I need some guidance here. So I have worked in a local hospital on a geriatric psych floor for over a year now. The floor that I worked on had a fair amount of medical issues plus psych...

  8. Do I need Malpractice insurance?

    katyb213 replied to worf's topic in General Nursing

    I actually just signed up for it through NSO. Very reasonable for the peace of mind and protection it

  9. Accelerated nursing program information

    katyb213 replied to kayglu52's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do you know what school you are aiming to get into? I was in the same exact boat as you and I know how you are feeling. Once you get accepted though, the school often will help you out. However, I had...

  10. Need help picking good nursing shoes!

    katyb213 replied to bamagirl14's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love Danskos. I feel like you either love Danskos or hate em. But they are the only shoes that actually give me support and I do not feel fatigued by the end of the

  11. So confused...

    katyb213 replied to katyb213's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Anyone?! Please

  12. Day in the life of inpatient hospice RN

    katyb213 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hey everyone, I am interested in getting to know what a day in the life of an inpatient hospice RN would be like. I volunteered at a hospice house during nursing school and I loved it but I would love...

  13. Mental Health Tech Question

    katyb213 replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in Psychiatric

    I would also say that it should not hurt you. But as the above poster said, I would not disclose any information like

  14. To specialize, or not specialize, that is the question

    katyb213 replied to FilledWLove's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would definitely say go for the NICU job if you can get it. That is an amazing opportunity. I knew med/surg was not for me either and I went right into a specialty as well and I have not looked...

  15. Relatively new nurse: dialysis or school nursing??

    katyb213 replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats to you! That is a great opportunity for you! I do not understand the mentality of believing you have to have medsurg experience before anything else either. Medsurg is a specialty as much as...

  16. Child/adolescent psych position

    katyb213 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi everyone! I just accepted a position in a child/adolescent psych unit. I am transitioning from the geriatric psych unit. Any tips/pointers for a smooth transition? Any tips on how to get kids to...

  17. new grad... base pay/jobs?

    katyb213 replied to Moecato's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there, Depends where you are but most of the time around $21-24/hr. Good luck to you. It is tough out here in NH right now but it is possible! Just gotta keep

  18. BA in psychology to a BSN

    katyb213 replied to melanyblame's topic in General Nursing

    I did it! I got a BA in psych and my senior year I decided I wanted to do nursing. I ended up completing my BSN in an accelerated program at the University of Rochester (NY). I am really happy I did...

  19. Catholic Med Center Jobs

    katyb213 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey everyone! I was wondering if anyone knows much about Catholic Medical Center and if they hire new grads. I am interested in working there. Any information would be greatly appreciated!

  20. New Grads - The World is Your Pearl!

    katyb213 replied to RNegade's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I very much agree with you. I think managers should be able to be open to real interest and love for that certain area of nursing. I know many new RNs who go into medsurg because they feel like they...

  21. Is nclex more like Saunders or Kaplan?

    katyb213 replied to JM RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think Kaplan was a lot harder than the NCLEX but it teaches you to critically think and breakdown each question which was invaluable to me during the NCLEX. I did not use Saunders so I can't comment...

  22. Best and worst states for new grads?

    katyb213 replied to mysticpenguin's topic in First Year After Licensure

    New England is pretty tough right now. Full time jobs in New England for new grads seem non existent. I went to school in upstate NY and a lot of people who stayed there got jobs. I would try there....

  23. Any reviews on Kaplan Review course?

    katyb213 replied to Simbia's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I loved Kaplan! I would highly recommend it. I really think it helped me critically look at each answer choice. It also just had so many questions which helped you get used to the format etc. I passed...

  24. New RN's...do you have a job ?

    katyb213 replied to pat8585's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was lucky enough to get 2 job offers in New England after graduation. I focused on smaller hospitals which helped a lot I think. Also, some people may advise against cold calling, but that is what...

  25. Kaplan trainer scores 1-3 please help!!

    katyb213 replied to Ibelieve4187's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used Kaplan and ONLY Kaplan online. I felt that the lecture content plus the book really helped to show you the important things to know and not the unnecessary things like Saunders did. I believe...