johsonmichelle

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  1. A nurse with a speech impediment

    johsonmichelle replied to Nurse_Tickles's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with your statement, especially since she want to work in the NICU. Jumping from the snf to the NICU is a big jump, maybe you could try a less acute area in the hospital and then make a...

  2. As a new grad, or nurse in general, are jobs abundant, or scarce where you live?

    johsonmichelle replied to bear94's topic in General Nursing

    Its depend on where the new graduates nurse wants to work whether its acute care or long term care. Some of the nursing home in this area are ALWAYS hiring. I live in maryland and the job market is...

  3. Tuition Reimbursement How-To

    johsonmichelle replied to FutureNurseInfo's topic in General Nursing

    I agree some people can not work and go to school. I did it but it does not mean that everyone else can do it. It also depends on the program set up, I know the adn programs have less classroom time...

  4. Tuition Reimbursement How-To

    johsonmichelle replied to FutureNurseInfo's topic in General Nursing

    I do not think that tuition reimbursement will really help you especially since its an accelerated bsn program and the tuition is probally high. Most of time , you have to be an established employee...

  5. Student Nurse negotiating on pay after graduation.

    johsonmichelle replied to V4LGBO's topic in General Students

    I graduated this earlier this year and from what i have seen most places have a set pay for new nurses. As a student nurse , what functions did you perform? Student nurses job have different...

  6. Nursing in crisis

    johsonmichelle replied to historylady's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the north east and there are plenty of nursing home jobs in this area, they're ALWAYS hiring. But you probably being subjected very poor training( probably only a couple a days) , heavy patient...

  7. Name on Maryland BON but license status says pending....did I pass?

    johsonmichelle replied to dncndva215's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    there is no pass line. When you take the nclex in maryland, your license number status appears on the mbon as pending. If you failed, it continues to show as pending. Now if you pass, once all you...

  8. Is it wise to start taking courses for BSN while in ADN program?

    johsonmichelle replied to Shookclays's topic in General Students

    I took most of my bsn classes before I started nursing school. I will be starting the rn - bsn next year. You could take your prerequisite during the winter and summer break. Start looking at rn - bsn...

  9. Why Do Nurses Quit?

    johsonmichelle replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I see some interesting and valid points on this thread but there are some misconceptions . Nursing students have evolved, the new graduating nurses today tends to be older, may have a previous degree...

  10. Why Do Nurses Quit?

    johsonmichelle replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    If you work in a ltc , then its very easy to list why nurses quit. Poor pay , sometimes you make less than you would working in a hospital. Very very short staffed which leads high patient ratios....

  11. Graduate in May, no experience..

    johsonmichelle replied to MayRN2987's topic in General Nursing

    Please note that having a cna job before graduation can be helpful but it does not guarantee getting a nursing job. I had a tough job search and I was cna before my graduation, being a cna is not the...

  12. university of maryland RN - BSN

    johsonmichelle replied to johsonmichelle's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Anyone who is currently in the program or just finished the program should email me as I have some questions about

  13. UMSON Spring 2017 BSN

    johsonmichelle replied to NurseSpring2017's topic in School, College Programs

    Are you guys picked the right order? When you sign up at cb, you should pick your type of program and campus. Everything needed should be automatically added to your account . Under the to do list ,...

  14. Nurse Manager gossiping about employees?

    johsonmichelle replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When she says you lack confidence she needs to give specific details. I had a manger like her, she would say that i have complaints against me, when I asked her to provide details of the complaints...

  15. New Nurse anxiety on the job

    johsonmichelle replied to NurseSu12's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    this is a common feeling , but working in a nursing home can be worst. Very very short staffed and disorganized which makes nursing more

  16. UMSON Spring 2017 BSN

    johsonmichelle replied to NurseSpring2017's topic in School, College Programs

    For those who did not get in, reapply for the next semester and apply to other schools including associates program. With an associates you can apply to the rn to bsn program and it will be much...

  17. LPN is it worth it?

    johsonmichelle replied to Nurse2bNorman's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It depends on where you want to work, I'm not aware of any hospital hiring LPN . But long term care facilities really need LPN, I work in one and most of the nurses working there are

  18. New nurse

    johsonmichelle replied to Kystudentrn's topic in General Nursing

    As someone who has been in that nurse position , I would suggest you talk to him first before going to management. Also get specific details from the aides who are reporting him, over delegating and...

  19. 265 NCLEX questions..GOING CRAZY !!!!!!

    johsonmichelle replied to Taylorsmommy23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I tested in june. I did not try the pvt trick, waited 48 hours and paid for quick

  20. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    johsonmichelle replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I have the opposite problem, they already want me to start picking up overtime. I work for a ltc that is very very short staffed, it daily struggle for them to staff the facility each shift. I would...

  21. did any of you share your first job offer on Facebook?

    johsonmichelle replied to mixtapern's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have a Facebook but even If I did I would not share it. I'm from this generation and don't see the need to share everything. If the job goes sour , are you going to share that as well? Be...

  22. 265 NCLEX questions..GOING CRAZY !!!!!!

    johsonmichelle replied to Taylorsmommy23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    yes i got 265 questions and passed on my first

  23. My NCLEX Experience: Preparations, Study Tips, and Acing the Exam

    johsonmichelle replied to lilmonsterkray's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would highly recommend U WORLD, very good review and helped me pass my exam on my first try. I did not even finish the whole q bank. Its about $60 for a month subscription.I did kaplan and it was...

  24. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    johsonmichelle replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Earning big money is very subjective, now that I'm working as a new nurse I would say that nurses do not earn big money. I feel very sad for those who have taken out big loans for a nursing degree...

  25. How to give 2 week notice

    johsonmichelle replied to Motherofadarling's topic in General Nursing

    I would personally drop it off in person. I had to do that for my last job, had to drive in on my day off to put in my notice. I think that's very professional and may leave a good rapport with your...