SC_RNDude

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  1. Is there a CO school WITHOUT a wait list?

    SC_RNDude replied to jgs284's topic in Colorado Nursing

    " hospitals generally do not care where you get your rn, and that other traits are much more important to hiring managers" --i agree. my hospital hires new grads from all the programs. however, they...

  2. Career change and moving to CO, advice welcome!

    SC_RNDude replied to pdxwildcat's topic in Colorado Nursing

    As a relatively new RN grad who has worked with nurse grads and students from CU,Regis, DSON, and Metro State's accelerated programs, I can say all four schools turn out great new RN's. Also, last I...

  3. Will dismissed charges prevent employment?

    SC_RNDude replied to jive turkey's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hmm, I looked up the statute, and you are right. It does sound like you are unable to seal the arrest record for a felony. If I were you, I would go to the district court where your case is and ask...

  4. Will dismissed charges prevent employment?

    SC_RNDude replied to jive turkey's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Having worked for the courts in my past, I can't imagine that having your record sealed is so hard or expensive if you were not convicted. You really shouldn't even need a attorney. What state are...

  5. Metro state ANO program

    SC_RNDude replied to Audrey22's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Some of us alternates only had a few days notice and got everything done just fine. I would get your BLS done or at least scheduled. Even that though, as long as it's done before you start your...

  6. Pradaxa

    SC_RNDude replied to Jenni811's topic in Patient Medications

    I've seen it with maybe 6-8 pts in the last few months, all with

  7. Specialty certification or medical spanish?

    SC_RNDude posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I'm a new grad RN about 8 months into my new career. I'm learning a lot, and the unit I am on is providing me a valuable experience. However, it isn't the place I see myself staying long-term. In...

  8. Why aren't there better incentives for obtaining a BSN degree?

    SC_RNDude replied to labelle777's topic in General Nursing

    I believe you need a master's to be an OT, so I would bet that to. The pharmicist I don't know? Do you really know? I would be more inclined to bet that they would make a significant more $$$ only...

  9. Why aren't there better incentives for obtaining a BSN degree?

    SC_RNDude replied to labelle777's topic in General Nursing

    It's not that that facilities are more because they have more education. It's because those fields require the additional education to get certified, and thus there are fewer people to fill those...

  10. Switching Careers-Any ABSN programs that allow pre-reqs to be taken after accepted?

    SC_RNDude replied to Engineer2Nurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    When I was searching far and wide for ABSN programs a few years ago, I did come across a couple that let you finish your prereqs after you applied. But, I believe you still had to have most of them...

  11. Advice for a new grad!

    SC_RNDude replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, go! Don't let your first experience sour you. If this is a "new grad residency program", that means they are willing to actually invest in you and your success, and the nurses there are used to...

  12. Is nursing a good career?!

    SC_RNDude replied to Mrs. Sparkle Pants's topic in General Nursing

    I was about to write my own reply, but I think this covered it pretty well! Also, from the perspective of someone who started his nursing career in his late 30's, I believe that many nurses don't have...

  13. If we had a conservative nurses forum

    SC_RNDude replied to FLmomof5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    How do you know that? I've been working as a RN for a year, and except for maybe 2 or 3 exceptions, I don't have a clue who is a conservative or liberal? Here is another conservative

  14. What's the deal with all the "New Grad" job listings, but nobody can find a job?

    SC_RNDude replied to rene76's topic in General Nursing

    Your search on ineed was a word search of "new grad RN". It looks like most of the postings say "not open to new grads" or "no new grads". IMHO, I believe like like most other professions, the...

  15. Nurse assaulted

    SC_RNDude replied to Nursebarebari's topic in General Nursing

    Mgmt should want this to be in the news so that people know this stuff won't be

  16. Nurse assaulted

    SC_RNDude replied to Nursebarebari's topic in General Nursing

    A federal crime is a federal crime in every state. However, most crimes are left to be prosecuted by the individual states. I would guess that in NY unless a nurse or MD or anyone else is a federal...

  17. CCCONLINE.org

    SC_RNDude replied to mr.hustle's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I took stats and microbiology through CCC Online and both letter grades transferred. I think it may have something to do with the receiving school then CCC

  18. Shin Splits! How do I stop them

    SC_RNDude replied to Stu_RNSOON's topic in General Nursing

    I would also talk to someone other than a PCP. Maybe a RT or Ortho Dr and find out why you get them and if you can fix it. It may have something to do with the way you walk or your

  19. Shin Splits! How do I stop them

    SC_RNDude replied to Stu_RNSOON's topic in General Nursing

    I used to get these playing sports and I know they can be very painful. One thing that the athletic trainers used to try was tape my lower legs. Hard to explain exactly what they did, but I was...

  20. Colorado New Grads- Do you have jobs?

    SC_RNDude replied to Work in Progress's topic in Colorado Nursing

    i would agree with you to the extent that the best way to get a job right now in any field is to use whatever connections you have. and for those still in school, try and build connections to use...

  21. Waste of Time

    SC_RNDude replied to casper1's topic in General Nursing

    As a new grad, the issues you mentioned are what frustrates me the most about my job. It's challenging enough just for me to keep up on things when everything is going well. And then when I think...

  22. new grad who didn't get into a specific nursing program

    SC_RNDude replied to dedicate's topic in General Nursing

    Don't waste your energy...like others above mentioned, you aren't going to get a constructive answer. Over 800 people didn't make it. The odds of you contacting someone who knows the specific...

  23. Nursing school sucks!

    SC_RNDude replied to utadahikaru's topic in General Students

    Don't focus on the negative, as hard as that is sometimes. Worry about what you can control. Make the best of your classes, but most of all take advantage of your clinicals. Do as much and soak in...

  24. Seeking information on BSN programs in Colorado: Pros/Cons

    SC_RNDude replied to MR1010's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I would love to see the "rankings come from student reputations at Colorado hospitals". Please let me know where I can find that information. Having worked with RN's and students from various...

  25. Is 6 months too early?

    SC_RNDude replied to nurse2be2010's topic in General Nursing

    Other than it potentially being a big waste of your time, it can't hurt to apply early. However, as someone who has been looking for that first RN job for several months beginning before graduation,...