Rockclimbingnurse

Rockclimbingnurse

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  1. Figs scrubs for petite women

    Rockclimbingnurse replied to stacylethani's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm 5'1, 110 pounds. I usually wear grey's anatomy, 5 pocket pants with mock wrap scrub top. I have Figs jogger pants as well and I like them, but I definitely don't feel like I own em as well as...

  2. 2016 US RN to Australia

    Rockclimbingnurse replied to Purple_KicksRN's topic in International Nursing

    They didn't give me too many options (either appeal or accept) and when I called, they gave me the option of a bridging course. I was able to get transferred on the phone to a registration officer,...

  3. AHPRA Letter of Eligibility

    Rockclimbingnurse replied to tanbirsingh's topic in Nurse Registration

    They received my application in May and gave me a response 5 weeks later requesting more documents. I requested an extension due to needing stuff mailed over from the US. That was due July 21, and...

  4. Sleep-night shift

    Rockclimbingnurse replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    I never adjusted to sleeping well on the night shift, but that was because I did a lot of swing shifts also. I had some luck with Trazodone, but I really disliked having to rely on a pill to sleep....

  5. I'm Quitting nursing to work in coffee shop

    Rockclimbingnurse replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    You can always go back into nursing if it doesn't work out. Just because you leave nursing doesn't mean it's the end. I took a break to travel and go work at a ski resort and it was the best time of...

  6. Considering switching to psych after 24 years in pediatrics

    Rockclimbingnurse replied to Pug RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Definitely, my old nurse manager worked in L&D for decades before she switched over to psych. I absolutely loved working in mental health and also drawn to this population. I worked with many...

  7. 2016 US RN to Australia

    Rockclimbingnurse replied to Purple_KicksRN's topic in International Nursing

    I have a BS in another degree, and went for a Master's Entry to Nursing program (which is basically the same as an accelerated BSN). I'm pretty irritated that my program didn't meet the required 800...

  8. AHPRA refused registration for USA nurse to be registered in Australia

    Rockclimbingnurse replied to Lilliemichelle's topic in Nurse Registration

    I know this is an old thread, but I had 720 clinical hours. However, they must've changed some things because they granted me registration but with with restrictions. I have to be under direct...

  9. 2016 US RN to Australia

    Rockclimbingnurse replied to Purple_KicksRN's topic in International Nursing

    Hi there, I'm a US RN that went through the process of applying and would like to share my experience. AHPRA granted me registration HOWEVER, with conditions. I fell short of the 800 required...

  10. Background checks + interviews

    Rockclimbingnurse replied to brandnews's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I managed to secure two different RN jobs. There are different background check services out there. I came clean for my first job, because after reading the background check paperwork, it only...

  11. New Grad resume... Seeking feedback please

    Rockclimbingnurse posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hey all- I recently passed the NCLEX, but I'm having trouble with some parts of my resume. I don't know if I should list the hospitals I did my clinical rotations in. I left them out because I went...

  12. New Grad resume... Seeking feedback please

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

    Thanks! I ended up getting a job offer a month later. In the end, my manager told me it was me dressing in a suit and printing it on nice paper (not computer paper) that really sealed the deal....

  13. Should I get Essentials of Correctional Nursing?

    Rockclimbingnurse replied to MiaTrace's topic in Correctional

    Now that you mention that, I feel like I should probably get that book too. I just got hired in corrections and I feel like I might be in over my head. I also work in a psych hospital and bought a...

  14. are correctional nurses allowed to wear knee-length skirts?

    Rockclimbingnurse replied to serenak's topic in Correctional

    The place I'm at requires you to wear scrubs. Even if they didn't, I definitely would not want to wear skirts. If the inmates made the rules, the answer would probably be yes

  15. Importance of good grades!!!

    Rockclimbingnurse replied to BerryHappy's topic in Excelsior College

    I agree- it NEVER hurts to get the A!! I worked very hard in nursing school and got a high GPA. It was also horrendously stressful for me, because I was in a Master's Entry program and they kick you...

  16. Almost new grad who wants to work in psych--advice please!

    Rockclimbingnurse replied to shannarini71's topic in Psychiatric

    Of course you should try. I'm a new grad working in psych, and I work with other new grads. You should not have to start out in med-surg especially if that is not what you want to do. I will...

  17. can I become a RN with a misdemeanor charge?

    Rockclimbingnurse replied to ShiloWelch's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    It depends what state you decide to get your license. Some states may straight up deny your license or put stipulations on it. Others will be more lenient. I had three misdemeanor charges, and I had...

  18. How To Answer The Most Common Nursing Interview Questions

    Rockclimbingnurse replied to TheCommuter's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Late reply, but please do not beat yourself up over it! Easier said than done, I know... I have an interview this week actually, hence why I am on here, and I am afraid that the same thing will...

  19. UCH Residency Program July 2013

    Rockclimbingnurse replied to Celeste2013's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I thought about it. But July is so far

  20. Where to start for a newly licensed nurse

    Rockclimbingnurse replied to bxiong12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You could try rural areas.. I hear they are more open to new grads. I'm also a newly licensed nurse with the same problem. I feel like I have a better chance winning the lottery than being chosen...

  21. Using Your Photo As An Avatar

    Rockclimbingnurse replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I was able to figure out the identities of some of my classmates who were on here due to a thread pertaining to my nursing school cohort. They did not have pictures up. No big deal, the conversation...

  22. Tattoo question

    Rockclimbingnurse replied to SmYle4PeDs's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends a lot on the facility. When I did my preceptorship, one of the techs had full sleeve tattoos and none of the patients seemed to

  23. Poll: Post-NCLEX-RN, which question bank was the most "useful" for you?

    Rockclimbingnurse replied to Have_Mursey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used Saunders, Kaplan, and the LaCharity book. The questions I had on the test were most similar to the LaCharity book... Kaplan's questions were harder than the actual

  24. 02/13/13 Nclex Exam and Pop Up

    Rockclimbingnurse replied to NinaBelle's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Same thing happened to me! I swear half my questions were SATA and I was beginning to panic. I think I felt confident (like for SURE I got them right) on maybe five questions. It shut off on 75...

  25. New Grad Resume question

    Rockclimbingnurse replied to simmaplease's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    After reading a lot of posts on this forum, the majority of people say that an objective is not helpful. Makes sense I guess. All the nursing managers and HR people know that you are looking for a...