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  1. Outpatient clinic as first job

    zoey88 replied to jenndavis's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think it depends on the market/ area you are in, if you are in a poor hiring market for new grads then take the position if you think you can stick it out and wait for a better position then do...

  2. New Grad Job Interview L/D

    zoey88 replied to nursetobe2013's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was asked some basic questions, the first being "tell me about yourself" this is in my opinion where they figure out what type of person you are. I usually talk about my schooling, academic...

  3. advice for new methadone nurse.

    zoey88 posted a topic in Addictions

    I will be starting a position in a methadone clinic shortly and would like some advice on how to adjust my schedule to the early morning shift (starting at 5:30am yikes!) as well as any tips and...

  4. CNA with dreams of becoming an RN, career advice ??!

    zoey88 replied to twiliqhtbarbie's topic in Nursing Career

    does the facility you work for offer tuition assistance or reimbursement? this will help you paying for school. If you wish to be an RN I would go for the RN instead of doing the LPN route, but If its...

  5. Getting ready for Nclex

    zoey88 replied to DixieGrace's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took some time off after graduation not too long about two weeks to relax and enjoy my accomplishment. I personally felt Kaplan was the closest to the nclex exam. I used their 5 week study program...

  6. ATI for RN NCLEX

    zoey88 replied to Philly_LPN_Girl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used both ATI and Kaplan, Ati was included with my schools tuition and we were strongly encouraged by the school to use ATI. I personally felt I got more nclex style questions with Kaplan. Ati...

  7. Job market for RNs anywhere in upstate NY?

    zoey88 replied to NYtoFLRN's topic in New York Nursing

    I tried applying to quite a few hospitals upstate myself without any luck. I applied all the way up to cooperstown, ny which is about 5 hours away from the city. good luck in your search the market...

  8. Is it REALLY necessary to start your nursing career in LTC

    zoey88 replied to Nola009's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    look into other areas where you can be a nurse such as mental health facilities or even schools. If you don't feel safe in a facility you should not work

  9. Need advice for unemployed/underemployed New Graduate !!

    zoey88 replied to telealli's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    sadly I can relate to your pain. I have settled and taken any job that I can get, I too wish to work for a PCU/ Tele unit and eventually do critical care. I am in NYC which is probably just as bad...

  10. craigslist?...Am I crazy?

    zoey88 replied to procrastinator911's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I got my first nursing job on craigslist as a school

  11. ASN - can I get a job as a school nurse?

    zoey88 replied to WalldancerNIT's topic in School

    I will be starting as a school nurse this fall. I graduated with my associates degree this may but I am starting a bsn program at the same time I will be working at the school. This school has hired...

  12. Resumes, recruiters, real life!

    zoey88 replied to SpunkRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree, im a new grad (ADN) in nyc so i know what you are going through. I sent out over 100 applications up to an hour away from where i live. I finally received 1 interview and a job offer I...

  13. New School Nurse in need of advice

    zoey88 posted a topic in School

    So I just accepted my first nursing job ( graduated in may) at a special needs school. I do not know much about school nursing and wanted to know if anyone has any advice to share with me. It would...

  14. New School Nurse in need of advice

    zoey88 replied to zoey88's topic in School

    Thanks so much for all of your support! I will try to get my hands on a copy of the textbook. I will have one tube feeding and a ton of PO psych meds as well as inhalers. I was able to spend a couple...

  15. New School Nurse in need of advice

    zoey88 replied to zoey88's topic in School

    Thanks!

  16. New Grad- Nursing home?

    zoey88 replied to nseymour's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I didnt mean for it to sound as if LTC was beneath me. I have just heard of people who have started out in LTC and had a very hard time transitioning into the hospital

  17. New Grad- Nursing home?

    zoey88 replied to nseymour's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am also a new grad in an RN-BSN program and wondering the same thing. my passion lies in critical care and i want to know if taking a nursing home job for a year or 2 will jeopardize my future...

  18. Any one who took nclex from NY bon

    zoey88 replied to deepu245's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hi my name and license # appeared on the nys professionals website the day after i took nclex before i got my quick results!! I think i was one of the lucky ones though i have had classmates wait...

  19. Dorothea hopfer

    zoey88 replied to rosebud12's topic in New York Nursing

    Congrats to everyone entering Hopfer. I am graduating this May and can only say the 2 years fly by. there is a ton of reading and it does get overwhelming at times, but dont get discouraged. The...

  20. Dorothea Hopfer Fall 2013

    zoey88 replied to RNdreamers's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi there, I am graduating this semester. my experience at hopfer has made me truly appreciate private small schools. the professors are always available to you even after you have completed the...

  21. Im scared out of my mind for Anatomy

    zoey88 replied to NurseLizzy13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    you are a licensed vocational nurse and did not have to take

  22. Nursing school=stress=hair loss???

    zoey88 replied to katinthehat29's topic in Health, Stress Management

    i have experienced the same thing you have. my hair is much thinner than it ever was & i actually have an appt set to see the dermatologist. nursing school def takes a toll on your health if you...

  23. The "one thing"

    zoey88 replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Students

    trach suctioning is my weakness especially when the patient gags/coughs and turns colors while your doing it. i had a patient once during clinicals that had to be suctioned atleast every hour( but it...

  24. Worried to death about dosage cal!

    zoey88 replied to kayruhh's topic in General Students

    dont worry im mathphobic also! get comfortable with ratio & proportion type problems thats what my program uses & it can be used for pretty much everything. the book we use is Calculate with...

  25. Things you can't buy, but need for success in nursing school

    zoey88 replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in General Students

    you definitley need common sense, not everyone has it. and a sense of humor especially during clinicals and finals to keep yourself