PediLove2147 BSN, RN

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    Do I need a BSN or will a MSN do?

    PediLove2147 replied to DisneybearRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I do not understand the rationale for this.. I can understand offering the program to both BSN and ADN new grads but why ONLY ADNs? I am not trying to make this a BSN vs ADN argument I am just...
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    EXPERIENCE..

    PediLove2147 replied to EILEEN456's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Have you tried getting a job as a nurse tech on a L&D floor. I girl in the grade below me just landed one and I can guarantee it will look good when she goes to apply for
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    Quit or be fired

    PediLove2147 replied to mediatix8's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with someone who was in this situation. They told her she could either resign or be fired. She chose to resign and worked her remaining
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    personal cell phone and the internet and impact on staff moral

    PediLove2147 replied to 24 yrs and counting's topic in General Nursing

    I am surprised you are able to access Facebook on your facility's computers. Where I work it is a banned site, along with Twitter and other "entertainment" sites. Maybe something similar could be...
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    RN residency/ extern-ship or just apply for a job

    PediLove2147 replied to main's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new grad as well and although I would like to do a residency program (I am attracted to the support you receive) a lot of the hospitals in my area have closed such programs due to
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    How long between graduation and NCLEX?

    PediLove2147 replied to wifeandmomoftwo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I graduated May 14th, took an NCLEX review course May 24-28th, tested June 28th and passed. I wanted to give myself 4 weeks from the review course because that is what they recommended but I could...
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    Can I still work?

    PediLove2147 replied to Sl1011's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Some states are fast at getting the results up. I am in MA and I was able to see I passed on the BON website even before quick results were
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    Will visiting nursing schools and attending information sessions make a difference?

    PediLove2147 replied to PequeSD's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Getting an idea of the nursing program before you attend is a great idea. I went to Simmons so I of course am biased but they are all great schools :) PM me if you have any questions.. I know people...
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    New Grad RN - employment options???

    PediLove2147 replied to KK1017's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks for that website. I am going down the list hoping one of them is
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    3 phone interviews and no offer yet.....

    PediLove2147 replied to angelicRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Did you get the
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    Are Jobs So Plentiful?

    PediLove2147 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Even those of us who did work in a hospital during school are having a hard time finding jobs. The hospital I work in at this time is not hiring any new grads (even those who have worked their butts...
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    License Renewal?!

    PediLove2147 replied to MissMarishaRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In Massachusetts, LPNs renew on their birthdays of ODD years and RNs renew on their birthdays of EVEN years. The only exception is if you received your license a certain number days (not sure the...
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    3 phone interviews and no offer yet.....

    PediLove2147 replied to angelicRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It sounds promising.. three interviews HAS to be good :) Good luck and I hope it all works
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    Any New Grads working Per Diem?

    PediLove2147 replied to hopeful81's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new grad and I have a job interview next week and it would be a per diem position once orientation is
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    When you interview, do you get a rejection notification?

    PediLove2147 replied to Lovelee82's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I waited 3 weeks after an interview. I then called them since I had not heard back. HR told me that they hired someone the week before, so no they don't always call
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    6 wks enough orientation for new nurse in acute rehab?

    PediLove2147 replied to R.NICU's topic in Rehabilitation

    My friend just got a job as a RN in acute rehab and she is getting 4 weeks, she is in a similar situation, was a tech before coming on as a RN. Good luck at your new
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    "Meat To Go Along With your Resume"

    PediLove2147 replied to emt2lpn2's topic in General Nursing

    That would be correct. I have worked for 9 months at a large hospital and there are no jobs and won't be for a while. Working PRN while in school didn't help one bit. And since I have graduated they...
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    Ecstatic New Grad-- FINALLY GOT AN OFFER!

    PediLove2147 replied to patientadv's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats! I am a new grad as a well and I love hearing of others getting job offers. It gives me hope that I will eventually find
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    Honest thoughts on Job Market

    PediLove2147 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing in New England. I have been applying everywhere with no luck. I have had one interview but did not get the job. There are a few in my graduating class with jobs but they either worked already...
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    What scrubs do you like best?

    PediLove2147 replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear Fundamentals by White Swan too. We had to wear them for school and I just kept wearing them! They are a great price too, which is always a
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    First Job Interview!

    PediLove2147 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I HAVE A JOB INTERVIEW! I am so excited, I just needed to share. It is at a children's hospital which is exactly what I wanted. I sent my resume and cover letter to the nurse recruiter in early May...
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    First Job Interview!

    PediLove2147 replied to PediLove2147's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey! I didn't think anyone was still following. Well here is an update: I called today (after 3 weeks of waiting) and was told that although they "really liked me" the 2 positions were already filled....
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    Signed Contract as a new nurse

    PediLove2147 replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Harsh and quite a generalization! Anyways, to OP: GO FOR IT! In this economy it isn't often you get a chance to get a job you actually want. Pay the $3000 and never look back.
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    My experience getting a job in the hospital

    PediLove2147 replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats! I work as a tech in the IMCU and it's a great experience. I bet it will be even better as a RN! Good
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    What should I do with these??

    PediLove2147 replied to sunsg32's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I sold mine on Amazon