Jmira.BSN.RN

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  1. New grad eager for new psych position

    Jmira.BSN.RN posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi everyone, I am a sort of new grad (summer 2013) who after a long search and unpaid bills has finally been able to land an RN job in psych. I applied back in October only to be immediately turned...

  2. Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    Jmira.BSN.RN replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Has anyone used a tablet to successfully download the e-books onto? Its starting to get a bit tedious to do all of the required reading on a laptop. I would prefer not to spend the $400+ on an ipad...

  3. Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    Jmira.BSN.RN replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    We did Leininger's cultural care theory & it have us a lot of info to go on. Any model that you can get a lot of info from will be

  4. SEEKING ADVICE: Single Moms - How did you pay for your nursing program?

    Jmira.BSN.RN replied to Accelerated BSN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just read that you have an infant. Wow! Personally I couldntve done it with a tiny one and done well. My daughter's in grade school so its quite different. But there are women who do it, more power...

  5. SEEKING ADVICE: Single Moms - How did you pay for your nursing program?

    Jmira.BSN.RN replied to Accelerated BSN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First you need to consider if the price tag is going to be worth it. Theres programs out here in CA that cost as much as a house, no joke! i'm talking over 200k after considering all the books and...

  6. New grad eager for new psych position

    Jmira.BSN.RN replied to Jmira.BSN.RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Congrats fgreen! I posted in your interview thread so i'm really happy to hear you got the position!! I was recommended to get the Psychiatric Nursing Made Easy book ($10 used on Amazon) and the...

  7. New grad eager for new psych position

    Jmira.BSN.RN replied to Jmira.BSN.RN's topic in Psychiatric

    A whistle and upping my current exercise routine dually noted. Great

  8. New grad eager for new psych position

    Jmira.BSN.RN replied to Jmira.BSN.RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you Davey Do! I've been doing a lot of fine combing through the psych threads to take notes on everything that I can. Thanks for the reply, you're one of those I was hoping would reply Doing...

  9. I don't want to work in LTC... Will someone change my attitude?

    Jmira.BSN.RN replied to firefly101's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There's a couple of things that will change your attitude.... unemployment and un paid bills! I'm being completely honest. Once you graduate and see what things are really like for new grads, you...

  10. Where should I buy my interview clothes?

    Jmira.BSN.RN replied to meeks123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was able to get a nice pair of black business slacks and a blazer at Target. The blazer was a bit pricey at $35 but it has a bit of stretch to it so I didn't need to tailor it in any way. I also...

  11. Ranting on the New Grads

    Jmira.BSN.RN replied to RNGriffin's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congrats on your new

  12. New grad RN and home health/assisted living job offer. Take it?

    Jmira.BSN.RN replied to countrygurl89's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Take the job that is offered to you! Any money and RN experience is better than none at all. Good

  13. Just landed an interview in psych.

    Jmira.BSN.RN replied to MidLifeRN2012's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I just had 2 interviews for psych just 2 weeks ago and I landed the position. I was asked no personality type questions at all Some of the questions I was asked included: -Describe a patient in a...

  14. New grad eager for new psych position

    Jmira.BSN.RN replied to Jmira.BSN.RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Also if anyone knows any good phone apps or websites that may be helpful within the specialty, that would be great. After I'm in the swing of things (and have the $) I'd like to join APNA to keep...

  15. Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    Jmira.BSN.RN replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    All GCU students now get ms office completely free, not just a trial. I downloaded it last week, such a

  16. 2nd Interview for Tele/Med Surg Floor!!

    Jmira.BSN.RN replied to RNFluffeePuff's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Was the second interview different from your

  17. HELP! NicuRN Moving to LA don't know which Job to take!

    Jmira.BSN.RN replied to NurseNatalie17's topic in Nursing Career

    I would go to CHLA! Its very highly respected and leaves room for other pediatric specialties in the future. Congratulations on the 2 offers, those are both amazing facilities. And good luck in...

  18. Certifications within First Year after Licensure

    Jmira.BSN.RN replied to Ladyt03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    BLS and ACLS at minimum. Nearly every new grad will have those listed on their resume. The NIH Stroke Scale is free and is good to have. And no ACLS you don't need an RN license, I took that 11 days...

  19. Licensure Question

    Jmira.BSN.RN replied to DangerCat's topic in Nursing Career

    I have to agree with The Commuter on this, Stay in Idaho and get some decent experience, if it is possible for you and your family. The cost of living is much higher in CA and it is going to be a...

  20. Visitor filming during code

    Jmira.BSN.RN replied to Lev's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The crummy thing about idiots with camera phones, is the attention that the media gives them. I think it's absolutely morbid to film situations where people are potentially in their last moments of...

  21. Don't People Have Bills To Pay?

    Jmira.BSN.RN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What I wouldn't give to land one of those given up jobs

  22. Is the "system" failing its New Grads???

    Jmira.BSN.RN replied to Barbara H.'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree, there are many reasons why the market is so rough for not just new grads, but seasoned nurses as well. No one can place blame on an 1 particular entity, but I will say that it makes me angry...

  23. Is the "system" failing its New Grads???

    Jmira.BSN.RN replied to Barbara H.'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    To answer your question... yes. When licensed RNs have been unemployed for so long that they are having to get government aid to be able to feed their children and survive, riding the bus because they...

  24. finally!!

    Jmira.BSN.RN replied to bargraphix's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congratulations!

  25. Need Public Health Nursing Certification

    Jmira.BSN.RN replied to StarrySkies's topic in California Nursing

    To clarify, if you go to a school for BSN that doesn't offer PHN, one can still obtain the PHN on their own by completing the child abuse course? I got my ADN here in CA, but i'm now at GCU for BSN,...