NurseIndependa

NurseIndependa

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  1. Current student contemplating future career options

    NurseIndependa replied to FutureRN1301's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I went straight for the BSN but can share some of my experiences with you. I live in a region where hospitals only want RNs and prefer those RNs to have their BSN. LPNs are only able to get jobs...

  2. You know those colorful cartoony pictures??

    NurseIndependa replied to nyc_nurse2b's topic in General Students

    I found all mine on Pinterest. I would search something like "Diabetes Cartoon" and they would pop right up. I thought they were very helpful especially because I am a visual

  3. Graduate Nursing schools with no GRE

    NurseIndependa replied to kamododragon's topic in General Students

    Was your NP friend trying to butter you up so you would participate in her

  4. Failed same class twice, now what??

    NurseIndependa replied to pbadeaux10's topic in General Students

    I think this question is best answered by an advisor. Contact schools near you and see what their policy

  5. Choosing 4th year preceptorship

    NurseIndependa replied to nanadarsa's topic in General Students

    Some people, like your teacher, believe you need to start in med surg. But currently, many new nurses are able to get jobs in specialties without starting there. I would put in for ER or ICU. If you...

  6. What have nursing interviews become

    NurseIndependa replied to Hippy chick's topic in General Nursing

    I had an opposite experience. I interviewed at a hospice center for an extern position while in nursing school. The manager and current extern did a panel interview with me. The current extern was 65...

  7. I'm running away to PetSmart

    NurseIndependa replied to Purple_roses's topic in Nursing Humor

    I took my dogs to the vet today & thought "I should have become a vet tech... hanging with animals all day sounds fun!" Then I realized that I would only want to be around animals like my...

  8. Consider This Before Paying For KAPLAN Or Any NCLEX Preparation "Course"

    NurseIndependa replied to ThatNursingDude's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats on passing NCLEX! Not necessarily so. Plenty of graduates from reputable nursing schools do not pass the NCLEX for whatever reason whether they use they use Kaplan/Hurst/etc or not. This...

  9. Passing Statistics for NCLEX RN and PN-2014

    NurseIndependa replied to RNsRWe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I found this post to be very helpful, RNsRWe! I am a new RN who spent some time perusing the NCLEX area of AN before taking my test. Many people would post that there's an "89% chance of passing first...

  10. What is your study schedule?

    NurseIndependa replied to AspiringNurseMW's topic in General Students

    I would review for about a hour after my lecture courses. On my days off from clinical, I would then study for lecture exams. I could never study after clinicals because I would be so mentally...

  11. New grads in specialties without the basics

    NurseIndependa replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks,

  12. Failed the NLCEX, how to prepare for 2nd attempt?

    NurseIndependa replied to eebenn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree with PP about the Prioritization, Delegation & Assessment by

  13. Graduate in December 2015.... when do I start applying for jobs?

    NurseIndependa replied to nursinghopeful23's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Start looking for residencies or new graduate positions multiple times a week once you start in August or September. Most hospitals with these types of programs interview new graduates while they are...

  14. Government med/surg or Private-sector specialty?

    NurseIndependa replied to chickadee1993's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would recommend staying with the VA because of the long term benefits. Eventually, if you are truly not happy, you can apply to work elsewhere. Beginning your job at the VA will give you experience...

  15. New grads in specialties without the basics

    NurseIndependa replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I am participating in a new graduate residency in the ER. It is modeled after the ENA's standards of orientation & customized by the hospital's most experienced ER nurses with supervision/input...

  16. Will I have a social life as a bsn student at a four year college and as a nurse

    NurseIndependa replied to abbbbbbbbbbbbbb's topic in General Students

    I found nursing school to be tough but doable. I was in a BSN program & took 15-18 credits per semester. I worked per diem, had a social life on weekends & was very involved in activities at...

  17. What's your view?

    NurseIndependa replied to Happynurse12's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe look for a more management or leadership roles. At my facility, having your BSN & 4 years of experience can really open doors for you. Or even consider going back to for graduate

  18. Nursing student in need of advice.

    NurseIndependa replied to MikeeV's topic in General Nursing

    I got my associates in pre-nursing. It just showed I had the first 60 credits (non nursing) that were required for a BSN. You can't do anything with that associates degree obviously, but it was just...

  19. What to wear to fill our paperwork at new job?

    NurseIndependa replied to Just_Kidney's topic in General Nursing

    I wore business casual. The girl next to me (also a new grad filling out the same paperwork) wore a black t shirt & jean cut offs. Yes with the dangly thready denim material hanging off the hem. I...

  20. Nursing Shortage: Yea or Nay?

    NurseIndependa replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    There is some sort of shortage, but it is all location based. I went to nursing school in the Big City. There was no nursing shortage & it was more competitive for new grads to get a job because...

  21. Where should a new grad apply???

    NurseIndependa replied to RN-4Ever's topic in Maryland Nursing

    St. Joe's in Towson had some openings for ADN new grads. They are a part of the University of Maryland system but are not a magnet

  22. I give in, I'm a COB

    NurseIndependa replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I may be a future COB because in a recent post I was told "You are so uncaring and in humane! I never want you to be my nurse!". I love when posters pull that

  23. Residency program vs Rehab job

    NurseIndependa replied to mlowell20's topic in General Nursing

    I am all about residency programs & know Mass General is an exceptional hospital, but I would not accept the spot for such low

  24. How did you pass mental health course?

    NurseIndependa replied to Natasha A.'s topic in General Students

    I used Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Success: A Q&A Review Applying Critical Thinking to Test Taking by Cathy Curtis. I rented it on Amazon and just used a separate notebook for rationales. I...

  25. Leaving the "floor" for Nurse Educator

    NurseIndependa replied to megb2104's topic in General Nursing

    Most of my nursing school instructors taught during the semester but kept PRN or part time positions in neighboring hospitals. When school was out for breaks, they were able to increase the number of...