applesxoranges

applesxoranges BSN, RN

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  1. Question about RN to BSN and SAP issues

    applesxoranges replied to sweetlilwolf's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    What is happening is that the rules regarding financial aid have changed. They are starting to include previous coursework as counting even if you didn't use student loans like my high school...

  2. Fast Track Option for ADN program

    applesxoranges replied to Natasha A.'s topic in General Students

    Ah, it makes sense the more I read. In most cases there are no fast track options for ADN. Most classes are pre-reqs or co-reqs of each other like Adult Health I must be finished before Adult Health...

  3. please advise

    applesxoranges replied to bolenchy's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Apply for RN as in apply for nursing school? EMTs are usually in demand for private ambulance companies because a lot of privates will treat you like crap. It's the honest truth and it sucks. We joke...

  4. What state is currently hiring RNs

    applesxoranges replied to nur18's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Are you also looking outside of the box too? Would you like doing dialysis nursing? What about infusion

  5. Which area should I apply to?

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

    I would apply to everything unless you have an area that you absolutely hate an area like let's say you couldn't stand looking at a baby pop out. However, keep in mind that those three are specialty...

  6. Psych tech job while in nursing school?

    applesxoranges replied to INN_777's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'd look into both requirements. Around here the mental health techs usually have a minimum associates degree and usually a bachelors in something. It's usually criminal justice, sociology, or...

  7. RN to apply as Phlebotomist

    applesxoranges replied to charr-RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You can try but the hospitals usually have RNs covered under insurance different than other providers. That's why I was let go of my paramedic job the minute I became an RN. Infusion centers or Red...

  8. Transferring in a hospital system?

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

    Well, I would look for hospital system policies regarding the issues. When I was laid off, I was in a different division and so when I transferred I had to do another orientation because I was...

  9. New Grad RN program $15/hr

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

    I would also find the terms of the contract too. Are you stuck on one unit or would you be eligible to transfer after a certain amount of

  10. Am I making a mistake?

    applesxoranges replied to robinrene1212's topic in Nursing Career

    If you're doing what you love, then don't change! I made the mistake of going to an ICU straight out of graduation even though I wasn't sure I'd really like it. Now I am trying to get a different job...

  11. Less than a year of experience and don't know what to do...helpppp!!

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

    I would make sure to write down you were relocating due to boyfriend's military

  12. Blood clots & IV/central line tubing...When does this become a hazard!?

    applesxoranges replied to RN A's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    When we did lab draws from central lines, the lab tech would hand us what we needed such as a flush, then we drew back with the flush syringe for the waste, then they would take the waste and hand us...

  13. New Grad RN program $15/hr

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

    I would also find out if you are doing actual patient care during the first three months? If it isn't, that's probably why it is so low. I would also ask about the contract and if you can see

  14. Shoes

    applesxoranges replied to aimbig's topic in General Students

    I used to make fun of a guy for wearing Danskos because it looked like he was dressing

  15. RN to apply as Phlebotomist

    applesxoranges replied to charr-RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What you may want to do is to look at plasma infusion centers and mention you're certified phleb or took a phleb class. They usually hire RNs there. I found a few that were advertising...

  16. Uniform Inspection

    applesxoranges replied to saraCOS's topic in General Students

    Our schools "checked" during the check offs to see if you had the generally correct uniform. The panty lines is very weird but I wonder if they have had issues with people wearing pants that were two...

  17. Do I leaving my nursing career behind?

    applesxoranges replied to 6x32kr4's topic in Retired Nurses

    Try another position or even going into a clinic or outpatient setting. Not all units are the same, even the similar units like ER. Some ERs are super dysfunctional and some run like a well-oiled...

  18. Dealing with calls from work

    applesxoranges replied to Katniss88's topic in General Nursing

    I don't answer the phone when it is work and they can leave me a voicemail. Or text me. That way I can say I just don't check my phone often. In fact, my old manager in the ER would text because...

  19. Is this a common attendace policy?

    applesxoranges replied to Dazglue's topic in General Nursing

    Your company wouldn't have just started enforcing the write up rule by chance? Ours recently did because the company felt too many nurses were calling off on the

  20. Career Change ASN or BSN

    applesxoranges replied to sheridans2u's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I always say include cost because sometimes the cost is significantly different and people don't always consider that when getting degrees. It is more common to consider the cost now but I remember...

  21. New Grad RN program $15/hr

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

    It's tough. New grad jobs are tough to come by. A lot of people wait months to get one. However, I am wary of ever advising someone to sign a contract since in my case I am leaving my first job...

  22. Mercy College-Toledo 2014-2015

    applesxoranges replied to tmccormi25's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I know a handful of people who completed it. They were able to find jobs fairly easily, especially within the Mercy system because they hire their own. However, the people who failed out and went to...

  23. Online Microbiology

    applesxoranges replied to Harryhaller's topic in California Nursing

    Wow, I am wondering if I should look into getting a CA license now before they require any more craziness. They are looking at the pre-reqs now

  24. New Grad RN program $15/hr

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

    Does the pay increase at any point? That is a lot of investment included in a new grad, but the pay seems to be really low and the contract seems higher than most. I know the local new grad program...

  25. Need help - LPN, RN or BSN?

    applesxoranges replied to enkrjrnr00's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I would look into clinical social worker programs since all social worker postings I've seen require some sort of degree or specialization in social work. Usually it is a masters in social work. A...