WookieeRN BSN, MSN, RN

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    Neumann University formerly Neumann College

    WookieeRN replied to Ceema09's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    That statement is so categorically false, it isn't even funny. It's illegal in the US to hire according to
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    Is required unpaid training legal?

    WookieeRN replied to Traumanurse15's topic in Travel

    What is seems like you are doing is assessments, not training, for your job. It isn't illegal to not pay you for doing them. It seems like they may be using them in order to place you, and probably...
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    When looking at colleges (financial aid)

    WookieeRN replied to losthorizon43's topic in General Students

    Wow. Just wow. Are you really going there? To accuse someone who pays for college of being a drug dealer because you can't possibly understand how that is possible without committing a crime? Really?...
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    Can nurses use medical marijuana?

    WookieeRN replied to melisgood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    No one is holding a gun to their head forcing them to work there, and no where else. Smokers are not a protected class. It is a choice with
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    Failed out of last 7.5 week of class before graduation

    WookieeRN replied to ErikaMarie's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Very few, but I think Florida, Vermont, and New Hampshire
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    When looking at colleges (financial aid)

    WookieeRN replied to losthorizon43's topic in General Students

    If you look around these forums, you will see that there are meant people who have paid for their degrees in cash, while still working and paying for living expenses. I am paying out of pocket for...
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    New grad looking for a job, but wants a vacation

    WookieeRN replied to Jsng11's topic in General Nursing

    I'm agreeing with this. One week, maybe, but nothing more. However, the new grad market is so congested in Boston that you may not even have a job by April, to look on the bright side. Very few HR and...
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    New Graduate RN,BSN NO JOBS 10/15/14

    WookieeRN replied to BabyRN2222's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Like I mentioned in your last thread, CA has a notoriously high unemployment rate for new nurses. The average time to find a position is like 1.5 years. Network, network, network. Contact your...
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    Don't want to use my supervisor as a reference so not sure what to do

    WookieeRN replied to mlh84's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Honestly, think about you not them. What they need to realize is whether or not they give you a good reference, you will eventually be leaving them for nursing no matter what. That is your endgame,...
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    Can nurses use medical marijuana?

    WookieeRN replied to melisgood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hospitals will likely still not allow employees to use marijuana even if it is legal on the federal level. For example, many hospitals legally are allowed to not employ those who smoke, even though it...
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    Health Insurance

    WookieeRN replied to studentnursemon86's topic in General Students

    I got a pretty good plan that was affordable. I got a platinum plan for $140/mo with $15/35/75 for pcp/specialist/ER visits. Prescriptions are $10/35/65 ( generic/name brand/ specialty). My deductible...
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    No rn new graduate jobs in orange county 2014

    WookieeRN replied to BabyRN2222's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    CA has a new grad unemployment rate of something like 43% and it takes the average new grad about 18 months to find their first position. Moving to another state would probably be your best
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    Spring Admission

    WookieeRN replied to AmandaLM's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It may be too late for Spring admission, considering the Spring semester at many schools begins in less than a month. Your best bet would be to take a list of the schools you are looking at, and then...
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    Associates Degree or Accelerated Nursing Program - Low GPA

    WookieeRN replied to Tony.A's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Regardless of Associates versus Bachelors, you are mostly likely going to need to bring up that GPA a lot more to remain competitive for acceptance. Minimum GPA =/= acceptAnce. The majority of...
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    No rn new graduate jobs in orange county 2014

    WookieeRN replied to BabyRN2222's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    First piece of advice, don't post on the forums in all caps. It makes it difficult to read. Second, which Orange County are you talking about? There are tons of them throughout the
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    Failed out of BSN Program, What Now?

    WookieeRN replied to JB131's topic in General Students

    I would definitely advise your son (not you) to call around to all schools in the area and asks them specifically if they will, or have ever, accepted a student in his position. What he really needs...
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    Recent RN New Grad Would Love Your Professional Input On My Resume!

    WookieeRN replied to FinallyRNStatus's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I work in HR so I can give you a little insight on the 2 versus 1 page resume. I never read past the 1st page, and none of my colleagues seem to either. I've usually made my decision to call you or...
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    Hiring Managers please read...and anyone esle

    WookieeRN replied to cholmes1223's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am agreeing with what the others have said: they weren't interested and probably are not going to offer you a position. I work in HR, and usually second interviews that end like that do not end with...
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    NP Student

    WookieeRN replied to sherin12's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    So what are you asking, exactly? The forums aren't here for other people to do your homework for
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    The most annoying student

    WookieeRN replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Students

    Students seem to fail to realize that the courts are all too unwilling to get involved with students' grades. They really just don't care. Now, if you can prove discrimination, or some other factor,...
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    NP or pharmacist?

    WookieeRN replied to msrxchef's topic in General Nursing

    I know a few people who went for pharmacy and they seem to be having just as much trouble securing a job as new grad nurses. It seems like the same pattern of churning out too any pharmacists versus...
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    Where to get a ABSN + MSN in Midwifery?

    WookieeRN replied to RogueMama's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A couple sites to help your search... http://www.acenursing.org/ (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) American Association of Colleges of Nursing | CCNE Accreditation ACME-Program...
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    Need advice ! Nyc pre nursing

    WookieeRN replied to svicenty12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When looking at the minimum GPA for programs, please remember that that is the lowest GPA the school with accept but that most applicants are all above that GPA. You have to think about the others you...
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    I got accepted but....

    WookieeRN replied to CNAAJ's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It is very difficult to switch from dependent to independent without aging out. You must fit one of the criteria: turn 24 by December 31, be a member or veteran of the armed services, be married or...
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    The most annoying student

    WookieeRN replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Students

    I have to respectively disagree with this. No nursing school will pass someone who should rightfully fail because they're afraid of being sued. I can't think of any genuine school that would be afraid...