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  1. NRP, PALS, or STABLE to help my resume?

    cat1235 replied to cat1235's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm sure the courses do make more sense if you take them when hired .. but again, the point is to get hired in the first place and stand out .....thank you gabesmommy2014 and dalmatianmancer for...

  2. NRP, PALS, or STABLE to help my resume?

    cat1235 replied to cat1235's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you for saying this baby NP. I agree.... . Because for me it's more about showing my interest and dedication to the field so that I'll stand out at an interview and less about being redundant...

  3. NRP, PALS, or STABLE to help my resume?

    cat1235 replied to cat1235's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I graduated from an associates degree program so we didnt have capstones or senior internship type thing, but my state actually prefers us over university BSN grads. Hoping to play up their reputation...

  4. switching the state you applied for a license in? can I?

    cat1235 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I live in SC and I take my RN boards on Jan 23. I am moving to vermont as soon as I secure a position there. I initially applied for a SC license and plan to apply for a VT license by endorsement (sc...

  5. Will having my LPN license help me get an RN job?

    cat1235 replied to cat1235's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just for the record ..if anyone reads this post in the future and is wondering about the same thing ... one new Grad residency program I applied to said they would pay me 6 month RN experience for 1...

  6. switching the state you applied for a license in? can I?

    cat1235 replied to cat1235's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I also applied and interviewed already for a residency program in SC so I have options but I'd just very anxious to get my license in VT to work there ... was just trying to play it safe by applying...

  7. What are support groups like? (breast cancer, infant loss, etc)

    cat1235 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm supposed to attend a support group related to a topic in my OB class (breast cancer and infant / pregnancy loss, post partum depression, etc ). I'm trying to decide which to attend .... Could...

  8. What are support groups like? (breast cancer, infant loss, etc)

    cat1235 replied to cat1235's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say it would be a great learning experience to be able to attend an infant loss support group - I'd feel completely out of place and invasive, DON'T GET ME WRONG, but it would probably help...

  9. What are support groups like? (breast cancer, infant loss, etc)

    cat1235 replied to cat1235's topic in General Nursing

    I know I totally feel the same ... we're just supposed to observe. But it is kind of weird and I don't really like being invasive like that. :

  10. trouble with NICU orientation :/

    cat1235 replied to NICURNgrad's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It honestly sounds like your preceptor is a bit of a butt. Haha. The fact that you said when you followed someone else it was a lot more of a positive experience tells me that your usual preceptor...

  11. Does applying out of state look good?

    cat1235 replied to cat1235's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    From what I just researched - I don't have to work here for 50 days. I just have to go thru a little more trouble and submit some extra information/form(s) including one filled out by my school. I...

  12. Does applying out of state look good?

    cat1235 replied to cat1235's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hm ... looks like I need to look more into this ... licensure is kind of confusing. Well I wanted to initially get my license here anyways just in case I can't find a job in Vermont. I actually have...

  13. Does applying out of state look good?

    cat1235 replied to cat1235's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks guys ... I do plan to get my license here in SC, because I think that's the only way we can do it ... our school hand delivers the final piece needed for our license application on the day we...

  14. Typical med-surg floor or speciality unit for first RN job opinions?

    cat1235 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm just looking to get opinions about what different people think in regards to what kind of job a new RN should start off with. Some people stress working on an adult med-surg floor to gain...

  15. Typical med-surg floor or speciality unit for first RN job opinions?

    cat1235 replied to cat1235's topic in First Year After Licensure

    See I feel the same way ... it's no dissing med-surg, some people love it there. Just from my experience in clinical on med-surg floors I remember thinking about how "NOPE, I don't want to work on a...

  16. New Grad RN (BSN). Do not have applicable nursing experience.

    cat1235 replied to leezee.loo's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It's very interesting to read this ... it really stinks that as a new grad we don't have much to put to make us stand out. I guess we have to play up whatever we

  17. Will having my LPN license help me get an RN job?

    cat1235 replied to cat1235's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That is ridiculous and not really fair at all. Welp! I guess with

  18. Will having my LPN license help me get an RN job?

    cat1235 replied to cat1235's topic in First Year After Licensure

    For the record, I'm not staying in LTC or going into home health care when I graduate ... I'm looking to work in a hospital. I wouldn't mind home health care maybe ... just not LTC again, but the HHC...

  19. Will having my LPN license help me get an RN job?

    cat1235 replied to cat1235's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for your input. Considering I've been an LPN for less than a year, I don't guess it's going to help me much if at all. It seems that it's unfair that hospitals don't recognize LPN experience...

  20. How to get into Oncology Nursing

    cat1235 replied to JeninCA's topic in Oncology

    I think it just depends on where you live. I'm sure the ONS thing and the certificate you're completing will look great!!! Those things will definitely increase your chances. I also want to get into...

  21. Angel on my Shoulder

    cat1235 replied to NoblePath's topic in Oncology

    That is absolutely amazing and heartwarming. God and our deceased loved ones are with us and touch us in little and big ways even when we don't expect it. :) I love to hear little stories like this....

  22. I think I made a mistake by going into the ICU as a new grad.

    cat1235 replied to Skips's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm considering ICU.... I had clinical there recently and initially loved it and then a few weeks in realized I may prefer it later on but maybe not starting out. BUT... who knows, I'll take what I...

  23. Will having my LPN license help me get an RN job?

    cat1235 replied to cat1235's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for your input!!! I would love to do peds oncology ... But peds in general would be cool. Coming in 2nd would be NICU, adult oncology, ED, possibly ICU but maybe not that one starting out......

  24. Fletcher Allen's New Grad Nurse Program

    cat1235 replied to cat1235's topic in General Nursing

    I did read they do hire into specialty units including peds according to the new grad nursing page on their

  25. New grad/new job

    cat1235 replied to bnm9485's topic in Oncology

    You are SO LUCKY!!! This is where I want to work so badly!!! May I ask if it was hard for you to come across?? It's good to know that new grads do get hired into this specialty if it comes available...