applesxoranges

applesxoranges BSN, RN

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  1. "Experience Required" .... Soooo, HOW Do I Get Experience??

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

    I would begin looking at different healthcare systems. There was a reason why I personally chose not to continue in an ER as I worked in one as a paramedic because I didn't want to set myself up as...

  2. Do you want to be jobless after nursing school? I didn't think so...

    applesxoranges replied to Manny92's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    The biggest benefit is another source for references and you get to apply

  3. Finding an RN position as a new grad

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

    Keep on applying till you have an offer in hand and have a few people look over your

  4. With an ASN will it be hard to find a job?

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

    My school was easy to transfer because they have a dozen or so partnerships including one with OU. I only need 9 nursing classes and 1 English class for my BSN due to skillful planning on my part. My...

  5. How Far Would You Commute for Part-time?

    applesxoranges replied to FocusRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I did about 45 minutes to an hour part-time as a pct for an ER spot and I have zero regrets. Now I drive about 40 minutes but that is because I live in the middle of nowhere. I used to live 10 minutes...

  6. Alternatives for students that fail out of traditional nursing schools

    applesxoranges replied to sampson44's topic in General Students

    Unfortunately, Excelsior graduates are no longer allowed to be licensed as an RN in California if their education is from Excelsior without completing more supervised clinicals if they enrolled in...

  7. CE Credits with Licensure in 2 States

    applesxoranges replied to sj5190's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would look at the exact wording that each board provides regarding CE approval. I joined two organizations and both are recognized by the boards so I don't worry about it. However, if one board does...

  8. How long to hear back?

    applesxoranges posted a topic in University of Texas Arlington

    How long did it take to get an admission letter? I just sent my information off to them along with getting my transcript requests in. I think I am going to send off another transcript request to...

  9. Colorful Shoes - Unprofessional?

    applesxoranges posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I bought a pair of Danskos that have colorful flowers painted on them and another one that has a bunch of random colors dotted on them for my new job. One bonus was that I found them for under 100...

  10. TIPS NEEDED for NCLEX..

    applesxoranges replied to chesca19's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had maybe one or two infectious disease and a lot of sata questions. I had more patient education about different scenarios like meds. I had also a few questions based on community. More community...

  11. SATA on NCLEX RN

    applesxoranges replied to hiswife0223's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took mine Saturday and felt like fifty were SATA questions, two ordering, two pictures, two calculations, one may have been an exhibit (I feel like there was one but I may be thinking of the...

  12. Good pop up and failed?

    applesxoranges posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was going through the old threads and googled it online but I didn't find an answer? Has anyone know personally someone who had a good pop up (not the neutral one) only to find out they failed? I've...

  13. The candidate currently has test results on hold...

    applesxoranges replied to pthomas89's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I heard sometimes it also has to do with paperwork

  14. Who is responsible to find shift coverage?

    applesxoranges replied to rn865's topic in General Nursing

    Usually it is the manager if the schedule is not out, not a weekend, and the person is using vacation day. However, if the 2nd person accepted in writing then it is the 2nd person's responsibility as...

  15. Schools misrepresenting competitiveness?

    applesxoranges replied to skzfoz's topic in General Students

    Look at the clinical spots

  16. Trying to decide if it's worth it

    applesxoranges replied to melc0305's topic in General Students

    I will make 30,000 part-time however I'll also pick up hours in the ER so it'll really be more. After getting a year of experience and having my work pay for my bachelors, I plan on picking up a per...

  17. Colorful Shoes - Unprofessional?

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

    That's good! Our shoe dress code is actually lenient. We are allowed to pretty much wear anything except for crocs. We're even allowed to wear regular tennis shoes. I'm just hoping they are sent in...

  18. New Uniform Policy... ugh!

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

    Actually, one place that I worked was penalized and forced to refund money when it was found that the company was making money on the uniforms. It was a sketchy private amblance. I like not having...

  19. Reliable website to buy stethoscopes from?

    applesxoranges replied to DomJo8's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've bought stethoscopes from medisave with no issue. You may want to wait till nursing week and go with a cheap stethoscope now. They have Littman stethoscopes go on sale during nursing week and...

  20. Classmates didn't Know

    applesxoranges posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My classmates thought I was crazy for applying to all the positions that I was right before graduation. Now, a lot of them are disappointed because they found out the residency program at one hospital...

  21. No job...giving up

    applesxoranges replied to Nurse J1112's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It may not be legal for you to work under your license. Many hospitals will not allow an RN to work as anything other than an RN or administrative/quality assurance capacity. I cannot work as an unit...

  22. Is there really no way to refuse a mandatory flu shot?

    applesxoranges replied to tariqblaze's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Seeing how few patients will wear masks and instead want to cough all over me as I am having a converation with them in triage, I'll take the flu shot if it increases my chances of not getting the...

  23. Best Scrubs for the Money?

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

    The only issue is that most hospitals are moving towards a color scheme so I wouldn't count on wearing your scrubs past your CNA days unless you plan on working in either an office or a nursing

  24. New Uniform Policy... ugh!

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

    For us, it is that the colors they picked can vary drastically. Instead of the navy/royal blue, they chose caribbean blue and pcts wear teal. Unfortunately, teal colors vary

  25. When should senior nursing students/new grads apply for jobs/take the NCLEX?

    applesxoranges replied to KNofal1's topic in General Students

    I'd go with any position that is posted unless it is something you know you could never, ever do, like doing OB if you hated OB or doing psych if you hated psych. I had both ER and ICU, but I...