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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. Anyone know how to change my username in this website?

    amystudentRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took my nclex and im pretty sure i passed..got the pop up, so i want to change my username! It chose it and i didnt notice, but i am no longer amy studentRN!yay!!!

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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

  10. Dec 2011 Graduates

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

    I got the maternity

  11. 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...

  12. 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.."...

  13. 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...

  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. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. Take the LTC job offer, or wait for hospital interview result?!

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

    Thanks for the ideas.. today I was called and asked if I want to work at MY nursing home, the one Ive been at for over 4 yrs. FT, just a diff unit. So I have an interview with them Monday! I am going...

  18. Take the LTC job offer, or wait for hospital interview result?!

    amystudentRN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I didnt think I would even have this problem. I was applying almost everywhere. I graduated Dec 2011. I applied and interviewed at a LTC facility. I then had an interview at a local hospital for...

  19. what would you do in this situation? 2 job offers

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

    I am having the same problem. I was offered a job in LTC, a nice facility..but I had an interview at the hospital..I would prefer the hospital, but do need a job! Also the hospital is nights LTC is...

  20. Help with thank you card, feed back needed.

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

    I agree with the above poster, also what do u mean by "customer service". That sounds a little weird to me, they are patients arn't they? Or are you not applying for a nurse position? I dont think I...

  21. How do you get a "copy" of your RN license??

    amystudentRN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have an interview coming and I have been told that my state, Indiana doesnt send you a copy of your license. It is on the website, so I printed a couple copies of that. Do you think this is...

  22. How do you get a "copy" of your RN license??

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

    Thank you! Yes I just printed the info from the website that shows my license number and the dates. Im sure it will be fine. I can't wait for this interview, I really want to get started working, its...

  23. waiting for recruiter's call back to schedule the interview!

    amystudentRN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I applied to a local hospital online. I got an updated message on my app that said "call recruiter to schedule an interview". I was so excited and called right away. This was 3 days ago. I have left...

  24. waiting for recruiter's call back to schedule the interview!

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

    Yes, I actually think I called 4 times and left 3 messages..and I was worried about leaving too many also. I did talk to her and she sent me an email that I needed to send in my "availability", then...

  25. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    amystudentRN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Trust me you passed!!! I took mmine the 31st, first time, and was pretty surprised when it shut off at 75! I didnt believe it either till i got my quick results, and now I have my license number...