melizerd ASN, RN

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    Vocera

    melizerd replied to flonitengale's topic in General Nursing

    Our first and last name is on our badges
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    RN's what was your occupation while in nursing school?

    melizerd replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    I did get in right away. And everyone in my class has a job. It took me about 3 months after passing nclex, there aren't many places here that will interview you before that. We also don't have a huge...
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    RN's what was your occupation while in nursing school?

    melizerd replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    I was a student while in school lol. I didn't work. There just was no way to do school and run a family. So my husband worked and we scrimped by and I had some student loans. I went straight to Rn...
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    Vocera

    melizerd replied to flonitengale's topic in General Nursing

    Where I did clinical that had he, they all wore ear pieces so you still get the nurse talking on one one but don't hear both side of the convo. And almost all nurses I was with would say "I'm in a...
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    How long did it take you to do your prerequisites?

    melizerd replied to carys's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Three full time semesters. Then 4 semesters if nursing classes to graduate with my
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    Days or Nights with kids?

    melizerd replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    Before I was a nurse my husband and I worked opposite shifts so we didn't do child care. I worked first and he worked third. It worked...for awhile but we never saw each other and that sucked. So...
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    Can I do part time orientation as a new nurse?

    melizerd replied to HappyNurseJen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm sure it varies but I'm a new grad RN who's stating a 0.5 part time position in a hospital but my 3 month orientation is three 12s a week days compared to the 8s on PMs(2nd shift) that I'll be...
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    What is a Calling to be a nurse?

    melizerd replied to Myoclonicjerk's topic in General Students

    I know people who say they felt called or drawn to other professions. Both my parents are police officers and it's their calling in life too. I'm an atheist so I should probably find another term...
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    What is a Calling to be a nurse?

    melizerd replied to Myoclonicjerk's topic in General Students

    I feel that way. I feel that I was put on this Earth to be a nurse. Not everyone feels that way but for me it is true. It's not just a job or career to me it's part of who I am. I don't stop being a...
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    Aurora Hiring Process

    melizerd replied to wizski's topic in General Nursing

    I only had a week to get it done She told me when I had to have it done by
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    Aurora Hiring Process

    melizerd replied to wizski's topic in General Nursing

    After receiving paper work, setting up my physical/drug screen, etc my application status now says "WELCOME TO AURORA". That's pretty nice to
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    RNs with an associates degree, please help, I know for a fact i will not pass math

    melizerd replied to D_Angelo25's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It might prolong it. If you want it bad enough you'll do it anyhow. I had to take an additional math class as well. I had no college credits so with pre-reqs and then 4 semesters of actual nursing...
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    New Grad

    melizerd replied to monkey421's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a new grad ADN, and just landed my first job in a unit I wanted in the hospital in the Milwaukee area. It took some foot work and not giving up but everyone from my class has a job. We graduated...
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    Aurora Hiring Process

    melizerd replied to wizski's topic in General Nursing

    I gave had some froedtert ones under review for 2+ months. It is annoying. Other interviews I did with Aurora it was 2-4 weeks after submitting an application and CSM was about 3
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    **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    melizerd replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wisconsin, metro area 25/hr Med/surg, oncology ADN brand new grad, not even CNA
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    Aurora Hiring Process

    melizerd replied to wizski's topic in General Nursing

    Med/surg,
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    Aurora Hiring Process

    melizerd replied to wizski's topic in General Nursing

    Aurora job fair two weeks ago, interview last Wed and called today with the offer! My references were done from a previous interview in February so that helped as
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    No clue on what to choose...

    melizerd replied to caseyuptonurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I passed boards in Feb and accepted my first RN position this afternoon. About 200 resume/applications and 5 interviews with various systems later..... It is part time, I'll pick up a shift or two a...
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    No clue on what to choose...

    melizerd replied to caseyuptonurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'd be surprised if you couldn't pick up shifts that others want off or aren't filled to make up some of the time. I guess it depends on your area but I'd take a part time job over no
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    Applying for multiple positions

    melizerd replied to Compassi0n's topic in Nursing Career

    I know there were some people that said don't apply to all open positions but honestly I did. It took me 32 applications to one system to get an interview. I've gotten three interviews this week. All...
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    Aurora Hiring Process

    melizerd replied to wizski's topic in General Nursing

    I've only seen review complete if I wasn't chosen. And new grad RN positions take a long time, not as bad as many places but still not easy in this area. I've called in A LOT of
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    Hospitals pay for college?

    melizerd replied to Ally.cat's topic in Illinois Nursing

    True but in some if you can get in as a CNA then you could be an employee and have them paying for some or all of your RN training. I did did community college for my ADN and graduated with minuscule...
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    Aurora Hiring Process

    melizerd replied to wizski's topic in General Nursing

    You can keep applying and interviewing. I had an interview one place one week and one another week for a different spot. If you haven't heard from them call the central hiring number and ask....
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    Interview dress code

    melizerd replied to AprilCroushore's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I wear dress black pants, a black blouse and a striped cardigan. I wear ruby red flats as well. I've gotten complimented on them. I think it's important to be yourself too. I'm not really a black type...
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    First Phone Interview Tips

    melizerd replied to Stella_Blue's topic in Nursing Career

    I was asked some basic screening questions with salary for new grads, availability and then several questions about previous encounters, time when you dealt with a difficult patient, time that you...