<3 RN <3

<3 RN <3

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  1. Is nursing really for me?

    <3 RN <3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, my hx is this: I graduated in May 2010. Started working at a Pediatric Burn Specialty Hospital in September 2010. And quit there in January 2011... Due to my experience (or lack thereof) I did not...

  2. Is nursing really for me?

    <3 RN <3 replied to <3 RN <3's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much rr82080! You described what I am going thru to a T! Can't wait to have that realization someday! I will keep my head up :) ... I may need to come back and read this thread from time to...

  3. Is nursing really for me?

    <3 RN <3 replied to <3 RN <3's topic in General Nursing

    I really applied for everything accepting nurses

  4. Is nursing really for me?

    <3 RN <3 replied to <3 RN <3's topic in General Nursing

    HeartNIC, Thank you for sharing your story - really does help :) I have been thinking that something in Women's Services or the NICU might be what clicks for me too, and tried everything I knew to...

  5. Is nursing really for me?

    <3 RN <3 replied to <3 RN <3's topic in General Nursing

    It's not been so easy getting a job at all, much less one in the specialty I think might click for me... So, I took this opportunity in order to get experience and start learning... I know I need to...

  6. What do you do on the drive to work?

    <3 RN <3 replied to whitecat5000's topic in General Nursing

    I just started my job & it is about a 60-90 minute drive. So far, I start off listening to the radio to the people talking bout funny stuff & listening for any traffic concerns... AND one of...

  7. INTERVIEW tomorrow!

    <3 RN <3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I FINALLY have an interview! It's tomorrow so I am trying to get everything ready today... I'm just not sure what to take??? Is it appropriate to take a resume with a cover letter to the interview?...

  8. INTERVIEW tomorrow!

    <3 RN <3 replied to <3 RN <3's topic in General Nursing

    So... I didn't realize how long it had been since this process started until I looked at this post... about a month & a half!!! And I finally received my.... JOB OFFER! I will be working in...

  9. Deciding on my first Nursing Job

    <3 RN <3 replied to NurseNancy88's topic in General Nursing

    True

  10. Deciding on my first Nursing Job

    <3 RN <3 replied to NurseNancy88's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!!! I agree with the red flag to a high turnover thing for sure... Which specialty interests you more? I also agree that #2 would more than likely be flexible with the 8 weeks, but could...

  11. INTERVIEW tomorrow!

    <3 RN <3 replied to <3 RN <3's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry I'm SO late! lol But yes there was a peer interview although the nurses said that it was more for me - to ask questions, any concerns and so on. SO... I think it went really well! :yeah:Thanks...

  12. INTERVIEW tomorrow!

    <3 RN <3 replied to <3 RN <3's topic in General Nursing

    This has been really helpful! I have everything together (big thanks to everybody!), my clothes set out, and I have gone over some common interview questions... Now to relax! Thanks so much for all...

  13. INTERVIEW tomorrow!

    <3 RN <3 replied to <3 RN <3's topic in General Nursing

    NurseLoveJoy88, :) Thank you! ZenStudent, congrats! Same thing with me - nothing for months and then all of sudden...! Thanks for the advice - I didn't even think to ask for cards PediNurse3, hey my...

  14. What do you see?

    <3 RN <3 replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    i love this! i am kinda new to an... so i haven't really read enough to "see" anyone

  15. Helpful Certifications???

    <3 RN <3 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm a new nurse dreaming of a career in Women's Services - Antepartum, L&D, Postpartum, Newborn Nursery, NICU, ect. I will be getting NRP certified soon :) Are there ANY other certifications or...

  16. Helpful Certifications???

    <3 RN <3 replied to <3 RN <3's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I do not have children yet. Someday I will have the personal experience :) Actually, I am a new nurse and do not currently have a job. I was hoping to get some certifications while I am looking for a...

  17. Do you shower right after your shift?

    <3 RN <3 replied to CharlieTaco's topic in General Nursing

    tvccrn, LOL! I know! I have been known to lysol EVERYTHING... especially my shoes. One solution could be to put a towel over the seat and then wash the towel and also, to take my shoes off before...

  18. Do you shower right after your shift?

    <3 RN <3 replied to CharlieTaco's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently not working, but when I did work in the hospital, I would go directly to the shower when I got home. That's just me though. During our hospital orientation, our infection control nurse...

  19. Helpful Certifications???

    <3 RN <3 replied to <3 RN <3's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank y'all so much, this has been really helpful! I will have to take it one certification at a time, but definetely looking forward to improving my resume :nmbrn:

  20. Helpful Certifications???

    <3 RN <3 replied to <3 RN <3's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ooo! Do you have any info on how to become a doula!? I never thought of that and I would LOVE it! :heartbeat I am going to become a member of AWHONN and looking up the other certifications/classes...

  21. Malpractice insurance for new grad?

    <3 RN <3 replied to 567 SeaOtter's topic in General Nursing

    is the website www.nso.com

  22. What would you do???

    <3 RN <3 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    So, I have been applying, calling, and everything else I can think of ... hoping to get an interview. I applied for this job 6-12-11 and called last week to follow up... The nurse recruiter told me...

  23. Med Surg experience a must?

    <3 RN <3 replied to SaraStrong's topic in General Nursing

    choc0late, I am in the Houston area - lots of big name hospitals - lots of schools graduating more and more nurses. The hospitals are desiring experience and with the economy and popular area, there...

  24. Med Surg experience a must?

    <3 RN <3 replied to SaraStrong's topic in General Nursing

    i know you are right. it is just so tempting to settle at this point... i have been applying to anything and everything in women's health and pedi. even the openings that say "experience required" and...

  25. Med Surg experience a must?

    <3 RN <3 replied to SaraStrong's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree! My question based on this is: What do you think about the situation where I have been searching for a job as a new grad since May 2010; and I am kinda getting to the point where I...