JasonKa

Hi guys I'm in my first session at Lafayette. So far it's pretty straightforward. You get weekly quizzes and 3 papers for the semester. They use Moodle which is similar to Blackboard. Did anyone here load up on more classes? I'm trying to take more than 6 credits during a semester, but I don't think the registration system lets me.

I'm in NY and I've been looking to apply to out of state jobs maybe in CT, VA, or elsewhere. I am wondering how this process works. If I put my NY license on the application will they assume that I'll be endorsing my license to their state? I don't want to pay for the endorsement fees prematurely before securing a job elsewhere.

I get a lot of conflicting info on that. But if you're submitting job applications through the Internet the HR algorithm won't pick up your resume to be reviewed if you don't have nursing related words on your resume.

I made the resume two pages since I wanted to have a combination of nursing clinical experience & skills+ some of my work experience to highlight my transferable skills like customer service and team work. Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing Expected August 2016 University– New York, NY Associate of Applied Science in Nursing June 2015 XYZ Community College – Long Island City, NY Licensure & Certifications New York State Registered Professional Nurse License BLS, ACLS Volunteer Experience Hospital Medical Center, Medical-Surgical Unit –New York, NY June 2015-August 2015 Unit Aide Provided basic comfort care to over ten patients a day on a medical surgical floor. Assisted nurses in turning patients every two hours using proper body mechanics. Refilled supplies such as gloves, N95 respiratory masks, and gowns as needed in accordance with OSHA standards. Supported psychosocial wellbeing of patients by offering companionship and using therapeutic communication techniques. Clinical Rotations Spring 2015: XYZ Hospital Medical Center – Medical-Surgical Unit Fall 2014: XYZ Hospital Medical Center – Labor & Delivery, Pediatrics Unit Spring 2013: ABC Hospital Center– Mental Health Unit Spring 2013: DEF Hospital Center – Medical-Surgical Unit Fall 2013: 123 Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation – In-Patient Rehabilitation Unit Clinical Skills (student Nurse) Performed head to toe physical assessment while documenting any changes to physician and documenting on the EMR. Developed teaching plans on wearing PPE for patients on isolation precautions and handwashing. Instructed patients on safe sex practices using barrier method, limiting sexual partners, and consistent STI testing. Educated patients on disease management and importance of following through on medication regimen. Performed wound/decubiti care following sterile technique and monitoring for signs of infection. Provided outcome based patient care Documented assessment data, vital signs, I&O, and medication administration on EMR using Epic. HIPAA Privacy and Security training completed via South Manhattan Healthcare Network. Technical Skills Healthcare instrumentation: Capillary blood glucose measure, Hoyer lift, Texas condom catheters, Thrombo Embolic Deterrent T.E.D. hosiery, bedpans, fraction pans, patient controlled analgesia, clean catch specimen, sputum specimen, Patient Care: Manual cuff blood pressure/sphygmomanometer, digital blood pressure, assisting patients with elimination needs, colostomy care, tube feeding via NG/PEG, TPN, suctioned & provided trach care, and maintained patent airways. Electronic Medical Records: Epic EMR Nursing: Nursing assessment, infection control, beside verification, mandated reports for patient abuse/neglect, SOAP documentations, SBAR, comfort measures, pain management, passive and action range of motion exercises, Medication administration: Oral, ear, ophthalmic, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intradermal, IV therapies, and oxygen. Additional Skills · Fluent in spoken Bengali, conversational in spoken Hindi, basic conversational Spanish Academic Projects, and Awards Delivered comprehensive health screenings in community health fairs for underserved populations teaching and increasing awareness of diabetes management, prostate cancer, breast cancer, hypertension, and adhering to medication regimen. Coordinated bone marrow donor registry drive resulting in over 100 newly registered candidates in national bone marrow database. Dean's List, PTK Honor Society, Vice-President of Nursing Club Additional Experience Anatomy & Physiology Tutor October 2014- Present Community College, New York, NY Utilize study and testing strategies to on average improve students' performance by one letter grade. Tutor 5-10 students per shift individually or in groups. Track student performance throughout semester via computer database. Mentor pre-professional RN, LPN, OTA, PTA, and radiologic technology students. Technical Support April 2013-September 2014 Community College, New York NY · Handled front desk service in main office to students and faculty. · Implemented student technical support via telephone & e-mail. · Maintained new student registration via phone and e-mail reminders increasing retention. · Resolved over 200 student account issues per month such as incorrect social security or DOB numbers. Customer Service Representative June 2010-April 2013 Bank USA N.A., New York, NY · Routinely exceeded monthly sales goals for investments, insurance, and credit card referrals. · Ensured customer confidentiality via Bank's security protocols in securing sensitive information and documents. · Processed cash deposits totalling $100,000 a day on average. · Maintained and filed both paper and electronics forms for Currency Transaction Reports, Suspicious Activity Reports, affidavits, signature cards, legal documents, and authorization forms. Cashier/Sales Associate/Sales Support July 2008-July2011 High End Retail Store, New York, NY Mock Resume 2015.doc

I'm about to start the program in October. This is a great thread. I would love some more advice on what to prepare for the program! I can't believe this school accepted all my credits. I only need to do that english lit class which was the only non-nursing course I needed.

Does anyone know if UoL takes CLEP for English Literature?

Yes Pearson posts results on the weekend. My results posted Saturday afternoon about 49 hours after I took my test.

I recommend Uworld it's a great system

I think the combination helped me pass. Kaplan has excellent test taking strategies that help you "game" the system. Uworld just has a better test bank with more difficult questions.

First off I highly recommend Uworld. They have the best qbank in the business. Their rationales are on point and all their questions are above the passing level. The Uworld questions were way harder than the actual NCLEX. Second off my school made us pay for the Kaplan package which includes the Qbank, Qtrainers, and all that other stuff. Kaplan is good for their strategies, but in my opinion the questions with Uworld were way better. I would still recommend Kaplan because they are more comprehensive in their strategies for the exam plus their content review is solid. I would recommend combining Kaplan and Uworld if you really want to pass the NCLEX. For reference I averaged about 53% on the Uworld exams, but I only did half their qbank. I did all the Kaplan questions and got 60% on their qbank. And I got 58% on Question Trainer #6 and 64.5% on Question Trainer 7.

It's a public university system too right? So it's not even a for-profit system like Excelsior.

RN to BSN Online Degree | UL Lafayette Online It's cheap, fully accredited, and only a year long. I can't seem to find anything wrong with this program.

Here's my new grad resume

I only have my regular resume not my nursing resume. I have a question about work experience though. I have a lot of work experience not related to health but involving customer service. For example I worked as a bank teller for years. How can I tailor my work experience so the recruiter sees that I can work well with people and on a team?

I'm gonna get started early on applying for jobs and send out my resumes now even though I graduate in June. How should I list my education and license? I know I'm guaranteed to graduate in June, but I may not take my NCLEX until July or even August. How should I label my expecting graduation and licensure dates?