FinallyRNStatus

FinallyRNStatus BSN

ORTHO, TRAUMA, MED-SURG, L&D, POSTPARTUM

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  1. Can you be a member of NSNA as a new RN?

    FinallyRNStatus replied to FinallyRNStatus's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    No I completed an RN diploma program and passed my boards. I'm in an accelerated program through my nursing school to obtain my BSN in 4 months. I'm currently looking for jobs as an RN and some ask if...

  2. Recent RN New Grad Would Love Your Professional Input On My Resume!

    FinallyRNStatus posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi all, I recently graduated from nursing school and passed my NCLEX (woot woot)! :)Two hurdles down with one to go---landing my first RN position in a highly competitive market. I was given a...

  3. Can you be a member of NSNA as a new RN?

    FinallyRNStatus replied to FinallyRNStatus's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I plan to become a member of ANA and my state nursing organization. I am also interested in Emergency Nurses Association and American Association of Critical Care Nurses. I just don't have the extra...

  4. Help with VA Hospital Application Questions...slightly confused new grad. :/

    FinallyRNStatus posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi there, I'm filling out the VA Hospital Application and there are some questions I'm not certain I understand how to answer correctly. Advice welcomed on what these questions mean! New grad here...

  5. Help with VA Hospital Application Questions...slightly confused new grad. :/

    FinallyRNStatus replied to FinallyRNStatus's topic in General Nursing

    Peppermint_RN, can you list any non-RN experience for the "nursing experience" section? I'm guessing they only want jobs there from working as a RN. I would love an opportunity to work at the VA. I...

  6. Leave a job I enjoy for a chance at the VA?

    FinallyRNStatus replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in Nursing Career

    Did you end up getting an offer or accepting the VA Hospital

  7. Help with VA Hospital Application Questions...slightly confused new grad. :/

    FinallyRNStatus replied to FinallyRNStatus's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much! I was thinking about contacting the HR person, but I was worried I would come a across as completely clueless. But as you can see, I am. Lol.

  8. Advice for new preceptor please

    FinallyRNStatus replied to Lev's topic in Nursing Career

    I know your preceptorship is probably over, but I would like to respond too. You sound like an awesome, passionate preceptor. I admire you for being open for ways to improve and help the student learn...

  9. PA new grad pay

    FinallyRNStatus replied to kelseykelsey4's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    No, but I too would be interested in hearing what other new grads are getting paid inside and outside Philly in PA. I've heard some places have been decreasing pay of what they use to hire new grads...

  10. New Grad RN program specific scenario interview questions

    FinallyRNStatus replied to klyxn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Wow I would have felt completely side swiped getting a question like that! I'm sure you did your best given the situation and I would think this is not a common practice for interviewing new grads. I...

  11. HOW I PASSED NCLEX

    FinallyRNStatus replied to tnmatt76's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree there were no prioritization questions that were ABC issues or unstable vital signs. It was usually a list of 4 different patients with 4 different complex issues. I didn't expect that at all...

  12. Passed NCLEX the 3rd time!

    FinallyRNStatus replied to Lexie.RN.'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!! I love hearing new grad success stories! I did not sign up for the NCSBN, but a friend let me take some of her practice questions and I agree they are very challenging and on point with...

  13. Recent RN New Grad Would Love Your Professional Input On My Resume!

    FinallyRNStatus replied to FinallyRNStatus's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Loo17 - Thank you for the advice and encouraging words. I will make sure my cover letter helps me stand out! BeachyRN2Be - Thank you for taking the time to comment. I love hearing tips directly from...

  14. Recent RN New Grad Would Love Your Professional Input On My Resume!

    FinallyRNStatus replied to FinallyRNStatus's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    RNsRWE you make a sound argument! I can't disagree. I'm assuming what you mean by strong work history is more than what my resume can show. Perhaps employer and clinical references that can vouch for...

  15. Recent RN New Grad Would Love Your Professional Input On My Resume!

    FinallyRNStatus replied to FinallyRNStatus's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you for replying. Yes I agree, I've always been told to keep a resume within one page, only two with extensive experience. However my instructor said it should be two pages, so I'm getting...

  16. What's the furthest you had to travel for a clinical?

    FinallyRNStatus replied to amandapanda2011's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wow, sounds like me!!! My nursing school and most my clinical orations were 65 miles+ from my house. Usually it took me 1hr 45mins and I would leave around 6am 3 days a week to get to class by 8am and...

  17. Should ALL patients have bedside suction set up and in working order?

    FinallyRNStatus posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This one has always confused me, even though it is a fundamental topic. One of my nursing instructors gave a lecture on ensuring bedside suction is always set up during your initial visit and safety...

  18. Seriously thinking of doing agency work. Pros and cons?

    FinallyRNStatus replied to LTCNS's topic in Agency Nurses

    I've heard this many times and getting heavy patient assignments sounds like the norm at agencies. However I have to wonder, at what point is this ok when it is the patients that are effected and your...

  19. Should ALL patients have bedside suction set up and in working order?

    FinallyRNStatus replied to FinallyRNStatus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks for the informative post. I will have to look into seeing if AHA has any courses that train for insertion of oral airways. Always looking for hands on education!

  20. Should ALL patients have bedside suction set up and in working order?

    FinallyRNStatus replied to FinallyRNStatus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree. I feel like it should be just a routine all nurses do for the whole floor, but since it isn't it means only the nurses that care about having it set up have to hook it up for every patient...

  21. My Struggle as a nurse

    FinallyRNStatus replied to natiagagua25's topic in General Nursing

    What an amazing and inspirational story! Thanks for sharing. Best wishes in your new ER position. I'll remember this story as a nervously sit for the NCLEX in November. I will not give up hope,...

  22. Should ALL patients have bedside suction set up and in working order?

    FinallyRNStatus replied to FinallyRNStatus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  23. Should ALL patients have bedside suction set up and in working order?

    FinallyRNStatus replied to FinallyRNStatus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I mean this makes sense to me. Outside the healthcare setting with no access to suction, you will be turning someone over or performing a heimlick maneuver to assist someone who is

  24. Should ALL patients have bedside suction set up and in working order?

    FinallyRNStatus replied to FinallyRNStatus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    prnqday - Wow that sounds a traumatizing experience to have as a student. So did your patient die because of needing suctioning or because of another cause? I'm still trying to figure out how oral...

  25. Should ALL patients have bedside suction set up and in working order?

    FinallyRNStatus replied to FinallyRNStatus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Good point. Having suction at every bedside isn't exactly the most cost efficient option. Our hospital has a suction machine on the code cart