Faeriewand ASN, RN

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Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse and ONS Chemotherapy certified

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    Need Easy RN school Ny or Jersey

    Faeriewand replied to Dionyonce's topic in General Nursing

    I second that you should try LPN school. But don't go to a private program because that is too expensive. I am an LVN and my school cost $2,500 with all books included plus they gave us a pair of...
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    Short Staffed, Narc Thieves, Piles Of Paperwork

    Faeriewand replied to Vacationtime247's topic in General Nursing

    But wait, you didn't tell us about the piles of
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    Nursing hours for like emergency nurses

    Faeriewand replied to hellobye123's topic in General Nursing

    If you are talking about working more than three days a week then you are getting into overtime which the facility would prefer that you not do. So they are not going to schedule you for
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    CNA vs. OB Tech

    Faeriewand replied to kalley's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others. Go with your heart. And yes, in a hospital you would be floating to other floors. And think of the great experience you'll be getting!
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    ADN to BSN/MSN

    Faeriewand replied to NonstopLearning's topic in General Nursing

    University of Wyoming in Laramie offers a complete online RN-BSN and the school, esp the nursing program, has an excellent reputation. Plus last I checked they are the most affordable online program...
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    Unable to Find Required Courses for AAS.

    Faeriewand replied to jwaters1's topic in General Nursing

    University of Maryland is the way to go for military. Also, all the community colleges in Kansas are under one name - Edu-Kan and they have online degrees. Its the same with all the community...
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    Lvn

    Faeriewand replied to juliesgtarius17's topic in General Nursing

    I live in So Cal now but grew up in the bay area (Hayward in fact!) :) aka Hayweird LOL. I now live in the San Diego area and went to the school that janitor it talking about. :) (howdy neighbor!)...
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    emt-basic good idea to get it before i apply to an ER/ED?

    Faeriewand replied to 8jimi8ICURN's topic in Emergency

    How exciting for you! You're getting so close! After I got my EMT-B license I started working in the ER and just loved it! When I did get my nursing license I was even considered for a job because...
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    Strange things people present to the ER with....

    Faeriewand replied to klcrn1987's topic in Emergency

    Frequent flyer-comes in because he sh!t his pants. We would always pray he wouldn't come in on our
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    emt-basic good idea to get it before i apply to an ER/ED?

    Faeriewand replied to 8jimi8ICURN's topic in Emergency

    8flood8 how are things going? I must have missed this thread that you started in September because I am a nurse and and EMT and I did work in the ER as a tech for 6 months until I got a job on a...
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    SO.CAL Kaiser Nurses: What is Kaiser Like?

    Faeriewand replied to jenpstudentrn's topic in California Nursing

    I did not get a job with Kaiser but I work at another hospital. It is still my goal to work at Kaiser to provide the best medical care for my family. I am not used to there being a question as to...
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    Grossmont nursing program, san diego..what should I expect?

    Faeriewand replied to Cupcake619's topic in California Nursing

    omgosh SDMamma I'm so glad for you that you got in!!! That is wonderful! See it really did work out! You can graduate from a terrific nursing program that has a good reputation. :) I'm just so...
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    Grossmont nursing program, san diego..what should I expect?

    Faeriewand replied to Cupcake619's topic in California Nursing

    I believe you might be referring to the LVN program at Grossmont Hospital that they used to run? That program has been changed out of there and is now with adult education. It is now at the...
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    RN to apply for nursing assistant position? good idea?

    Faeriewand replied to lolale's topic in California Nursing

    Just wanted to add, have you tried applying at an acute long term care facility? Promise Hospital on University Ave in San Diego has job fairs every 6 months or so and they are always looking to hire...
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    RN to apply for nursing assistant position? good idea?

    Faeriewand replied to lolale's topic in California Nursing

    Have you tried Paradise Valley Hospital in National City? They are hiring but do pay less than other hospitals. You will get in the door and get experience, but one year working there and you can go...
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    San Diego native looking to come home

    Faeriewand replied to padre691's topic in California Nursing

    I think that with your paramedic experience you would have no problem finding a job once you get your CA license. Just check out the jobs on the hospital websites and see all those jobs available for...
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    Crazy to want to go back to school?!?

    Faeriewand replied to Dancermom's topic in General Nursing

    I echo what the other poster said. Since it takes a long time to complete your pre-reqs, no harm in starting them as soon as you can.
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    Should I continue this??

    Faeriewand replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    Stay in school and get your RN. Not sure if this is true at all schools but for mine there were several clinical instructors that only taught first semester. 2nd semester was a whole different...
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    Selling puppies out of a pts room

    Faeriewand replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I keep thinking of all the pee and poo those puppies created. Yuck it must have been a total
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    Funny Nursing Related Stories

    Faeriewand replied to nursejanefw's topic in Nursing Humor

    Why why why oh why was this never mentioned in nursing
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    I quit my job and am seriously considering quitting nursing

    Faeriewand replied to sandlewood_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to add "Big Fat Liar" to that, :chuckle so fat doesn't mean fat in that respect After reading thru these posts, I'm so glad I don't work in an environment like that, with people that...
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    The Nursing Program that Lied

    Faeriewand replied to **new!!'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    After reading your first post I was thinking you could become a nurse in 18 months and take that degree with you back to Cuba and help the beautiful people there. But really, if you have a dream to...
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    How many of you work 2 jobs??

    Faeriewand replied to cmawrule's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work most nurses have a second job. I don't because I'm new and still learning. Plus I've signed up for classes next semester so won't have time for a second job.
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    I quit my job and am seriously considering quitting nursing

    Faeriewand replied to sandlewood_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps the term "cow" is cultural? I was speaking with someone from Australia who explained to me that the term "cow" meant the B word. It had nothing to do with body weight. She said someone was a...
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    more layoffs

    Faeriewand replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital I work for is hiring. They are hiring in most departments too, like tele, behavioral, hyperbaric wound center, L&D, emergency, etc can't remember them all but there is a long list....