nickster26

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1. New ED nurse

   nickster26 replied to jv713's topic in Emergency

   Hey I though I posted my response to you but I noticed that it never saved sorry. Orientations is going really well so far. The nurses are very supportive and open to showing me the ropes. I feel it...

2. New ED nurse

   nickster26 replied to jv713's topic in Emergency

   Hey jv713, I can totally empathize with how you're feeling right now. I recently graduated Nursing school (December 2015) and am currently in orientation at a Level II Trauma center in an urban area....

3. Why preceptors don't precept

   nickster26 replied to sauce's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I am currently working on my BSN but have a long term goal of becoming an NP. I hope that I am fortunate enough to find someone like you to precept me! You seem to be the epitome of the ideals and...

4. Day 2: 2016 Nurses Week Fill In The Blank Contest

   nickster26 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   "An erection" -Sorry for being crude, but it's

5. Day 3: 2016 Nurses Week Meme Contest

   nickster26 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   7am- Handoff Report- Your patients slept well with no acute incidents! Have a good day. 7:05am- NURSE YOUR PATIENT IS CODING! "OH NO OH NO AND SO IT BEGINS JUST TAKE MEEEEEE

6. Day 3: 2016 Nurses Week Meme Contest

   nickster26 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   Yaaaaaaasssss queeeeeen!!!! No call outs today and i have my favorite

7. Day 4: 2016 Nurses Week Top 5 Things Contest

   nickster26 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   1. When your a male nurse workplace bullying does not apply to you! 2. Being a Male nurse automatically comes with an everyday sentence to 12 hours of hard labor! 3. As a male nurse there is no such...

8. Does being a Care Manager Look Good When Applying for Hospital Position?

   nickster26 replied to nickster26's topic in General Nursing

   It is basically coordinating care for thier clients (HHA, medical equipment, monthly assessments, provider f/u, or education etc). The goal being to keep the client in the community for as long as...

9. PASSED My NCLEX! Some Tips and Advice

   nickster26 replied to nickster26's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hi and thanks! I am in NYC and did two Summers at Bellevue hospital through their Student Nurse Volunteer program and I was also selected by my professor to do a Graduate Nurse Externship at Woodhull...

10. New grad rn job search!

    nickster26 replied to nickster26's topic in New York Nursing

    I currently accepted a job as a care manager at an MLTC. It will keep me stable financially while I continue to apply to hospitals, but I am giving myself 6 months to get a hospital jobs. If I don't...

11. New grad rn job search!

    nickster26 replied to nickster26's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks for the advice. Unfortunately I am tied down to NY due to family responsibilities. Just excepted a job as an insurance Care Manager while I continue my search for a clinical

12. Does being a Care Manager Look Good When Applying for Hospital Position?

    nickster26 replied to nickster26's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for your advice! Unfortunately because of family member health issues I am unable to leave nyc. I definitely don't want to pidgeonhole myself. I will say that the salary they are...

13. NCLEX Survey!

    nickster26 replied to aalayton88's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Took 1 time, passed on 1st try. NY

14. Does being a Care Manager Look Good When Applying for Hospital Position?

    nickster26 replied to nickster26's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your advice! I see this as a short term job until I can get hired into a hospital. I honestly can not wait 6 months to hear back for a hospital position (as many nursing students with...

15. New grad rn job search!

    nickster26 posted a topic in New York Nursing

    And so it begins... I just graduated from my ASN and am currently in a BSN program. Has anyone applied to or heard back from any hospitals in nyc? How long after applying did you have to wait to get...