Reyn04 MSN, RN

Loved my crocs as a unit secretary & nursing student but... After my 1st year of nursing in Crocs Professionals I could hardly put my foot down without pain. They were not great for me with plantar fasciitis. I found that Danskos or Alegrias ...

What would be done if you were allergic to the flu shot? In most places the alternative to the mandatory flu shot is to wear a surgical mask within 6 feet of the patients. But, if shots are available the end of Aug & school starts in Aug, I th...

ADDED NOTE!!! If and when you go back to school, make SURE the program is accredited!! If its not, hospitals will not accept your degree & the time & effort is for nothing. Buyer beware.

My experience: I completed an ADN program & got a job at the hospital associated with my school. BUT when I tried to move to a different state I couldnt even get an interview until I completed the coursework for my BSN (which was already in proc...

Then you REALLY need to explore the world a bit. I'm always baffled by the people who wanna be married with kids before 25, there is so much fun to be had! What if ur potential s/o is someone you meet on a travel assignment? My bff's was. (Oh &...

Nobody expects you to go INTO school knowing everything. While review can be helpful - it wont be if you psych yourself out before you get started. School can be stressful enough without you adding to it. Review but dont go crazy. AND use this a...

Please understand also, new grads =no experience. Several of my classmates had trouble getting 1st jobs but, with experience, are much in demand. Eventually, jobs will come. The first jobs are not often the "dream" job (nights, med/surg) but they p...

Please be patient with yourself, you just have to get used to it. Going to any new environment can be stressful & being a new grad probably doubles that. But its ok. First advice: breathe. Really. You start to feel stressed out a couple of d...

When I went to nursing school (as a second career) I can tell you I wish I'd done it earlier. It wasnt my "dream" at 18, though nobody would have prevented me, but later when I felt trapped by dead-end jobs I hated did I realize nursing was where I ...

I started applying 3-4 months before graduation. I was hired as a Graduate Nurse (GN). I was required to take & pass the NCLEX within 90 days of assuming that position. I passed, but if I hadnt, I'd have worked as a Tech until I retested. If ...

Most places I've worked don't reimburse beyond 2 certs so I'd probably cap it there. If your job pays for them then I guess go nuts. Studying & knowledge is fine, great in fact, but I personally don't understand people's need to have the piece o...

Well first, I know hindsight is 20/20 but pre reqs are good to start with & taking them seriously is another. However its past & I hope whatever lessons are to he learned are learned. If you're in Community College, re-take the classes you...

My first suggestion is probably resume polish. Others may disagree, but I say listing "standard" nursing skills is a waste of limited resume space, list special skills & factors that make YOU special - apart from every other nurse with your expe...

I started nursing school at 30& my mom said at the time that I'd be x years old when I finished... I replied I was going to turn that age either way, I might as well do what I want. I'm 42 now & have my ASN, BSN, & working on my MSN. A f...

I know this post is months old, but it popped up on my facebook today so here I am. I graduated 6 years ago today. I started applying in the facility where I worked as a secretary 8 months prior to graduation, got turned down for countless jobs *an...