yikib38

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1. New Grad...OLD Grad :(

   yikib38 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I now have 1+ years experience as a NEW GRAD RN.. sad, isn't it?! We all know that the job market for New Grad RNs just plain old SUCKS.. and when I FINALLY got and interview I bombed it! I...

2. (Imagine this is a cardboard sign) Will work for free!

   yikib38 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I'd give anything for 1 yr of experience. I got my license in April and started my job search that day. I have gotten to the point to where I am willing to take a position and work as an RN without...

3. FINALLY.

   yikib38 replied to donnaalyssa's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Congrats on the job! I needed to read a post like this to know that there is a glimmer of

4. Phoenix Children's Hospital New Grad Program (GAPP) Summer 2011

   yikib38 replied to KBnurse2B's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Sorry but, as a RN in California slaving day-to-day filing out apps it angers me to hear that anybody is declining anything. There are so many eager New Grads as myself who have been job searching...

5. Nclex Anxiety

   yikib38 replied to springgarden's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I found Lippincott tests to be more content based rather then NCLEX style test questions..I would suggest supplementing your studying with a Kaplan review book you can find at Borders or Barnes and...

6. Can someone please breakdown BCLS vs the CPR (needed for nursing school) & ACLS??

   yikib38 replied to nurseypoo87's topic in General Nursing

   Here's the breakdown.. BCLS= basic cardiac life support (this is the old abbreviation for what is now called BLS).. BLS= basic life support, it includes basic CPR- BLS for the Healthcare Provider...

7. 'Professional Goals' essay due Friday..

   yikib38 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I am applying to a NICU training program and they are asking for a 1 page essay listing my professional goals emphasizing on working in the NICU. I just found out about this program today and...

8. Just graduated!! DILEMMA: I don't have hospital experience other than school clinical

   yikib38 replied to new.grad's topic in General Nursing

   Congrats on graduating, but unfortunately you've joined the rest of us =\. The hospitals don't have the funds to pay for New Grad training and the few positions that do become available to us...

9. STATE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL..place for New Grad RN?

   yikib38 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am exploring all my options in the Nursing field and have considered applying to a State Psychiatric Hospital. I am seeking feedback as to wether or not this is 'the place' for a New Grad RN . I...

10. I took my nclex today in california need feeback

    yikib38 replied to onica.april88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Your name should pop up on the BRN website within a few days if you passed. Go to 'license verification' and put you name in, it updates once a day, everyday for the business day before..since you...

11. all 265 questions on nclex!

    yikib38 replied to salmon7's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow! For a minute I thought this was my post.. I completely understand your situation and if I told you my story I would quote you verbatim. Don't give up, Kaplan worked for me..I did everything they...

12. Cali Nursing School Admissions: Standardizing Prereqs

    yikib38 replied to carolc415's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I ran into a problem like this and ended up having to delay taking the NCLEX to take a California Government course (mind you this was a pre-req specific to this cc district only, I had...

13. New Student Nurse: Which Shoes to Purchase?

    yikib38 replied to hautemilque's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wouldn't suggest wearing Crocs, in face most schools/ hospitals ban them. There are not very practical (your might spill urine and then..its now soaking through your sock..eww) and they look scrubs...

14. How long have you been job searching?

    yikib38 replied to yikib38's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It would have been nice to have a preceptorship..I am just going to stay motivated and be persistant.

15. How long have you been job searching?

    yikib38 replied to yikib38's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What year did you graduate? Did your school have a preceptorship? I also came from a school/program that is highly spoken of and 30-40 ppl from my class don't have jobs..of course that could be due to...