RNewbie

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  1. Frontier Nursing University...Question?

    RNewbie replied to RNewbie's topic in Post Graduate Students

    @furgie,

  2. Frontier Nursing University...Question?

    RNewbie replied to RNewbie's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks, that's a good way to put

  3. Why did you pick your username?

    RNewbie replied to made's topic in General Nursing

    I chose mine b/c I was a new nurse at the time. Although I'm not a nursing vet, I'm no longer a Newbie and now I wish I would have picked a more meaning username,

  4. Frontier Nursing University...Question?

    RNewbie replied to RNewbie's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks. It's weird for me b/c I seriously have nothing goin on so there's nothing to explain! Anyway I'm working on it. I'm so nervous about this whole application

  5. Nursing abroad, nurses without borders???

    RNewbie replied to ICU, RN, BSN, B.S.'s topic in General Nursing

    I'm interested finding a legit organization to do mission work with as well. I found this website: http://www.missionfinder.org/medical.htm The problem is I don't know anyone who has worked with any...

  6. Pre-cepting

    RNewbie replied to NSGstudent12's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Nursing jobs for new grads seem to be hard to come by so don't hold out for an OB position. Take what you can get. Med/surg will give you the essential needs and skills to function as a nurse....

  7. The problem with floating ER Nurses

    RNewbie replied to crabalot's topic in Emergency

    Couldn't find anything specific to the ER either but I found these (you may have already seen them): http://ccn.aacnjournals.org/content/28/6/51.full...

  8. Has anyone taken the new GRE?

    RNewbie replied to juslikeneon's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm wondering the same thing. I have a Kaplan book that I purchased last year. It's called GRE Premier 2011. I also have a Barron's GRE book but I think I need to stick to one or the other; I'm going...

  9. programs that admit with less than 3.0 gpa

    RNewbie replied to srleslie's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I've seen several programs that except GPAs as low as 2.7. I actually saw acceptance of 2.5 somewhere, can't remember where tho. A lot of programs I've seen have the standard 3.0 GPA requirement but...

  10. Writing Sample for NP admission

    RNewbie replied to smille33's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The fact that it can be on anything is to your advantage. Just have someone familiar with APA format critique it. You could use a research paper from nursing school or something similar (but that may...

  11. How have you helped save your unit money?

    RNewbie replied to jojoroo's topic in General Nursing

    Never heard of the bucket idea but that's a good one. I realized I was being wasteful when my garbage can at home would be full of alcohol pads and saline flushes. I decided to make a serious effort...

  12. Is home health profitable?

    RNewbie replied to brotherbear's topic in Home Health

    Thanks, hopefully it will be a great new exp for

  13. Is home health profitable?

    RNewbie replied to brotherbear's topic in Home Health

    I will be starting as a home health infusion nurse soon on a per diem basis. It's $40/hr (southern Cali). I was told that the pts' infusions are usually 4-8 hrs. All I have to do is start an IV and...

  14. RN or BSN? Help!

    RNewbie replied to amymatey's topic in General Students

    If you have no interest in pursuing an advanced degree afterwards I would go for the ADN. On the other hand, depending on the BSN program you may already have most of the needed courses from your...

  15. Travel nurse contract - stay or go? Please help...

    RNewbie replied to jsallen's topic in Travel

    Wow...sounds pretty unsafe. I would end the contract and move on from the agency if you are not satisfied with

  16. Heparin Bolus Contraindications

    RNewbie replied to newgradrn2011's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I have no exp with dialysis but was interested in learning more about your concern as posted above. It seems like there is no true standard set in stone. Seems like the thought behind holding the...

  17. Dream job if you weren't an RN

    RNewbie replied to EDnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    I'd be a chef...I love to

  18. Should I start working agency? Seeking advice

    RNewbie replied to kristiDstar's topic in Agency Nurses

    If you are confident in your step down experience, I would go for that vs. med surg/tele b/c of the higher pt ratios in m/s. I'd rather work with 2-4 pts with higher acuity than run myself crazy on a...

  19. Best nursing agencies in California?

    RNewbie replied to RNewbie's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks for responding. I have not figured out how to PM, will someone let me know how to send private messages? Anyone with advice on my original question feel free to PM me if you don't want to...

  20. Best nursing agencies in California?

    RNewbie posted a topic in California Nursing

    I've recently relocated to the Los Angeles area and I'm wondering if anyone can recommend good agencies to work for? I'm currently working for an agency/registry and I feel as if I'm being ripped off....

  21. Jobs in LA

    RNewbie replied to RNewbie's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for all the other responses. I will be living with a friend until I find a job and a place to live or my friend and I may decide to get a place together. I guess if I don't find a nursing job...

  22. Jobs in LA

    RNewbie posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am planning on relocating LA. I have 8 mo of exp as an RN-BSN. What is the job market like in the Los Angeles area? I'm just wondering how hard it will be for me to find a job. I have enough money...

  23. Jobs in LA

    RNewbie replied to RNewbie's topic in Nursing Career

    @ puresass, how did things work out with the recruiter? do you have any tips, since you have been actively looking for jobs there? what kind of jobs have you applied for? just wondering,

  24. Jobs in LA

    RNewbie replied to RNewbie's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks. That would be the sensible thing to do, but I just don't know how to find a job there when I live over 2,000 miles away. I don't even know where to start, so I figured I would just come to LA...

  25. HOBET EXAM

    RNewbie replied to coko72's topic in Nursing Career

    I am a graduate of Baptist. Just wanted to say goodluck, it'll be over before you know