arnwest

arnwest

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  1. ATT and NCLEX - GNs

    arnwest replied to arnwest's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Okay I got my ATT today and scheduled my test for Monday. I called the BON and she asked for my information and then told me I would receive my ATT from PV within 24 hours and I got it about 15...

  2. Issues with Eligibility and Receiving ATT?

    arnwest replied to NewNurseDC's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was talking to someone whose daughter just graduated. But she might have only looked at one testing center. I think it all depends on where you take it. I'm willing to drive a couple of hours if I...

  3. Issues with Eligibility and Receiving ATT?

    arnwest replied to NewNurseDC's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's awesome to hear. I'm in New York too and still waiting for my ATT as well. Hopefully soon, though I hear the testing centers are backed up til mid

  4. Texas BON and ATT

    arnwest replied to gaby3187's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I must be crazy then to be hoping to get my ATT in NY soon. (I graduated in the end of

  5. How many of you are in your 20's?

    arnwest replied to kstrac13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have my ADN and I'm 20. People are usually pretty surprised at my

  6. Time til you got your ATT

    arnwest replied to adraorien's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It doesn't really matter when you register with PV. The big thing is to make sure you have sent in your paperwork with the state and find out if/when your school has sent in its forms to the state...

  7. Any new grads out there...

    arnwest replied to KJM-RN's topic in New York Nursing

    I interviewed for and landed a job right after spring break during my last semester. I honestly don't think it will do you any harm applying to jobs before you take your boards. I still have to take...

  8. Stopping patients smoking

    arnwest replied to Rehabme's topic in Rehabilitation

    This is quite a controversial topic. I fully support allowing patients to make their own choices, including their right to leave hospital property to smoke. It's the patient's body; he or she has the...

  9. Were are you going to work when you graduate???

    arnwest replied to francoml's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I've been hired as an RN in a level-I surgical/trauma ICU as well. Just gotta graduate and pass my boards first :x Congrats and best of luck to

  10. Help with OB and Peds

    arnwest replied to Iamaboyandanurse2b's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm not going to lie, that semester was grueling for me. Personally, I think peds is difficult just content-wise. The clinical aspect was fine. OB clinical wasn't too bad either, but I just passed...

  11. Interview yesterday

    arnwest replied to sbostonRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Best of luck to you! Let us know how it

  12. Senior Burnout....who's with me?

    arnwest replied to Wrench Party's topic in General Students

    I'm right with you. Channelling all of my energy and time into finding a job. Actually just interviewed at a SICU; hopefully I'll hear back soon. As for now, sort of just floating through tests and...

  13. New Grad with two full time jobs in NYC... Being a guy helps?

    arnwest replied to kobebryant's topic in New York Nursing

    I live in New York and HR reps from several hospitals have all said the same thing: you need a year of acute care experience before you can work as an RN in the ED. They say it's a state law. I could...

  14. I am just beyond curious. Where would you place me?

    arnwest replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    I'd say labor and delivery. It can get intense and you have to be able to think on your feet a lot. Plus it's wellness oriented (for the most part), so you have a lot of teaching opportunities. Or...

  15. Too young/ early in life to be in Nursing Program?

    arnwest replied to futuresctRN's topic in General Students

    First off, congratz on nearly completing your first year! I started an ADN program out of high school, and I'm graduating this Spring; so I'll be a 20-year old RN. My coworkers marvel that I'll be...

  16. difficult to find a job with an ASN?

    arnwest replied to BJR87's topic in General Students

    I think it depends on which market you're looking to work in. Where I live, Upstate NY, you can readily find a med-surg job as a new ADN graduate, whereas if you go downstate to the New York metro...

  17. Just got hired as a CNA in the ICU

    arnwest replied to Miash58's topic in Critical Care

    I think being an ICU tech is MUCH better than working as a tech on a med-surg floor or in long-term care. Nurse to patient ratios are usually 1:2, so the nurses usually aren't completely dependent on...

  18. Advantages to being a male nurse

    arnwest replied to ItsTheDude's topic in Male Nursing Students

    For the most part, I've had no trouble thus far in school and working as a tech being a guy. However, I've recently run into some trouble with my psych instructor. She stood by during clinical and...

  19. I start nursing school tomorrow!

    arnwest replied to kayruhh's topic in General Students

    The very first thing we did when I started school was go through a line and get PPDs placed - their way of welcoming us. I'm starting my second year in an ADN program next week. Good luck to

  20. Help a Senior out :3

    arnwest replied to mrjspham's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I've had a few patients who were hesitant about being cared for by a guy, but I show them that I can do it. From patients, my age has been this biggest issue. I'm 19 and they thing I'm just young and...

  21. Ages of male nursing students?

    arnwest replied to Stearnsy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    18 When I started. I'll be 20 when I

  22. Any hospitals with RN shortages anywhere in the US?

    arnwest replied to Chandrai's topic in Nursing Career

    Syracuse, ny. It's a small city I guess. There are tons of RN openings up here. It's not unusual for them to hire new grads in the ICUs either, which isn't common. It's sort of frustrating as a...

  23. Student in a CP ICU

    arnwest posted a topic in Cardiac

    Hi everyone. I'm wrapping up my first year in an associate's degree nursing program and have been hired as a student nursing assistant floating between a cardio-pulmonary ICU, and coronary care unit....