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Hi everyone. I'm writing this out of extreme frustration and pure burn out. I am a critical care float pool nurse. I've only been a nurse for a little over a year, but I am already burnt out from getting dumped on by the ICU and ER. I have learned so...

I just wanted to throw in an update: I was just offered a school nurse position in my area! I am so excited. It's a big cut in pay, but I think it will be so worth it. It looks like I'll be in a somewhat rural area outside of medium sized city. I don...

The job postings say BSN preferred. I'm currently working on my BSN classes, so I'm hoping that will help. I think the kind of stress that you describe is preferred to the current stress of my job. I know it may not be perfect every day and it will ...

Thank you all for being so helpful! I looked into becoming a sub, but they require you to be on call for 2 shifts a week. I just can't do that and continue to work my job, or quit my job and only be a sub. It looks like I'd have to dive right into a ...

That would be awesome. I am interested in a head start for sure! I have my CPR but it expires this time next year so I don't know if they'll want me to renew it now or next summer. I think I'll start doing that stuff after orientation so they can ex...

Yeah we should do a facebook group, it would be easier than using this

Got home from work and found one of those "Sorry we missed you!" notifications in my mailbox But, picked up the letter this morning and I'M IN!!!! SO grateful for this!! Good luck to all who are waiting to hear back, hang in there. Congrats to those...

Nooooooooo early JUNE??? I'm dying to find out.

It's killing me too! I really hope we hear next week. If not, it probably will be the end of the month

Still waiting too. Fingers crossed for this week or next week

Okay, so I was recently contacted by a nurse recruiter for a local hospital about an ED Tech job. I was thrilled since I have been wanting this particular job for the part 3-4 years. So everything is going well and she wants to schedule an interview ...

Hi everyone! Hope we'll be hearing back soon!! I wanted to make a post about a note taking software I just started playing with that I LOVE. It's called Evernote and it's free and you can use it on any device (Android, iOS, web) It's a really nice wa...

You may want to consider holding off and waiting for Spring 2015 since you would be starting nursing school with way more stress with the situation you described. Ultimately you're choice, but if it were me I'd try to save money up and wait to try to...

AmyRN that's terrible! I'm assuming you were told that they were 20-somethings? Sorry to hear and hope you get into your specialty in the future. I understand 20-somethings get a bad rep with high turnover and inexperience, but I don't think it's fa...

Thanks Em843! That sounds perfect!! Lets hope for some good news from the program soon :)

Does anyone know what the typical schedule is like for a student only working on NU classes?? According to the website it will be between 8-10 credits/semester, but anyone know what time of day and how many days a week? My work schedule will be week...

Good question. I'm not sure, but I would definitely call and ask! If there is I wish I knew last year!! haha

Yay! Only about 2 more weeks then?? Em843- I'm not sure about a deposit but last year the letter came with a form to fill out to either accept/decline the offer. If you didn't submit it by May 24th you lost your spot. I'm sure you would also lose you...

I prefer the term Whiskey Tango based on the phonetic alphabet jk

*Update* Got an interview at a different hospital ED and got an offer on the spot! Just thought I'd update for anyone who may read this in the future and want encouragement to keep trying :)

Very true. I have been accepted to BSN and ASN programs and I just personally would like to keep my job while in school as it was difficult for me to get (and is in the department I want to work in when I get my RN). I am young and unmarried with no ...

I don't think an ASN is a waste of time, especially if you're smart with your time. Getting experience in a facility you would like to work after your first semester (you'll be a CNA) is easier when you're taking ~9 nursing credits/semester as oppose...

Husky-They said the same time frame last year and I think I found out ~May 14th. I guess late May/early June is worst case scenario. I think you sound like a solid candidate! Depends on all the applications though so that's what makes this nervewrac...

Just curious, is anyone looking for a roommate? I am moving around June/July and realized it would be pretty beneficial to have a nursing major roommate. Inbox me if interested! I know I'm posting this before we find out if we're in, but I just want ...

No worries! I'm not sure if it will be the same this year. I might call this week and ask them when I get the chance. Will let you know of any news I get!