Megsd

Megsd BSN, RN

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  1. Has anyone ever had to do all this mess for a job?

    Megsd replied to icyounurse's topic in General Nursing

    Mine was almost as extensive. I had records from school (I'm a new grad) of my titers and TB, so I just had a one-step TB test and the urine test. The urine test was different because I had to take...

  2. Funniest thing a confused pt. has told you...

    Megsd replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    I was working as a CNA on an alzheimer's unit, and was sitting with a few patients and a male CNA. One of the patients (who everyone called Grandma) was upset at the male CNA all day. Finally at the...

  3. Wow a bag of pretzels, your right admin, this is a good place to work

    Megsd replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work there and "fondly" remember the gift cards to that store, which I never ever shopped in except to spend my taxed gift card. I got another one of those after a successful JHACO survey...

  4. First Day Back In Clinicals

    Megsd replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Since you don't want to risk going outside your job descrption/scope of practice, I think a better option would be to utilize your patient's nurse in clinicals. Do your assessment, find the nurse and...

  5. dayton internship programs

    Megsd replied to NoWaNrN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I am really pleased with orientation so far. We have two weeks of class type stuff before hitting the floors, but they have been very accommodating and want to make the internship a good experience...

  6. When you don't know the answer.. what do you say?

    Megsd replied to flygirls2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I usually do the same. "I'm not sure, but I will find out and follow up with you." And then make sure I do find the answer (or not, if I can't), and report back to the patient/family with my answer...

  7. dayton internship programs

    Megsd replied to NoWaNrN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Congratulations! I just started yesterday and so far I am pretty impressed and excited! :) Good

  8. Should I become a CNA before entering an accelerated BSN Nursing program?

    Megsd replied to jbjorn2b's topic in General Nursing

    As a recent accelerated BSN grad, I would say that while it may help your confidence a little in school to become CNA certified, I probably wouldn't do it if it's not a requirement of your program....

  9. dayton internship programs

    Megsd replied to NoWaNrN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    That's true, too. A friend of mine was torn between applying for the OB internship and working as an RN on the unit she was a PCT. They reminded her of that, so now her plan is to work on the floor...

  10. Question about personal liability/ malpractice insurance.....

    Megsd replied to CareBayer's topic in General Nursing

    I just put in my info and as a new grad I can get the coverage amounts stated above for $49 for a year. I have not been told yet of what coverage is offered by my facility (have nursing orientation on...

  11. Just Curious

    Megsd replied to FutureRN_08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I applied for an internship in August, interviewed in October and accepted in October. I graduated in November and took boards in late December. Many of my classmates also had positions before we...

  12. when did u graduate? take boards?

    Megsd replied to ava'smomRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't know how promptly my school sent the paperwork to the BON, but I graduated November 17th and got my ATT via email on December 5th, and tested on December 26th (could have tested earlier but I...

  13. help clarify this for me!!!

    Megsd replied to 2bnursed's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Check with the hospital you were planning to work at (if you'd already applied for jobs). In my area, very few allow you to start work before you pass the NCLEX. I asked in my interview what happens...

  14. dayton internship programs

    Megsd replied to NoWaNrN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I don't know anything about Grandview's program, but I know a bit about MVH's and GSH's. I don't know how hard those are to get into, as not many of my classmates applied for them. I applied to MVH's...

  15. 6-Week VS. 18-Week New Grad RN Training

    Megsd replied to nurseJ88's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would go with Job B, even though it's further away. I am starting a 20 week RN internship program (PLUS floor orientation after that) because of its reputation to increase RN retention and job...

  16. Anyone Pass Nclex-RN studying 3 wks or less?

    Megsd replied to Born2bRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I graduated on Nov. 17th, and had my whole family to entertain the whole weekend. The Monday after graduation, I got a puppy, which consumed a good chunk of my time. Then we had Thanksgiving and more...

  17. Waiting on ATT letter...

    Megsd replied to Aedana's topic in First Year After Licensure

    To give you an idea, I graduated November 17th and received my ATT by email on December 5th. So it took about 2 and a half weeks to get it. All my stuff had been filed with the BON and NCLEX back in...

  18. Anyone NOT taking NCLEX prep course?

    Megsd replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I didn't take a prep class, although a friend of mine took one offered by a local prof and shared tips from the class with me. Aside from that, I mostly used Saunders' Comprehensive Review and...

  19. December Test Takers Support Group

    Megsd replied to wizard100's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Personally, I think $7.95 is a small price to pay to lessen my freaking out time by several days at least. :) To each their own, but I know I plan to cough up the money to see my score

  20. Resumes

    Megsd replied to frogger828's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I spoke to the local hospitals at a job fair and told them when I was graduating and asked when they would recommend I apply for jobs. I graduated in November and they recommended I start applying...

  21. Advice for a new grad...

    Megsd replied to aliciajeakin's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would say (from a new grad perspective) that your first year should be all about figuring out how to be a real nurse, and some kind of stability in your unit, patient load, and hospital policies is...

  22. December Test Takers Support Group

    Megsd replied to wizard100's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I take mine the 26th and started major studying

  23. Any Feedback on the Saunders Comprehensive Review 4th Ed?

    Megsd replied to ginsey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I ordered this book on Amazon and started using it yesterday. So far I am very impressed. I have other books (including Saunders) that just have questions, which are helpful, but I did also want...

  24. If I hate being an CNA, will I hate nursing?

    Megsd replied to emily84's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you enjoy (or at least don't mind) the tasks of a CNA and caring for the people and want an opportunity to provide "better" care than you can as a CNA, I would strongly recommend you look into...

  25. Do you have a graduation AND a pinning?

    Megsd replied to krenee's topic in General Students

    We have both. The pinning is referred to as "pre-commencement" and is only attended by nursing folks. The graduation or "commencement" is the next day and involves the entire university. I chose to go...