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  1. COVID: I'm ready to leave the hospital until the end of the pandemic guilt

    jessmurph replied to CardiTeleRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Uh, yikes. I agree with whistleblowing to the state and regulatory

  2. Float pool as a new grad?

    jessmurph posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    So a little BG: Just graduated in January with my BSN (have an undergrad in biology as well), worked at a small community hospital as a student nurse intern in the float pool. Graduated, got my...

  3. Being a SAHM after graduation

    jessmurph replied to KatarinaCoffman's topic in Nursing Career

    I graduated in Jan. Had my first in Feb. Stayed home for a few months before going nuts and jumped into my first job in May. I work 24 hours a week, second shift and we have a sitter for a few hours...

  4. RN Salary Survey 2013: Post here!

    jessmurph replied to ItsColduphere's topic in General Nursing

    RI new grad- BSN LTC 28/hr, $2.50 weekend differential no union,

  5. Impossible Family Member

    jessmurph replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We've got a family removing their loved one from our facility because our doc refuses to prescribe Imodium for her loose stools...she has Cdiff. So they said they would bring it in and give it to her...

  6. You gotta love them!

    jessmurph replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The activity aide was wrong... the correct answer was obviously

  7. Relationship Between Unmarried Residents.

    jessmurph replied to NurseQT's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow. No advice. What a tough situation. I hope you find a solution soon- keep us

  8. Where are all the nurses?

    jessmurph replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you! Yup that's where I was at. I actually just got hired at a LTC

  9. Where are all the nurses?

    jessmurph replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just graduated with my BSN. I'm in northern RI very close to Fall River. Tons and tons of hospitals around, applied for about 30 positions with not even one call back. The job market is rough up...

  10. New grad advice: psych?

    jessmurph posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I am a new grad with a BSN and also a BS in biology. My long term goal is to go back to become an FNP and work in primary care. The job market where I live is absolutely horrible- there are hardly...

  11. Every weekend jobs

    jessmurph posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I'm a new grad looking to work every weekend. Are these jobs few and far between, or something to bring up to HR and/or unit managers? I worked as a student nurse intern at a hospital and they're...

  12. Every weekend jobs

    jessmurph replied to jessmurph's topic in Nursing Career

    Has anyone heard of new grads getting per diem

  13. Every weekend jobs

    jessmurph replied to jessmurph's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for your input. The nursing market here in Rhode Island is brutal. Mostly all postings don't want new grads. Even those (like myself) who worked as student nurses- it doesn't count as...

  14. Every weekend jobs

    jessmurph replied to jessmurph's topic in Nursing Career

    I've got a 6 week old so that is the exact reason i'm looking into it. I'm not too excited about the idea because of the reasons you listed plus never seeing my husband. But it might be a good idea...

  15. Admission to RIC

    jessmurph replied to 4gr8kids4me!'s topic in General Nursing

    yes- GPA is reset when you start taking classes at RIC. They will look at that one to decide if you're above 3.0 or not, not the GPA you have now. What they will look at from your previous school is...

  16. Rhode Island College School of Nursing-- BSN Program

    jessmurph replied to RhodyGirl, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I was told that the science pre-reqs are looked at more heavily than gen eds. GPA is the #1 thing they look

  17. ADN or BSN and NICU

    jessmurph replied to missbond's topic in General Nursing

    CCRI at night.. and definitely wouldn't bank on being able to get into a NICU without experience and/or

  18. Rhode Island College School of Nursing-- BSN Program

    jessmurph replied to RhodyGirl, RN's topic in General Nursing

    TEAS to my knowledge is just an indicator on your basic knowledge. They've done nothing with it I don't think. I actually did very poorly on it (not sure how) but have done fine in all my nursing...

  19. Rhode Island College School of Nursing-- BSN Program

    jessmurph replied to RhodyGirl, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! Have you heard whether or not you've been accepted?! I took all four courses and I was SO glad I did. It's challenging, but it is by no means impossible. You will put a lot more effort and time...

  20. Rhode Island College School of Nursing-- BSN Program

    jessmurph replied to RhodyGirl, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Silvestri, you sound just like me when I applied last October. I was also a second degree with all the prerequisites completed with A's and B's. I got into the program first try. Message me if you...

  21. Who applied to RIC for Spring 2012?!

    jessmurph posted a topic in General Nursing

    I hate that I have to wait until January to find out if I will be admitted! I can't wait!! Anyone else apply for Spring

  22. Who applied to RIC for Spring 2012?!

    jessmurph replied to jessmurph's topic in General Nursing

    Yep- I will be at the testing from 9-12 and then I guess there is a meeting afterwards. As far as I know it's just basic math and reading comprehension. Good luck with all the preparation and with the...

  23. Who applied to RIC for Spring 2012?!

    jessmurph replied to jessmurph's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats to you too! Yes- it feels amazing and I'm so excited! I am a 2nd degree so I petitioned to take 223 and 224 also, but still haven't heard anything. I bought the books for it and stuff so...

  24. Who applied to RIC for Spring 2012?!

    jessmurph replied to jessmurph's topic in General Nursing

    I got in!

  25. Who applied to RIC for Spring 2012?!

    jessmurph replied to jessmurph's topic in General Nursing

    Uhh yeah, me too! I know they don't send them until the second week of January... but you never know. I am hoping for