coughdrop.2.go BSN, RN

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    Student loans

    coughdrop.2.go replied to Misseslloyd's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I didn't consolidate. All my loans are federal and I talked to them about lowering my payments without increasing my 10 years. I forgot what they called it but they just rearranged my payment amounts....
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    What do you pack for camp?

    coughdrop.2.go posted a topic in Camp

    Hi all! I'm going to be starting my first Camp RN position. I'm currently a school RN and I am still a fairly new RN to begin with but I won't be alone and have other experienced health professionals...
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    Happy School Nurses day

    coughdrop.2.go replied to bsyrn's topic in School

    I know it's late, but for School Nurse Day the District staff got me a lovely purple plant, a $20 gift card to an awesome restaurant and an awesome Nurse doll. The doll is dressed in the traditional...
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    If you have a true passion for nursing try to go to a few nursing schools in your area and see if you can talk to some students or faculty to get a true perspective on nursing before you choose it as...
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    Summer Vacation and Unemployment?

    coughdrop.2.go replied to squidbilly's topic in School

    Sorry I don't know about unemployment benefits but I'll give my two cents on what I will do over the summer for another perspective. This too is my first year as an RN. However, I'm paid through an...
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    Camp Nursing: Choosing a Camp

    coughdrop.2.go replied to CampNurse1's topic in Camp

    This is awesome. I just started my first nursing job as a school nurse and I'm starting to look for camp nursing jobs during the summer. I'm not looking to make a ton of money just enough to pay my...
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    Just finished my 2nd week....

    coughdrop.2.go replied to Morganalefey's topic in School

    For expired medications we call the parents and after 2-3 weeks and no reply we discard them. There's a list from the DEA of medications you can safely flush down the toilet. If the medication isn't...
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    The issue with that is you will graduate with a MSN and still have no nursing experience. Same boat different name. More loans. But welcome to the thread! I think it's a little too early to join the...
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    Bedside, what else?

    coughdrop.2.go replied to obizyanka's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a new grad and I got a position as a school nurse. I love it and trust me it's not an easy little job. I'm so busy during the day I don't have time to look at the clock. It's a lot of paperwork...
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    I hope so too! PS I love how the day before I got offered the position I got a million rejection/This position is full
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    Well look at us! Getting employed and
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    Congrats!
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    New Nurse's Essential Supplies

    coughdrop.2.go replied to Nurse_Lily's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Look up NurseProPack! It's awesome! I wore it for all my clinicals and it's perfect for holding all your stuff after you raid the supply closet like Joy06 said! It comes in all colors and a tape loop....
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    You guys! I'm finally graduating from the thread! You're looking at a brand new school nurse! I'm super excited xagazillion! Of course I'm still going to stick around to get encouragement and love so...
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    Welcome! And I can understand the frustration with the waiting game. I also want to take a sewing class soon to keep me distracted. My baking is starting to annoy everyone because of all the sweets. I...
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    Good luck! I'm hoping it will be the best choice for you! ICU and ER are excellent starting points to get your core nursing skills down to a point. Have
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    new allnurses logo - feedback wanted

    coughdrop.2.go replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    When does the new logo go
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    new allnurses logo - feedback wanted

    coughdrop.2.go replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I like that there's going to be a change! 101 is my favorite. I also like we are keeping with the yellow and black. Small changes one step at a time. Yay
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    Seriously my work study pay was
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks for the love
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    I've looked in to several and I can't think of any names off the top of my head but you can look for a map of the counties in California and focus on those that are way up North and Central
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    I'm so sorry kcasper I wish I had all the answers to give you but I don't. Although you're up North all of us in Cali welcome you with open
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    coughdrop.2.go replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    Hey ehjoanne! Welcome and I'm sorry you're feeling so down about not getting a job. I do not think you should go back to school. That's more debt and stress and time away from the job market full...