MidLifeRN2012

MidLifeRN2012

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  1. All I want for Christmas is a job :(

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to HopelessinBHM's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel for you OP. It took me 2 years after graduation to finally land a nursing job. Hang in there. It will come. Apply to and tailor your resume and cover letter to units you worked in during...

  2. Hiring Managers please read...and anyone esle

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to cholmes1223's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I love interviews like yours where they don't ask a lot of questions LOL. And still get the job. :) I get very nervous on interviews but am a very reliable and capable worker. I also got lucky...

  3. Resurrection University Fall 2014

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to ShaunaJaNae777's topic in Illinois Nursing

  4. Pearson Vue trick 2014 -still works!

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to terri8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Our society now just can't wait for anything. I blame it on the internet and the ability to get most info in a split second on a computer or smart phone. 16 years ago when I took the CPA exam it...

  5. Resurrection University Fall 2014

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to ShaunaJaNae777's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Unfortunately it took me 2 years to find a nursing job. Thank God I had my accounting job to sustain me I did not get an extensive orientation. I am in psych so there is not a lot of medical care to...

  6. Resurrection University Fall 2014

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to ShaunaJaNae777's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Since I already had a bachelor degree in another field , I could not get grants through FAFSA, but I was able to get federal loans. I took the max available each year I also applied for and received...

  7. Resurrection University Fall 2014

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to ShaunaJaNae777's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I was in Lisle and yes I would have to be in my car by 4 in order to make it to class before 5. And that was when the school was in Oak Park. Traffic on I 290 begins to back up in that hour. To...

  8. Resurrection University Fall 2014

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to ShaunaJaNae777's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I only told my company because I had to switch my hours from 7 30 to 4 30 to 7 to 4. I could not have made it to class in 30 min. The school was not very understanding about being late for class,...

  9. Resurrection University Fall 2014

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to ShaunaJaNae777's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi LoverofPink :) Sorry...didn't see this post until now I will tell you that it is a rigorous program, but completely doable with self discipline...even with a full-time job. Everyone needs a...

  10. Please help I am starting to lose hope in becoming a nurse

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to wantstobeRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I also make more at my 2nd career as a nurse with plenty of opportunity for overtime because staffing is always low. I wish I would have been able to do this earlier in

  11. Please help I am starting to lose hope in becoming a nurse

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to wantstobeRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you open to moving to Chicago? If so Resurrection University has no waiting list. You have to take all pre reqs elsewhere and transfer in as this is an accelerated BSN program. 12 months days or...

  12. New Grads: how long did it take you to find a job, or how long have you been ...

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to kieran07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in May 2012, took NCLEX in August 2012 It took me 2 years since grad to land 1st nursing job--even with a BSN I started job in April 2014 in

  13. What are the top 5 medications YOU administer daily?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to northmississippi's topic in Patient Medications

    Ativan, Haldol, Depakote, Seroquel,

  14. Resurrection University Fall 2014

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to ShaunaJaNae777's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Well, when I was going 3 years ago we had classes on M-Th. At least 3 out of those 4 days. Sometimes all 4. From 5 pm until 9 or 10. Clinicals were for 6-8 hrs on Saturdays. I don't know if...

  15. Hospice as 1st RN job after graduation?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Raviepoo's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I graduated from nursing school 2 1/2 years ago with a BSN and just got my first hospital job 6 months ago in a psych unit. I am interested in working in hospice but in psych you don't do all the...

  16. Why?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Zhaq's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Try a BSN program at a private college. A lot of those schools don't have waiting lists but they are expensive and you may not get enough financial aid to cover it all especially if you have a...

  17. Yesterday

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Vtachy1's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Esme CURRENTLY ...in the modern era ... Christians are not killing others . That would be Islam that is killing non-believers (infidels ) Would that not be considered 'forcing beliefs down someone's...

  18. Yesterday

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Vtachy1's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Well said Larry3373:) I am amazed at those here who say they are Christian but will gladly watch someone head off to Hell just to be 'tolerant of others beliefs'. If they bring up the subject we must...

  19. Why does USA allow 2 year degree for RN's

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to PinayUSA's topic in International Nursing

    Wow. I thought the OP was just joking to stir a hornets nest but just went on to prove his ignorance I would have MUCH rather have gone to a 2 year ADN program because the attention to clinical...

  20. whats so good about working in a hospital?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to OnlinePersona's topic in General Nursing

    I would rather work in a hospital where my patient load is 10 compared to LTC where the patient load is horrific - 20 or more according to what I've read on AN Also, I like the full benefit plan and...

  21. Out of school 2 years.. now what?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Imeanreally's topic in General Nursing

    It took me 2 years post grad and NCLEX to find a job in psych. It is not as skill intensive as med surg or ER. Mostly PO medications and some IM and subQ injections. That is if it's a...

  22. Evening shift - yea or nay?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to NightNerd's topic in Psychiatric

    Exactly....in psych..nights are best. They are all asleep for the most part :) Admission paperwork is not as intense as during day or evening shift. And not that many meds. If you want a...

  23. how to prepare for working night shift hours

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to mar12011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sadly those aren't working for me yet and it's been about 4 months. I usually only get 5 hrs of sleep broken up cause I can't sleep

  24. Evening shift - yea or nay?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to NightNerd's topic in Psychiatric

    In psych, I believe the best shift is nights. Most of the patients are sleeping and don't have medical issues that need constant monitoring. On my floor most of the time you are monitoring the...

  25. Resurrection University Fall 2014

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to ShaunaJaNae777's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I only skimmed the books from time to time. Eventually, I stopped buying them. I studied mainly from the ATI pdfs , professor slides, and You Tube videos. I don't learn best by reading either. I...