Nerdy Nurse

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1. Anyone work as a PPS coordinator in rehab?

   Nerdy Nurse replied to carebear01's topic in General Nursing

   Hi! I actually just started this job myself and I have zero experience with this position. I’ve only been a few weeks in, so I’m not sure I can offer you any insight yet LOL I’m curious as to what others have to say about this position as well

2. Third year nursing student who hates nursing and wants to quit

   Nerdy Nurse replied to somerhalders's topic in General Students

   You are certainly not too old at 21 years and it's definitely not too late for you to figure out what you truly want to do. I'm sorry that you have to go through with this. I can sympathize having to be pressured choosing a major because of your pare...

3. Potential 2 jobs. Need advice

   Nerdy Nurse replied to Nerdy Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   Woops, my bad! I guess I exaggerated the number of miles and checking it back, 20 miles is more accurate (not that there's so much difference). I agree with you to be honest. I am considering just sticking to one job since I do not want to burn mysel...

4. Potential 2 jobs. Need advice

   Nerdy Nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi! 'm a new grad, took the NCLEX in May and passed. I applied to a lot of jobs and in August, I got a per diem offer at a pediatric rehabilitation facility. The pay is good and nurse=pt ratio is 1:4 or 5, but it's around 20 miles away from I live an...

5. Awful, Horrible Facility (Rant)

   Nerdy Nurse replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric

   Hi! I'm a new RN grad about to start my first ever job at one of the facilities here in my town. It's owned by a huge company (they have around 400+ LTCs and SNFs across the states) and I'm not sure why I'm thinking your facility might be owned by th...

6. Getting a job at a hospital with just LTC experience

   Nerdy Nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

   Just wondering how difficult would it be to get a job at a hospital with just a few months or even weeks of nursing experience in LTC/SNF or rehab? I know many say that "experience is better than no experience," but what if that experience is measly?...

7. New grad, no experience

   Nerdy Nurse replied to Nerdy Nurse's topic in Career Support

   One of the centers that I applied to called me earlier this morning to follow up my application for some screening questions--which I think I bombed. Ugh. I was stuttering for the most part and when they asked me how I did with venipunctures at schoo...

8. New grad, no experience

   Nerdy Nurse replied to Nerdy Nurse's topic in Career Support

   Indeed! That is exactly what I'm going to do. Thank you so much for your advice. I will keep you all updated in this job hunting adventure of mine lol! Ah, I guess the real struggle begins!

9. New grad, no experience

   Nerdy Nurse replied to Nerdy Nurse's topic in Career Support

   Thank you all for your help! I really appreciate it! I would like to share that I have just turned in my application and resume at one of the hospitals in my area for an open RN position. I am not going to be too optimistic about it, but I will still...

10. New grad, no experience

    Nerdy Nurse posted a topic in Career Support

    Hello nurses! I graduated this month, took the NCLEX a few days ago, and passed. I would soon be looking for job openings and start applying. However, I have zero work experience (not even CNA work) as I started college right after high school and co...

11. Lacking Confidence

    Nerdy Nurse replied to CMitchell11's topic in Pre-Nursing

    You are never too old to pursue a career, let alone, nursing school. 27 is still young. I had classmates who were in their mid 30's and early 40's when we began the program. Give it a try and let your previous setbacks be your motivation to pursue so...

12. NCLEX-RN, 240 questions, 3.5 hours--passed!

    Nerdy Nurse replied to Chelekat's topic in NCLEX

    I know this thread has been made 5 years ago and sorry if I'm reviving it, but I just couldn't help but feel amused and comforted while reading the thread. You and I almost have the exact same NCLEX experience, it's kinda scary. I swear, I was you th...

13. NCLEX on May 30th

    Nerdy Nurse replied to -Arci-'s topic in NCLEX

    I just finished the exam literally 4 hours ago. I got a the good pop up using the Pearson Vue Trick so here's to hoping that I really did pass! As for advice, I would suggest taking sample nclex questions and practice answering SATAs, prioritization ...

14. NSC SPRING 2018 hopefuls

    Nerdy Nurse replied to FitNurse_92's topic in Nevada

    Just want to wish you all the best of luck! You got this.

15. NCLEX RN Exam! HELP! (May 2017)

    Nerdy Nurse replied to Issah2016's topic in NCLEX

    I am taking my exam in a few hours. I have a 98% chance of passing according to my ATI predictor, but I'm really nervous and I kept wondering if I made the right decision to take my exam this soon (I just graduated exactly three weeks ago and receive...