applesxoranges

applesxoranges BSN, RN

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  1. Graduation Cap Decorations

    applesxoranges replied to applesxoranges's topic in General Students

    Just check the graduation rules really closely before doing this! Just in case they have rules against it. My school does not have rules so I can do

  2. Graduation Cap Decorations

    applesxoranges replied to applesxoranges's topic in General Students

    I think I may add ADN on the top corner of it. I am really excited because everything is shipping so it should be here before

  3. 2 Possible Positions

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

    I don't know about med-surg and juggling patients. Med-surg honestly seems like it is harder than the ER, but I've been in the ER a lot between paramedic clinicals and now working in one as a...

  4. Received my 3rd rejection today.

    applesxoranges replied to iono101's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    More schools seem to be moving towards a no-retake policy. I would begin looking outside of the box. Can you apply to an associate degree program? What other schools are there in the area? What about...

  5. RN to BSN online?

    applesxoranges replied to bargraphix's topic in General Students

    That is one thing I do not like about the online schools that have a practicum or clinicals. I am already a nurse. I don't magically become super nurse. The school I am looking at sounds like it's...

  6. 2 Possible Positions

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

    Now a third option. It's med surg full-time in the hospital system I work in. However, I would pay union dues but I'd start out a few dollars

  7. Job Assistance

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

    I'd begin applying

  8. New Grad RN Working as a Medication Technician?

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

    I agree with the other posters. People will wonder why are you not working as a nurse. I wouldn't do it personally unless I was on the verge of losing my home and car. I'd look at moving and basically...

  9. RN to BSN online?

    applesxoranges replied to bargraphix's topic in General Students

    Supposedly some people in the jobs section say they see job postings with no "online RN to BSN graduates" but it hasn't trickled my way yet. In the end, I don't think it will catch on except in high...

  10. What should I have engraved on my stethoscope?

    applesxoranges replied to blindcheeseit3's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't let anyone use it if you don't trust them. I also wouldn't bother with an RN title. If they are going to return it, they will find it based on the name and not the

  11. Help me calculate my med surg grade..

    applesxoranges replied to EmilyEmily's topic in General Students

    Amazing Grade Calculator However, when you fill in your letter grade levels add one extra point so if an A = 92, B = 94, and C = 77, put them in as a 93, 95, and 78 since the calculator rounds to the...

  12. Pre-Nursing Problems- Baby or no baby?

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

    Given your age, I would consider doing both. However, get as many people as you can and be prepared to shell out for a babysitter. See if you could bribe the 10 year old to babysit with some financial...

  13. My online shopping reviews - please share yours!

    applesxoranges replied to MJB2010's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Allheart I had a similar experience where the item was in stock. Then it was "delayed" due to a snow storm. Okay. Then the item was back ordered. However, I found out that by checking the order status...

  14. Where/Who do you turn to for advice when buying scrubs?

    applesxoranges replied to Mar1234's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I ask coworkers. I prefer to be slightly different

  15. Another vent about nurse vs aide

    applesxoranges replied to RNstudent13renee's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree! However, I blame more of the healthcare setting. Everyone is put into a situation where there are too many patients that need more intensive care than there are both aides and nurses to go...

  16. Advice Please-Provisional Accredited School

    applesxoranges replied to havehope's topic in General Students

    It depends. First the school has to crawl before it can run kind of thing. They need to be running before they can be accrediated. So no school will ever be accrediated from day one. First, find out...

  17. When an employer asks 'what's the lowest wage you are willing to accept'...

    applesxoranges replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Career

    One hospital with excellent benefits pays 19.00 an hour. One hospital system pays 25. Another used to pay 24 but now only the union hospital gets 24. The other ones gets 21 an hour with an extra...

  18. Prevalence of Christians in the field of nursing

    applesxoranges replied to FSUNurse2b's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I'd say it's really hard to tell in today's society. I think more people identify as Christians but are not practicing Christians. I am personally an atheist but I work in a Catholic hospital. I think...

  19. Failed in the BSN program last semester.Any schools accept me?me?

    applesxoranges replied to bna04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    They let students in my school enter the LPN track and then enter the LPN to RN track if they fail out of the traditional RN track or they can go get their medic license and do medic to RN. However,...

  20. Unique situation as an upcoming grad.

    applesxoranges replied to lexicon28's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    BF is best friend or boyfriend? Anyway, I would consider keeping your options open and casting a wide net throughout

  21. Allheart sale

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

    It took them 3 months to ship an instock item to me. The item was instock till I started complaining and then it became a warehouse issue to being out of stock. The item was still advertised as...

  22. How to get into acute care: RN to BSN online? Non nursing job in ER?

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

    I still think a non-nursing job would look suspicious. If I knew someone that was working in an ER in a non-RN role was an RN, I would wonder why they weren't working as an RN. Did they do something...

  23. possible position

    applesxoranges replied to d00d00butter's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Isn't there an old saying about not counting chickens before they hatch? I think it applies in this case. The grad market is scary. I would keep on applying and take the job that is offered initially....

  24. Cant decide what positon to take as first job?? Help!

    applesxoranges replied to Cali_LVN2RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'd do the clinic since it pays more. However, would they still keep you if you pass the LPN boards? I'd clarify before accepting that position. Many MA positions can be filled by LPNs in my area as...

  25. Starting from scratch...

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

    Keep on applying. I would also look out for other people to put down like former bosses. What about classmates you worked with