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  1. NICU vs MedSurg

    joe_mulligan88 replied to migo1234's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As a new Grad myself and in a similar predicament, go with ICU. I had a choice med/surg or cvicu and I was thinking the same everyone says you need med/surg but like many pointed out you can always...

  2. First Job

    joe_mulligan88 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hello All, I want to say thanks in advance for chiming in on this topic. I am a new grad in the Detroit area and I am searching for my first job. My previous experience is nil aside of clinical...

  3. First Job

    joe_mulligan88 replied to joe_mulligan88's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Well everyone, I got an offer on a CVICU and accepted it!!! I'm stoked! What a great opportunity and I am so happy! Thanks for your support and

  4. Have you noticed...

    joe_mulligan88 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There are a lot of nurses that get up in the morning and drink a large (sometimes in Merica, a XL) cup of hater-aid?? I'm a very easy going guy, never expect anything anyone. But it sure does...

  5. Have you noticed...

    joe_mulligan88 replied to joe_mulligan88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just seems when you say your going to advance your degree they look at you like oh another kid who thinks he's a hot shot. I'm not only confident, but competent. And again Im not saying I know it all....

  6. Have you noticed...

    joe_mulligan88 replied to joe_mulligan88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    On this forum, it seems like most are quickly to judge. Look at my previous post and right away someone was like, you must pay your dues etc... I'm just saying there is some generalizations made. I...

  7. First Job

    joe_mulligan88 replied to joe_mulligan88's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Sweeney, Nicki thank you both for your opinion and non-bias attitude towards my limited exp. I was on a CVICU for my preceptor and managed well, my pts and their families enjoyed my help. Not to say...

  8. First Job

    joe_mulligan88 replied to joe_mulligan88's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you both, as I have researched and can regurgitate the requirements for all the specialties that I am interested in. My question I guess was stated vaguely, but was intended to get a response...

  9. Did anyone judge you for being a male nurse?

    joe_mulligan88 replied to ddane94's topic in Men in Nursing

    my instructor wanted all of us to see one of each vag/c-sec and she kept sending us over as she could after that. At one point I'd rather do the new born assessments vs

  10. Wayne state University or Oakland University Nursing School?!

    joe_mulligan88 replied to dayanan17's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I wouldn't say you'll get a bad edu from either. Wayne will give you an experience in Detroit hospitals for clinicals. I enjoyed OU, I did my PEDs clinical @ children's and was exposed to so much I...

  11. GPA concerns

    joe_mulligan88 replied to jessicaforbush's topic in Michigan Nursing

    So what are you trying to

  12. GPA concerns

    joe_mulligan88 replied to jessicaforbush's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Good luck, might wanna go ask jeb bush his opinion since your so

  13. Canadian Student Nurse Looking Into Moving to New Zealand

    joe_mulligan88 replied to nocturnal10's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Well thats an interesting question I don't know if its an "and/or" stipulation... Be sure to let us know what you find out. I'd assume both Wellington and or auckland work be best bet for a job they...

  14. Moving to Australia considering US DNP

    joe_mulligan88 replied to chinaka's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    A dnp also doesn't mean a PhDs that is a research degree, its encompasses different advanced practices... Although it's confusing we might more a different

  15. Moving to Australia considering US DNP

    joe_mulligan88 replied to chinaka's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    A dnp is what all our np and crna are moving towards a dnp mean you completed a doctorate (3-4years) a msn is a masters in nursing practices which is 2-3 years. Once the national switch is made in...

  16. Canadian Student Nurse Looking Into Moving to New Zealand

    joe_mulligan88 replied to nocturnal10's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    NZ looks sweet but I wouldn't expect to move there and off the bat, get a job. You do need the exp to be able to sell yourself as a good candidate. And she's right expect less pay and less jobs. I've...

  17. Didn't get into new grad program - what next?

    joe_mulligan88 replied to canned_bread's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    And im from Detroit, so to say i want outsourcing is a ridiculous notion. Bringing workers in (i know you say you have enough) but you can never have enough in todays economy, is what our governments...

  18. Didn't get into new grad program - what next?

    joe_mulligan88 replied to canned_bread's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    So what about new immigrants you don't want them to get a job? visas aren't horribly expensive I was planning on paying for my own i didnt think they would up an sponsor anyone. So what ceridwyn? you...

  19. BS Chem to CRNA?

    joe_mulligan88 replied to travx27's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Its a catch-22 I know of a uni you don't need a BSN but atleast 1 yr ICU, good luck. Plus I know a girl in the crna program and she had 2yrs icu exp and most if not all want adult not peds. I like...

  20. student nurses abroad volunteer opportunities

    joe_mulligan88 replied to ioia's topic in International Nursing

    My university does medical brigades in Honduras and Panama I know we have students from other Unis attending too. So check out Global Brigades | Global Brigades and look for chapters near you or get a...

  21. Didn't get into new grad program - what next?

    joe_mulligan88 replied to canned_bread's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    I knew you were biased towards all people trying to immigrate to aus. In the US we welcome everyone its a melting pot for a reason. Change is good. As I've talked with Australian people before (and...

  22. Australian nurse practitioners

    joe_mulligan88 replied to Bringonthenight's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    No, you must hold a registration in your state to apply for grad school in the US to get a NP. You may apply to some programs without exp. NPs are highly regarded here as

  23. Nurse Practitioner in Australia?

    joe_mulligan88 replied to ShalomRN's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Never once did I reign in an arragont mannor of a superior American... I simply said once you satisfy the criteria and so forth. What I am referring to is the wait, which I have been told can be a...

  24. Nurse Practitioner in Australia?

    joe_mulligan88 replied to ShalomRN's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    The equivalent of three (3) years’ full-time experience in an advanced practice nursing role within the previous six (6) years from date of lodgement of application. The applicant must also meet the...

  25. Nurse Practitioner in Australia?

    joe_mulligan88 replied to ShalomRN's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    I was in contact with the vp of the nurse practitioner college (not the correct name I forget it). But he told me that you could do it a couple ways, I had the same idea, like everything if you have...