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  1. University of the Philippines College of Nursing grads in Florida?

    dashingdiva posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Is there any graduate from UPCN that got his/her license here in Florida? I have a question regarding the evaluation of our curriculum. The Florida BON found out that our curriculum lacks several...

  2. New Grad, RN- Need tips for Applying in Baptist Hospital Pensacola

    dashingdiva posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi! I just passed my NCLEX-RN exam last December and I'm now starting to apply for a job. I'm really considering (and hoping) working for Baptist Hospital (particularly in their Mental Health Unit. I...

  3. Feeling like a stalker....

    dashingdiva replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congratulations~!! But I don't know how much impact the omitting of previous work experience could affect the offer... hadn't experienced it yet.. Hope eveything will turn out ok still..

  4. Feeling like a stalker....

    dashingdiva replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congratulations~! Impress 'em~! Sell yourself like hotcakes~!! lol.

  5. LOC or ABC first?

    dashingdiva replied to Caffeinated RN's topic in Emergency

    ABC should always come first in your assessment. But of course you should not overlook LOC- as this will provide additional cues that will support your ABC

  6. Foreign fresh grad BSN taking NCLEX-RN in new york

    dashingdiva replied to bookaddict's topic in Nurse Registration

    I think initially, they allow you to leave the SSN number blank then you have follow up qs on why the area is left blank. You can choose the answer- "choose not to provide SSN" or "Dont have SSN" and...

  7. Interview with "Inappropriate" Questions

    dashingdiva replied to Heavenly4505's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am aware that such questions are offensive and discriminatory. Learn more about the other possible dark sides of the facility and decide if you want to deal with that kind of management in the...

  8. What color scrubs would you wear for an interview

    dashingdiva replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Probably go with the neutral solid colors or any color that has cool-dark undertones (navy blue, forest green, dark magenta, etc.)- that way the interviewer will not have headaches or a whiplash from...

  9. Scared and Terrified to Start Hospital Job......

    dashingdiva replied to uthscsa2011's topic in Pediatric

    Know what you really REALLY want to do and start from there. :) Sounds like youre not fond of doing the med-surg stuff- the hands on clinical/medical (invasive) procedures. There are a lot of options...

  10. 1st Psych Nursing Job starts Monday, any advice?

    dashingdiva replied to ChelleNurse's topic in Psychiatric

    Self-awareness and compassion I think are two of the major factors that will help any nurse in the mental health field. You can't deal with someone else and their 'issues' if you have unresolved...

  11. How long before you were able to get a position as a psychiatric nurse?

    dashingdiva replied to bellabarbiegirl's topic in Psychiatric

    Being a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse has always been one of my dreams~ and I got the offer for it too as my first nursing job after graduating and passing the NCLEX December last year. I sent the...

  12. Taking blood pressure on an agitated patient

    dashingdiva replied to nurselove757's topic in Psychiatric

    Very good advice. :) Exploring by asking open ended questions would provide you with more useful cues regarding your patient's status and behavior.

  13. Interview for Acute Behavioral Health Unit - What questions would you be sure to ask?

    dashingdiva replied to Trueblood83's topic in Psychiatric

    I had my interview for a position in a behavioral health unit early february. The questions were generic "tell me about a time when you.." and about my mental health background during my clinical...

  14. Night Shift or Evening Shift

    dashingdiva replied to MsNewbie's topic in Nursing Career

    Evening shift is puurrfect~! :) at least IMO. Since I usually wake up at around 9-10 am and be active throughout the remaining hours of the day until 12mn. I also dont have to worry about missing...

  15. How To Get a Job As a New Grad Nurse

    dashingdiva replied to hakunamatata's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    ^^^ THIS. THIS is so true! got my dream offer in a Behavioral Health Unit because I stepped up my game- sending your resume online doesn't really do anything much now a days. You have to go out...

  16. I'm just sad :(

    dashingdiva replied to 123_y_321's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi! don't despair! I was like you during the first month that I passed my nclex and still no job offers... but READ THIS! https://allnurses.com/nursing-job-search/i-got-job-532817.html I did what...

  17. peer interview= Job offer?

    dashingdiva replied to RNJamie12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congratulations~! :) I got 2 peer interviews from different facilities and luckily (ableit somehow stressfully) got 2 offers. No matter who or how many you are going to be talking to, just put in mind...

  18. first job as a RN, help me choose.

    dashingdiva replied to strongs's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you have a student loan to fulfill, I would suggest taking the full-time job. Besides, it has benefits too. I'm a recent new grad and had a chance to be offered a position in a LTC as a full-time...

  19. Feeling like a stalker....

    dashingdiva replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I experienced the same thing- I sold my credentials to the DON in this hospital unit i'm very interested to apply in via email. He replied after 2 business days and was very interested in offering me...

  20. Failed NCLEX RN 3 times, the max in my state

    dashingdiva replied to Psteph's topic in General Nursing

    Take a refresher course and probably enroll in a NCLEX review course (I *kind of* went to some online classes offered by Kaplan.. they teach you about test-tasking strategies which for you, might need...

  21. Foreign fresh grad BSN taking NCLEX-RN in new york

    dashingdiva replied to bookaddict's topic in Nurse Registration

    NYBON does not require licensure in your home country. BUT your problem would be your non-immigrant status as you need to provide your Social Security Number in your application/s. And you wont be...

  22. US resident & foreign citizen: does background check take longer?

    dashingdiva replied to otilika's topic in Nursing Career

    I kind of in the same situation like you. But in where I have applied, international background check conducted by GIS should take approximately 10 -15 days of completion.. They didnt say anything...

  23. How I Got My Dream Job!

    dashingdiva replied to tokyoROSE's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    THIS WORKS! I got my dream job offer (a full time position in a behavioral health unit of a university hospital) by doing this! will be signing the acceptance paperworks tomorrow! THANK YOU SO MUCH!...

  24. University of the Philippines College of Nursing grads in Florida?

    dashingdiva replied to dashingdiva's topic in Florida Nursing

    The board approved my application. Probably due to excess