Hi all, I am a new grad who recently passed the NCLEX! In about amonth, I will start in a level III NICU. I was wondering if anyone has anyadvice on what to read up on. My school went over neonatal material for all of2 seconds, and I feel like I don'...
Hi, I just wanted to let you know that there are paid externships. I know the hospitals where I live do pay you, and its more than regular CNA II pay. I completed a program last summer. Although I didn't get an offer on the unit I wanted, I was able ...
Nurse0322 replied to bfg1997's topic in Pre-Nursing
Hi BFG, I wanted to point out that your school options are quite dispersed. It is true that not all nursing programs are created equally, but there is no need to dig yourself into tremendous debt! I say go ahead with your BSN because hospitals are pu...
Nurse0322 replied to GolferBSN's topic in New Nurse
I know this is forever ago, but I'm highly interested in ICN. However, I got a call for the CTICU. I don't know what to do. There is an open house for their Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and I'm really struggling whether I should go or not. Also, I d...
Nurse0322 replied to novistnurse77's topic in North Carolina
That is something I wondered myself! I'm unsure if they meant 30 total or 3 a piece. They didn't give a clear number for the applicants, but it was significantly lower.... like in the 300's. I don't think so. I'm still waiting to hear back myself. Ho...
Nurse0322 replied to Nurse0322's topic in New Nurse
Thanks for getting back to me! I have an interview at Duke, but am unsure whether I will take it because it is not the specialty I would like. Do you recommend Duke?
Nurse0322 replied to novistnurse77's topic in North Carolina
When HR came to my school they mentioned that women's health and pediatrics have about 30 spots open. ED and critical care are also competitive, but if you open to things, then hopefully you'll hear something soon. I am from in state as well, but I w...
Hey all! I applied to the February 2018 start date for Chapel Hill and was wondering if anyone has heard anything yet. There's a rumor that Chapel Hill drags with the application process compared to other NC hospital systems.
Nurse0322 replied to novistnurse77's topic in North Carolina
Hey Novist Nurse, As far for December Grads the competition is a lot lower than if you graduated in May. Can't give you specifics, but you have a good shot. I do have to mention that almost everyone I know wants PEDS or women's services. So it may be...