applesxoranges

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  1. Leaving a toxic work environment. Help?!

    applesxoranges replied to jadhalliwellflores's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you can, get the number for HR and use that. My job called hr and I was fine while the manger was being childish and forcing me to float because I was leaving

  2. Strike nursing

    applesxoranges replied to trulefty's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    This is an old topic but I am surprised nurses are allowed to strike. Police and fire cannot strike so I don't see why a hospital could let its nurses

  3. 4 months experience, 2 babies, career options?

    applesxoranges replied to kate01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think more experience may be useful plus if you get into a large system, you would be more competitive as an internal hire for some of those positions that pop up. A lot of those positions don't...

  4. Online MSN without 1 year RN experience?

    applesxoranges replied to ParryPerson's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Full-time for 2 years and clinicals may be tough. We had one girl leave the ER to go work in an MICU/helicopter because she thought 1 12 and 1 24 may be

  5. How difficult would you personally rate your RN to BSN program?

    applesxoranges replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    So far my RN to BSN program at OU is more on the easy side. However, I did it right after graduation. I'm into my fourth and fifth classes out of the 9 RN to BSN ones that I have to do. It's not bad....

  6. Online MSN without 1 year RN experience?

    applesxoranges replied to ParryPerson's topic in Online Distance Learning

    There's some but you have to look for them. As to the reputation, I don't know much about them. I know Kaplan has one that doesn't require one year. Also, I would also work on getting a job asap. At...

  7. Engraving on stethoscope - yay or nay?

    applesxoranges replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    What I would do is just engrave your name. It may get misplaced during clinical or at school and it increases the odds of it coming back to you just a tiny bit. Also, unless the Bible verse is just a...

  8. Rn to Msn or Bsn to Msn

    applesxoranges replied to Mmckenzie78's topic in General Students

    What's an ADN-RN program? Just a registered nursing program that's an associates right? Most programs require a year of nursing experience for the RN to MSN programs. I have my ADN and I realized I...

  9. Um... Can you hit before you get hit?

    applesxoranges replied to tarotale's topic in Emergency

    Apparently the guy I replaced was fired for "excessive force." So keep that in mind. Obviously this is just hearsay since I wasn't hired yet. Supposedly the woman kicked another worker in the shin so...

  10. Considering going into nursing...

    applesxoranges replied to ks97's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My advice is to look into around five programs in your area and a mix of ADN and BSN programs. Compare the basics such as their pass rate, retention rate, tuition, and accreditation. If you go for an...

  11. UltraScopes?

    applesxoranges replied to TSgtRodrigues's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I was wondering the same thing recently. I have a cardiology III and I like it

  12. ICU Straight outta school?

    applesxoranges replied to WalterWho's topic in First Year After Licensure

    See if it has to be a trauma center for your grad school. I was hired right into an ICU but I hated it so I switched over to an ER at a different hospital. I'm loving it on a different level than when...

  13. Student Seeking Advice, Please!

    applesxoranges replied to princess rarity's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Another thing to consider is to go for an ADN and then get into a partner program for a BSN. It was a lot cheaper for me, I work full-time in Michigan, and I will have my BSN within a year of...

  14. Does having an ADN over a BSN matter when searching for a job in North Carolina?

    applesxoranges replied to CandaceK's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I work near Detroit and I was hired in with an ADN. I had four months of experience. I would see if you are marketing yourself adequately. Also, make sure you have your license number. If you don't,...

  15. Part time or PRN options as new grad?

    applesxoranges replied to tsm007's topic in General Students

    In my area, the hospitals are trying to hire only part-time and full-time is hard to come by. PRN is not likely at a hospital however home health, LTC, and the prison agency hire new grads into PRN...

  16. Dansko's?

    applesxoranges replied to gbennett's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Isn't it the way the heel is supposed to

  17. New Grad Unhappy

    applesxoranges posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    So I was really unhappy with days. I hate days and I don't sleep well on day shift so I didn't do as well as I should have. I wasn't found of the person orienting me but he was good. I guess he had a...

  18. Anyone have an MSN with no BSN? Problems with this?

    applesxoranges replied to kerussll's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Magnet facilities can hire ADNs but they have to have a certain number of BSN nurses. However, I was under the impression that MSN was okay because it was a higher level of nursing. One thing to keep...

  19. RN to BSN at UL at Layfayette

    applesxoranges replied to cburton21's topic in School, College Programs

    There's a handful of threads floating around which seemed mostly positive about the program although apparently there are different degree plans that range from I think a year to 18 months but you...

  20. What is a "passing grade" for your nursing program?

    applesxoranges replied to aspiringrn1987's topic in General Students

    For my ADN, it was 77%. I think the test average had to be 77%. The "final" was the ATI which was worth 10% and the highest grade you could get was a 95%. It was 95%, 85%, 75%, or 65% depending on the...

  21. Posting Licensed Number in social media

    applesxoranges replied to nomad29's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    In my state's it's easy to look up people's license number. Actually in both

  22. Calls from hospital

    applesxoranges replied to applesxoranges's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Eh, most people know to text my cell or send a Facebook message instead of calling me. I'm known for not answering my

  23. Calls from hospital

    applesxoranges posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Does anyone else's hospital call and not leave a message? This happens all the time at this hospital. Just a handful of people actually leave messages. If it's staffing, then staffing should say it...

  24. Does It Matter What College I Choose For RN-BSN/MSN?

    applesxoranges replied to CNowlin's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I would get to know your area. In my area, they look at experience more than the

  25. ADN or BSN?

    applesxoranges replied to momofboys2's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Look into what types of partners the ADN school offers for getting your BSN. My school had about 8 partnerships with some of them being online and some on campus. I would also look to see if the ADN...