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  1. Passed NCLEX-RN, 2nd time was my charm

    linsmirn posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    long story, just super excited omg i still can't believe this is over with. it has been a frustrating and exhausting two months but i never lost hope and faith in god. i took the exam for the first...

  2. Following up with a call?

    linsmirn replied to crazyscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Call every single number you have, I got my job by calling the nurse manager instead of faxing my resume. It shows you really want the job instead of just waiting around. Take it from a new grad,...

  3. Trying to help a classmate that has NCLEX fail round 2

    linsmirn replied to ChinupBSNRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I also have a classmate who failed it twice, everyone else from our May graduating class are now working RN's and I feel really bad. She was a smart student but always over think things, and "what if"...

  4. Know of any new grad friendly psych jobs? Anywhere in the country?

    linsmirn replied to ChineseLantern's topic in Psychiatric

    Theres a new behavioral health hospital called Park Royal in Fort Myers, FL opening Feb 2012. Check out the site for more info http://www.parkroyalhospital.com, Good Luck. I know they have called a...

  5. How long was it between graduation & landing a full time line?

    linsmirn replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    The question is really how long it took you after you passed the nclex and became a registered nurse. I graduated in May but didnt take my nclex till the end of July and started looking for a job in...

  6. Spin off of the thread on putting mom in the nursing home

    linsmirn replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    I do agree with what you are saying. Not sure what state you are in but here in FL the proportion is not small. Theres at least 6 around my way with all 22 rooms occupied and have a waiting list. Im...

  7. Spin off of the thread on putting mom in the nursing home

    linsmirn replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    My family is against nursing homes, all 3 of my grandmas stay with one of my family members. But than again Im from the caribbean and thats how it is there. I dont understand or like nursing homes. I...

  8. Are new nurses (new grads) ever allowed to work PRN?

    linsmirn replied to mema45's topic in General Nursing

    PRNs are great especially if its days you will still learn a lot if you want to. Not so much for nights, not as much action. If you know that per diem is what you want at the moment than go for it,...

  9. How much they pay hourly for Psychiatric Techs? DC-MD-VA area

    linsmirn replied to msAnneRN11's topic in Psychiatric

    You are going to be a nurse getting $32 an hour, you are lucky they even gave you this position. Stop worrying about the pay and concentrate on passing your boards. Dont bother them and ask for a...

  10. New grad hired in psych

    linsmirn replied to magnoliophyte's topic in Psychiatric

    New grad, psych nurse starting in a week, super excited. Psych is also where I wanted to be, all my friends dont get it because all of them are either med-surg or tele and one ER. I majored in...

  11. Rude interviews - Common?

    linsmirn replied to gnursjr2's topic in Psychiatric

    Not normal, every interview I had was nice and pleasant especially the psych position I got hired for. Sorry you went through

  12. New grad Dialysis RN, or keep applying for acute care/subacute care jobs?

    linsmirn replied to kujomonster's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    You guys work for great companies. My first job as a nurse was in dialysis, I was so happy about it but the nurse that was training me was horrible. I did not learn as a PCT first, I was told dont...

  13. Any tips for an interview for a psych nurse?

    linsmirn replied to dani_robar's topic in Psychiatric

    My psych interview was instance, I was ask everything from if I ever been in a situation where someone was mad or screaming where I had to be the peacemaker, they want to know that you have been in...

  14. New Grad RN- Drowning in overloaded LTC setting- LOW STAFFING!

    linsmirn replied to Jaimie.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Like I said in my first post she might let you go on the spot or let you finish your shift. They have a long list of applications like McDonalds and dont need our two week notices but its professional...

  15. New Nurse and I dont think dialysis is for me HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    linsmirn replied to Cindy 17's topic in General Nursing

    I also got a dialysis job 2 months after I graduated, but the training was horrible so I left and got my hospital job. But I did do a lot at the dialysis clinic, I started treatment, IV's,...

  16. New Grad RN- Drowning in overloaded LTC setting- LOW STAFFING!

    linsmirn replied to Jaimie.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You have another job so you probably dont even have to ever bring up the LTC. Im happy you are leaving and have something else lined

  17. Need Survival tips for Night Shift!

    linsmirn replied to RedDirtNurse's topic in General Nursing

    New grad starting a night shift Nov 14. Its now 3:10am and Im still awake. I requested night shift and so happy that I got it. I always fall asleep around 5am, have to force myself or take melatonin...

  18. New Grad RN- Drowning in overloaded LTC setting- LOW STAFFING!

    linsmirn replied to Jaimie.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Give a notice like the previous poster said, talk to the DON, he/she might let you go on the spot or finish your shift. Whatever you do GET OUT. Thats to much for a new grad. Im also a new grad and...

  19. Should I be a [Psych] Nurse? Requirements?

    linsmirn replied to chedfredson's topic in Psychiatric

    I wanted to be a psychiatrist but schooling was too long and decided on nursing. Got my associates in psychology so Im a lot like you. I am a new nurse with a associates degree and just got hired as a...

  20. New Psych Career

    linsmirn replied to laura_pauline3's topic in Psychiatric

    Most nurses I know have changed specialties at least 3 times. You are a new grad with no job, take the psych position, you might like it. If you find out its not for you continue to apply for other...

  21. CPI certification needed / new grad

    linsmirn replied to MiamiPsychNurse's topic in Psychiatric

    Hey Im also from florida and most places that are looking for experienced psych nurses want you to already have your CPI. Which is silly because once they hire you they have you take a CPI course....

  22. You really think nurses make alot of money? Let me give you something to think about

    linsmirn replied to diosa78's topic in General Nursing

    Now you know thats not true, I bet the plumbers have familys too, which brings them down way below a nurse

  23. You really think nurses make alot of money? Let me give you something to think about

    linsmirn replied to diosa78's topic in General Nursing

    Lol this is too funny, Im getting paid $32 because I work nights and its enough for me. If you arent happy or the money isnt what you expected than do something else. None of my friends make more than...

  24. New grad RN needs advice on resigning

    linsmirn replied to MidnightStars's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Im a new nurse and got hired at a clinic 30mins away, and within two weeks got called for my dream position at a hospital that is 10mins away for $6 more and way more stable. I left my first job after...

  25. Nurses as primary breadwinners?

    linsmirn replied to learning08's topic in General Nursing

    I understand what the OP is saying. If I was married and my husband lost his job, being the breadwinner wouldnt be a problem. Just like how society sees women as supposedly wanting the husband with...