amystudentRN

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   Do I REALLY need a BSN?

   amystudentRN replied to myschuler's topic in 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 career.
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   School Nurse or PHN???

   amystudentRN replied to elprup's topic in Public/Community

   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 with kids..peds, or in the community. I also have ADN and had trouble landing hospital jobs. Also the hours for a new nurse would usually be nights or evenings..which I wouldnt mind so much..but my family kinda makes it harder. I would totally take the school job, you can make a difference, and make a good living while doing it. The whole reason nursing is so great is u really do make a difference in peoples lives. Good Luck to you and congratulations!!!
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   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 nice also.. and also am starting school again..to get my BSN. I guess I will see what God has planned for me! I am just happy to get out of long term care..
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   will school nurse help lead to pediatrics unit?

   amystudentRN posted a topic in Pediatric

   I am going to be a school nurse, I am a new nurse and wondered if going straight into school nursing will help or hinder my future chances of getting into peds? I know it gives me experience with kids(a plus) but I am not getting clinical experience..except while I was in school. Any feedback is appreciated!
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   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 also feel blessed to have a daytime schedule that will work great with my family life as well. I am so excited to get started! I have also purchased the school nurse text from amazon and can't wait to start reading it! I also plan to join NASN..and when I complete my BSN (Im currently enrolled in classes), I want to become "certified school nurse". I just know I want to do a good job for the kids, my district and myself! I came from a unstable background as a kid myself and know the importance of schools in a child's life. Even when they may not know it..yet. Our school has a high population of Hispanics and also kids from low economic families(which I can relate too!) I hope I don't have many issues with language barriers! There is I'm sure staff who could translate as well though.
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   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 to the nursing home to work. I am figuring that what I want is some type of community nursing, that includes children, that would be great I think for me!
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   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 previous experience so feel glad to have the opportunity for this job. Its even part time but I know I would love working with kids..It was my goal while in nursing school!
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   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 offer advice on how to get thru those first weeks/ months of transition! Excited about the position, nervous a lil about the hours... I have a husband, 18, 10 and 8 y.o. boys. I thought about going to walmart at like 2 am a couple nights b4 just to try and be awake during those night hrs!! Any thoughts are appreciated!
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   Dec 2011 Graduates

   amystudentRN replied to beu4me06's topic in Job Hunt

   I should add tho tht its 11p-11a..hope I can handle the hrs! # days a week so I think Ill figure it out...eventually!
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    Dec 2011 Graduates

    amystudentRN replied to beu4me06's topic in Job Hunt

    I got the maternity job!!:w00t:
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    Dec 2011 Graduates

    amystudentRN replied to beu4me06's topic in Job Hunt

    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 other seems to have an awesome nurse manager and team, it is a med surg floor..good hospital. However I still havnt heard from the hosp jobs, so I accepted a job at the nursing home starting monday! If the hospital calls tho, I will have a big decision to make. btw, nrsg home is FT, days. I needed to start working, plus dont know if I will get the acute jobs or not! Congrats on your new job!!
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    Have you had other interviews???

    amystudentRN replied to netglow's topic in Job Assistance

    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.." Most new grads are putting multiple apps in, of course. I would just be honest, then follow up with why you'd like to work for THEM. What you are looking for out of that position. Mind u, I have had 4 interviews, 2 hospitals, 2 LTC facilities. One LTC is where I have worked for 5 yrs now as a CNA..so Im taking that, for now. But if a good position calls me that I cant pass up..I will have to kindly explain it to my LTC employer! It is days too which is a plus since thats all I've ever worked. Good luck on your interviews!!
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    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 me..a previous CNA.. its great. Cant wait to start working!
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    Just when you think you should hang up the stethoscope

    amystudentRN replied to RehabRNjc's topic in Nursing

    Love this post..as a new RN, I know exactly why I chose the nursing profession...NOT for the money but for stories like these. It is true for CNA's too, I was a CNA for 5 yrs before becoming a nurse.
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    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 decide tho.
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    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" but peds is hard to get into, thats what I hear anyway. So, I am just trying to take the position that would benefit my future goal of becoming a peds nurse. Which do u all think is better? I have both options, hopefully.. I will see, but the interviews seemed to go well. so I want to be prepared which I will choose, if able to! Thanks for your opinions!! New RN-Amy