RN-BSNheather

RN-BSNheather

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  1. Something not to do on a job interview

    RN-BSNheather replied to KelRN215's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Couldn't even imagine bringing my parents along for an interview!!! No, no, no, no,

  2. Pay for New Grads in Kansas City, St Louis, Jefferson City and Springfield

    RN-BSNheather replied to mikkie1317's topic in General Nursing

    In Springfield anew graduate makes $17.75 plus $1 extra if you have BSN. Then differential is usually about $3 for night

  3. Thank you note?

    RN-BSNheather posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone. I'm graduating in December. Today I had an interview with a nurse manager. It was for a labor and delivery or a mom and baby (couplet care) graduate nurse position. The manager seemed...

  4. Thank you note?

    RN-BSNheather replied to RN-BSNheather's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone!! I had thought it was proper etiquette and I went ahead and sent the thank you note. I just wanted another opinion as several others had told me it was unnecessary. They make...

  5. PrepU

    RN-BSNheather replied to jamd11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I haven't used it much but my school required us to buy it. I was told by the teachers you have to get to level 8 questions for it to be nclex

  6. Working NS v/s NonWorking NS

    RN-BSNheather replied to Nurse2b7337's topic in General Students

    I'm in a regular entry level nursing program. (Final semester, 98 more days YAY). Many of my friends have done accelerated programs, I don't know one single one that was able to work and do school at...

  7. New Med/Surg PCT! So nervous. : )

    RN-BSNheather replied to RaniStorm's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Not a lot of advice as far as what to expect or newbie mistakes. But I wanted to tell you congratulations on your new job. I know I love being a PCA, love making a little difference and helping any...

  8. How much do you make as a tech?

    RN-BSNheather replied to RCBR's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    In Springfield, MO at a hospital. I make $9 an hour plus $1.30 differential for working evening shift - so $10.30 an

  9. Medical Missions

    RN-BSNheather replied to MiaKeaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am going to a regular nursing school. I don't think it really matters. I think if you found a Christian university that had a nursing program that would be great. That way you would have some...

  10. Which Specialty?

    RN-BSNheather posted a topic in General Students

    I'm curious. What specialty do all my fellow nursing students want to work in? Me, NICU or labor and

  11. How do you store your stethoscope?

    RN-BSNheather replied to BAMcDan's topic in General Students

    Not on a hook it will get a bend in it and ruin it. I just lay it out on a shelf by my desk in its natural shape (whatever position it wants to sit in). It can be stored in its box if you kept

  12. Are these sneakers acceptable for nursing school?

    RN-BSNheather replied to 369XYZ's topic in General Students

    Don't get mess or anything. They will get dirty and yucky so quickly!! Stick with leather. I would recommend danskos but they are

  13. Yes I did just buy the book "new"

    RN-BSNheather replied to LCinTraining's topic in General Students

    I always buy my books new. I can't stand marked up books they just ruin my concentration and mess me up when I'm

  14. What shoes are you getting for clinicals?

    RN-BSNheather replied to SelenaS's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I had a pair of Asic's and they were comfortable but I kept getting shin splints and they didn't uphold very well. I have a pair of Dansko's. Sooooooo comfortable and great support and no shin...

  15. Are C's really the new A's in nursing school?

    RN-BSNheather replied to nursingstudent2458's topic in General Students

    Have to get at least a 75% © in my program to pass the class. 74.999% = F. An A is 93-100%; a B is 92-85%; and a C is 84-75%. I won't lie I've passed a few of my nursing courses with C's. But do I...

  16. Nursing student weight

    RN-BSNheather replied to Tinkx RN's topic in General Students

    I gained about 8 pounds my first year in nursing school. I ate junk. I ate when I got super stressed. I ate in class because I was bored and needed to stay awake. This year I plan on stopping all of...

  17. New Graduate Nurse in the NICU :)

    RN-BSNheather replied to P3rsian's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This is so so so inspiring. Thanks! I don't graduate from my BSN program until Dec 2013, but my ultimate dream job is to be a NICU nurse. It's all I've ever wanted to do (minus short-term mission...

  18. New Graduate Nurse

    RN-BSNheather replied to Kayla0120's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am going to be in the same position as you (when I graduate in Dec 2013). I originally dreamed of being a Neonatologist, but when I thought further of it I decided I would much rather prefer being a...