Serrano2886

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  1. I PASSED AANP EXAM!!

    Serrano2886 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Like so many other NP graduates I trolled allnurses.com gathering as much information as possible in efforts to pass this exam (Adult-Geri Primary Care -- AANP), and today I am finally able to report...

  2. FNP program South University, Richmond Virginia?

    Serrano2886 replied to Tlubina's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I just graduated in March of this year. MSN AGPCNP. At this time I would not recommend this school. Currently they are on probation due to financial issues and are at risk of loosing accreditation by...

  3. Got the job!

    Serrano2886 replied to Serrano2886's topic in Case Management

    I have been at bedside for 6 years. Started as a float nurse in the med surg tele and emergency departments for 3 years and have been in the PACU for 3 years. I have 1 more year left until I complete...

  4. Got the job!

    Serrano2886 posted a topic in Case Management

    So I've accepted the job with UHC as a field case manager!! I'm super excited but also very nervous as this is completely new territory for me. Does anyone have any pointers on being successful and...

  5. Let's be honest

    Serrano2886 posted a topic in Case Management

    Hi all, I have been a nurse for 6 years. I've worked in Med/Surg float for 3 years and PACU for 3 years. I am in grad school, have 2 boys under 2, and work full time night shift. I am interviewing for...

  6. Let's be honest

    Serrano2886 replied to Serrano2886's topic in Case Management

    It seems like you're referring to workman's comp, which I won't be doing. According to my interview I'm expected to see 7 to 8 clients a week's usually in their home, nursing home, or other day center...

  7. Got the job!

    Serrano2886 replied to Serrano2886's topic in Case Management

    Thank you! I honestly didn't do anything special but apply online, I have no experience in this field, but I do believe being bilingual may have helped since my target clientele is mostly Hispanic. I...

  8. What's your schedule like?

    Serrano2886 posted a topic in Case Management

    Hi Case Managers! I've repeatedly read that field case managers and telephonic case managers have very flexible schedules. How do you schedule your day? How many patients do you visit daily? Is 200...

  9. What's your schedule like?

    Serrano2886 replied to Serrano2886's topic in Case Management

    Thank you for both replies, I appreciate it very much... @Thecommuter patience is a virtue, and I definitely do not have any expectations for responses but definitely glad some took the time to...

  10. What's your schedule like?

    Serrano2886 replied to Serrano2886's topic in Case Management

    Anyone??

  11. Who is taking this patient!?!? ::crickets::

    Serrano2886 posted a topic in PACU

    Hi All, I'm a fairly newer PACU nurse, a little over 1 year. I work in a trauma hospital and our PACU has 22 beds. Last year my PACU had 4 nurses retire, and hired 5 new nurses all within 1 month....

  12. New Grad - Med/Surg Float position

    Serrano2886 replied to dragn2623's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi am a new grad and landed my 1st job as a float rn in th med/surg area and its totally do-able with the right training. My facility offered me a total of 6 months training with about 2 weeks on...

  13. The 1st check as an rn....yay!!! Or nay!!

    Serrano2886 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    hi lovies!! i was just wondering, what did you guys do with your first check?? and how did it feel when you received it?? was it like.."oh yes sooo worth it!!!":lol2: or was it...

  14. Remember The Stalker....here's an update!!

    Serrano2886 posted a topic in General Nursing

    hey all!!!! on may 29th i posted a thread basically worrying if i was being stalk-like about a new grad residency program in valley hospital in nj..i received great advice...and followed the calling 1...

  15. Remember The Stalker....here's an update!!

    Serrano2886 replied to Serrano2886's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Blondy!!! I will be working on a med/surg

  16. Remember The Stalker....here's an update!!

    Serrano2886 replied to Serrano2886's topic in General Nursing

    JoPACURN....ummm...thanks for the suggestion???...eating isn't how I cope with stress...I have many different ways of coping...if I coped with stress only by eating through nursing school I would...

  17. yeah- employed new grad!

    Serrano2886 replied to jojo10's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!!!!!! How'd you do it?? I also graduate 5/17/2010...luckily was offered my dream job...and will take the nclex in early august... Where will you work...what unit?? Where are you...

  18. I am lucky...but I'm still very disappointed ::sighs::

    Serrano2886 posted a topic in General Nursing

    hi all!!!! well i just graduated in may 2010, still waiting to take the nclex exam, and i was offered a nursing position in the outpatient clinics section for the company i work for.... i know that in...

  19. I am lucky...but I'm still very disappointed ::sighs::

    Serrano2886 replied to Serrano2886's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone for the awesome advice....I will learn as much as I can from this job absorb it and apply it as I move on with my career....I'm still not happy but I will definetely turn this...

  20. I am lucky...but I'm still very disappointed ::sighs::

    Serrano2886 replied to Serrano2886's topic in General Nursing

    thanks so much for the advice....it makes me feel like i have some hope....it's different to talk to your family...then to talk to nurses that just "get it"......i'm sure i will be fine...thanks again...

  21. I am lucky...but I'm still very disappointed ::sighs::

    Serrano2886 replied to Serrano2886's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for replying!!! i absolutely do not see myself working to a doctor's office long term...it's definetely not for me..i hate it...there's no variety..it's always a sore throat..uri...uti...and...

  22. The 1st check as an rn....yay!!! Or nay!!

    Serrano2886 replied to Serrano2886's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi itsmejuli, I've worked at the hospital for 5 years in another position, what makes me so sure that this is the starting pay is speaking to experienced and non experienced nurses in various...

  23. The 1st check as an rn....yay!!! Or nay!!

    Serrano2886 replied to Serrano2886's topic in First Year After Licensure

    sunshine9403RN...I work at Valley Hospital in NJ...pretty expensive place to live but luckily I still live with mom...and she's not getting rid of me any time soon hehehehe.... Geeeezzz...

  24. Am I a stalker????!!!

    Serrano2886 replied to Serrano2886's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the advice all!!!! I truly appreciate them...I'll definitely call once a week till I get an answer...and I'll keep you posted!! Thanks for the good luck vibes!!

  25. Am I a stalker????!!!

    Serrano2886 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi All!!! I'm a new grad 5/2010...I've had my eye on a New Grad Residency since December 2009 and I finally got an interview this Monday... Although I work for the company...this residency position is...