applesxoranges

applesxoranges BSN, RN

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  1. How long after graduation does it take to

    applesxoranges replied to MilliePieRN's topic in General Students

    I'm going to go back to school as soon as possible. I've gone through ups and downs, but right now I want to continue on. I plan on the next step. I've found three RN to BSN schools that I am excited...

  2. Did I just sabotage my career before it even started?

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

    I would accept it no matter what unless you have a stalker working at that

  3. How long to hear back?

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

    Well, finally found out that the school failed to send one of my transcripts so I remedied that today. Hopefully the school mails it out Monday when school resumes. I take my NCLEX the 25th so we'll...

  4. A waste of time getting ADN

    applesxoranges replied to workinprogress413's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In all honesty, it seems like it is hard for anyone to get a job. It seems like most grads take about 3-9 months to find a job unless you were working internally

  5. Whats a good position to be available for kids schedules.

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

    Night shift may work if you do not require too much sleep. However, you ultimately will be selling yourself short of the recommended 8 hours of sleep. It might be better if you can get the children...

  6. Which classes are better to take

    applesxoranges replied to Edson12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It varies with each school. What are required for acceptance and ranking? If they are all involved in the points, then I would try to extend it as long as I could. I would take anatomy I and then...

  7. New Grad, no Job

    applesxoranges replied to jprn2013's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would look into the cost of living. We start out at 20-25 dollars depending on which system you are in. I am making 20 dollars as a graduate nurse intern till I pass NCLEX and it goes up to 23...

  8. Searching for New Grad Jobs

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

    I started applying after a Cincinnati's Children's Hospital hiring manager said that we should start applying the first month of our final semester because he had already finished hiring those new...

  9. Why are there no nursing jobs available for new grads? What is going on??

    applesxoranges replied to vab229's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    To be honest, this is what every field seems like. I know people who went to large private schools and well-known public schools that are ranked in the top of the nation who struggled to find a job....

  10. applying early

    applesxoranges replied to babsy28's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Some applications let me apply anyway but most denied them right away without a license. When I did get to submit my paperwork but before I test, I wrote down pending because that is what was listed...

  11. Why are there no nursing jobs available for new grads? What is going on??

    applesxoranges replied to vab229's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    To be honest, it kind of seems like the luck of the draw when it comes to jobs and new grads. I had two job offers before I walked in December and I am getting phone calls even now due to my resume....

  12. Getting a meal break

    applesxoranges replied to kms6417's topic in General Nursing

    We usually have someone watch another person's patient. They have "zone" buddies where 2 nurses are and the other nurse picks up the

  13. Planned Parenthood Health Center Assistant...What Next?

    applesxoranges replied to wanna_be's topic in General Students

    There are a few direct-entry NP programs but that depends on what is offered in your area. I think Ohio State supposedly has one. I know some people are touchy about those type of programs and you'd...

  14. Terrified about student loan debt. ADVICE

    applesxoranges replied to becca94's topic in General Students

    I'd look into going to a cheaper school. ADN + BSN will cost a little under 40,000. However, I will have my BSN paid for by my employer. It is a lot cheaper to go the ADN route and then get a BSN. You...

  15. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    applesxoranges replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    The ridiculous thing? The registration wrote down "toad attacked him in his eyes." Turned out the kid worked with exotic animals so it was

  16. Nursing Schools: Private vs Public

    applesxoranges replied to MssNurse2b's topic in School, College Programs

    Find out if your pre-reqs will transfer from the technical college. Many in my state will not transfer. Also, most nursing schools do not have 100 kids in a single class. Usually they have 6 to 7 per...

  17. OU versus Kaplan

    applesxoranges replied to applesxoranges's topic in Ohio University

    Chemistry isn't that bad in my opinion. Most BSN programs want you to have at least one semester of chemistry. I took chemistry over the summer and it was sort of an amusing

  18. Need help deciding what type of nursing to do?

    applesxoranges replied to stephaniee923's topic in General Students

    I guess PP is postpartum? If that is the case, then yes you would work with the babies. It is rare to get hired into a specialized unit. I am going into critical care as soon as I pass my NCLEX but...

  19. What other certifications can I get before graduating?

    applesxoranges replied to mynameisdave's topic in General Students

    Sometimes you can find a training center that will allow you to take PALS and ACLS, but I would wait till it is closer to your graduation date otherwise you'll have to renew before then. Also after...

  20. OU versus Kaplan

    applesxoranges replied to applesxoranges's topic in Ohio University

    I'm looking at the RN to BSN program. They did get back to me a lot quicker than UTA did. I am also considering Louisiana Lafayette too but I have to have my RN to apply. I will have my RN license...

  21. How long to hear back?

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

    I am just a little antsy. I am waiting on any hint that they have seen any of my transcripts. At least with Ohio University they sent me an email yesterday followed by another email saying they have...

  22. Concerns about getting a job after graduation

    applesxoranges replied to seasea13's topic in General Students

    There are a variety of factors. No one asked for my GPA on my applications. The best benefit of having a job is that you can apply internally and get access to nursing jobs. That was a big factor in...

  23. Offering money to switch clinical sites? Ethical?

    applesxoranges replied to chewychipsahoy's topic in General Students

    Is it the money part that is the issue? If you asked for money I think that would be unethical however her offering the money is different. I don't think it is acceptable for you to take the money....

  24. Psychiatric Techinicians

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

    That's a long way to get to psychiatric nursing. Do you think it would be better to get into a nursing program sooner if you can? We have a guy who fell in love with psych and he has a job offer...

  25. When can I start applying for jobs?

    applesxoranges replied to Stella_Blue's topic in LPN to RN

    I applied in October and I am starting to get callbacks now for my other jobs. Internally I applied in November and had a job by