KJ87 BSN, RN

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    i need help.please...

    I also had a ton of SATA-style questions. They're scary, but I like to think it was a good sign I was getting so many of them. Embrace
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    i need help.please...

    We had the Kaplan review course after graduation, I had tons of NCLEX apps on my iPod that I would use to quiz myself once in a while. I was absolutely terrified, but I reminded myself that it will be...
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    Dealing with calls from work

    No guilt! That's your time, not
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    Dealing with calls from work

    At my last job they were constantly calling me. To come in early when it wasn't even my on-call day, or to fill in when they were short-staffed on my days off. And occasionally the nurse on-call would...
  5. I agree with the fees. I need to get my TN nursing license, but I don't have the $200+ it requires to obtain. I'll get to do it again whenever I move to NC,
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    Lack of basic care--appalling!

    This is a big problem in LTC and it is the saddest thing I've ever witnessed. I had to get out of there before it sucked out the last bit of desire I had for this profession. People deserve better...
  7. I've seen nurses with funky hair colors, neon nail polish, tattoos, piercings...all sorts of "unprofessional distractions." Personally, I like 'em and don't regard them as less professional or...
  8. A clean, healthy appearance isn't all about size. We are still size obsessed, and feature focused, it's sad. Yes, I am a morbidly obese healthcare professional, but as far as I know that has not had a...
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    POLL: nurse-to-patient ratio

    1:22-30 I hate
  10. I don't believe you need to give an excuse, but my facility wants one. I just won't be there, okay? Simple as that. If they're using it to determine who is just trying to get out of work, look at the...
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    Night shift nurse responsibilities

    We sit at the nurses station and talk crap about 1st and 2nd shift while we plan how we can make work more difficult for them, of
  12. I'm looking for jobs to apply for and see a lot of places asking for current TB test results. How long after getting the TB test done are the results valid for? Does it vary by state? By
  13. Thank you all for answering my question, I really appreciate it. I was thinking somewhere between 6 months and a year would be considered valid, but I wasn't sure. Glad to know it's not typically...
  14. So generally about a year? That sounds good to me. Thank you so
  15. Congratulations!!! I hope to work mother/baby someday. Very happy for you!
  16. Thank you so much! I know how badly we all want job offers, but at least we're getting interviews. It's a step in the right direction, especially when just getting the chance to talk to someone is so...
  17. Just scheduled my second ever interview, for a position I applied to about a month ago. Just getting interviews is super exciting, but hopefully this one leads to a job offer. Keep your fingers...
  18. Reached the third month of job hunting and the rejections are slowly coming in. Fantastic!
  19. Thank you mcarroll789, very good advice! I really don't know much about this job application and interview process, as I've only had a couple of jobs at my university and those interviews were done...
  20. I hear you jeangarc18, that's exactly where I'm at right now. It's tough. I hope something comes along for you very
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    CEU requirements for nurses and NPs

    Thanks for the heads up! It's funny, because I was looking for jobs in other states and a lot of them had a CEU requirement, and I don't have any. I was thinking "oh, I don't have to worry about that...
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    Most Challenging Prereq?

    Wow! I had no other obligations and struggled through that course, so I'm amazed that you were able to manage all of that ontop of a horribly boring evening class of statistics. lol Superwoman!...
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    Opinion on your uniforms?

    Oh, well that makes me think.... I do like printed scrub tops with a different, complimenting solid scrub pant. Two different solid colors bothers me though. I thought monochromatic outfits were...
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    Most Challenging Prereq?

    Statistics. lol Seriously, I hate math classes, especially nighttime classes, right after
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    When did you "know?"

    Great suggestion arnwest! Shadow a PA as well, so you can see both choices and make the decision that is best for