RNewbie

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  1. Student loan taking forever to pay off...

    RNewbie replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    Does anyone have information on consolidating loans? Is it worth it? Do you end up with a higher interest rate? I have like 3-4 different collection agencies calling and harassing me for student loan...

  2. Confused between LVN and BSN

    RNewbie replied to kewlNursetobe's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Maybe the person in HR did not understand what a BSN degree is. Just explain to them that you are a new grad RN seeking employment, but some places will not hire you until you are

  3. New Nurse- Staffing Agency Requires Level 2 Background

    RNewbie replied to NewGoalRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Try and speak to someone at the agency to have your questions answered directly. Anytime I have had to do something like that it's just online training required by the agency. Then the agency usually...

  4. Clogs vs sneakers vs walking shoes, which one?

    RNewbie replied to Barnstormin' PMHNP's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Am I the only one who wears converse "chuck taylor" all stars?? I love them! I am also a fan of new balance shoes. One day my new balance shoes for work were dirty so I wore my converse, that was a...

  5. Has anyone else applied to Frontier class 103?

    RNewbie replied to spudster's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congrats!

  6. Has anyone else applied to Frontier class 103?

    RNewbie replied to spudster's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Just wondering what were your original refs? I was thinking about getting a nurse manager, charge nurse, and supervisor/coordinator of a free clinic I volunteer at. What do you guys think about...

  7. My first RN paycheck hits my account today!!

    RNewbie replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's great,

  8. Nursing Student Drug Tests

    RNewbie replied to karl rove's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I attended a program that did random drug testing. Each term students were randomly tested. Somehow the school selected a small percentage of students each term through some type of random selection...

  9. FFP off the pump?

    RNewbie replied to chris_mnd's topic in MICU, SICU

    I don't infuse FFP a lot but I have always used a pump. Never heard of free flowing it. Were you presented with any evidence based research to back up the info you were given? I used to work at a...

  10. Pre employment hair screening.

    RNewbie replied to Jovial Jackson's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I've had to leave a hair sample before and they only cut like an inch or so in the back of my head where it would not be noticed. I had a friend that was bald and I found out that they do take body...

  11. Bad Credit Score and Nursing School--Need Serious Advice

    RNewbie replied to jiwonkim89's topic in General Students

    If it were me, I would get my credit/debt under control. There's no guarantee that you will get a job as soon as you finish school in this job market anyway. Get a copy of your credit report so you...

  12. Help, Need Study Guides/Practice tests for homehealth/Agency/Pvt. Duty tests for job

    RNewbie replied to Let's help out's topic in Home Health

    In my experience, the timed exams are not bad. It's usually common sense stuff. I've taken a few and never failed any. I have taken a couple of untimed competency exams that were kinda hard. Luckily,...

  13. Please review my resume

    RNewbie replied to hnh573's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Templates are very helpful. You might want to add licenses, certifications/courses, and any volunteer work experience. Take a look at some example nursing resumes. I've seen a lot of good ones out...

  14. Grossest thing that you've experienced?

    RNewbie replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of these stories have mine beat by a long shot but the nastiest thing I've done is irrigate maggots from a pts nasal sinuses. Several times a day pt got normal saline flushes through his...

  15. Would you leave current job for a Mon-Fri less stressful opportunity?

    RNewbie replied to ooMissNurseoo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would take a pay cut for a less stressful job. If you can afford to, I'd say go with it. Just curious , but what exactly would you be doing in residential

  16. On responsibilities to fulfill schedule

    RNewbie replied to Kashia's topic in Agency Nurses

    Most agencies have policies on canceling shifts. I think my agency has a policy that after so many canceled shifts they can terminate you. The sooner you tell them that you can't work, the sooner they...

  17. Frontier Nursing University...Question?

    RNewbie posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm planning on applying to Frontier's FNP program. There are 2 required essays/statements. I'm unsure of how to respond to the statement below. "Please write a well crafted statement about how you...

  18. Frontier Nursing University...Question?

    RNewbie replied to RNewbie's topic in Post Graduate Students

    @djeffries,

  19. Has anyone else applied to Frontier class 103?

    RNewbie replied to spudster's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Okay, thanks. I'm in the process of trying to find ppl to proof read my essays. Most colleges have writing centers but you have to be enrolled as a student. I'm going to check with the public...

  20. Baptist College of Health Sciences!!!

    RNewbie replied to KML504's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I am a BCHS alumni. You might consider something like Student Gov Association if you want to be involved in something. I did not participate in anything while enrolled. School, studying, and work was...

  21. Has anyone else applied to Frontier class 103?

    RNewbie replied to spudster's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I will be applying to a class this year, not sure which one yet. Just curious, on the application did you guys include your date of birth and the demographic questions: gender, marital status, and if...

  22. Manhattan

    RNewbie replied to PatiRN's topic in Travel

    I am considering traveling to NY as well around March. I'm planning to discuss my options with recruiters within the next month. Will keep you posted on any helpful info that I

  23. And the results are in....

    RNewbie replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the same situation. I only owe around $40,000 in student loans total but I have found it hard to make the monthly payments along with my other bills. I would suggest that anyone who is having...

  24. Anyone find CRNA School EASIER than made out to be?

    RNewbie replied to SlyFoxRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I agree with what most posters said. I have always wondered if CRNA school is really as hard as ppl say. I would be curious to hear from more people who are CRNAs that have some insight on the...

  25. Job Hopping.........a bad thing??

    RNewbie replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    It is possible that you could burn bridges with that company and be unemployable with them again, but you gotta do what's best for you. If you are concerned about looking like a job hopper you can fix...