GraduateRN2016 BSN

GraduateRN2016 has 9 years experience as a BSN and specializes in Pediatric, Med Surg Oncology.

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1. Nurse Managers: Do you answer your phone on your days off even when not on call?

   GraduateRN2016 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

   This is ridiculous. It’s your day off so why would you worry what others might think. Your working hours are out of this world. Are you new in this role? Is lack of experience your reason for...

2. Anyone get anxiety prior to their shift?

   GraduateRN2016 replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, You should know you’re not alone as a new grad. I experienced the same thing as a new grad. I would get to work an entire hour before start time due to being nervous and anxious. The...

3. Spouse of nurse

   GraduateRN2016 replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

   I’m surprised about that being an issue now that you’re making more money than your spouse. It shouldn’t be MY money and HIS money. Combine the income and work with that and if needed, you both...

4. What else can I do with my BSN

   GraduateRN2016 replied to Catalin's topic in General Nursing

   There are so many things you can do with your BSN. I did only 2yrs at the bedside and now I’m a Community Based Care Manager and I LOVE it. Great great pay (triple my bedside pay), plus WAH...

5. Nursing is not what it is made out to be..

   GraduateRN2016 replied to ModernRN's topic in General Nursing

   This is a forum for opinion, if you didn't want one, then why make a post. I agree nursing can seem tough but there are many options hang in there or just find something that will be rewarding to

6. "Mature" graduates finding employment

   GraduateRN2016 replied to zbb13's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   You can get the job. I got my first RN job after graduating at the age of 48. First job fair and bamí ½í¸Ší ½í¸Ší ½í¸Š. Don't give someone will hire you. Good

7. "Mature" graduates finding employment

   GraduateRN2016 replied to zbb13's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Can't believe your mother could say that. That's shallow minded if anything she should be congratulating older people for going back to school. No one can take another persons' job. If they like you...

8. Did nursing school prepare you for the NCLEX ?

   GraduateRN2016 replied to Prettybadd's topic in Nursing Career

   My school certainly did. Good

9. Nurse to Chiro?

   GraduateRN2016 replied to MissWinnie's topic in Nursing Career

   I have a friend who is a chiropractor, business wasn't picking up and she went back to get her nursing degree. Just saying nursing seems to be more

10. Does anyone recommend UWORLD to study for nclex pn

    GraduateRN2016 replied to jasminejjb's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used it for BSN

11. Does anyone recommend UWORLD to study for nclex pn

    GraduateRN2016 replied to jasminejjb's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1month is good I used it for 2 weeks had left overs and gave it to my friend who had failed before. She used it and

12. Does anyone recommend UWORLD to study for nclex pn

    GraduateRN2016 replied to jasminejjb's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It is the best there is, trust me. I used Kaplan and all the books you can find yet after my friend told me about uworld I was on cloud 9. The rationales are so great. I know people who failed the...

13. Why do RN's avoid LTC positions?

    GraduateRN2016 replied to amyca's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you! I worked in pediatric oncology for 5 months and resigned. Now I'm considering LTC care. I love the geriatric population and interviewing today for RN supervisor position. Thanks for this...

14. Should I stay or should I go?

    GraduateRN2016 replied to arojumper's topic in Nursing Career

    If it's too much for you, just quit and get your degree because in the long run it will pay off. I worked as a CMA for 5 years and had to resign to finish school. The same company rehired me. My...

15. Day shift or night shift - Which do you prefer? Why?

    GraduateRN2016 replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    I'm a new grad and was hired for nights. I've been doing orientation on days and find it diff to wake in the mornings. Hopefully I'll do better on