JuanabePHNurse

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1. Need Psych Nurse perspective

   JuanabePHNurse replied to dizzycarrot's topic in Psychiatric

   I was one of those nursing students that fell in love with psych and have only done psych, even after a L&D position was offered to me contingent on me getting my nursing license some 12 years...

2. Psych Nursing Question PO vs IM

   JuanabePHNurse replied to Roda dendron's topic in Psychiatric

   In this scenario, it's going to take that PO medication about an hour to kick in while it may take that IM about 15 minutes. If that person is unable to be talked down to be offered PO, then IM it is....

3. Would like feedback on psych nurse job offer

   JuanabePHNurse replied to Marshall1's topic in Psychiatric

   I'm reading this about 2 weeks later. Glad you declined the offer. Four 12 shifts in one week seems brutal, especially since we don't know if they said they would ensure it was not four in a row. Also...

4. Psychiatric Nursing Certification

   JuanabePHNurse replied to Betsy Keller's topic in Psychiatric

   Hi Sue. Aw man, that stinks about having to have a PC to take the exam. I just got an iPad and love using this thing. If you have 1 year of addictions nursing, which part of that 1.5 years in...

5. University of Pitt - New Nurse/New Hire Medication Exam

   JuanabePHNurse replied to JuanabePHNurse's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   Hey PghRN30 - thanks for the info as well. I ended up passing the exam - no prob. I stressed out too much about since it was, like you said very generic. Biggest thing that threw me off was peak rate...

6. University of Pitt - New Nurse/New Hire Medication Exam

   JuanabePHNurse replied to JuanabePHNurse's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   Thanks tyvin!

7. University of Pitt - New Nurse/New Hire Medication Exam

   JuanabePHNurse replied to JuanabePHNurse's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   It is a psych position. I guess I was stressing out bc this is my first nursing job since I graduated in September. Luckily, I got a call from nursing educator today who reassured me it is nothing to...

8. University of Pitt - New Nurse/New Hire Medication Exam

   JuanabePHNurse posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   Hello All, So I just found out today that I take a medication exam for UPMC Mercy during week one of orientation. Does anyone know what this medication exam consists of and any resources to study...

9. ACLS class as a student? good or pointless?

   JuanabePHNurse replied to procrastinator911's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I completely agree with Meriwhen - it shows initiative and if you have the extra $, then it's a good investment. I've had about 4 interviews since graduating. I have a strong healthcare/public health...

10. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    JuanabePHNurse replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am from PA. I took the NCLEX-RN exam on Monday, October 22 at 10am. I completed 75 questions at 12pm when the exam stopped. Technically, you can pass OR fail at 75 questions and I thought my...

11. Drexel University ACE Program Fall 2011 Start

    JuanabePHNurse replied to Jensters's topic in School, College Programs

    Congratulations Brandeen :)! I am kinda of where you are now...got accepted, now need to worry about how I am going to pay for this. I spoke to people in other programs and most said private loans...

12. Drexel University ACE Program Fall 2011 Start

    JuanabePHNurse replied to Jensters's topic in School, College Programs

    Congratulations Jackie!!! The Facebook FanPage is called "Drexel ACE Fall 2011". Try this link after you log in to Facebook:...

13. Schools that select based on GPA and tests.

    JuanabePHNurse replied to Capp's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    hiddencatRN, I have followed a few of your posts and I appreciate the detail and time you have given them. I am curious about your comment regarding the Philadelphia job market for new grads. When did...

14. Drexel University ACE Program Fall 2011 Start

    JuanabePHNurse replied to Jensters's topic in School, College Programs

    Yay!! Just found out today that I was accepted for Fall 2011. My application was in by Oct. 15 but had trouble getting in a couple of my transcripts. But once my packet was complete got a response in...

15. How should I open my Nursing school essay?

    JuanabePHNurse replied to chantie19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey Chantal, I am applying to the same program - best of luck to the both of us ^_^ Although I think it is great that you mentioned VCU immediately in the first intro, I was really hooked by the...