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    New Grad RN Positions in Las Vegas or Reno

    GonnaAmazeYou posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

    I know about St. Rose and their Versant program, and I have seen a couple random positions on Valley & UMC websites, but does anyone know of any other New Grad openings, I would prefer a direct...
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    Adult ER or Pediatric ER?

    GonnaAmazeYou posted a topic in Emergency

    Ok so I got a few job offers, mostly because I've been networking like crazy and now I don't know which to pick. I got 2 offers from the county hospital, one in the adult ER and the other in Peds ER....
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    Rude nurse?

    GonnaAmazeYou replied to obloom14's topic in Emergency

    A lot of time people claim chest pain because they think it will get them in faster, it doesn't of course, it only causes unjustified tests... Perhaps OP the nurses were laughing because they see that...
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    Adult ER or Pediatric ER?

    GonnaAmazeYou replied to GonnaAmazeYou's topic in Emergency

    That's my fear, I know it will be scary and sad, I'm just hoping to find enough happiness to outweigh the sad parts. And I was hoping I could crossover and do adult pt later, but I guess since its...
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    What if we had to tell the real truth when asked about our weaknesses?

    GonnaAmazeYou replied to RNperdiem's topic in General Nursing

    When asked what my biggest weakness is I have a very standard answer: "My biggest weakness is also my biggest strength, I have perseverance and persistence which are great qualities but sometimes I...
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    What's the BEST nursing shoes?

    GonnaAmazeYou replied to BigCSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I alo have flat feet that is probably why I dislike
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    What's the BEST nursing shoes?

    GonnaAmazeYou replied to BigCSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    In my opinion buy whatever sneakers you want and then buy REALLY good insoles. I have $40 sketchers and $50 insoles but I think danskos are uncomfortable and not worth the
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    Adult ER or Pediatric ER?

    GonnaAmazeYou replied to GonnaAmazeYou's topic in Emergency

    I did accept Peds, I decided that was a better opportunity and in the long run, I can always do adult later. Plus I have a 3 yr commitment, and Peds seems like a better place to be
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    Adult ER or Pediatric ER?

    GonnaAmazeYou replied to GonnaAmazeYou's topic in Emergency

    I've read a lot of Peds ER managers don't like new grads, so it's really flattering to have been chosen. The Adult Ed I interviewed for in July and was hired but didnt have my license in time o they...
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    Adult ER or Pediatric ER?

    GonnaAmazeYou replied to GonnaAmazeYou's topic in Emergency

    I'm really excited and nervous. It's just very tough choice. I've accepted the Peds position, but I kept thinking I should get adult exp first. I am SO THANKFUL you have been in both, and gave me...
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    Being a new grad sucks!

    GonnaAmazeYou posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

    I had another interview. This time I flew to Reno so I could meet the department heads of the pediatric unit. This was a week ago and still nothing. I hate being a new grad. They said they would...
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    Being a new grad sucks!

    GonnaAmazeYou replied to GonnaAmazeYou's topic in Nevada Nursing

    shaggy77 I appreciate your comment. I accepted a job offer before Christmas on the IMC floor at Valley so things are DEFINETELY looking up for me. Just takes time, commitment and a winning...
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    Nurses Who Smoke Marijuana

    GonnaAmazeYou replied to NenaRK's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am a medical marijuana patient and I thought with the card, my drug tests would not be an issue-- WRONG!! Nursing and Marijuana do NOT mix-- they IMMEDIATELY rescinded the job offer, and I cannot...
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    New Grad in Miami needs Nursing Manager help

    GonnaAmazeYou replied to the smack's topic in Nursing Career

    Ok here goes!Don't go to the units, resume in hand expecting an interview...that will not work, but I will tell u what does work... Go to the nurse managers and ask what qualifications, certs and...
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    Being a new grad sucks!

    GonnaAmazeYou replied to GonnaAmazeYou's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I have a very positive outlook on my life. Thanks for the
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    Can I vent? Just a little... you can vent too if you want, I won't tell...

    GonnaAmazeYou posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I had a career. A Good job, made descent money, stable...something was "missing"...so what did I do? I went and became a nurse. Cut down my hours at work, studied hard and then passed NCLEX and got...
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    For those who passed: Please share your study habits

    GonnaAmazeYou replied to CrazyJess's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed nclex last month, first time I took it. To study I did the hurst program for 3 weeks before the test. I also did ati nclex qbank. I personally HATED Kaplan and do not recommend it. It is very...
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    Can I vent? Just a little... you can vent too if you want, I won't tell...

    GonnaAmazeYou replied to GonnaAmazeYou's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the leads I'll def check them
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    Can I vent? Just a little... you can vent too if you want, I won't tell...

    GonnaAmazeYou replied to GonnaAmazeYou's topic in General Nursing

    Today I got a new type of rejection email, it made me smile because I know they are all prewritten responses, but sometimes they feel personal, anyways this one said: After carefully reviewing the...
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    Can I vent? Just a little... you can vent too if you want, I won't tell...

    GonnaAmazeYou replied to GonnaAmazeYou's topic in General Nursing

    That's a round about way of saying we want you to be an RN, without paying for an
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    Can I vent? Just a little... you can vent too if you want, I won't tell...

    GonnaAmazeYou replied to GonnaAmazeYou's topic in General Nursing

    By the way please do the poll it is funny seeing the results. My personal FAV is the we don't want a new grad, we want a new grad with experience. When I get those emails I laugh, and then resist the...
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    Can I vent? Just a little... you can vent too if you want, I won't tell...

    GonnaAmazeYou replied to GonnaAmazeYou's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks do much you guys this input has been really helpful and although I hate knowing other people are dealing with this same struggle, I really am glad it is not just me. The worst part of this...
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    Can I vent? Just a little... you can vent too if you want, I won't tell...

    GonnaAmazeYou replied to GonnaAmazeYou's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry correction the facility I was referring to does not intervene unless seizure >2 min, they only call MD if seizure >3 minutes. The patients there have TBI or spinal cord
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    Can I vent? Just a little... you can vent too if you want, I won't tell...

    GonnaAmazeYou replied to GonnaAmazeYou's topic in General Nursing

    I think in certain states they will not accept an RN as a volunteer, not because of if something life threatening happens(Good Samaritan) but just in general you might teach patients or use your...
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    Can I vent? Just a little... you can vent too if you want, I won't tell...

    GonnaAmazeYou replied to GonnaAmazeYou's topic in General Nursing

    I applied for penn st Hershey I am waiting to see if I get selected for an interview. Pa seems to have a lot of options for new grads. I am in las Vegas and there is NOTHING