cjcsoon2bnp MSN, RN, NP

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    New grad with no preceptor

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to ER_JEN_RN's topic in Emergency

    Yipes! I'd be really hesitant about staying an employee for an ER that allows a new grad. to work as a nurse without any form of orientation and when you discuss areas of improvement they respond with...
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    Protocol for Going on trip with Patient

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to Gingilly's topic in General Nursing

    I echo the statements of the other users. As was mentioned, it's imperative to have your own room. This would be an issue that I wouldn't budge on, its a matter of privacy and professionalism. Provide...
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    Any RI LPN programs besides CCRI's?

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to StrawberryVanilla's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps you could get your training to be a CNA and work in a health care setting for a while until you have a better idea of what you are going to do career-wise. Many hospitals in RI will offer...
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    How to deal with slack students

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to SummerTimeCCRN's topic in Critical Care

    Please don't give up on us young students. I know it can be tempting because there are a lot of students out there who don't understand what it is to be a working professional but for every slacker...
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    Rhode Island College School of Nursing-- BSN Program

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to RhodyGirl, RN's topic in General Nursing

    That's just the information that I was looking for, thank you. I'm going to be a senior this fall and I'm actually completing N374 this summer in the Summer II session. Thanks again.
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    Professional Organizations

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to outcomesfirst's topic in Research

    I know this is an old thread but I am curious why you were so disappointed by the AACN offering AIDS insurance. I'm just wondering...
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    Rhode Island College School of Nursing-- BSN Program

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to RhodyGirl, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Lauren do you by any chance know when they will be sending out the Sigma Theta Tau invitations this year? I thought the ceremony was in the early fall so does that mean the invites go out sometime...
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    would you have continued thru nursing school if you had shadowed first?

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, my experience as a CNA has fueled my desire to become an RN and made me only more determined to work hard so that I can see that goal become a reality.
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    doula experience helps an RN get job in L and D?

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to thekid's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If I were you, I would use your past experience as a non-nurse midwife as a selling point. You are not only comfortable with pregnant women and know their needs but you understand the need for further...
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    doula experience helps an RN get job in L and D?

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to thekid's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think that having experience as doula would help you get an OB job at a hospital only if you have used your time as a doula to network with the nursing staff and have shown yourself to be an asset...
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    Men in Forensic Nursing (SANE Specifically)

    cjcsoon2bnp posted a topic in Forensic

    I'm a nursing student who is interested in critical care nursing and I have just started reading about Forensic Nursing and I was wondering how many men do you see in the forensic nursing field and...
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    Worst doctors orders ever received

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to jenfromjersey's topic in Emergency

    I'm not sure if this counts as the "worst doctors orders ever received" but it didn't seem right to me. In my first Med/Surg clincial I had a post op patient, the patient had a minor, same-day ENT...
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    LTC pay?

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to GretaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Two of my friends just graduated from nursing school (they were both CNAs for Lifespan and then hired as RNs) and they told me they were each offered $29 + differentials. I also heard a few other...
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    LTC pay?

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to GretaRN's topic in General Nursing

    New grad pay at RI Hospital and Hasbro is $29 before differentials. Perhaps I was a bit hasty saying LTC is the lowest but as I said before, LTC is something you have to be passionate about because I...
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    Just wondering -- what is the "cost" of hiring new grads?

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I don't know about other units but I was told by the Educator CNS of the Level III NICU in my area that it costs approximately 50K to provide orientation for a new grad. nurse to this NICU. Sooo yeah...
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    Good grades or CNA experience more important when applying for jobs?

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to magn1jes's topic in General Nursing

    I think that in the current employment situation we have for nurses there should be an emphasis on both experience and academic achievement. I know this highly depends on the area where you live and...
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    Apical Pulse Rate

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to healthstar's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard of palpating an apical pulse rate but honestly I feel more comfortable listening for it with my stethoscope. But that's just me...
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    Patient 'found' my number on the internet...

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to Da_Milk_of_Amnesia's topic in General Nursing

    I think that this thread has strayed a little bit off the track because we are beginning to say things about age and gender where it is not necessary. I think the majority of the posters are...
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    NP to CRNA

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to NYRN05's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    NYRN05 its clear that you are passionate about learning and education and that's great. I will say however that you seem a little unsure about what the next step in your nursing career should be and...
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    Rhode Island College School of Nursing-- BSN Program

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to RhodyGirl, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks MiniDachshund
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    How far would you drive for a job as a new grad?

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to krstxn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I currently communte to work approx. one hour away from my home and for the right job I'd be willing to drive 1 1/2 hours each way if necessary.
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    No waiting list at CCRI

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to elisiah's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with Lauren on this. These threads are not meant to be battlegrounds for debate on the issue of ADN vs. BSN because it has already been played out many times before. We all have the...
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    No waiting list at CCRI

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to elisiah's topic in General Nursing

    While you bring up some very good points I wonder if you have considered returning to RIC to earn your BSN since you already probably have many of the pre-reqs done already. You should consider...
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    RIH/Hasbro Critical Care Internships:

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to lei7's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck with your application! Hopefully I will see you in the ED.
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    RIH/Hasbro Critical Care Internships:

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to lei7's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck! What specialty areas did you apply for?