Student Mom to Three

Student Mom to Three

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  1. Job options for new grads OUTSIDE the hospital setting?

    Student Mom to Three replied to Neohippy's topic in General Nursing

    I have never worked in a hospital (or later than 4pm for that matter) and have been a school RN, consultant for a psychiatric assisted living and worked in outpatient surgery/endoscopy. Highly...

  2. Almost done with school and I hate floor nursing--HELP!

    Student Mom to Three replied to Neohippy's topic in General Nursing

    I, too, got totally stressed out by the thought of floor nursing. Definitely not for me. So....I just didn't do it. Started at an outpatient surgical center and am now doing outpatient endoscopy....

  3. Which fields of nursing have the most stable clients

    Student Mom to Three replied to JPN_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Outpatient procedures. By definition the patients must be "stable". There is always the possibility of an emergency....but they do not occur

  4. Just got a job offer at an ASC

    Student Mom to Three replied to brittyma's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Very much agree with brownbook! I started in an ASC and am now in outpt endoscopy. The focus is truly on moving folks in and out. It can start to feel like an "assembly line" if you are not...

  5. Interview for allergy practice... Help!

    Student Mom to Three replied to AFwife727's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congrats!! I'm glad that scouring CL has paid off for you! I am just guessing here, but think you would be doing a lot of testing and allergy shots. The one thing I know from my clinical...

  6. Anyone working two nursing jobs?

    Student Mom to Three replied to Caribbean Character's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Well, when I started out I worked three part time jobs. Just reading about the schedule you are suggesting exhausts me! Do you think it's

  7. I want to cry! still can't find a nursing job...

    Student Mom to Three replied to sarabella11's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you haven't already- look on Craigslist. I've gotten more than one job that way! Apply to small places that don't necessarily have an HR department and does not utilize online applications....

  8. Just had my first interview! Wasn't asked any questions

    Student Mom to Three replied to anxioustotest's topic in Nursing Career

    Ah, yes, the "non-interview". I've had one of those. To me it was funny because at the end of the "interview" the manager told me that based on my responses I was a very strong candidate. Most of...

  9. Nursing Character Names

    Student Mom to Three replied to BiohazardBetty's topic in General Nursing

    Val Eum Hal

  10. Why do you want to work in dialysis?

    Student Mom to Three replied to Apedro's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Well, who knows what they really want to hear?? I work in an ASC, but could see myself doing dialysis. For me, the answer would be something along the lines of I enjoying seeing multiple patients...

  11. Ambulatory Surgery?

    Student Mom to Three replied to I♥Scrubs's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have worked in an ASC and Fiona has it spot-on. The only thing I would add is that it is FAST! Patient in bay #3 is still quite groggy from their conscious sedation? Better go shake them awake...

  12. Anyone start in a hospital as per diem? (new grad)

    Student Mom to Three replied to BlueEyedGuy's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Unconventional? I started out with three part time jobs....in three different towns and two different states....just to get started! Three very different jobs....school RN two days per week; ASC...

  13. Easy, dumb, common new grad mistakes

    Student Mom to Three replied to SubSippi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Remember to remove the tourniquet after starting an IV. "Gosh it looked so good....I just can't figure out why it isn't dripping better."

  14. Medical Drugs in the US & else where. Are they the same ?.

    Student Mom to Three replied to benBELLA94's topic in Patient Medications

    My Davis drug guide lists US and Canadian drugs/names. Haven't seen any other countries/ languages,

  15. How long will it take to pay off your student loan?

    Student Mom to Three replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Nada. My ADN cost less than 10k which I paid out of pocket. If I do an online RN to BSN (which I am resisting with every fiber of my being) it will only be another 6k as I already have a bachelor's...

  16. Passed NCLEX, BA in Psychology, Student Graduate or Entry Level?

    Student Mom to Three replied to cares4all's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I could be mistaken, but I think "post grad" is generally referring to Master's or PhD level. A bachelor's is an "undergraduate" degree. I have a BS in Psych and an associate's in nursing. When...

  17. Any RNs who got job the 'old school' way?

    Student Mom to Three replied to AFwife727's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I just looked under "jobs" and the subtitle "medical/health". I don't know that a lot of ASCs do hire new grads....they seem to want ICU or ER experience. I think I got lucky because I already had...

  18. Any RNs who got job the 'old school' way?

    Student Mom to Three replied to AFwife727's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I didn't go anywhere in person, but truthfully, all my jobs have been found off Craigslist. I had zero luck with online applications, just like you. However, if I could just email a resume and a...

  19. Small children visiting patients in the critical care setting... thoughts??

    Student Mom to Three replied to TigerGalLE's topic in Critical Care

    I work outpatient, so no experience in this area...but I have a slightly related story that I, at least, find a bit comical. The year is 1980 and my youngest brother is born. The local hospital had...

  20. Why would a hospital opt to use needles/blunt rather than Luer Locks?

    Student Mom to Three replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    My last job did not use a luer-lock system. Drew up with a needle and then used then injected into the IV line with the needle. This was a very small facility and I personally think they used this...

  21. Confidence vs. Over-confidence. ..

    Student Mom to Three replied to Despareux's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I know you didn't mean to, but you made me smile. Why are we so hard on ourselves? If the interview goes crappy we kick ourselves. If the interview goes well we start doubting. If it felt good to...

  22. Older workers that are new grad nurses, please explain.

    Student Mom to Three replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You have asked a new question about not having to start out at ground zero. I answered your first question several pages back....and now I will take a crack at this new one. My background: BS in...

  23. Older workers that are new grad nurses, please explain.

    Student Mom to Three replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'll give it a crack: I am an older newer grad (graduated at 42 or so, been working for a year and a half now). Got a job right out of nursing school. Prior to nursing school I stayed home and...

  24. Do nurses usually work 3 12-hour shifts a week for full pay?

    Student Mom to Three replied to gentlerain's topic in General Nursing

    I would imagine most nursing schools would require you to get your own BLS certification prior to starting clinicals.....I know mine did. My school also encouraged us to get our ACLS training while...

  25. Considering moving to Seattle

    Student Mom to Three replied to SFSDRN's topic in Washington Nursing

    Tokmom- Low to mid 20's to start in Seattle? Really? I live in Vancouver and starting pay in hospitals here is $31-$33 before differential. I work in outpatient endoscopy (just started) and have...