NevadaFighter BSN, RN

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  1. NevadaFighter

    Kind of a rant, sorry!

    My "like" was in reference to the beer. Don't let it get you down. You totally did the right thing and were a complete patient advocate. We need more nurses like you in the world
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    Help! Job dilemma!

    I agree with GrnTea...time is money!!! The closer job could also lead to a greater
  3. NevadaFighter

    New RN going into Ortho/Neuro

    Any update on how ortho/neuro went for
  4. NevadaFighter

    Skype Interview

    I think the black beats would probably be fine. I guess it would depend most on what would look best with your clothing that day. I think my primary concern would be about all your equipment being...
  5. how did you go about getting your numerous letters of recommendation? Most of the hospitals that actually have a New Grad Residency Program implemented require at least 3 letters of recommendation....
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    Career Advice

    Have you considered doing sales? Part of the reason that I want to travel nurse is because in my former life, I wanted a job in sales. My undergrad is in Health Care Management. During my intership...
  7. NevadaFighter

    Networking in a new city

    Here would be a great place! I graduate in May, as well. Just this past week, I have been calling potential employers (just about anywhere) to see if they hire new grads. I've had a bit of good...
  8. NevadaFighter

    New Grad ICU Need Encouragment

    I really hope things are looking up for you now. It is stories like this that frighten me about starting my career in nursing. No job is easy when you are being treated like this. Would you mind...
  9. I believe ultimately that having prior experience in healthcare is key to finding employment after graduation. This is something that I have been very concerned about. As much as I would love to...
  10. NevadaFighter

    Business cards?

    Thank you for this suggestion! I just discovered moo.com because of you and ordered 10 of their free "Hire Me" cards! I'm really excited about getting them and there is a good chance that I will be...
  11. NevadaFighter

    New grad trying hard not to give up...

    Good
  12. NevadaFighter

    How early is too early to start hunting?

    I put in my first app today (I'm graduating in May, as
  13. NevadaFighter

    From First Generation College Student To Nurse

    Great insight! I thought that my parents were the only ones that refused to fill out a FASFA. I also ended up working a string of dead-end jobs since college was now put on the back-burner. I was...
  14. soontobetexan...will you be relocating there? I'm graduating in May and I'm thinking about applying
  15. NevadaFighter

    How old is your hospital?

    I am inspired by all things old, especially architecture. Would any of you would like to share some background about your
  16. NevadaFighter

    How old is your hospital?

    Very interesting, NurseCard! That is really sad that the hospital is moving, though! I feel for
  17. NevadaFighter

    How old is your hospital?

    Awesome! Would you guys be willing to share the location of you're facilities? You can pm me if you'd
  18. Report her! You have a responsibility for these patients just as she does. If there is any suspicion of drug use, there will probably be protocol to test immediately. You may want to discuss with...
  19. NevadaFighter

    Travel in Boston

    Thank
  20. NevadaFighter

    Travel in Boston

    Who did you contact to correct the error? I'm in Illinois, but I'm having trouble finding out how get my name
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    Has anyone taken or heard of the lpn step exam?

    Our school gave us two codes for a practice comprehensive exam through ATI to study for it. I used this and went over my lab values and scored >78% and 96th
  22. Hello! I'm am a soon to be new grad RN with a long-term goal of being a travel nurse. My question to you is, "What is the best way for a new grad to get enough experience/exposure to become a...
  23. NevadaFighter

    lpn step test

    Our class is going to be taking this soon...I was just wondering if anyone had any studying tips or useful information? Any info would be
  24. NevadaFighter

    How To Get a Job As a New Grad Nurse

    Thanks for the post! I'm still amazed at the number of my classmates that are shocked when I tell them that its going to be difficult getting a job when we graduate. This is especially disturbing...
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    relocation prior to getting a job?

    Maybe you could find a travel assignment in the area that you want to work? Or contact an agency about finding work in the area that you would like to