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    Pre-Reqs. How hard was it for you?

    Cruz.Cookie replied to helpmeimpoor's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Per reqs was a breeze for me. Now the nursing school type of tests are another dimension...it only took me two years to finish my prereqs and transfer to a nursing program. The hardest prereq I would...
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    How often should I call?

    Cruz.Cookie replied to Cruz.Cookie's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Well actually I got ahold of the DON (he said he remembered me) and I got a tour of the unit and a little interview. He told me what hours can I work and said "these are the rooms you would be...
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    How often should I call?

    Cruz.Cookie posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    A manager I know gave the DON my resume and he was instantly interested. She texted me his buisness card and said to "text him he wants to meet with you ". Since she knew him personally I texted him...
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    Black and Job Hunting

    Cruz.Cookie replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I had a friend who recently graduated and obtained three job offers straight out of nursing school. We are black. And this is in Florida. I do believe that discrimination still happens. I think you...
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    Nursing student

    Cruz.Cookie replied to bsamone's topic in General Students

    That used to be me. Are you taking nclex style questions. To this day I still kind of struggle with this type of testing and I'm in my 4th semester! It will get better. Talk to your instructors that's...
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    Update! How long?

    Cruz.Cookie posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Well I just had my first interview ...the manager lended me off to the nurse actually looking for a nurse student. I talked to her and she said she"ll see me soon. I feel good about my interview with...
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    A&P

    Cruz.Cookie replied to Tink Nurse to Be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Reading the book can help lock in information you don't necessarily understand. So def try
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    NCLEX Yesterday

    Cruz.Cookie replied to springchick1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations !! If you could choose one book that helped you the most with the boards what would it be ? And which helped with the SATA's I get stuck on that
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    A&P

    Cruz.Cookie replied to Tink Nurse to Be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is completely doable! I dd anatomy 1and phys and anatomy 2 and Phys ...the lecture and the class. It's really not much it's just anatomy is more of the subjective view of the body and physiology...
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    Student nursing in the cardiac Icu

    Cruz.Cookie posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So. Long story short. My friends relative is the manager at a hospital near me. I reached out to her and gave her my resume, anecdotal, and recommendation letter. She told me she personally knew all...
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    Frustrated ...Thinking what am I doing.

    Cruz.Cookie replied to Cruz.Cookie's topic in General Students

    Thank you do much sopranokris with the step by step detail ...that was exactly what I was thinking! Except you made it clearer. If this doesn't show the instructor my full capabilities as a fourth...
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    Frustrated ...Thinking what am I doing.

    Cruz.Cookie posted a topic in General Students

    I had a meeting with my preceptor about a nurse who complained that I wasn't taking initiative. However, I did everything asked of her yet she rated me all below average. The preceptor didn't tell me...
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    Student nursing in the cardiac Icu

    Cruz.Cookie replied to Cruz.Cookie's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi Rose_Queen , I actually did apply for the position already and I let the manager know that. I don't find Hr helpful and since I don't have any previous job experience in sure my application is the...
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    Student nursing in the cardiac Icu

    Cruz.Cookie replied to Cruz.Cookie's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I guess I'll have to be more persistent
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    contact nurse manager directly?

    Cruz.Cookie replied to cat1235's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think that you should email or call the NM. Just so you can stand out from the crowd. I actually contacted a manager and she talked to another manager. Needless to say I got a phone call from the...
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    PCT Resume

    Cruz.Cookie replied to sdawana's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    First of all, I'd like to say it is not easy getting a job nowadays. In my opinion, no longer can you just submit a resume online and think they are going to give you a call. It doesn't work like that...
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    Frustrated ...Thinking what am I doing.

    Cruz.Cookie replied to Cruz.Cookie's topic in General Students

    Hi sali, I have had comments from preceptors alike saying I would make a great nurse. Just like you sometimes my confidence and motivation gets in the way. Thank you everyone for the continued...
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    Frustrated ...Thinking what am I doing.

    Cruz.Cookie replied to Cruz.Cookie's topic in General Students

    Thank you so much for the feedback. I know that I am capable to be independent ... I have always placed myself in the codependent role. And this is why I'm in trouble for failing. It's up to me to...
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    Frustrated ...Thinking what am I doing.

    Cruz.Cookie replied to Cruz.Cookie's topic in General Students

    Wow ok no response
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    How long till I get the call?

    Cruz.Cookie posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Hi everyone ..here's the story. I met up with my friends relative who happens to be the director at the hospital I'm trying to apply for. I handed her my resume, my anecdotals, recommendation letter,...
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    Student Nursing Job

    Cruz.Cookie replied to Cruz.Cookie's topic in General Students

    Just so anxious
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    Student Nursing Job

    Cruz.Cookie posted a topic in General Students

    So, the Director of critical care services picture messages me his business card and says he wants to meet with me (a manager talked to him and handed him my resume --documents ). She actually called...
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    Student Nursing Job

    Cruz.Cookie replied to Cruz.Cookie's topic in General Students

    The thing is he has my contact information ..he said he wanted to meet with me. Everything's all set, i just need that interview to sell myself officially. Yet, when I have try to contact him I never...
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    nursing school

    Cruz.Cookie replied to keviisom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't...but thats because I'm a bad procrastinator lol. I cant even date because i have way too much work to focus on and study. All of that is a distraction for me. But it all varies on the...
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    Telehealth or Info Tech Skills for nurses ?

    Cruz.Cookie replied to Cruz.Cookie's topic in General Students

    Thanks ! I just wanted an indepth explanation on these courses and how it can benefit. Telehealth definitely sounds interesting and