MidLifeRN2012

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  1. Resurrection University Fall 2014

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to ShaunaJaNae777's topic in Illinois Nursing

    When I was at Res the nurse packs came with a stethoscope but it was a very cheap one. Ear pieces came off within a couple of weeks. I bought my own prior at a uniform store. We didn't use many of...

  2. Goodbye, fellow nurses

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to mcbg6335's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in accounting for 15 years in which I have a Bachelors degree. I've only been working for 4 months as a nurse and I'm glad that I have a backup plan to go back to Accounts Payable...

  3. Resurrection University Fall 2014

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to ShaunaJaNae777's topic in Illinois Nursing

    No, you don't get to pick your hours. Daytime classes start at 8 am I believe and most clinicals are on weekdays. Evening weekend program started at 5 pm mainly, except the 'seminar' class they...

  4. Resurrection University Fall 2014

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to ShaunaJaNae777's topic in Illinois Nursing

    You really don't get to pick your courses. Everyone takes the same courses in order starting with Assessment and Patho. I think days takes Foundations Syllabus won't get posted until sometime over...

  5. Understanding accents as a new nurse

    MidLifeRN2012 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new nurse and need some advice for an awkward situation. I work on a unit with a high population of predominantly Asian nurses and aides. Most of them are very nice and helpful to me as a new...

  6. Post-interview thank you notes - do you or don't you?

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

    I sent a thank you letter to both of the managers I interviewed with and it resulted in a job offer. In my 2 year quest to land a job after graduating I was determined to "go by the book " in...

  7. Understanding accents as a new nurse

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

    Thank you everyone for the advice. I will just have to irritate some people to get what I need. :) And yes, my hearing is fine. Just the accent barrier is the

  8. Reality shows!! What's your favorite show?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    The Goldbergs Chicago Fire Chicago

  9. Dealing with well-meaning but stupid questions?

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

    OP...are you a male? Just curious because I would think this question would be directed more to a man just because of the stereotype of nursing mainly being a female profession. I wouldn't think...

  10. New grads psych nursing

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Affsana's topic in Psychiatric

    After 2 years of job searching after graduation, it was inpatient psych that called me and was willing to hire me. Not med/surg. They all wanted experience Sometimes you don't get to choose your...

  11. Graduating and depressed

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to frustrated in AL's topic in General Students

    Shadowing to test the waters of a new possible job sounds like a good idea, however new grads are lucky to get any job now days. It took me 2 years to land a job and I was not being choosy. You...

  12. ABC TV:NY Med shows ER nurse fired due to social media post

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing News

    Wasn't this just shown on the new TV series NY Med just a few weeks ago

  13. I'm never going to get a job.....

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

    It took me nearly 2 years from graduation to find a nursing job. I was hired on a psych floor in a hospital. I was about to give up so I know how you feel. Just keep applying and tailor your...

  14. how much hire level math is required for nursing?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to AspiringRN27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    @dt70....tell that to Loriangel who corrected the spelling of someone above, but proceeded to misspell a word herself. Nobody should be correcting the spelling of others. It's rude. Unless you are...

  15. How many different nursing positions have you had?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to LittleMissVixen410's topic in General Nursing

    Wow ....is this the norm to only stay 1 or 2 years at one place? Just got my first nursing job in a hospital and have no plans to leave--at least for 5 years. This is a 2nd career for me and I guess...

  16. how much hire level math is required for nursing?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to AspiringRN27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Um..loriangel...it's spelled 'improve' not

  17. Nurses and Lunch Breaks in NYC

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to SonBSN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    As a new nurse career changer, I do miss my desk job hour lunches where I would go run errands or work out for an hour, then go back to my desk to eat leisurely. Sigh.... We do get 30 min on PM...

  18. In need of work

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

    It took me 2 years to land my first nursing job and you are worried that you applied in May and don't have anything yet

  19. Possible to work full time and study for NCLEX-RN??

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Ecstatic2014's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I worked full time while going to nursing school full time so of course I studied for NCLEX while working full time also. It can be done if you use all available time

  20. RN's what was your occupation while in nursing school?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    Brandy...I actually make more as a nurse. I worked in accounts payable and was not a CPA. I have wanted to be a nurse for 20 years but couldn't go to school for it because there were no...

  21. Blacklisted by your Nursing School?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to PolishGirlRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    One of the posters above me is correct in that you do not need a letter of recommendation to find a job. I didn't have any ... I just used employment references. I don't even think they were...

  22. RN's what was your occupation while in nursing school?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    I had a BA in accounting in which I was working full time days while getting my BSN on the evening/weekend nursing

  23. What is the maximum number of patients per nurse?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Medical-Surgical

    30 bed psych unit. 10 pt each nurse. But most of our patients are PO only with an occasional IM med or

  24. New grad dilemma

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Newgrad1991's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Jobs are very hard to come by for new grads. It took me 2 years to land my first RN job. I would take the guaranteed paid job. If you are being offered a job right away in ICU you are lucky. In...

  25. **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Chicago IL 27.00 base with $3 -$4 shift diff. New grad (2 yrs ago ..first nursing job)