KJ87 BSN, RN

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    Opinion on your uniforms?

    KJ87 replied to green34's topic in General Students

    Mismatched scrub tops and bottoms always drove me crazy too.
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    Opinion on your uniforms?

    KJ87 replied to green34's topic in General Students

    Our program had us wear regular scrubs, in navy blue. I liked them. These zipper tops sound really strange, and I never understood why some programs choose white. It's the one color you're more likely...
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    When did you "know?"

    KJ87 replied to TarheelGirlx3's topic in General Students

    From the age of 10 to the first semester of college I thought I wanted to be a surgeon, or cardiologist. Then, about a month into college as a biology major with a pre-med concentration, we had an...
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    I get out on time...

    KJ87 replied to nursedanny614's topic in General Nursing

    When I did my senior practicum in nursing school, my preceptor and I got everything we needed to do done on time. Yet we rarely got off before 7:30 because we had to wait for the next nurse to come in...
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    Extremely Overweight Nurses

    KJ87 replied to WonderousIvy's topic in Nursing Career

    I believe that, ideally, all healthcare professionals would lead by example, as best as they can. However, it's not yours or anyone else's place to criticize the abilities or safety of someone based...
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    Struggle with GPA

    KJ87 replied to goal001's topic in General Students

    That doesn't mean you shouldn't apply though. Apply anyway! Apply for everything you meet at least the minimum of. If you don't try you are certainly not going to be looked at. Just go for it, but...
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    No luck with RN job search!!!

    KJ87 replied to mellyp's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    6 months???? Oh man.... I just started applying about a month ago, and got one interview (not with a hospital). I desperately want to start my nursing career, so this waiting game is very frustrating....
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    Struggle with GPA

    KJ87 replied to goal001's topic in General Students

    I just looked up the program requirements for UCF's BSN program and it says applicants only need a minimum overall GPA of 3.0. I would apply for their program as well as others. And like slinkyheadCNA...
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    If you could "do over" one thing about nursing school, what would it be?

    KJ87 replied to justjohn's topic in General Students

    Congratulations on getting into the program! What a fun two years you will have. The one thing I would have done differently would have been to jump on every opportunity to try something new, or find...
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    Lab coats

    KJ87 replied to rse3's topic in General Students

    In my program we had the option to purchase lab coats, but they weren't required. No one ever wore one, so I doubt anyone even bought one. Not sure what clinical prep is either because we never had...
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    What I'm most worried about!!

    KJ87 replied to collegegirl101's topic in General Students

    First, take a deep breath....and let it out. :) I believe most programs have you go through a skills lab in which you practice basic skills on mannequins before you even step foot on the floor. So you...
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    Already accepted into a nursing program, should I get my CNA license anyway?

    KJ87 replied to Catlover0415's topic in General Students

    See if there are other positions you can apply for. I know there are differences between what a CNA does and what a patient care technician does (although I have no idea what those differences are at...
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    Applying for jobs in another compact state.

    KJ87 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I live in Virginia and was issued my RN license in the Commonwealth of Virginia, but there are more job opportunities in North Carolina, another compact state. I have a really hard time filling out...
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    Applying for jobs in another compact state.

    KJ87 replied to KJ87's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You're right about the job market in NC, SubSippi. Thank you for posting, this is very encouraging! Congratulations on your job offers, woot
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    How far are you willing to commute?

    KJ87 replied to Katniss88's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The most time I will spend commuting is an hour and a half each way. That would allow me to get just enough sleep for the next shift, and time to jump into some clean scrubs and get going. I would...
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    Applying for jobs in another compact state.

    KJ87 replied to KJ87's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Great advice GrnTea. Thank you and elkpark both for your responses, I appreciate it very
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    Applying for jobs in another compact state.

    KJ87 replied to KJ87's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    On some of the job applications online they'll ask you to list any licenses and certifications you have, or some will ask "Do you have a current, unsuspended RN license issued by the NC Board of...
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    A new grad numbers game... just curious!

    KJ87 replied to calivianya's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Started a week ago, so only 8 applications sent to 5 hospitals and 1 training center for mentally and physically disabled adults. There are no positions for new grads specifically within 1.5 hours...