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  1. Should I work while in school?

    guest769224 replied to CLin's topic in General Students

    I recommend that you do try a PRN or part-time gig! This could be the shoe in to landing a job as a new graduate RN. Such is my

  2. Further studies for NICU

    guest769224 replied to vumblevee's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Perhaps look into getting your masters and becoming a nurse manager or assistant nurse manager in the nicu! Some managers do still work the floor. Or a nurse educator for the

  3. What should i do in the health field besides nursing?

    guest769224 replied to nursing212's topic in General Students

    Dental

  4. How does it all work?

    guest769224 replied to itsximenaa's topic in Travel

    Ned educates me daily as I follow his and others posts in this forum. There are several threads for you to research and by the time you're ready to travel you'll have a good

  5. School

    guest769224 replied to lisaclayton77's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Though not in GA, my state has a part time RN program, and an accelerated ADN. They do

  6. whats your plan B

    guest769224 replied to mbtsab's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am absolutely going to attain my RN. But should something happen I'm also interested in dental hygiene, engineering, accounting, dietetics, computer

  7. What part of the year is best to apply for a CNA position at hospital?

    guest769224 replied to mee9mee9's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    For my teaching hospital, jobs flare when the CNA's (who are in nursing school graduate). They tend to always be listed in April -when the May classes graduate, and in December, when that term

  8. Which RN-BSN programs can be finished in 1 year?

    guest769224 replied to JasonKa's topic in New York Nursing

    WGU. All online, I've seen posters here state they've done it anywhere from 3 months-2

  9. Financial Independence And Nursing

    guest769224 replied to Soliloquy's topic in General Nursing

    You only need a bachelors to become a CPA. A masters will allow for advancement options but it is not entry

  10. landing an ICU job

    guest769224 replied to cd365c's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I say introduce yourself to the manager. Tell them that you would be willing to pick up sitter shifts. I had to have med/surg exp. before being hired in the ICU. I think networking with the existing...

  11. Lets play the drug of choice game

    guest769224 replied to 30days2nclex's topic in General Students

    Propofol- for short-lived

  12. Best jobs for nursing students?

    guest769224 replied to goldenanchor's topic in General Students

    Pharmacy tech would be excellent. You'd become familiarized with all the meds. I vote CNA/tech. It can often be a shoe-in when gradation hits. It entails direct patient care, where pharm tech, not so...

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

    guest769224 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Triaged as "DOES NOT WANT TO GO TO JAIL" We got a kick out of that. Apparently, arrestee's make up bogus excuses all the time to try to get out of

  14. L&d or critical care to get in NICU

    guest769224 replied to hilary717's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I spoke with a handful of NICU nurses and asked them which outside specialty tends to transition most easily into their unit- They all told me Adult ICU. (except picu taking 1st

  15. Nursing and the Ebola Virus

    guest769224 replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Very disturbing that they are introducing the virus in the US. Placing millions at risk at the chance one healthcare worker isn't being as careful as they ought

  16. Rehashing the 2015 DNP Requirement Debate

    guest769224 replied to ricardoj's topic in Advanced Practice

  17. In last semester and thinking of changing majors

    guest769224 replied to MMA12345's topic in General Students

    Do NOT drop it, stick with it until you graduate. Your RN will be a safety net down the road in case your alternatives don't go through. And that is unfair to the student who could have had your...

  18. The Worst Hospital Visitor I've Ever Seen

    guest769224 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So where do you work, PMFB-RN? I actually have quite a few questions for you, but don't want to hijack the thread and your PM inbox is

  19. What is a "passing grade" for your nursing program?

    guest769224 replied to aspiringrn1987's topic in General Students

    74% for each class minimum 80% for each final exam for

  20. Got a PCA job in the ER

    guest769224 replied to KG MSN RN CCRN CEN's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    The previous poster hit the nail on the head. Look for every opportunity you can to help somebody. The ER is awesome. I love the rush of a trauma, stroke, anything high acuity. Use your intuition to...

  21. Salt Lake RN Job Market

    guest769224 replied to PhilWayne's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, there are currently several RN positions listed with the various hospitals, LTC, and Home Health. 60+ of

  22. New grad wages in Utah

    guest769224 replied to ShineyNickelRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the previous poster, IHC will start a new RN graduate at just shy of $22 an hour. The other hospitals in town are more around $23-24 I believe. If you're a current CNA I bet you have a...

  23. Days vs. Nights & Nursing school

    guest769224 replied to God'sLittleNurse2b's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think night shift may be of benefit to you. Slower- more time to do all your nursing homework. Your work ethic will be communicated to your manager via the existing

  24. 2nd time applying to hospital, do I have a chance?

    guest769224 replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Be persistent! I applied to my former hospital over 10+ times before I was given a job! (it was in a small town with highly competitive positions). After my 3rd interview I was given a job. I scanned...

  25. Quitting first CNA job

    guest769224 replied to JaySplash's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I feel for you! I only lasted 2 months in LTC before I quit. Try to get into a hospital, home health, or assisted living. Easier on your body and