ChuckeRN BSN, RN

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    Bachelors in Business to ADN

    ChuckeRN replied to olsengirl's topic in General Students

    I also have a BA in Bus Admin and an ADN but I did get a RN job. Never say never. Jobs are out there. You just have to look in places not everyone is
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    New job - how to tell them I'm pregnant?

    ChuckeRN replied to Nire83's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Pregnant? Me? Why would you ask that?
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    Will move for work but where???

    ChuckeRN replied to RB2000's topic in General Nursing

    Minot, North
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    AN store

    ChuckeRN replied to esrun00's topic in General Nursing

    Lighten up
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    To relocate or stay put?

    ChuckeRN replied to rntim49's topic in General Nursing

    It's only REALLY hot about two months, then just hot another couple months, then it's ok here the rest of the year. It's actually freezing a couple months too (at least for a SoCal boy like
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    Graduated 12/10, still no job, giving up...

    ChuckeRN replied to RNtslifka's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you're willing to relocate, I know that Minot ND is looking for RNs - even new grads. I was offered a job in an ER after a phone
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    Drug Screen Question

    ChuckeRN replied to RHIA, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I doubt they will ask why you are taking the medication. As long as you have a current and valid script, you should be fine. If the script was 2 YEARS old, then you may have a problem, but 2 months,...
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    any tips on passing the Nclex?

    ChuckeRN replied to lululucy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    First, THINK POSITIVE! You get what you focus on. For example, keeping the words, "I WILL PASS" in your mind. This is not the same as, "I WILL NOT FAIL". Focus on PASSING, and not FAILING. Also, the...
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    Big Decisions

    ChuckeRN replied to scrubsrn24's topic in General Nursing

    You're not a quitter. I would be looking for a job too in your shoes. If you're afraid of leaving a job with less than 6 months, everything you posted is a perfectly reasonable explanation for any...
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    New grad pay

    ChuckeRN replied to NyGirlRN10's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Do you have a BSN or ADN? And what
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    Sports medicine nursing?

    ChuckeRN replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Nursing

    My brother works for Black House MMA and trains there - Anderson Silva and Lyoto Machida's gym - I wonder if I can go down to Brazil with them for the next UFC?
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    Anxiety during interview

    ChuckeRN replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    Did you know that most doctor's offices will charge you less for a cash visit than your health insurance deductable if you let them know in advance? My PCP actually didn't even charge me for a year...
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    I need some serious career advice PLEASE

    ChuckeRN replied to hopeless romantic's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you talked with any RTs lately? I have a friend who is a RT as his wife and they are having a TOUGH time finding a job. It seems that RTs are having even harder time with employment than nurses...
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    Question about pending background check!!!

    ChuckeRN replied to ANUREERN's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't worry about it. If the issue comes up, just tell em the truth about why you omitted it. The purpose of the BG check as well as all of the other pre-employment stuff is to make sure they...
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    Are new grads...

    ChuckeRN replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Being a doctor may not be as stable as most people think. I read a book recently, called: Smart Medicine: How the Changing Role of Doctors Will Revolutionize Health Care....
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    Nightshift vent

    ChuckeRN replied to teleRN08's topic in General Nursing

    Even with the bad economy and everything else, I can't believe there isn't someone willing to trade shifts with you for the extra shift differential. I'm seriously considering the NS due to the extra...
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    Nursing in CSULB

    ChuckeRN replied to dominohwang's topic in General Students

    CSULB = California State University at Long Beach I
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    Nurses as primary breadwinners?

    ChuckeRN replied to learning08's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a little bothered by the OP as well. My wife has been working for the last 2 years while I have been in school and taking care of my three kids. Now that I'm about to start a nursing job, she will...
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    To ENA membership or not?

    ChuckeRN replied to nnl erRN's topic in Emergency

    The last time I checked, the discount for the CEN test will alone pay for the ENA
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    Which job to take pls help!!

    ChuckeRN replied to Laverne513's topic in General Nursing

    From my limited experience job searching as a new grad, it seems that there really is not hard and fast rule regarding experience. I know that they say you need hospital experience, but then I have...
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    What are clinicals all about????

    ChuckeRN replied to BucklandRN's topic in General Students

    Students = Fewer patients, More patience. Real Life = More patients, Less patience? Seriously though, I disagree about not being able to say, "I don't know" as a "real" nurse. As long as you follow...
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    Advice about Senior Practicum

    ChuckeRN replied to NurseB_'s topic in General Nursing

    If your goal is L&D, why on Earth would you want to work anywhere else??? If given a choice and a chance, go to
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    New Grads Doomed for years to come?

    ChuckeRN replied to MusicEMT's topic in General Nursing

    If your neighbor is unemployed, it's a recession. If you're unemployed, THEN it's a depression. So far, it's a recession for me. In all seriousness, I was willing to relocate from AZ to North Dakota...
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    New Grads Doomed for years to come?

    ChuckeRN replied to MusicEMT's topic in General Nursing

    Off with his
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    Washington State License

    ChuckeRN replied to iRNman's topic in Washington Nursing

    Yup, my AZ license looks just like that