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  1. I need help Failed after Two attempts

    sunshyne17 replied to sdf2013's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OP - did you use the decision tree? Practice questions help to get the feel for being tested on the content. But the best thing about Kaplan is using the tree to get to the answer you don't know or...

  2. Penn State Hershey Medical Center 2014 Graduate Nurse Residency

    sunshyne17 replied to itrust's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Got my offer today I am so psyched! Foxessb1 - you should be hearing from them

  3. what is considered "official offer"?

    sunshyne17 replied to tarotale's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am not sure what is meant by finishing assignments -- you mean all the hours on the schedule? As far as the job offer, I would just ask for a written offer letter. HR should be able to generate that...

  4. Persistence Pays Off for New Grads

    sunshyne17 replied to futurebsn2b's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That's awesome congratulations! Where I live, they have voicemails picking up in all of the HR offices for nursing recruitment or operators who don't pass on calls if you aren't on the

  5. New Nurse Burn-out??

    sunshyne17 replied to Nola009's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I agree - it doesn't sound like burn out to me - more like discouragement. I am a new nurse in LTC. I started about a month ago. They laughed at me when I told them my highest patient ratio was 7...

  6. How to drop subtle hints with my nursing students about faith.

    sunshyne17 replied to HappyWife77's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    It's a sticky thing to mention on public boards. It's just like abortion, politics and pretty much anything else that runs the spectrum of emotional

  7. did you have trouble buying a house?

    sunshyne17 replied to 16mm's topic in General Nursing

    I had no problem buying my home a little over 7 years ago with student loans. I vaguely remember the loan officer seeing my student loans as a "positive" debt (because it wasn't revolving and I paid...

  8. Depressed

    sunshyne17 replied to philliesfinest's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hear that this may be the usual first year RN trepidation. What about the day makes you anxious?? Given meds, remembering which paper work to fill out, CNAs not doing their

  9. As a new grad RN, would you take an Assisted Living position

    sunshyne17 replied to Nola009's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was in a similar situation. I am in LTC now but they pay much more than 17 an hour. I too had a "couple days" to train. They have me shadowing quite a bit which is nice because there is buttloads of...

  10. Penn State Hershey Medical Center 2014 Graduate Nurse Residency

    sunshyne17 replied to itrust's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks madani. :) It's very kind of you to be so helpful to all of us hoping to get in

  11. Which job should I choose? Home care vs Hospital

    sunshyne17 replied to skyheaven477's topic in Nursing Career

    No way would I leave a job with benefits to one without --especially working in healthcare. Unless I was married and could jump on to my hubby's... I would stay in my current job until I found...

  12. Should I take this RN position and begin getting experience?

    sunshyne17 replied to jes07's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Take it so you don't have that dreaded "gap" between school and actual work. And having any extra money to fuel job hunting can only

  13. Got into new grad program but didn't pass NCLEX. I passed now, should I contact?

    sunshyne17 replied to TooProudToMention's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Sooner is always better than later. You want her to keep you in mind as much as

  14. new nurse

    sunshyne17 replied to Enurse03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Definitely start O2. You can usually give 2L without a doctors order. I would have done some chest percussion to move those secretions around if the patient could tolerate. Deep breathing. Encouraging...

  15. Penn State Hershey Medical Center 2014 Graduate Nurse Residency

    sunshyne17 replied to itrust's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Same for me foxessb1 - no news... let's hope they are putting our offers together sometime next

  16. Penn State Hershey Medical Center 2014 Graduate Nurse Residency

    sunshyne17 replied to itrust's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    congrats madani!! I didn't hear anything yet - if I do, I will post

  17. Penn State Hershey Medical Center 2014 Graduate Nurse Residency

    sunshyne17 replied to itrust's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    good luck foxessb1!! tbh I think they kind of had an idea who they wanted by the applications. And you either put a cherry on it or put your foot in your

  18. FEELING GUILTY!!! New(ish) grad, @ job 6mo, got call for another job... help!?!

    sunshyne17 replied to Nihalu54's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In a perfect world, we would be able to give our employers 2 weeks notice. But the world ain't perfect. You have to take the opportunity that would be best for you and your family. That being said -...

  19. New Grad needs help

    sunshyne17 replied to philliesfinest's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey philliesfinest - I am in PA too! I just started at a LTC facility and there are so many patients and so little time! I am hoping to catch on in the next 3

  20. FL RN thinking about relocating to Chicago

    sunshyne17 replied to Gators2010's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I'm not in chicago but I have read in a few boards that nurses in chicago are having a tough time finding jobs. Maybe apply and interview there first before taking a

  21. New Grad Advice

    sunshyne17 replied to StudnetAmanda's topic in General Students

    A: Depends on the program and the person. Some MSN programs require experience. I wouldn't go right into an MSN but that's just me. B: No. I don't recommend specializing even if it's what you really...

  22. Sorry, but no..:

    sunshyne17 replied to Carpediem1012's topic in General Students

    I agree priorities2 - depends on the setting. Now I am in LTC and I write patient everywhere and I am constantly scolded to write

  23. Med Surg and Pharm Together? Can it be done sucessfully?

    sunshyne17 replied to RNOrchid's topic in General Students

    That's interesting that someone is taking a fundamentals and med/surge course. One was a pre req for the other where i went. As for the OP - i think it depends on the institution. I can't imagine...

  24. Nursing School. Did you work?

    sunshyne17 replied to ana86's topic in General Students

    I did an accelerated program and did not work. There were a few who tried most failed out the others barely made it. You have to do what's best for your situation. I say if you are going to work, get...

  25. I Quit My Job. Now What?

    sunshyne17 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm with JBMmommy. Sometimes we have to throw in the towel before someone does it for us and it gets messy. That place didn't deserve