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  1. Registered nurses with an Associate degree...

    Peppermint_RN replied to Gaby_rmz77's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Murfreesboro /Smyrna

  2. Registered nurses with an Associate degree...

    Peppermint_RN replied to Gaby_rmz77's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Me & my entire graduating ADN class (at least those who actively searched for a job) have all found jobs within 6 months of graduating here in TN. So yeah, it's possible. Just depends on where you...

  3. Coworker talking smack about my political party & every thing I stand for/believe in

    Peppermint_RN posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've worked at this facility for a couple weeks now & am still on orientation. I was paired up with a nurse I've never worked with before the past couple of days. Just like the title states, He...

  4. Coworker talking smack about my political party & every thing I stand for/believe in

    Peppermint_RN replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No. Lol. I'm guessing there's probably someone like him at every workplace. Yeah, I'm just going to use some of my old psych nurse skills & try to redirect the conversation. Or just keep to the...

  5. Question for people who made career change into nursing?

    Peppermint_RN replied to gcc8's topic in General Nursing

    What was your previous career? Manager at a fast food restaurant for 9+ years What is your current position? RN on a LTC/hospice floor How has your overall experience been as a nurse? Graduated May...

  6. any OB nurse worked with a gay nurse who has started to transtion into a female nurse

    Peppermint_RN replied to A Gay Male Nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't have any advice, but I did want to say you are very courageous, Amber, and I wish you nothing but good luck on your journey!

  7. How much time a day to dedicate to studying for NCLEX-RN?

    Peppermint_RN replied to AllForMySon's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I went to the Hurst live review about 2 weeks after graduation. Other than that, I didn't study/review hardly at all. I did download the Nclex Mastery app on my phone and did a few questions here...

  8. Where to get textbooks? Which should be kept?

    Peppermint_RN replied to jnichox2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you Google the ISBN number, it'll pop up a list of different sites that you can check through to see who has the cheapest price. I mostly ended up using Amazon or Half.com, but sometimes got them...

  9. My obamacare experience

    Peppermint_RN replied to coast2coast's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    ^^^^ this! Exactly. Kind of scary to see how anyone in the medical profession could think

  10. Coworker talking smack about my political party & every thing I stand for/believe in

    Peppermint_RN replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks y'all! I absolutely love everyone else I work with, including my charge nurse & nurse manager. But I know they've already had problems with this guy and there isn't much they can do about...

  11. First day at new job New Grad- AFRAID

    Peppermint_RN replied to RNla0044's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Make sure you ask tons of questions during orientation! No question is a stupid question! Even if you asked before & need clarification, ask again. Try to get your hands on everything you can...

  12. How often do you study/read up?

    Peppermint_RN replied to clover2012's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still pretty new (graduated in May, first job in psych for 3 months & now working LTC medical unit at the VA) but I've referred to my med-surg book quite a few times looking up diseases, drugs...

  13. New grad RN job fair...need advice

    Peppermint_RN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So a hospital in Nashville is having a job fair for new grad RNs for their Nurse Residency progran next week. They are going to hire that day (total of 30 people). Their "sister" hospital had one last...

  14. New grad RN job fair...need advice

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

    :) If you can't find any job fairs & are looking for a job, don't forget to check state jobs (Google "TN state jobs" & it'll pop up). I started out at the state mental health facility right...

  15. New grad RN job fair...need advice

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

    It was on their websites. It was for St Thomas (Baptist at the time). The VA hospital had one but it wasn't listed on their website. I had applied for a few positions there & the recruiter sent me...

  16. New Grad job help please!

    Peppermint_RN replied to usa92503's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The state psych hospital I worked at hired LPNs and was welcoming to new grads. Also check out the VA. They also hire LPNs. Definitely send a cover letter and customize it to the hospital, position,...

  17. Starting to think TN dislikes new grads

    Peppermint_RN replied to SunshineDaisy's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Have you looked into state/government jobs? Check out the VA in Nashville, they've been hiring a lot of new grads (I'm one who just got hired & heard the last orientation class before mine had at...

  18. VA Hiring Process

    Peppermint_RN replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    I'm still on orientation. Technically just got done with my second week (started on the floor this past Wednesday). Haven't heard any mention of any exam, and I finished all my online orientation...

  19. VA Hiring Process

    Peppermint_RN replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    I didn't have a pharmacology exam I had to take. Just got hired to palliative care/hospice

  20. VA Hiring Process

    Peppermint_RN replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    I'm a new grad who just started at the VA. In my orientation, I was told the previous orientation class had 7 new grads. So it is possible! Apply for any position you're interested in as long as it...

  21. Online Scrub Store

    Peppermint_RN replied to RN-BSNheather's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Allheart.com! They always seem to have sales & seem to ship pretty quick. Sometimes you can find really nice scrubs on clearance for super cheap

  22. Job Interview: What are your strengths and weaknesses?

    Peppermint_RN replied to Lev's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm always honest about my strengths & weaknesses and it always seems to go well with the interview. I always have a few strengths & weaknesses in mind so I during an interview I'm able to...

  23. VA Hiring Process

    Peppermint_RN replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    So super excited to say I got a call last Tuesday with a firm offer! I was told orientation starts December 2! So it went pretty quick for me. Interviewed 10/24, vetpro/equip sent the next week,...

  24. Places to study

    Peppermint_RN replied to lollipop032's topic in General Students

    When alone, I studied at home or outside the public library or park. My study group, however, studied everywhere! We would meet for lunch at IHOP or fast food places and eat & study for a few...

  25. How to put in my notice of resignation...?

    Peppermint_RN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a new grad who has been working at a psych facility for about 2.5 months. I really wasn't actively looking for a job once I got this one, but the VA hospital I applied to right after graduation in...