WookieeRN BSN, MSN, RN

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    Staffing Agencies

    WookieeRN replied to NurseAri16's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Definitely reach out to staffing agencies, but do not be surprised if they ask you to come back after you have 1 year of experience. I've worked on the staffing side of nursing agencies, so I've seen...
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    Everyone is going to nursing school

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

    Many people use working as an aide as a stepping stone to a nursing position when they graduate nursing school, especially in areas that are not new grad friendly. They may (or may not) get an edge...
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    Staffing Agencies

    WookieeRN replied to NurseAri16's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What is your experience as a CNA? Many agencies require at least a year, as you are expected to hit the ground running wherever they send you. I will also warn you that agency work is very, very per...
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    Online BSN degrees being accepted by hospitals?

    WookieeRN replied to Imnokie4now's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    If it's accredited, I really don't think hospitals care. I mean, where I am we don't accept degrees from a few for-profits that shall remain unnamed, but that is because of bad experiences with the...
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    Here's my story

    WookieeRN replied to Glycerine82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You definitely are right to want to get your flakiness under control. Forgetting to study in nursing school is just setting yourself up for failure. Not only for nursing school, but for your potential...
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    Can I ask for job opportunities after?

    WookieeRN replied to B773ER's topic in General Students

    I would keep in contact with your preceptor (when you get to that point) and any staff you may meet during clinicals. Obviously, they aren't going to hold a job for a year or offer an opportunity for...
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    New graduate looking for work...

    WookieeRN replied to tony51783's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I 100% agree with this statement. I am in HR and frequent this forum (obviously). What area are you in currently? People may be able to direct you better knowing what part of the country you are in....
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    frustrated with admissions to an ASN/BSN program (maryland) and need some advice

    WookieeRN replied to jlin91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you only looking for a program in MD? I'm not sure how competitive their programs are, and their criteria, but there may be posters in the Maryland forum that may be able to help you with your...
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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

    I would take the weekend to decompress and find something to take your mind off of this for a bit. I know it will be hard, but it will make the days that follow a lot easier. Get a nice big sundae,...
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    New graduate looking for work...

    WookieeRN replied to tony51783's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Definitely no nursing shortage going on. Quite the opposite, in fact. Too many nurses and not enough positions to fill. Your best bet is to network, network, network. Talk to classmates, preceptor,...
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    Insurance for Nursing Students

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

    The healthcare marketplace. There is a lot of info over at healthcare.gov. Open enrollment is only until Dec. 15 though so you need to apply
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    Continue nursing school?

    WookieeRN replied to nursewannabe71's topic in General Students

    These people are probably talking about an RN-to-BSN or ADN-to-BSN program, meaning they have already completed nursing school and been licensed and are pursuing the nursing theory/research/etc...
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    A question for a friend!!

    WookieeRN replied to dannygurl84's topic in General Nursing

    First, this is a public forum, you don't get to dictate the kind of responses you get. Also, as this is a public forum you must be careful of identifying details you put out about others, and your...
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    A question for a friend!!

    WookieeRN replied to dannygurl84's topic in General Nursing

    That's what I thought. This definitely is a very sketchy situation and I have a feeling the OP isn't being forthcoming to the extent of how this is involved with financial aid. I strongly believe...
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    A question for a friend!!

    WookieeRN replied to dannygurl84's topic in General Nursing

    Then as long as she has been filling out all her financial aid correctly and truthfully (ie saying she isn't married so her husband's income isn't included in calculating her grant aid) I don't...
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    A question for a friend!!

    WookieeRN replied to dannygurl84's topic in General Nursing

    So has your friend been using her maiden name professionally, and now wants to switch everything over to her married name? Or is there potentially some sketchy financial reason and possible fraud? The...
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    Jacksonville Employment

    WookieeRN replied to HeartRN5's topic in Florida Nursing

    I believe Florida nursing wages are pretty low... expect around $22-27/hr I've heard depending on the part of the state. I've heard new grads can start as low as even
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    What are my chances at getting into an Rn program?

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

    What is your reported GPA right now? I think at minimum, not many people get into CA nursing programs with less than a 3.8 anymore, so you'll need to maintain a GPA of that or higher to remain a...
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    Prerequisite-Only programs?

    WookieeRN replied to TuesdayMorning's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I think your friend's best bet would be to start calling around to schools in NC and asking which GPA the rely heavily
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    Jobs for new grads

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

    Depends on what state you are in. Many new grads have had to move, but new grads ARE getting jobs. Just not as much in CA, congested metropolitan areas (northeast cities come to mind...). What state...
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    Don't think my marriage will survive night shift

    WookieeRN replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    My mother did this exact same thing. When we were kids we knew when mom's "cave door" was closed we were NOT to behave like animals and causing a raucous but even if we played in our rooms she...
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    PolyHealthcare Legit or Scam?

    WookieeRN replied to SlaveHeart's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Looking at your username and post count... I hope they compensated you well for your
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    What like of supplies will I need for nursing school?

    WookieeRN replied to kacraft31's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Did the school give you a list of what supplies you will be expected to have/use for the
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    Finishing program but very hurt and disappointed

    WookieeRN replied to mrsnurse2014's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The best way to move on and not be hurt is to realize that in the real world not everyone gets a trophy for doing what is expected of them. The best thing you can do is realize that you aren't getting...
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    brilliant academy health center

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

    Their email per the FL BON is an aol.com email and no other way to research them than a Facebook page.. I would run far, far away. Also, the website they posted in Facebook as theirs,...