CarryThatWeight

CarryThatWeight BSN

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  1. ER RN's with anxiety disorders?

    CarryThatWeight replied to Energizerhoney's topic in Emergency

    As someone else brought up, the issue could be passing the preemployment drug test. If you search AN, you will find stories of people who had their job offers rescinded after a positive test, even...

  2. 8 fired (3 Nurses) for refusing flu shot.

    CarryThatWeight replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm unclear as to how getting a flu shot is a religious

  3. National trend...hiring only BSN's?

    CarryThatWeight replied to PeacefulRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Here in the Dallas, TX area, it seems like all the hospitals want BSN's. My hospital requires all nurses to have their BSN within 24 months of hire, and they no longer hire ADN new grads. I am from...

  4. My Plan - Is it the wisest choice?

    CarryThatWeight replied to cyberia81's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's disheartening to do all of the work required, pass the boards, and then not get a job because you have an ADN and most employers want a BSN. I would strongly encourage you to check out the job...

  5. Should meds be held before an EGD?

    CarryThatWeight replied to goannain's topic in Gastroenterology

    Um, just wanted to point out that stomach is not the only thing visualized in an EGD. The small intestine (duodenum) is viewed too. I'm having an EGD next week and they want me completely NPO after...

  6. City of Hope New Grad 2013 App

    CarryThatWeight replied to sashimi's topic in California Nursing

    Good luck to all of you! I went through City of Hope's new grad program. It's a great place to work. I know they no longer hire ADN's, so if you're an ADN and you applied, you'll automatically be...

  7. Black - The New White For Nurses?

    CarryThatWeight replied to JerseyBSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    We're stuck in royal blue, and lots of nurses at other hospitals are stuck in navy. It seems like blue is the new white for

  8. Dallas...best hospital to work at?

    CarryThatWeight replied to babymanager's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm with an HCA hospital and I have been pleased with my rate of pay. Benefits are so-so, but in this economy I am just glad to have

  9. Finally accepted into American River College's RN program!

    CarryThatWeight replied to Cortney's topic in California Nursing

    You have to have 15 "quality" posts before the site will let you PM. If you're posting a lot, it goes quick! They want to prevent

  10. Finally accepted into American River College's RN program!

    CarryThatWeight replied to Cortney's topic in California Nursing

    I am an ARC alumnus. Feel free to PM me if you'd like.

  11. what happens after a positive drug screen is reported?

    CarryThatWeight replied to benlop's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Loved reading your recovery stories! Kudos to you all. To the OP, I was surprised at my last drug test that I was not allowed to disclose my prescription medications. I had a legitimate prescription...

  12. Nurses, how are you going to vote? 2012 US Presidential Election

    CarryThatWeight replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Romney.

  13. New Customer Service Initiative

    CarryThatWeight replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    This is the first allnurses post where I've actually laughed out loud. Thanks everyone! So awesome I need to share this thread with

  14. I confess...I'm a nurse who doesn't want to work in a hospital again

    CarryThatWeight replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I understand how you feel. I used to think I should try to aspire to be an ICU nurse, because after all, everyone knows that ICU nurses are hard core--if you can do that kind of nursing, you can...

  15. Medical City Dallas Internship Program Oct. 2012

    CarryThatWeight replied to jniffer23's topic in Texas Nursing

    Jomajoma, congrats!! I have been trying to message you for a while now to ask how everything went but your inbox has been full. How did your interview go? When do you

  16. Took NCLEX RN today...

    CarryThatWeight replied to Katie225's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I felt exactly the same way. I left in tears after it shut off at 75 questions. I thought it was awful. A couple days later, my license number showed up on the board website. Lots of us have that...

  17. 4 years, 3 months, and 3 days....life is good!

    CarryThatWeight replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you for sharing your story. Your honesty and transparency are refreshing and I know you have helped and will help many people in the

  18. Too early to ask about relocation assistance? Being flown in for interview.

    CarryThatWeight replied to HelloRose's topic in First Year After Licensure

    They will typically lay all their cards on the table when they present you with an offer. For example, you should get a typed paper saying we are offering you this position on this unit with a salary...

  19. ADN to BSN?

    CarryThatWeight replied to chrisrad's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Llg is right, it just depends on where you live. My hospital will only hire ADN's with the stipulation that they have their BSN completed within 24 months of hire. Even then, all positions are BSN...

  20. Giving up on California

    CarryThatWeight replied to ercastro2's topic in California Nursing

    I too am a California native and am now living and working in Texas. I had about three years of experience, but that still didn't help me land a hospital job in my area of California. OP, did you...

  21. New graduate moving to Baltimore metro, looking for employment search advice

    CarryThatWeight replied to ljohnsto03's topic in Maryland Nursing

    That is a really impacted area with few jobs. I would apply to each and every job you can find to increase your

  22. OR to OB. Is it possible?

    CarryThatWeight replied to Ilovethe80s's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If it's one of the units your facility will allow you to transfer to, what's the problem? Play up the skills you have, apply, and hope for the best. You can also take PALS and

  23. PTSD

    CarryThatWeight replied to sassyannie54's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Blood banking would be another area to look into. You're dealing with healthy donors and saving

  24. Questions on switching RN license to a new state on short notice...

    CarryThatWeight replied to LauraKayS's topic in Nursing Career

    I applied for several positions out of state. At the time of my applications, I was not licensed in that state and had not yet begun the process (because if I didn't get a job, I wasn't going to...

  25. I think I committed career suicide

    CarryThatWeight replied to Ernurse2012's topic in Emergency

    I've never worked ER, but I really don't think you can know for sure that it's not for you after only a few months. Stay a year, and if after that time you still don't feel it's for you, then at...