Uncle Rico

Uncle Rico

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  1. affordable scrubs

    Uncle Rico replied to shay39's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I normally scout the local uniform shops for the latest models and try them on for comfort, then i purchase them online for considerably less than the local shops price them

  2. Housing near MedStar Washington Hospital Cente

    Uncle Rico replied to VickiZRN's topic in General Nursing

    Honeslty most of their employees either drive or take the metro to

  3. Searching for job as new grads im maryland and dc area

    Uncle Rico replied to nwuats's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I had the same question in a previous

  4. Favorite Clinical Rotation

    Uncle Rico replied to ashleyL's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I completed my preceptorship in the ER and loved it, plus no ADL's or care

  5. Moving to the area- have questions!

    Uncle Rico replied to tortorRN's topic in General Nursing

    facilities like Walter Reed and Fort Belvoir use staffing agencies to fill their nursing vacancies. If you stop by the HR dept they will give you a list of the companies they use for employment. Inova...

  6. LVN-RN

    Uncle Rico replied to lelbert's topic in LPN to RN

    Your post is kind of confusing but as the previous poster stated you can't get your license without passing the NCLEX. Also if you have your BSN there is no point of going for the LVN-RN because you...

  7. Interviewed but forgot to get business card

    Uncle Rico replied to jennifer_app's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Honestly i wouldn't do anything but i'm an old fashion guy that ends all interviews with a big smile and a firm

  8. When Should I Start Studying for the NCLEX

    Uncle Rico replied to tbbtpeach's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You should start studying NCLEX questions the first week of nursing school once you've covered some material. Most universities have free material students can use or simply using google can yield...

  9. Maternity Rotation

    Uncle Rico replied to Kaligirl02's topic in LPN to RN

    As a guy I spent I spent 99% of my OB rotation in the nursery administering APGAR scores, assisting with circumcisions, feedings, newborn baths, administering Vit K. and Erythromycin, changing...

  10. First interview tomorrow

    Uncle Rico replied to jbedwards's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    varies depending on the hospital and nursing manager They basically asked me why i chose that Hospital, where do you see yourself several years from now (career), other than that no real nursing...

  11. Apply for a RN job as a New Grad

    Uncle Rico replied to kmiller255's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well i applied for tons of new grad residencies but no luck. I also applied for ever nursing position available with many hospitals in my area but my applications were being rejected due to either not...

  12. New Grad RN program $15/hr

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

    I understand your concern about the 2yr contract for new grads but unfortunately this is becoming the norm in many urban hospitals, hopefully you get the job offer from your current

  13. Graduate nurse in Chicago

    Uncle Rico replied to ebrooke90's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Honest question, how were you able to enroll into a RN-BSN program without being licensed? Most RN-BSN programs i know require students to be licensed and possibly working if the program is online to...

  14. 3 Weeks until NCLEX

    Uncle Rico replied to NurseREO's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    sounds like you have all the material now you just have to study it. I completed roughly 300 questions a day which i wouldn't advise anyone to do. I hear Kaplan QB is great but i couldn't afford it so...

  15. Has anyone used ONLY Saunders and passed?

    Uncle Rico replied to cbee12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know several nurses that solely relied upon Saunders and passed the NCLEX. I used Saunders along with 10 other sources because i was looking for variety and Saunders questions seemed too easy imo....

  16. Two offers, one hard choice. HELP!

    Uncle Rico replied to newbie5's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    As a guy that lived in Glen Burnie and Odenton for 5 years i would suggest moving closer to hospital unless you don't mind sitting in traffic on 295 or 95 for extended periods of

  17. cost

    Uncle Rico replied to delila77's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Roughly $400. It's $200 for the actual test to Pearson Vue and about another $200(+/-) to your BON for license processing fee

  18. Orientation & Supplies

    Uncle Rico replied to SherriSim's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    remember the school book store is also looking to make a profit, you can find the items much cheaper

  19. WHo is using Lippincott's NCLEX-RN PassPoint?

    Uncle Rico replied to LWittmann's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used it for a day or so until i realized the NCLEX questions were the same questions as NCLEX 3500/4000 which i was using at the

  20. 10yrScrub Tech is now BSN in ICU in US, looking to Dubai for work

    Uncle Rico replied to OrLyfe's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you just want to travel and experience the Middle East (ME) then Dubai or Bahrain would be a great place to work but if you are concerned about pay then the ME isn't the place for you. I lived in...

  21. two more math questions

    Uncle Rico replied to Reese2012's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is what i have for the first

  22. Float pool as a new grad?

    Uncle Rico replied to jessmurph's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Float Pool as a new grad is extremely rare but i am ecxited for you and hope you get the

  23. Searching for job as new grads im maryland and dc area

    Uncle Rico replied to nwuats's topic in Maryland Nursing

    MedStar Southern Maryland's hospital Center and Providence Hospital (DC) are hiring New

  24. ER Residency Interveiw

    Uncle Rico replied to evastone's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Relax, smile a lot, be confident and engaging during your interview. I realized that even if your answers aren't exactly what the nursing manager is looking for a great personality can help overpower...

  25. Job Positions.

    Uncle Rico replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I applied for numerous GN position but never got a call/email/etc, so i started applying for Nurse Clinician I positions and I struck gold with an ER position. If you see a job listing that you want...