J&B-RN

J&B-RN BSN, MSN, RN, APRN, NP

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New NP from bedside ICU to pain management provider

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  1. MUSC CRNA interview

    J&B-RN replied to serendipitous's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I heard back last week, my interview is set for mid December. Very

  2. Burlington Vermont Nurses!

    J&B-RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know what the job market is like in Burlington VT for RN's? Especially at the Fletcher Allen Hospital? I am ready for a change of scenery and I love Vermont! I know the job market is...

  3. Jobs at Sarasota Memorial in Florida

    J&B-RN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    hello! my husband and I are both experienced critical care nurses (3 years in an ICU at a level 1 trauma facility). We are thinking about moving to Florida to soak up some sun on the beach for a few...

  4. Burlington Vermont Nurses!

    J&B-RN replied to J&B-RN's topic in General Nursing

    We bought a house. Rent is crazy

  5. Burlington Vermont Nurses!

    J&B-RN replied to J&B-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry for the late reply, I haven't been on here for months! I would just keep hounding them (in a professional manner of course). Just keep letting them know you are VERY interested in working here...

  6. Overwhelmed to say the least...

    J&B-RN posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Ok my background: I have 1 year on a med/surg unit. I just started a new job (across the ENTIRE country) in a trauma 1 hospital in the SICU. This is week 4 on my 20 week orientation. ICU has been my...

  7. Burlington Vermont Nurses!

    J&B-RN replied to J&B-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I did. I love it. The hospital is great, the people are kind. The residents seem happy here. The area is beautiful. It's fun place to

  8. Overwhelmed to say the least...

    J&B-RN replied to J&B-RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Just to let everyone know.... It's all going well!! SICU is terrifying, hard, fun, amazing, and I'm so glad I stuck with it. I just finished my first week off orientation and did well. I'm excited to...

  9. Overwhelmed to say the least...

    J&B-RN replied to J&B-RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks for all the advice and motivation. I am going to stick it out and really give it my best shot. I have talked with my preceptor a bit about everything and she was very receptive and is going to...

  10. Portsmouth NH RN jobs

    J&B-RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    My husband and I are both RN's with me a year experience and him a new grad. We want to relocate to Portsmouth NH. How is the job market there? Specifically at Portsmouth regional?? Can new grads get...

  11. Best Iphone App for new SICU nurse.

    J&B-RN posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm looking to find the best app for my iphone that will be most beneficial for a 1 yr med/surg RN like myself transferring to the SICU. I use a drug app like daily on med/surg so I will continue to...

  12. I finally landed my DREAM JOB!!!!!!

    J&B-RN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm so excited I just wanted to share with everyone and give the new grads something to keep the hope alive! I graduated with my LPN May of 2010, and landed a job in June 2010. That job just kind of...

  13. I finally landed my DREAM JOB!!!!!!

    J&B-RN replied to J&B-RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks guys! I can't wait to start! And my husband will be getting a job at the same hospital (hopefully) the nursing recruiter is working with him to find placement. He does have 6 months RN...

  14. Pretty bad at starting IV's

    J&B-RN replied to NurseJessie2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't be so hard on yourself. Nursing is hard work and skills take time! Lots of time. Everyone struggles in the beinging. I only get about half the IV's I try and guess what, if the other nurses...

  15. Hired at a SNF but.....

    J&B-RN replied to caffeineaddict's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That is way too short, unsafe, and frankly going to scare the crap out of you and overwhelm you. That is completely rediculous. It should be at least two week! At

  16. Will you pay 1000 dollars ticket for a interview?

    J&B-RN replied to kindlylili's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would do it in a heart beat for that ICU trauma 1 hospital dream job!! Especially in todays market. When it comes to getting any job now a days you have to be willing to put a lot of yourself out...

  17. Looking for new job while already employed: how to handle references?

    J&B-RN replied to ChineseLantern's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have experienced this same problem twice now. Since nursing is sooooo competitive to get a job in, especially as a new grad, moving around a lot is pretty common. I worked for a LTC center for about...

  18. This is getting SO frustrating!!

    J&B-RN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I know I know, another RN whining about not getting her dream job... blah blah blah. But Seriously this is getting soooo hard to handle! I am RN with 2 months left to get my BSN (yeah!) with over a...

  19. This is getting SO frustrating!!

    J&B-RN replied to J&B-RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I will look into those jobs, thanks for the heads up! Do you know if that are willing to hire without ICU experience? I saw that they wanted airway management, arrhythmia experience, and an EKG...

  20. This is getting SO frustrating!!

    J&B-RN replied to J&B-RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks for the heads up! I will be applying there

  21. This is getting SO frustrating!!

    J&B-RN replied to J&B-RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Ya you guys are probably right. I just hate waiting, working on a unit that I don't want to work on, and living in an area that I don't want to live in. Been there, done that, for over a year now, and...

  22. Path to CRNA

    J&B-RN replied to bestill88's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The best advice I can give is to get into a hospital as a CNA, especially if you can get into the ICU. That way when you get your RN you will already have a job waiting for you in the ICU. (No point...

  23. There are jobs for new grads! (success story)

    J&B-RN replied to channtheman's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Very inspiring story! If you don't mind sharing, what area did you live in, and what location did you get your ICU job

  24. Do you ever regret becoming a CRNA?

    J&B-RN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am currently working as an RN with one semester left to get my BSN. I have geared my entire college career towards becoming a CRNA. It has been my dream for years! I love the OR, love the...

  25. Will I be facing discrimination?

    J&B-RN replied to OwlieO.O's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have worked with many male nurses, went to school with a few, and my husband is also a nurse. My experience with male nurse discrimination is that it can happen yes, but it isn't very common. On...