amystudentRN

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1. Do I REALLY need a BSN?

   amystudentRN replied to myschuler's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   I am a ASN, now enrolled in a BSN program, and my local hospital (magnet hospital) will only hire BSN nurses. I think its a good idea to have the BSN just to know I have better opportunities in my...

2. School Nurse or PHN???

   amystudentRN replied to elprup's topic in Public, Community Health

   I agree! And thats awesome you may have options! I was offered a job at a rehab facility, then got the offer for school nurse, so I ended up taking the school position, I have always wanted to work...

3. Want to be a pedi nurse

   amystudentRN replied to katielam616's topic in Pediatric

   I totally agree with the above poster! I loved pediatrics, but am having trouble getting an acute care position with my "ASN".. I am taking a school nurse job, who knows I may love it, the hours are...

4. Scared straight- new to school nursing

   amystudentRN replied to Sugarwugga's topic in School

   Congrats on your new job! I also am starting a new nurse position at a middle school grades 6-8..I am a new grad and knew I wanted to work with kids in some way.. so school nursing will be perfect! I...

5. Finding it impossible to get into peds.

   amystudentRN replied to gkvegan's topic in Pediatric

   I also have always wanted peds nursing..I am hoping for an interview for a school nurse job PT, I am going back to school to get my BSN this Oct, so it would be perfect! I hope I dont have to go back...

6. Where are RNs school nurses?

   amystudentRN replied to NursePamela's topic in School

   I have an interview with a school later this week for school nurse, I am in Indiana and my county you need to be atleast an RN to be a school nurse. I am so excited and hoping to get it! I have no...

7. How do I make the switch from dayshift to nights?!

   amystudentRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I just accepted a job offer for maternity services, (mother/baby,L&D, NICU-after 6 mo)..and I have always worked days. Now Ill be working 11p-11a and wondered if theres any night nurses that can...

8. Dec 2011 Graduates

   amystudentRN replied to beu4me06's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I should add tho tht its 11p-11a..hope I can handle the hrs! # days a week so I think Ill figure it

9. Dec 2011 Graduates

   amystudentRN replied to beu4me06's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I got the maternity

10. Dec 2011 Graduates

    amystudentRN replied to beu4me06's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I also am a Dec 2011 grad, (Indiana) and I have had 2 interviews at hospitals. Both for night shifts, but one I am very hopeful for..maternity services. I would love to do NICU. I also loved peds. The...

11. Have you had other interviews???

    amystudentRN replied to netglow's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree, I mean it is similar to the one "Why did you apply here?" I kind of want to say.."because you were hiring and I need a job!" or.."Because I want to get my foot in the door, anyway I can.."...

12. Med surg or Maternity(L&D,NICU) if I want Peds in the future??

    amystudentRN replied to amystudentRN's topic in Pediatric

    I have to do mother/baby for 6 months, then move to L&D. But I am excited to be getting interviews! I will add that I live in Indiana..the pay is about 20-22 an hr, some say not much, but for...

13. Med surg or Maternity(L&D,NICU) if I want Peds in the future??

    amystudentRN replied to amystudentRN's topic in Pediatric

    That is what I thought but wasnt sure because med surg offered variety and more IVs, drips, procedures.. I would prefer maternity I think anyway. Thanks for the advice! Still waiting to see what they...

14. Med surg or Maternity(L&D,NICU) if I want Peds in the future??

    amystudentRN posted a topic in Pediatric

    I really want to get into peds nursing in the future. Now would be great however I applied and didnt get any interviews. There isnt a childrens hospital in my area. THere is one w a childrens "floor"...

15. To specialize, or not specialize, that is the question

    amystudentRN replied to FilledWLove's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I feel your pain..getting right into NICU would be exceptional, atleast in my area. I fell in love with pediatrics, however there are no close childrens hospitals in my area. There are 2 hospitals...