MissM.RN

MissM.RN BSN, RN

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  1. Advice for a nursing student?

    MissM.RN replied to blackvans1234's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    hi blackvans! Ah, the age-old questions about getting that crucial first job :) I believe I may able to help! Though I can only speak from my own experiences, and I know very little! haha. I mean that...

  2. Working in critical care as a new RN

    MissM.RN replied to Katniss88's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    calivianya - 200 hours in the ICU....200/36 (about the standard length of a work week, 36 hours,) = 16. 16 shifts as a student and you feel that confident?? Perhaps my view point is skewed, because I...

  3. Working in critical care as a new RN

    MissM.RN replied to Katniss88's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You're saying you feel afraid to work med-surg because you're not ready as a new grad? I would stop applying to ED, ICU, and ICU step down environments. Look for med-surg new grad RN residencies....

  4. What Is The Deal With All The Highly Educated & Professionals Becoming RNs?

    MissM.RN replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Lori - Be prepared for those "twenty something BSN" nurses to do just that (clean up a patient) because she will be your charge nurse - not because of a

  5. RN's...in demand if willing to relocate?

    MissM.RN replied to pat8585's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Yes - I think an RN can get a good job if s/he is willing to roll the relocation dice :) I received a full critical care internship of 4 months, full relocation package including gas money, and most...

  6. Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

    MissM.RN replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Oh.my.god. Freedom 42, I love this [your point by point response], and you for writing

  7. Lowest GPA for acceptance into ADN program?

    MissM.RN replied to emergenceRN17's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Wow - really?? 100% based on accuplacer...and I would bet tons of people get high scores but make horrible bedside nurses. sigh. i think you still have a good shot, that's a good GPA! beware: ADN...

  8. What's the BEST nursing shoes?

    MissM.RN replied to BigCSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Dansko's are an absolute MUST. I have a narrow foot - but beware buying the narrow sizes if you plan to wear compression socks too (I also think these are an absolute must too). I wear the compression...

  9. Question & Advice Needed (Please read)

    MissM.RN replied to bopeep82's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Agree with previous posters - you're being very smart, and it's a tough situation. 4 years is a long time to be separated from your hubs. I might decline the scholarship to be honest. I work for a...

  10. Unemployed & inexperienced New RNs. Vent it out!

    MissM.RN replied to captain byakuya's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Don't give up sneeze! Question: can you move? I know that family/life can get in the way, but believe me there are plenty of RN jobs in good places - that might become a permanent home once you get...

  11. Anyone offered a job with a criminal record?

    MissM.RN replied to ms.hopeful2013's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Get your record expunged! TxDPS - Criminal History Records Good luck to you. I'm sure everything will work out just fine

  12. Asked to resign during orientation - is there hope for me?

    MissM.RN replied to cashewnuts's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    "is this my last" No. I, for one, think that no new grad should be hired into specialty areas such as L&D and OR. I think everyone should start with two solid years of med-surg hospital based...

  13. Please critique my resume

    MissM.RN replied to silkysteph's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    OP - like the resume, must say! I would put your home health aide experience front.and.center. how many new grads leave school without even really knowing how to transfer patients or do an occupied...

  14. Resume and Cover Letter Help

    MissM.RN replied to PurpleDelight's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    hi! my first thoughts: 1. "honorable registered nurse" from bayat reply - I don't love it. I kinda hate it. just say "registered nurse" shouldn't we all be honorable?? hehe. just sounds, weird! 2. I'm...

  15. Is putting my n-clex "score" on a resume a bad idea?

    MissM.RN replied to silkysteph's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Very funny RUAS 61 :) Please do not put your score on your resume!! I will emphasize that again: don't go there!! No one cares. The next person in line behind you to interview could have passed in...

  16. Background Check Prior To School

    MissM.RN replied to Xtrememedic's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Darn - sorry you're going through this OP. I wonder if you could get at least one of the charges expunged, maybe not the felony though. You're level-headed for thinking about this ahead of time,...

  17. Confusing shoe restrictions!

    MissM.RN replied to mrs.rn2be's topic in General Students

    high vamp? Not sure what that means :) but I swear by Dansko's with thigh high compression socks EVERY SHIFT. if my compression socks are ever stolen from the laundromat, I will have to call in sick...

  18. Let go from orientation

    MissM.RN replied to newnurse1986's topic in First Year After Licensure

    So sorry OP. but agree with previous posters - you have to list that job, it will pop up on credit and background checks. the board of nursing in my state tracks your employers too, so any license...

  19. NCLEX - RN :(

    MissM.RN replied to arviee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I apologize. I didn't mean to be harsh. I was trying (poorly) to get across that if you were getting that many wrong right off the bat, there must be something else going on (ie maybe anxiety...

  20. Failed Nclex twice. feeling depressed, please help

    MissM.RN replied to snowyeyes2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So sorry OP. What is the CC page? Talk to your school and your board of nursing. The BON may be able to tell you how many more tries you're allowed before you're cut off. In my state, I believe it's...

  21. NCLEX - RN :(

    MissM.RN replied to arviee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yikes! you failed in 76 questions? That tells me you're not getting many right at all - to the point that it's impossible for you to pass after only 60 questions and the test shut off. Are you a...

  22. Nursing Student worried about job placement

    MissM.RN replied to eacue's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Eacue - can you state, with true meaning and clarity, why you want to be a CRNA? Do you truly want to be a nurse? That aside, writing letters to hospital administrators or HR reps sounds kind of...

  23. UMASS on Nurse Strike

    MissM.RN replied to TinyRNnurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Agree with Esme12....you will work like a rented mule for that wage. Be aware that these conditions put an unnecessary risk on your license. Recall the case in California in which a contract RN...

  24. Help a prospective nurse by answering some questions

    MissM.RN replied to thespifury's topic in Male Nursing Students

    1. What type of facility do you work at? Acute care hospital, ICU step down 2. What department do you work in? See above :) 3. What led to your interest in nursing? A teacher, actually 4. Are you...

  25. Finally got an interview

    MissM.RN replied to Anniehow's topic in Operating Room

    Good luck!! they will love you. you have nursing experience, knowledge of how to deal with MDs (surgeons can be the worst hehe), and most of all nursing judgement. who cares if your experience is...