Swellz

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    New Grad Starting in Oncology...Any Advice?

    Swellz replied to bienfait381's topic in Oncology

    How are you adjusting? I will be starting on a telemetry/oncology floor in a couple weeks. I worked there for a year already as an extern so I am somewhat familiar with this patient population....
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    Nurses writing Scripts for Doctors

    Swellz replied to fawnsternurse's topic in General Nursing

    No, there is definitely something wrong with forging a prescription. It is illegal. Granted, because it was a standing refill, I doubt the pharmacy would have questioned it too carefully, but that...
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    How much do you owe in student loans?

    Swellz replied to Glenna, LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I owe about $70k, but that is including my previous BA. It sucks, but my boyfriend is making me these color-coded budget spreadsheets, which somehow makes it more
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    Graduated over 2 months ago....Still no job offers

    Swellz replied to Katniss88's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Did you follow up with the nurse managers you interviewed with before you got licensed? Because unless you tell them you got your RN, they don't know. Not every NM is willing to bet that you will pass...
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    Nursing questions

    Swellz replied to Goat_Boy's topic in General Students

    Not sure if this counts as advertising and if that is allowed, so this post might need to be removed. I went to the NSNA convention this past year and a table handed out cards where you could get free...
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    New Grad: feeling defeated

    Swellz replied to maine28's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    At least you were getting rejection letters. I heard nothing! I was actually excited to get a rejection email for one job because it meant someone took the time to look at my application. For the rest...
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    Overcoming obstacles

    Swellz replied to Dtermnd2Bgreat's topic in General Students

    Not be able to finish? No. Make it challenging? Sure. I worked full-time for the first 6 weeks of school, meaning every day for 6 weeks I had either school or work or both. Not including working 23/25...
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    New Grad: feeling defeated

    Swellz replied to maine28's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Of course you are frustrated, but you have no alternative but to move forward! You have amazing credentials, and I am sure you will find a job. However, it has been taking some people 6 months to a...
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    Microbiology

    Swellz replied to professionalgirl80's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    meeep is right. I LOVED microbiology (I could have majored in it) but you should relax. Seriously. It is a lot of material and labwork (assuming you have a lab) and you will be able to handle it when...
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    Public Health Service (corps) for new grads?

    Swellz replied to nursealmondjoy's topic in Public, Community Health

    I don't have a lot of information for you, but I contacted someone from the Indian Health Service and they advised against entering as a new grad, although new grads may be considered for some...
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    Am I ready? Kaplan scores not the best

    Swellz replied to AstronomyNerd86's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    RELAX. Don't stress yourself trying to watch all of those videos! If I were you, I would see what my weakest category is per Kaplan, and watch those videos only. If you are consistently doing well in...
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    Has the job market gotten better for new grads?

    Swellz replied to debi49's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I live in the greater Philadelphia area and it is super competitive for new grads, but it feels like a lot of people in my class already have jobs. We graduated in May, so it hasn't even been that...
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    Bad Job Market? Be a NURSE! (Insert eye roll here)

    Swellz replied to BloomNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    How come you aren't applying for your dream job? Are there just no openings, or do you want med-surg experience first? I'm just curious. I've heard no one leaves L&D and it is hard to break into....
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    A's in nursing school

    Swellz replied to finallygotit's topic in General Students

    Sure, but it is challenging. I knew a lot of people who got mostly As like me, and a lot of people who were constantly worried if that last test grade was going to be enough to keep them at a passing...
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    How many work and go to nursing school?

    Swellz replied to jarielle22's topic in General Students

    I worked full-time my first month of nursing school, and it was very challenging. I went down to about 24-32 hrs/week and it was so much more manageable. BUT, I know people who worked full-time AND...
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    tattoos/piercings

    Swellz posted a topic in General Nursing

    Tattoos and piercings. I'm curious how they are handled in other facilities. My nursing school had very specific uniform requirements. You could wear earrings, but only in the first hole and only...
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    Typical pay at Philadelphia area Children's Hospitals?

    Swellz replied to Michapp's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I know it is low for the area, but not specifics. A lot of people work there for a couple years to get CHOP on their resume then leave for higher-paying jobs, but if the raise bit is true it doesn't...
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    tattoos/piercings

    Swellz replied to Swellz's topic in General Nursing

    Interviewed and got the job today! The nosering is a officially a no-no though. Oh well. Can't really complain when someone gives you a job, now can you
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    What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    Swellz replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    I know a girl who named her child Royal Ball.
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    How long will it take to pay off your student loan?

    Swellz replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    WOW you are paying that off like a BEAST. Congrats on your hard work! I will have about $70k (includes my loans from my BA and my BSN). I can't wait to start making serious payments and get that down...
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    Bringing kids to work?

    Swellz replied to mind_body_soul RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was a pharmacy technician before nursing, and my old boss would periodically have her children with her if there was a lapse in childcare. It was never for more than a couple hours, but so help me...
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    Bad Job Market? Be a NURSE! (Insert eye roll here)

    Swellz replied to BloomNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm from Philadelphia. A friend of mine (a nurse) is moving from Utah to Memphis so her husband can go to school (for nursing), and she did say the job outlook is better there. My boyfriend's job is...
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    What Is The Deal With All The Highly Educated & Professionals Becoming RNs?

    Swellz replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I entirely agree. I would have learned an entirely different set of skills that are far more applicable to being a person than lots of random stuff about random cultures around the world. But that's...
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    What is the percent of passing NCLEX-RN with 75 ?s

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

    The pamphlet that was given to me on my test day indicated that 86% of students from American nursing schools pass boards the first time. I was told by my Kaplan instructor the average number of test...
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    The dumbest things you've heard from a provider

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

    In high school I had carved "FAT" into my stomach, which my PCP saw during my physical. He offered to refer me to a dietitian if I wanted to lose weight. Not to a psychiatrist or a therapist, but a...