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  1. How to propose self scheduling to Nurse Manager?

    Notca67 posted a topic in Nurse Management

    Hello! I'm an ADN RN that currently works on a Neuro Cardiac Unit at a rural hospital on the night shift. I've been on my unit for 18 months, and most of the RNs on my shift most are new grads or have...

  2. Has anyone done the WGU online RN to BSN program?

    Notca67 replied to mightymitern's topic in Western Governors University

    I'm in an ADN program. The rep I spoke with on the phone said I could be working as a Nursing Assistant or LPN to qualify for the program. I made a mistake in my last post, site wont let me edit it....

  3. Has anyone done the WGU online RN to BSN program?

    Notca67 replied to mightymitern's topic in Western Governors University

    I'm strongly considering this program but I'm concerned about their requirement that students have to be working currently in the nursing field. I'm currently a nursing assistant, as well as a 4th...

  4. LTC/SNF or Clinic Experience as a New Grad?

    Notca67 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm nursing student currently going into my final semester of nursing school in a ADN program. I'm also a nursing assistant at a hospital seeking magnate status. Unfortunately they won't be willing...

  5. New grad over 1 year and a few months

    Notca67 replied to Nurse J1112's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    They used to do this at our hospital, but stopped after 2012-2013. . . There are a few BSN programs in the area, so they can pick and choose who they'll hire. A lot of people aren't to happy about...

  6. New grad over 1 year and a few months

    Notca67 replied to Nurse J1112's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree with the OP, I HAVE heard that taking a position in anything else besides acute care shuts you out of acute care as a new grad. I'm not sure if this is a regional thing. . . I currently...

  7. Frustrated :(

    Notca67 replied to katie6126's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm going to be graduating from an ADN program myself in the hudson valley this spring, and I have to say I disagree with the advice given in this thread about working at LTC/SN Facilities. I work at...

  8. Pennsylvania Job Market

    Notca67 replied to CatherineCollins's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    That sounds pretty encouraging! Do they do 12 hr shifts? What's the pay rate like? It's usually around $20 hr in the rural areas of upstate NY. . . Nice to hear they're hiring new

  9. Need Advice

    Notca67 posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    So. . . I'm currently a nursing student going into my 4th semester in an associate degree program. I've got a great GPA, I'm a peer tutor, and I don't think graduation is going to be an issue at this...

  10. Need Advice

    Notca67 replied to Notca67's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Thanks for the advice. I'm currently a Hudson Valley resident. I'm actually half way between NYC and Albany. Jobs in upstate NY aren't as plentiful as some would have you believe on these forums....

  11. Cover Letter Critique

    Notca67 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm looking for some constructive criticism for a cover letter for a position as a PCA. I currently work at another hospital as a Nursing Assistant in the float pool, but unfortunately they're trying...

  12. Resume Critique!

    Notca67 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So I uploaded a great cover letter recently, which I got great critique on here at all nurses. . . it lead to an interview this Tuesday as a PCA! Here's my edited resume, what do you guy think? I...

  13. References

    Notca67 replied to Notca67's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    THANKS! Sometimes people just need a little reassurance, thanks for giving me some! Now I gotta pull up my big boy pants and grab the bull by the

  14. References

    Notca67 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Im considering applying for a position at a hospital where I have an actual chance of getting a job as an Rn after graduation versus where I work now which hires only bsn applicants. I'll be...

  15. Lack of new graduate jobs

    Notca67 replied to LondonFog's topic in General Students

    I know several new grads who have gotten jobs in acute care in my area with their ADN, then I know of people who graduated with their BSN and had a rough time getting a job. I think the key is...

  16. RN dreams gone for now

    Notca67 replied to Ms.futureRN's topic in General Students

    Like some of the previous posters commented, the first semester is pretty rough. Not so much because of the content they are teaching, but because that as a student its your first time being exposed...

  17. How to prepare for nursing school?

    Notca67 replied to JACSN's topic in General Students

    I think the best thing you can do to prepare for nursing school is get yourself into the right state of mind. Ask a lot of questions, and have the right attitude! You're there to learn, and part of...

  18. Nursing School - What are you thankful for?

    Notca67 replied to Ricearoni's topic in General Students

    I'm thankful for entering the program that I'm currently in, despite the horror stories and the advice of some of my former and current coworkers! I've had a great experience in my program, and will...

  19. Care Plans

    Notca67 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi All! I'm a first semester nursing student, and like any other program, we're doing care plans! In my program, I feel like they're not pushing us as much as they could be on the care plans, and my...

  20. NCLEX Style Critical Thinking Questions

    Notca67 posted a topic in General Students

    Hello All, I'm a first semester nursing student. I just had my second test today in lecture, and got a 76. I got a 86 on my first exam, so I'm okay at this point, but after taking the last test, I...

  21. NCLEX Style Critical Thinking Questions

    Notca67 replied to Notca67's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the tips! To the first response; that resource sounds like a great idea! Any free QA banks that are fairly recent would be greatly appreciated! To the second response; I understand the...