Swellz

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    How far out do you apply for jobs?

    Swellz replied to brujacakes's topic in General Students

    I graduated this past May in SE PA, and we have a very tough job market right now, so applying early personally didn't do me any good. The hospitals in my area eliminated the GN position because they...
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    New Grad Nurse = Intense Journey

    Swellz replied to newRN2013_777's topic in Nursing Career

    My orientation is just beginning. I've worked for two weeks and completely agree, this is nothing like nursing school or my externship. I feel like I have a good day and gain some confidence and the...
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    First RN job & it's pay

    Swellz replied to Stephen.Stevens's topic in First Year After Licensure

    New grad in Philadelphia area
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    New graduate-should I take this job? What does a good nursing position include?

    Swellz replied to mkonigs's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking as a new grad myself, I would take it. A lot of places expect you to get a certain amount of med surg experience anyway, so it won't lock you in so much as make you look well-rounded. That's...
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    "Just" an LPN

    Swellz replied to kjrobinetteSN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm sure you will hear that a lot. As someone who just got her BSN, I keep getting asked how soon I am going for my NP! Seriously people? Some people will never be satisfied, but the only thing that...
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    New graduate Interview Question

    Swellz replied to Jsmit's topic in Nursing Career

    I couldn't begin to tell you what it means, but I have never been asked if I applied to other positions. If I ever am, I would be honest. I know I'm amazing (lol), but I can't assume any interviewer...
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    No work experience since 2010

    Swellz replied to Nonetheless's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I had an extensive work history in the medical field, but I was still told to play up the few volunteer experiences I had on my resume. I think it stands out more to have that commitment without the...
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    Reasons why BAC would continue to go up hours after admission

    Swellz replied to Topaz7's topic in Addictions

    Dude, how do people figure these things out? I guess necessity is the mother of invention, but who thinks man, I'm gonna pour some salt on hand sanitizer and see what
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    NP vs PA vs CNS

    Swellz replied to OriolesMagic's topic in Advanced Practice

    I thought PA schools required a certain amount of contact hours with patients? The future-PAs I know were working as EMTs or MAs to get hours before
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    For those who work while in nursing school:

    Swellz replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Students

    Work as little as you need to. My work schedule varied week to week but I would say I averaged 24hrs/week. It was challenging, but for me, I not only needed the money but the externship experience; a...
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    What do you think of 12 hour shifts?

    Swellz replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I like the idea of 3x12s but I don't know that I would be able to handle it. I won't have to worry since standard on my floor is 2x12s and 2x8s though. Still an improvement over working 5 days a week,...
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    Nurse Extern?? What's that about?

    Swellz replied to ToyaB's topic in General Students

    I'm in PA as well, and externships vary by health system. My friends had different experiences: one was more of a shadowing program, but most were comparable techs/CNAs or sitters for 1:1s. I was...
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    Paying for Course syllabus?

    Swellz replied to QueenAnnissa's topic in General Students

    I had to buy a school-constructed lab manual for science classes in my first undergrad, but that was separate from the syllabus and course calendar; those were posted online for us to print out or...
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    married/engaged/involved students, how are you juggling your relationship w/ school?

    Swellz replied to richardgecko's topic in General Students

    My opinion is that there is nothing you can do and no amount of time you can spend with your partner that will prevent him/her from cheating if he/she is not determined to be faithful. I personally...
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    Is there such a thing?

    Swellz replied to OCRN3's topic in General Nursing

    I keep hearing this, and I don't really understand why I need an MSN. I'm a new grad, and I just feel like I am missing the point. I would really like to understand the push for it. All I hear from...
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    How long did it take you to land your first job?

    Swellz replied to Sessa RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I got an offer a couple weeks after passing my boards from the floor I externed on for a year. The two nurses who just came off orientation on that same floor had been out of school and without a...
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    BS in Psych, can't get into BSN program. What to do?

    Swellz replied to rhartman85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your previous degree will not help you out with pay, as it is not nursing experience/education. My good friend and I both got liberal arts degrees and went back for nursing. I chose a BSN program...
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    Not-quite nursing student resources

    Swellz replied to rldubz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good choice. The Incredibly Easy series was a very popular brand at my school. I got their NCLEX review book and I thought it was
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    Should I Carry Nursing Malpractice (Liability) Insurance?

    Swellz replied to sirI's topic in Nursing Career

    It is interesting to hear both perspectives. A cousin of mine is a nurse attorney, so I will ask her what she thinks when I see her in a couple
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    Nurse Extern Job

    Swellz replied to megan9107's topic in General Students

    For my externship I had to work every other weekend, both days. Not a big deal, unless I had a test that Monday. If you know your test schedule ahead of time, find someone to switch with. That being...
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    Can a nursing student transfer into a program elsewhere?

    Swellz replied to danedsel's topic in General Students

    I don't know anything about nursing school specifically, but the university I attended for my BA had a much higher GPA requirement for transfers than for prospective, incoming
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    What are my chances of getting into an Accelerated Nursing Program with a 3.1?

    Swellz replied to mlb27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I applied to my school, there were 2 different programs - a one calendar year program and a two year program w/ a few graduate courses. I applied to the former, but my GPA was a 3.2 and was told...
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    Covering the number during exam

    Swellz replied to Sisig12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I might be mistaken, but I thought I had only been able to hide the clock, not the question
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    "Fake" or Nonprescriptive Eyeglasses

    Swellz replied to DemosthenesRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm gonna go ahead and take the person seriously who wears the correct eyeware and PPE for the current situation, rather than the person who wears fake glasses for the sake of whatever
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    Graduating soon, best way to find new grad programs?

    Swellz replied to softballsmarty's topic in Nursing Career

    Starting local is easiest. I looked at the health systems with the best reputations first, and went from there. The HR sites have specific information for new grad nurses. They know that you don't...