macgirl

macgirl

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  1. HESI Every SINGLE Semester?

    macgirl replied to EarthhAngel2013's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    The HESI tests we took were based on what we studied that semester. The exit one was cumulative. Mosbys HESI review book would be the most useful for questions. Saunders is best for a basic review of...

  2. Am I crazy?

    macgirl replied to LOjesjdatVE's topic in General Students

    i think you can do it, others in my class did it. the key is figuring out when and how to study. the first semeter will be the hardest! it's all about pacing yourself. i found out that studying a week...

  3. 1 year out, no job. Throw in the towel?

    macgirl replied to simply_viki's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    i'm not sure where you are, so "get off your ass and move to a better place/state that's hiring!" might not apply. but stop reading how hard it is to find a job, it just makes you desperate and crazy....

  4. Reporting a Fall???

    macgirl posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i was told to never chart that a client/patient fell. but to write that they were found lying or sitting on the floor. ok i can understand this, if no one saw it! (even though that's most likely what...

  5. Older applicants having an advantage?

    macgirl replied to mmc51264's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I too live in NC. At UNC and other hospital you have an advantage being younger. At other smaller hospitals an older age can be an advantage. Really I think it may just comes down to who is doing the...

  6. Do I have a chance at getting accepted?

    macgirl replied to ready4itall's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well personnally I would start from scratch at a community college. Don't list the old school, and it can't be held against you. Test out of whatever you can an apply to the nursing program

  7. Turning in my two weeks notice today!

    macgirl replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with the others...."IT'S ALWAYS EASIER TO FIND A JOB, IF YOU ALREADY HAVE ONE" that said go to Simply Hired and other sites and set up job alerts. And Apply, apply and apply....GOOD

  8. How long did it take for you to find a job after graduating?

    macgirl replied to wrenRN06's topic in First Year After Licensure

    well i too applied to the big hospitals. however, the small ones hire first and fastest. also, i will have a drive. but after a year of experience, a job will be a lot easier to find in a big...

  9. New Grad RN looking for psych position- ANYWHERE!!

    macgirl replied to FLLPN3339's topic in Psychiatric

    Well I start Orientation for my Hospital job on Monday. I graduated in Dec. got my Licence Feb 1, interview on the 9th and the job on 13th of Feb. The 3 I turned down were all Psych. I have gotten...

  10. New Grad RN looking for psych position- ANYWHERE!!

    macgirl replied to FLLPN3339's topic in Psychiatric

    Come to NC.... I got a Psych job and had to turn down 3 other psych jobs. Go to the NC goverment job page. Look under Nursing.

  11. Confused with the answer....any suggestions???

    macgirl replied to patri's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I HAD this question it's "B" there is risk to both of you. Forceps and lead lined container are in the room for just this

  12. How long did it take for you to find a job after graduating?

    macgirl replied to wrenRN06's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i'm sure it depends on your state. in nc after i passed nclex, i applied like crazy. 2 weeks latter i had 2 jobs; one full-time and one part-time. i am now in the awkward position of having to turn...

  13. what do i do about a clinical instructor who embarrassed me in front of others?

    macgirl replied to leogirl8's topic in General Students

    I feel for you I too had a teacher go for me. Just do whatever you can to stay out of her way, and get anyone but her in clinicals in the future. You might want to talk one on one with her, and...

  14. for those in LTC..what songs do your residents like?

    macgirl replied to AshleyinSTL's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Go to Amazon and look under the greatest hits of the 40's. Songs from WWII....

  15. If you hate being a CNA will you hate being an RN too?

    macgirl replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I think you will, My advice is go into Medical Billing. Starting pay is is only a coupple of dollars less an hour to

  16. Anywhere in the Country hiring New Grad RNs with Associates Degree?

    macgirl replied to Calistudent1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So if neither of you is working. It seems to me that you may need to get a job and after a couple of months have them move up after you. If your husband doesn't have a job can't he watch the 13 yr...

  17. I was told I was hired. No one called me in 3 days. Please advice.

    macgirl replied to markfish's topic in General Nursing

    I second that, 2 weeks then

  18. have you been hired on the spot?

    macgirl replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I have Today in fact PT job, My FT job interviewed me on Thursday and called me with the job offer on

  19. Anyone else regret this?

    macgirl replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    ASN was about $500 a semester VS University where it's 5,000 a semester. No DEBT for my RN waiting till my employer can cover the cost of my BSN (in a year) so hopefully not too

  20. Anywhere in the Country hiring New Grad RNs with Associates Degree?

    macgirl replied to Calistudent1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Seriously come here! I am a new nurse (ADN from a Community College) Pinned in Dec & RN license First of the month. Had my license for 2 weeks. That said I started applying for jobs after I knew I...

  21. Tips for Freshly Licensed Associate Level Nurse

    macgirl replied to Fortous's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    welcome to the club! too am a new nurse (adn from a community college) pinned in dec & rn license first of the month. that said i started applying for jobs after i new i passed. (with the exeption...

  22. I've got a question and would love some help with it. =)

    macgirl replied to justme12's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Not in NC, as far as I know or I would have done

  23. Can I challenge taking the CNA I class in North Carolina?

    macgirl replied to tasharob1981's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I challenged mine. It was close to $500.00 dollars for the Class, with uniforms ect at ACC. The test was the same price, whether or not you took the class. I contacted Pearson Vue and picked a time...

  24. have you been hired on the spot?

    macgirl replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

    So far all the new grad nurses I know have been hired on the spot. So

  25. Failed NCLEX 5 Times! Am I The Only One Who . . .

    macgirl replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    i don't know if this helps, risuzy. my mom took one, it was basic math calculations for meds and drug questions related to common meds for the