C'wing

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1. International nursing students in the US

   C'wing replied to suzanne4's topic in Immigration

   Update: So I've talked to EVERYONE I could get a hold of...My Nurse Manager, Assis. Nurse Manager, Human Resources, Supervisor, Immigration Attorneys...at my hospital and FINALLY, they agree to make an exception to their policy and let me start the p...

2. SOCAL hospitals offering sponsorship

   C'wing replied to athenian's topic in International

   Hi athenian, I was in a similar position a few months ago. I found a few hospitals here in Northern California. Some hosipitals paid for the petition (but usu. will ask you to sign contract or there's probation period), and some hospitals will onl...

3. International nursing students in the US

   C'wing replied to suzanne4's topic in Immigration

   I'm starting to get very nervous hearing about this retrogression news. I was on F-1 visa, have graduated and just started my new job at a well-known teaching hospital this past July 2006 on my OPT visa and quite enjoying it. The hospital I am work...

4. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

   C'wing replied to Brian's topic in New Nurse

   Hi SilvieNurse, we're in similar situations --graduation in May, studying for NCLEX, received a few job offers...I guess the one difference is I'm starting work sooner...Coming Monday. So I don't have much experience to share but I really do think a...

5. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

   C'wing replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU

   Update: I finally did get few offers in NICU and one in Special Care Nursery (Step down NICU). I'm still deciding on where to go. Just wanna say thanks for all your kindly support =) Hope everyone's enjoying their work/orientation! Best Wishes!

6. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

   C'wing replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU

   Guys, I did NOT get the NICU job I interviewed for... : :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: ...I know the chances are slim with so many applicants and few positions, but I thought I would have a good chance with all the extra externships I did...but ...

7. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

   C'wing replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU

   Hi Tiny, I went to the Sigma Theta Tau Induction ceremony just last night. It was quite nice. You'll be individually recognized and pinned and receive a nice, purple STT cord that you can wear during graduation =). It really makes you feel like al...

8. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

   C'wing replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU

   Thank you, Tiny. I will surely keep posted. I was debating whether or not to join Sigma Theta Tau too (quite costy), but I did eventually decided to join. It's quite a nursing honor and Internationally recognized. I guess it offers some great net...

9. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

   C'wing replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU

   Just an update: I finally had my first interview at NICU today! Both the Manager and Assistant Nurse Manager were interviewing. They asked lots of questions...Why NICU? What are my strengths? What's my goal for 5 years? What did I find most chall...

10. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    C'wing replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU

    Thanks Liz, I'll surely keep all those tips in mind. I still can't believe this time is finally coming...I've been waited for this time to come so bad, yet when it's finally approaching, I'm feeling a little anxious...there's so much to know...so m...

11. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    C'wing replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU

    I'm having my interview at my DREAM TOP choice NICU facility next week! I've talked to the nurse recruiter at a job fair and realllly hope I could land this job. It's a well respected hospital and offers 12 MONTHS of new grad trainings (2 months tr...

12. Quickest Way for Getting Things Done and Licensed in US

    C'wing replied to suzanne4's topic in Immigration

    Thanks for creating such a great informative forum! I have a question in regards to sponsorship fee... I heard the lawyer and application fee etc often costs several thousands ($6,000+) of dollars. Does anyone know if hospitals help pay for a partia...

13. Bf says I smell like corn

    C'wing posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok, this is a little embarrassing... :imbar Every time (almost) I came back from clinicals, my bf says my breath has this distinctive "corn smell". Now, I have to say that I take good care of myself and maintain good oral hygiene. And this hasn't bee...

14. Bar coding

    C'wing replied to pa-tricia's topic in General Nursing

    I totally love Barcode system as well as BCMA. Personally, i think they're safer and can save nurses a lot of time and med. troubles, except of coz during computer/network breakdown, which we did experience once and had to fall back to paper MARS fo...

15. Help! How do I survive this!!!

    C'wing replied to nurscee's topic in General Nursing

    You totally deserve a nice vacation after all these semesters! Relax and pamper yourself~ :balloons: I'm fresh and green here too (still a student nurse). I've always found it much easier to deal with textbooks and tests than to actually doing han...