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  1. Is it hard to get into med surg if you stay in LTC/SNF for yrs?

    sunshyne17 replied to RN&mom's topic in Medical-Surgical

    ugh - I don't know what to believe now... my dream is to work in Med-Surge but I got an offer in LTC. I didn't want to be picky in this job market so I accepted. But my heart lives in med-surge as the...

  2. Penn State Hershey Medical Center 2014 Graduate Nurse Residency

    sunshyne17 replied to itrust's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Rasha, I did not start preparing for the interview yet. I will probably do things similar to strategies in the past with a little

  3. Need help understanding difference between RN and BSN

    sunshyne17 replied to call's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm with the other posters, I am not sure how she was in school for 6 years and is going back... perhaps that is not the best example for you. You can go to a community college and have credits...

  4. How much harder is it to find a job with an ADN?

    sunshyne17 replied to MunoRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I went the ABSN route as a second degree (it leverages your previous degree's gen eds). 1. I cannot fathom paying 80k for a BSN - no idea where she went to school. I didn't pay anything near that 2....

  5. Penn State Hershey Medical Center 2014 Graduate Nurse Residency

    sunshyne17 replied to itrust's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Right. Flats. lol I will find a pair somewhere... I don't mind being put on the spot. If you don't know, you don't know! I am more nervous about being myself and being professional at the same time....

  6. Penn State Hershey Medical Center 2014 Graduate Nurse Residency

    sunshyne17 replied to itrust's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    omg itrust - such an amazing opportunity!! I have never heard of a "shadow interview" before. And did you read the part about the lab coat for while you are on the floor? I'm assuming closed toe...

  7. Penn State Hershey Medical Center 2014 Graduate Nurse Residency

    sunshyne17 replied to itrust's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    lol ikr! I need to get my math for nurses book back from my friend who just started nursing

  8. Penn State Hershey Medical Center 2014 Graduate Nurse Residency

    sunshyne17 replied to itrust's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Foxessb1, Yes. I interview Nov 6th. I'm super

  9. Penn State Hershey Medical Center 2014 Graduate Nurse Residency

    sunshyne17 replied to itrust's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'm nervous about the math test since I haven't looked at calculations since I passed boards earlier this

  10. New grad programs

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

    The best thing about new grad programs is they work in the idea of you being new in your career into the program. They also have a mentor type relationship built in to make sure you are successful. I...

  11. Advice For Soon To Graduate BSN Student

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

    Omg - how are you working while in nursing school?! That alone is impressive. And with such a high GPA. I could barely squeeze in a good nights sleep most

  12. Suggestions please, New grad asking for help

    sunshyne17 replied to Just and R.N's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am not a seasoned nurse (graduated August) and I am in PA. Nursing is a second career option for me. I applied to a few places when a previous job offer fell thru. A neighbor actually recommended a...

  13. New Grad Jobs: How to decide which area to begin working in?

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

    I applied to local jobs only and received an offer. It's at a LTC facility but I am waiting to see if I get an interview for a hospital. I find out this week. Everyone keeps saying the market is bad,...

  14. Penn State Hershey Medical Center 2014 Graduate Nurse Residency

    sunshyne17 replied to itrust's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I just received an email saying they are working on setting up interviews this week. You should hear back by the end of this

  15. How many used kaplan & passed ?

    sunshyne17 replied to Jmsimpson10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i never heard of anything but kaplan and ati when I was studying but I didn't really look. I used lippincott and saunders in nursing school but they were too easy to me. Kaplan was boring but def...

  16. How many used kaplan & passed ?

    sunshyne17 replied to Jmsimpson10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi - I used kaplan and passed. It was the classroom, online, book version. I did everything they had to offer to make sure I

  17. failed the nclex rn for the 4th time...

    sunshyne17 replied to KT92's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree with the poster who cautioned you on using too many different practice materials. Some are saying its ok to give morphine for a person with pancreatic issues. Others say it's contra-indicated....

  18. KAPLAN

    sunshyne17 replied to jechro.08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think Kaplan is def worth it. Our school has it built in their program at the end and so far, everyone has passed NCLEX RN most in 75 questions. We had the in-class version with online supplement....

  19. Starting Salary [new grad]?

    sunshyne17 replied to clandestine-approach's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Pennsylvania, new grad (August 2013) LTC $26/hr +

  20. NCLEX RN 2ND RETAKE

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

    Hi, I recommend practice questions. I used only Kaplan and passed in 75 questions. I had a lot of med questions. - Know all your normals - Read the rationales and if you see a med or word you...

  21. Starting in a Nursing home vs. Starting in a Hospital

    sunshyne17 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi all, I am a new nursing graduate (BSN Aug 3rd, 2013). Nursing is my second career so I now have 2 bachelors degrees. I had a 3.5 GPA and looking for jobs. Some hospitals have a hiring freeze and I...

  22. Great Salary But Sometimes I Wonder...

    sunshyne17 replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    People who entertain typically get paid more. The spots are limited and the competition is fierce. I don't really care what other people get paid tbh. I just want a good career, privacy and a good...

  23. Starting in a Nursing home vs. Starting in a Hospital

    sunshyne17 replied to sunshyne17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Brithoover - so the LTC experience helped get you into

  24. Penn State Hershey Medical Center 2014 Graduate Nurse Residency

    sunshyne17 replied to itrust's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    foxessb1 - I chose acute / medsurge and ER I think. Pretty much anything except critical care for

  25. Starting in a Nursing home vs. Starting in a Hospital

    sunshyne17 replied to sunshyne17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Concerto_in_C Thank you so much for your comment! I didn't know of the "unspoken industry preferences," but I was afraid something like that would exist. That is why I made this post. I love the idea...