RNewbie

RNewbie

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  1. Waiting on first contract = scary!

    RNewbie replied to jab3da's topic in Travel

    You may have to sign up with several agencies if you are not already. Find out what agencies staff in the areas you guys are considering. I definitely would not put in my 2 week notice until you've...

  2. how important is GPA?

    RNewbie replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

    Most hospitals want experience and a license. The only time I see GPAs considered is when applying to some the the new grad residency programs; they usually ask for a copy of your transcript. I have...

  3. Frontier Bound May 2012

    RNewbie replied to JazzyT's topic in Advanced Practice

    Actually, I will apply for the spring if I'm able to get everything done soon but I don't know if that's realistic. It's good that you applied early because admissions usually close before the...

  4. Frontier Bound May 2012

    RNewbie replied to JazzyT's topic in Advanced Practice

    I will be applying for the summer or fall 2012, haven't decided which class yet. I still have several things to do before I can send off my packet. Also, trying to decide if I'll apply to any back up...

  5. Any good derm iPhone apps?

    RNewbie replied to blondy2061h's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I saw an app used on the ipad once. I don't remember what it was called but it was on medical news report on television. It worked by picture recognition. You just take a picture of the area of skin...

  6. Froedtert Hospital

    RNewbie replied to Doodleit's topic in Travel

    I don't personally have exp with Froedtert but my boyfriend is in school at the medical college there and I have been considering a travel contract to Milwaukee or Chicago around Feb or March...

  7. Was asked if I was bisexual?!?!?

    RNewbie replied to caregiver1977's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've never been asked in that way, just the usual "do you have sex with men, women, or both?" I do remember reading somewhere that women who have sex with other women are at higher risk for...

  8. Compensation for working in a Dedicated Education Unit

    RNewbie replied to Phil Boettcher's topic in General Nursing

    I had to look this up because I had no idea what it was. I definitely think that DEU nurses should get some type of extra financial compensation. Here's a good link I found:...

  9. How do I get more hours????

    RNewbie replied to NurseCard's topic in Agency Nurses

    I would say go with more than one agency. Most people I know that only work agency have more than one. I don't currently have a permanent job either. I will be starting a per diem job with an agency...

  10. FaceRecruiters...New Innovative Way to Find a Job

    RNewbie posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I found a healthcare job search website. It sounds interesting. You create a profile, which includes a pic, a video, and your resume for potential employers. In the video you pretty much sell...

  11. FaceRecruiters...New Innovative Way to Find a Job

    RNewbie replied to RNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    lol, you guys are

  12. pradaxa question

    RNewbie replied to shaunamarslan's topic in Patient Medications

    I've read that it should only be swallowed whole but I would check with a pharmacist, they should be able to give you the best

  13. When am I eligible to apply

    RNewbie replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in Agency Nurses

    I don't see why you shouldn't apply for a job at the facility if it's been over a year. Go for

  14. Need advice on which job to choose as a new grad..........

    RNewbie replied to Sherbi5's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow, congrats. All are great opportunities. If your goal is to work in ICU I would go for the community ICU job. You will definitely need critical care exp for CRNA school. I think that the transplant...

  15. Advice on furthering education

    RNewbie replied to DeliveryRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    Frontier Nursing University has both of those programs. It's located in Kentucky but offers distance learning programs. Check them out: http://frontierschool.edu/ You also may want to check the AANP...

  16. Fantastic CNA. but...

    RNewbie replied to nursetiffany.'s topic in General Nursing

    Maybe a longer suspension without pay would work, like 7-10 days. Downside to that would be you guys would be without her good work for all those days. This would probably only be effective if she has...

  17. what states NEED nurses ?

    RNewbie replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I would say CA. There are practically no jobs anywhere close to the major cities but there is a need for the areas out in the middle of

  18. Help I need a way out of current situation, feel lost!

    RNewbie replied to Lizabeth RN's topic in Travel

    I did my first travel assignment with just a year of med surg exp. There were other way more experienced travelers at the same hosp and some of them could not keep up with the work load. I did fine....

  19. Know of any new grad friendly psych jobs? Anywhere in the country?

    RNewbie replied to ChineseLantern's topic in Psychiatric

    I have seen a few ads for new grads at Coalinga State Hosp in Coalinga,CA. The CA dept of mental health covers several hospitals in in CA but the one in Coalinga is the one I've seen advertised...

  20. Any Critical Care Courses in Southern California?

    RNewbie replied to Jofosho's topic in California Nursing

    I'm interested as well for anyone who has any info.

  21. Dear Vocera

    RNewbie replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Lol, I hated the vocera when I first started using it! I've grown to become very dependent on it. Sometimes it does do what it wants to do instead of what you want it to do, but I love it. I've worked...

  22. For anyone who has taken MAT exam, please HELP...

    RNewbie replied to RNewbie's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Wow, I've never heard of anything like that happening...but at least you tested for free . I've heard of ppl who didn't study and did well. I'm a little concerned that won't work for me due to my lack...

  23. For anyone who has taken MAT exam, please HELP...

    RNewbie posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Question about the MAT exam???? Just wondering how your practice exam scores compared to your actually exam score? I take the exam in a few days and I consistently get 50-60 raw score on the practice...

  24. For anyone who has taken MAT exam, please HELP...

    RNewbie replied to RNewbie's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks. I tried google but I seriously can't find a lot of helpful info on personal experiences with taking the

  25. What's the task you like doing most on the job?

    RNewbie replied to PreStudent101's topic in General Nursing

    I love dressing changes and wound care! The nasiest wounds excite me. I also love providing patient and family education on things they will have to do after discharge. Things likes dressing changes,...