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    Nurse Practitioners: Shortage or Surplus

    BSNRN2010 replied to shibaowner's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am a new grad NP in metro Atlanta, GA area and on average, if you haven't been doing much networking in school, it is tough to find a job. And in some cases, you find one but the compensation is...
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    Hate Floor Nursing? Don't Despair!

    BSNRN2010 replied to takecare11's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks!! I'm extremely unhappy w/ floor nursing. I'm actually going back to school as we speak for FNP... I have to continue working the floor for another year until I graduate because of the...
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    Need help with my nursing diagnosis.

    BSNRN2010 replied to Mursely's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Look at the problems associate with SLE and that should help with the nursing diagnoses. Since it is a systemic disease, it affects many other areas. Hope that helps a
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    hard to find a job

    BSNRN2010 replied to princessnurse_2be's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I'm not sure what area u live in but Piedmont Henry is
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    hard to find a job

    BSNRN2010 replied to princessnurse_2be's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Knowing people and getting referrals are helpful. My hospital only hired a bunch of new grads recently but we r broke so we aren't hiring even though we are in dyer need of RN full time positions. But...
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    hard to find a job

    BSNRN2010 replied to princessnurse_2be's topic in Georgia Nursing

    R u LPN or RN? The reason I ask is because I know several hospital that have stopped hiring
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    honestly, is nursing school plausible with a 2.2 gpa?

    BSNRN2010 replied to queene's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with the other posters. It does depend on the school. Many of the schools I've looked at when I was prepping for undergrad required a 2.7 or higher but because it was competitive, there was...
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    Best Hospitals in ATL Metro

    BSNRN2010 replied to Shaylaj83's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Don't go South Atlanta!! Lol I hear Emory is really nice. I also hear Northside (North of Atlanta) is great but hard to get in. I can't really tell u rates but I've only heard positive things about...
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    Rn nclex.....failed 4th time

    BSNRN2010 replied to keiannurse04's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    @don1984.. That's great
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    Rn nclex.....failed 4th time

    BSNRN2010 replied to keiannurse04's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well I did Hurst and ATI review and pass the 1st time. I got 76 questions... But I did review and rational questions. It was one that had 3500 questions. I did them all. I'll pray that the next time...
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    Nclex tomorrow!! Prayers please :-)

    BSNRN2010 replied to ICUKeesh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ??????
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    Most comfortable shoes???

    BSNRN2010 replied to TalarossaRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    When I started nursing 4 yrs ago, within 6mos, I had horrible heel pain!! Went to the doc and was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. He "prescribed" Asics. They were fine for 3 months with the help of...
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    furthering my education without years upon years of working experience

    BSNRN2010 replied to nolson09's topic in Nursing Career

    I have 3 yrs of experience in Med Surg and I don't like Med Surg. I want to do other things too. Already accepted into grad school part time MSN FNP program. I plan on transferring off my floor to...
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    Should I quit my job?

    BSNRN2010 replied to hipsterkitteh's topic in Nursing Career

    I would suggest you accept a position somewhere else first so you won't miss too much
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    Should I quit my job?

    BSNRN2010 replied to hipsterkitteh's topic in Nursing Career

    If it was me I would change jobs if its that bad. U were only there for 2 seconds so I would just let it go and move
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    What is your nurse-patient ratio?

    BSNRN2010 replied to Starfish, RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Wow!! Where do u work? 40 bed general med Surg- RN 1:6; LPN 1:6; CNA 1:10-15( depending on staffing) we do all of our own admits (with RNs admitting LPN pts d/t "scope of practice" - GA law), D/c's,...
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    Getting a Job in GA with a criminal history...

    BSNRN2010 replied to MissRNBlue803's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Fantastic!!!
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    Getting a Job in GA with a criminal history...

    BSNRN2010 replied to MissRNBlue803's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I don't personally have anything on my background but I know several new grads who did and still were able to get jobs. Just know that they will be watching u if they hire u. My job hired a nurse with...
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    Dream job if you weren't an RN

    BSNRN2010 replied to EDnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    I thought nursing was my dream job!!! lol I don't know what else I would do. I want a job that doesnt hurt my footsies as much!!! 1st yr of nursing and got plantar fasciitis!!(as I sit here at 4am...
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    Narcotic Descrepency!!!

    BSNRN2010 replied to APatriganiRN's topic in General Nursing

    I made so many mistakes when I was a new grad. It was just last yr. They reported because that have to. Just know you are human. This too shall pass. It is very scary as a new nurse. No matter what...
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    Struggling on a Med-Surge Floor

    BSNRN2010 replied to Jewl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Jewl!!!! I can definately relate!!! I've now made it over my first yr of nursing. I felt the same exact way you did after six months on the med-surg floor. I have survive b/c I don't quit too easy...
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    Lets Talk Money...

    BSNRN2010 replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

    $21.43/hr + shift differential: $2.50 E, $3.00 N, +$2.50 wknds. Med/Surg in Georgia. I am 6 mos in (new grad May 2010) and happened to come in when it was time for annual eval and got a $0.14 raise. I...
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    Arghhh, my aching legs & feet!

    BSNRN2010 replied to KimRN03's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i feel the exact same way! i have had reebok classics, nike shoxs, and now rockports, all worn with compression hose and recently dr. sholls insoles. as soon as i get off that 12 hour shift, all i can...
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    Should I try to work as CNA before I get my RN?

    BSNRN2010 replied to nolamor's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was a CNA before I became a nurse. I did CNA work for 3 yrs before I actually got into the program. I only did it for a little bit of money and my mom thought it would be good to get an...
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    Clayton State Fall 2010

    BSNRN2010 replied to youneek28's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I got some, if not all my books from Textbooks.com: Cheap Textbooks & Used College Textbooks. Buy Textbooks, Sell Textbooks or Rent Textbooks. and some frm amazon. U can go to the online CSU...