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wannabemw

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  1. I'm so freaked out right now!!!

    wannabemw replied to HikingNinja's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Dee, PM me PRN (as you become overwhelmed). Did you get the books that can be loaded on to your computer? I LOVE them & found them a useful study aid & still refer to them to this day. I made...

  2. I'm so freaked out right now!!!

    wannabemw replied to HikingNinja's topic in Nevada Nursing

    "For example, if I fail the ATI pharmacology test then I would fail the class and since it is a prerequisite for the semester 2 classes I would not be able to advance." BTW: only 4 people managed to...

  3. I'm so freaked out right now!!!

    wannabemw replied to HikingNinja's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Dee, don't freak... you will do fine. I managed to pass them all & I am an average B student & have been through the accelerated program @ NSC... they threatened us too, & we all managed...

  4. Not able to continue orientation, feel terrible.

    wannabemw replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Follow your heart on this one.... Also check on LLL.com or email me... (I support you either way..)

  5. Resume HELP!

    wannabemw replied to IrishItalianRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    no ideas for sites, but make sure that you put your clinical experience in your resume! 1. at top in lg letter (no fancy font or color) name smaller: address, ph#, email 2. Edu: highest degree or...

  6. new grad and jobless: too sensitive and anxiety

    wannabemw replied to anxiousRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hang in there! It took me 4-5 m to find my 1st job! It wasn't until I re-did my resume that I finally got a job. To your interviews bring: 1. Copy of your resume & references 2. Your license...

  7. Please share something GOOD that happened at work!

    wannabemw replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    Had my 90day eval & was given an "above average" rating & told that she enjoyed having me on as a new nurse & that I am an asset to the floor! Made me feel GREAT!

  8. 5 worse things a patient can do ...

    wannabemw replied to Witheney's topic in General Nursing

    My #1 this week: Dementia pts w/o any daily or prn meds for anxiety (or they don't work) & insist on calling out/shouting "nurse, nurse" and "help me, help me, would SOMEONE please help me?" (and...

  9. Things You Would Rather Not Hear During Surgery

    wannabemw replied to rianne1117's topic in Nursing Humor

    C-sect; closing up Surgeon: "I did remember to turn the uterus back to outside in before I put it back into the cavity, didn't I"? Turns to asst and says, "You saw me do it didn't you"? He replies...

  10. Nevada State College?

    wannabemw replied to TnKzMom's topic in Nevada Nursing

    deefromlv: Congrats on your acceptance!!! :smiley_aa Now guess what??? YOU ARE GOING TO BE A NURSE!!!

  11. Spinal Fusion q's

    wannabemw posted a topic in Orthopedic

    Hi, My DH has herniation of L1, L3 & L5. It's getting bad & he has been once again been referred for Spinal fusion (recommended 1yr ago). After 1yr of alternative treatments (pain management,...

  12. Nurse with experience needs Vegas job..hello???

    wannabemw replied to InfoNurse81's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Any luck finding a position yet? Sorry about the delay: I've been working a lot of hrs. I dunno about experienced, but as a new grad RN I am making 23.50hr. Wkends= time & 1/2 OT = time & 1/4...

  13. Nurse with experience needs Vegas job..hello???

    wannabemw replied to InfoNurse81's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Try North Vista hosp. The area isn't that great & the hosp is small, but they pay better (+ other benies)! I got hired same day. I really like it there! Typical ratio = 5:1. Also try Sunrise Hosp....

  14. Salary range for New grads in Las Vegas

    wannabemw replied to caballoazul78's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I got somewhere b/t that at N. Vista (closer to the low end, but still better). Guess I'm glad UMC never called! [Then again UMC = RICH teaching enviro, & they LOVE new grads!] That 29.00 rate @...

  15. How does a new grad get a job in this state?

    wannabemw replied to alicet's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Thank you for asking! I'll try to be brief! Well, it is going good! I can't believe how much I see and do everytime I am back on the unit! I FINALLY had a successful IV stick on a younger psych pt!...

  16. Preparing for Applying for Nursing Program?

    wannabemw replied to TnKzMom's topic in Nevada Nursing

    "Proof of Healthcare provider level BLS which MUST be done in a course approved by the American Heart Association. If you get it done at the Red Cross, you'll be doing the class again. A lot of people...

  17. How does a new grad get a job in this state?

    wannabemw replied to alicet's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Aww... thanks! :smiletea2: My 1st day went GREAT and I am exausted! Luckily I have 2 days to recover... My 1st day TOTALLY exceeded my expectations! I did and saw things that I never thought that I...

  18. How does a new grad get a job in this state?

    wannabemw replied to alicet's topic in Nevada Nursing

    This is SO true (what you said about resumes)! I wonder if my resume, even if accepted was the deal breaker. Also, (I went up against some UNLV grads & I am sure they were hired over me, based on...

  19. How does a new grad get a job in this state?

    wannabemw replied to alicet's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Thanks for the Congrats... I appreciate it! Opp! .... :doh: I can't believe I forgot to say what department! It's a position in Med-Surg, Unit T-3. I'll have to let you know how my 1st day on...

  20. How does a new grad get a job in this state?

    wannabemw replied to alicet's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Update: I GOT A JOB! I found a position at North Vista Hosp (on Lake Mead Blvd & it is the former Lake Mead Hosp). I went in to HR, filled out an app & was asked to wait to see if anyone was...

  21. Nevada State College?

    wannabemw replied to TnKzMom's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I graduated from NSC Accelerated program & LOVED it! I am a UNLV grad (2005- with my Community Health Ed degree- was a dbl major, w/nursing but changed my mind). I had the opportunity to attend,...

  22. How does a new grad get a job in this state?

    wannabemw replied to alicet's topic in Nevada Nursing

    No job yet. I hear that around May there will be a flood of new grad positions being offered. I would apply for a NAF position or a new grad. I unfortunately haven't been too lucky, but am getting to...

  23. How does a new grad get a job in this state?

    wannabemw replied to alicet's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Thanks eldragon! I imagine RN's r needed in LTC also. I think this is my next search I am going to make. Question: I can't lift patients as I had cervical surg in Dec & need accommodation's for...

  24. Las Vegas Safe Staffing Ratio ?

    wannabemw replied to mark hamel's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Update: Nurses, two Las Vegas hospitals reach agreements after mediation (dated Feb 9th) -----------------------------------------------------------...

  25. Nurses with ADD/ADHD?

    wannabemw replied to Metron's topic in Health, Stress Management

    edgwow: WOW! What a great article! It even has stuff that I can use re: prior neck surg & accommodation's needed! (I am also ADD). Thankx! I feel much better now. I was feeling guilt b/c I wasn't...