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  1. How do you get a chance in the OR?

    SweetseRN replied to snowboardjunkkie's topic in Operating Room

    I know quite a few of my fellow new grads got jobs right away in the OR by applying and following up with phone calls. Do anything to can to let them know why you want to work OR, and why you are...

  2. Question on risk of HIV exposure/infection

    SweetseRN replied to LUV ALZ's topic in General Nursing

    I realize I am still a newbie and still living in the idealistic world of school...However, I think it's a slippery slope if we start adding PPE just because of HIV status. In all reality, you could...

  3. What are clinicals all about????

    SweetseRN replied to BucklandRN's topic in General Students

    I love and appreciate all the great advice...It makes a lot of sense. Most people seem to say they love their jobs much more than school...I guess because you finally get to put your own knowledge to...

  4. Question on risk of HIV exposure/infection

    SweetseRN replied to LUV ALZ's topic in General Nursing

    I understand that the caregiver should be provided with whatever level of precautions they feel are necessary for their safety but... Aren't standard precautions designed to protect from HIV...

  5. What are clinicals all about????

    SweetseRN replied to BucklandRN's topic in General Students

    I keep hearing from experienced nurses that when you actually get out on the floor to work, nursing is nothing like clinicals/nursing school. What do they mean? I enjoyed my clinical experiences but I...

  6. It's all in the resume!

    SweetseRN replied to CharleeJo.RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think it's great that you took so much time and care in presenting yourself. A lot of us, especially new grads, look very similar on paper. You found a way to set yourself apart and show your...

  7. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    SweetseRN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have conducting a poll using facebook in a secret group that includes all of my peers from school...The trick has worked for EVERYONE, 19 successful, 1 unsuccessful thus far. I just wanted to...

  8. Oh, What to do...

    SweetseRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Newly licensed (yay!) new RN here with a dilemma...Just looking for some other thoughts and any input is much appreciated! Should I take a job that is a sure thing, pays ok, is close to home BUT is in...

  9. Oh, What to do...

    SweetseRN replied to SweetseRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    So, I took the job and ended up on a much nicer floor than I expected. I am super psyched to start my nursing career. Thanks for all the support. Life is good, I really feel like I made a great choice...

  10. Oh, What to do...

    SweetseRN replied to SweetseRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I guess maybe I did not make that clear in my OP. I would not take a job that I could not commit a year to. Period. I apologize for the confusion. I think I come across wrong on message boards...

  11. Oh, What to do...

    SweetseRN replied to SweetseRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow, I don't know how it came across this way...I said in my OP that I would NEVER take a job that I did not believe I could commit at least one year to. That is why I asked the question in the first...

  12. is it for me?

    SweetseRN replied to butterfly134's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I can totally relate to everything you are saying...I completely get it. It's OK to have the feelings you have...I am a new RN (about 10 years older than you though) and I struggle with the same...

  13. Oh, What to do...

    SweetseRN replied to SweetseRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow, I thought there would be more debate! lol...I am going to stop focusing on the negative that I remember and try to create my own positive there. I am going to call and accept on Monday. Will let...

  14. Light therapy for night shifters?

    SweetseRN replied to TemperStripe's topic in General Nursing

    There are glasses that filter out blue light. The theory is that the blue component of what makes up light is what most affects your circadian rhythm over the night shift. By taking out the blue...

  15. Same old story but a new question...

    SweetseRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I am relatively new to this board as far as posting but I have been reading posts here for ever and I do just want to thank everyone for the awesome advice and knowledge I gained here...

  16. NCLEX results= FAIL :(

    SweetseRN replied to Short-Stuff 23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just wondering what you used for review...In my graduating class everyone, and I mean everyone who used Kaplan (full course or Qbank) passed in 80 questions or less. At this point that's about 15...

  17. Same old story but a new question...

    SweetseRN replied to SweetseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for some great advice. I am starting to get some nibbles so for now, feeling a little

  18. New grad taking ACLS course??

    SweetseRN replied to nurseypoo87's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new grad, newly licensed RN too...I have heard 2 schools of thought on this. To answer one questions as far as what to expect, the first half of the class is things that you should have already...

  19. Is NCSBN a good course to take? What course would you recommend?

    SweetseRN replied to NLNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I tried it...I did use it. But I then switched to Kaplan Q bank. Questions are much more NCLEX like in my opinion. I found quite a few errors in NCSBN believe it or not.(Spelling, grammar and...