PediLove2147 BSN, RN

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    During a job interview, what do nurse managers expect from fresh/green/new nurses?

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

    If you read the previous post you would see that the OP is from the Caribbean and there you can work as an LPN while waiting to take the regional RN exam, which only can be taken in October. I think...
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    Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    PediLove2147 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Worked for me. Got the "good pop up" yesterday, found out I passed today :) What an awesome glitch in their
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    NLCEX: Fill In the Blanks

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

    I had a few fill in the blank on my test (took it today) and they were math questions. I am pretty sure that's the standard. I haven't heard of anyone getting fill in the blank with
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    First Job Interview!

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

    Thanks. I got an e-mail from HR today and they are going to be making the final decision this week.. fingers
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    First Job Interview!

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

    First off, good luck goodstudentnowRN. :) #1 My interview was not at all what I thought it was going to be like. I first met with the nurse manager. She asked me what I was doing as of now and told me...
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    What's the status on new grad positions in BOSTON?

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

    It is not impossible but it is hard. Sometimes even having an "in" doesn't do you any good. I work as a CNA in a Boston hospital and I won't be getting a job there. It is all about luck I think, can...
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    First Job Interview!

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

    Well I have received some news on the job. I am not sure if it is good or bad though.. The e-mail read as follows: Thank you for your email. Both *** and I enjoyed meeting you the other day. Please...
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    Taking BP on infants

    PediLove2147 replied to mmm cdiff's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I think it depends. I floated to the pedi floor at my hospital and we did BPs on all the patients, even the little
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    Can I work as a PCA/CNA after graduation (while searching for RN residency)?

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

    It is a hospital policy, a very new one at that. To be honest I don't even know if they are enforcing
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    NCLEXPN - Reschedule or no?

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

    If you are still sick/need to make up a few study days I would reschedule for a week or 2 later. I think a month would be too
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    Can I work as a PCA/CNA after graduation (while searching for RN residency)?

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

    I know at the hospital I work those who have passed the NCLEX are not considered for a PCA job. Even those who have worked there during school are only given 4 months to find a RN job, talk about...
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    Quick question for night-shift nurses

    PediLove2147 replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    I work as a tech on a cardiac floor and we are required to do the hourly checks. When working the night shift I have noticed that it is quite bright on the floor, even at 3 AM. I can see what's going...
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    Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

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

    I live in Boston and was offered $24/hour plus differentials at a rehab
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    First Job Interview!

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

    Well I had the interview today. I think it went well, the only thing I can see being a problem is that I haven't taken the NCLEX yet.. HR stated the other applicants have already taken them. I am so...
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    A bit confused here

    PediLove2147 replied to Luckylefty87's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What's "mrs
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    First Job Interview!

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

    Thanks so much for responding! I too will have to try and 1) not talk with my hands 2) appear in control (except I will be freakning out inside) and 3) not talk too much. Congrats on your interview...
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    my nclex is 2011, can I get started now?

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

    That is a great idea. I wish I would have done more during school. In my last semester we were required to do 10 questions a week from the Saunders Comprehensive Review book. It definitely was not...
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    how to study for nclex?

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

    What I got from her post is that she studied 4-5 hours, and that's it. Everyone is different, if you know yourself why put yourself through a month of studying if it wouldn't do anything..Good luck...
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    Nclex-RN scheduled June 23rd :o)

    PediLove2147 replied to Luckylefty87's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I learned that it is one of the last things you address. We learned in my NCLEX review course priority goes in this order: 1) IMMEDIATE airway, breathing, and circulation problems 2) Sudden changes...
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    JUNE 9th is the BIG DAY AND IM FREAKING OUT!!! OMG! Im lost! What to study?

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

    My big day is June 28th! I gave myself one month from the end of my review course. Good luck! I am sure you will do fine, just breath
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    Waiting on the ATT is horrible!!!!

    PediLove2147 replied to ShannonRN2010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just got my ATT today! I haven't picked a date yet, just waiting on work to give me my schedule so I don't double book! I plan on taking it at the end of June, giving me 4 weeks from the end of my...
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    Has anyone worked in pediatric home health?

    PediLove2147 replied to gentle_ben_RN's topic in Pediatric

    I am too considering a job in pediatrics home health. I am nervous though because I worked as a PCA for a young girl with a g-tube and felt as another poster said, "a highly paid babysitter." I would...
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    Am I making the right decision

    PediLove2147 replied to mswim's topic in General Nursing

    You didn't go to nursing school to end up in a job you hate. Try dialysis, it might be just what you
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    Job interview!! FINALLY!

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

    GOOD LUCK! Experience is experience is what I tell myself when I am applying to jobs that if the market was better I would not even be
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    New grads in PICU...thoughts?

    PediLove2147 replied to Shanlee79's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I agree, go for it. If I were you I would try to get my practicum in the PICU that way you can see if you would be able to handle it/enjoy it. The ICU is not for everyone and you wouldn't want to...