MLSTTS2015

MLSTTS2015

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  1. My PICU dreams are coming true!!!

    MLSTTS2015 posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hello Everyone! I recently had an interview for a PICU at a very large teaching hospital. It went very well and the manager said she just has to look over my references and pending they are all good...

  2. Need help on how to become an NP

    MLSTTS2015 replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    In virgina you have to be an RN to be an NP and maintain you RN license. Most NP programs whether they are MSN or DNP want you to have at least a year of floor nursing experience first. so I know here...

  3. please help!

    MLSTTS2015 replied to rose_12's topic in School, College Programs

    where I live (Va) there are no LVN or LPN to RN bridge programs you have to start over but it may be different where you

  4. I'm so ready

    MLSTTS2015 replied to banbhat's topic in Texas Nursing

    I graduated in may and I too went through school without a backup plan. Being a nurse was what I always wanted I really have no idea what else I would do outside the realm of nursing. I never went...

  5. Age- looking young

    MLSTTS2015 replied to Newnurse1792's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new nurse and I look younger than I am. I just turned 25 but look barely 20. It did not hurt me in my interview process because most of the managers already knew me threw clinicals and me...

  6. What age did you complete your BSN or ASN?

    MLSTTS2015 replied to mee9mee9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    BSN-24

  7. RN Relocating to Virginia

    MLSTTS2015 replied to mjbeasley's topic in General Nursing

    I work in Richmond. I Graduated in may and they started me at a little over 24 an hour. I work nights so I also get shift diff. The pay in Virginia varies quite a bit depending on where you are and...

  8. Pearson Trick

    MLSTTS2015 replied to Bhasse08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I dont think she used a trick taking it its a trick that people use to try and find out if they passed it sooner but t no longer

  9. Pearson Trick

    MLSTTS2015 replied to Bhasse08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    do you mean the trick where you try to register for the nclex again and if it lets you you supposedly failed if it doesnt you passed......if so pearson fixed their sytem so everyone can reregister...

  10. To old for nursing school?

    MLSTTS2015 replied to wannabeny's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    you are absolutely not too old. If this is what you want go for it! I had women in my graduating class that were in ther 30s all the way to one that was

  11. What jobs did you do before nursing?

    MLSTTS2015 replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    busgirl at 15 babysitting cashier waitress assistant teacher in two different daycare's patient care tech in two different hospitals while in nursing school and now an RN at

  12. John Tyler Spring 2016 applicants

    MLSTTS2015 replied to rcolio's topic in Virginia Nursing

    look into Bon secours it is a great school and it is BSN. it is very challenging but worth it in the

  13. Poll- Caring Employer

    MLSTTS2015 replied to NursesRmofun's topic in General Nursing

    i couldnt find the poll....i think my company is better than some but it is still a

  14. John Tyler Spring 2016 applicants

    MLSTTS2015 replied to rcolio's topic in Virginia Nursing

    hey yall, just wondering if yall were applying to others in the area as well, they are all getting so hard to get into even with high grades and teas scores because so many people are applying. I...

  15. What separates sucessful nursing students from the rest

    MLSTTS2015 replied to Valcorie34's topic in General Students

    honestly it is all gonna depend on you and what works best for you. you have to find it and stick with it. I worked alot through school so I was always a crammer I had to be. however I never missed a...

  16. Failed NCLEX, should I become a CNA?

    MLSTTS2015 replied to stephjane's topic in General Nursing

    study for the Nclex. you have graduated form nursing school so dont give up. Becoming a CNA I feel would just be a distraction. but don't study all day all the time, what are you struggling with,...

  17. Questions on prioritze tasks

    MLSTTS2015 replied to Fireflynurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    awesome! I'm glad I could help. good luck on your nclex. I dont know if they offer it in your area but I did the hurst review it is

  18. The All-Important Preceptorship Question

    MLSTTS2015 replied to ChickaBoom's topic in General Students

    I did mine on a step down floor/telemetry floor, and ended up getting a job on an intermediate care unit very similar to it but with a higher acuity level. I learned so much and really enjoyed it...

  19. Questions on prioritze tasks

    MLSTTS2015 replied to Fireflynurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    because both a patient awaiting discharge and a patient awaiting surgery regardless of it being elective need teaching. Teaching is priority to a RN. at least in VA only RNs can teach LPNs can go back...

  20. I Hate People (my rant)

    MLSTTS2015 replied to AlyaMF's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I went to Bon secours college of Nursing and work in one of their hospitals now it is catholic based; we never said that pledge at our graduation. I have seen that pledge but none of the nursing...

  21. I Hate People (my rant)

    MLSTTS2015 replied to AlyaMF's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ok so eventually you may be able to find a job where you dont have to deal with people as much but right out of school that is very unlikely.....The simple fact is, Nursing is a very social profession...

  22. Calling diabetes experts

    MLSTTS2015 replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    I was one of those that said would have treated in that original post. I will admit that I skimmed the post and did not read that the patient was not taking any insulin or other hypoglycemics; So at...

  23. Reasons to be a RN in US

    MLSTTS2015 replied to Yan Jin's topic in General Nursing

    I would imagine that Americans choose to become Nurses for very similar reasons that nurses from other countries chose to go into that profession; are you thinking about becoming an

  24. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    MLSTTS2015 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    You must not live in the south;). As a new grad were making around 30,000-40,000 if your lucky. 40,000 is for those doing nights; and thats for Richmond Va, its much much lower in other areas....

  25. "To BSN or Not to BSN That is the question." Should BSN be minimal requirement?

    MLSTTS2015 replied to nurseactivist's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I completely agree, If they really had a shortage they would hire ASN nurses. My hospital system has also gotten rid of any LPNs working in the hospital. But that could very easily change if they...