nursemimi08

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1. Nur

   nursemimi08 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I really admire the discipline that I see in RN's who have been able to train for triathalons and marathons. I know it can be done. But how?!! Prior to becoming a nurse, I had a normal schedule so I was able to workout almost daily, either before/aft...

2. Virginia Hospital Center's reputation?

   nursemimi08 replied to nursemimi08's topic in Virginia

   Hmm... I'm actually interested in working in the ICU at some point and thought that an ICU at a community hospital would be a good place to start. I just haven't seen any ICU openings, and I'm not sure if I'm ready for it yet. Any suggestions for oth...

3. Athletes: how do you fit work-outs into your schedule?

   nursemimi08 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I really admire the discipline that I see in RN's who have been able to train for triathalons and marathons. I know it can be done. But how?!! Prior to becoming a nurse, I had a normal schedule so I was able to workout almost daily, either before/aft...

4. RN Personal Trainer

   nursemimi08 replied to smkiya's topic in General Nursing

   Have you thought about cardiac rehab? It's the target population that would most benefit from an RN personal trainer. I often see these patients working with physical therapy and occupational therapy, which is great after major cardiac surgery, strok...

5. Cosmetic Surgery RN- waste of time and experience?

   nursemimi08 replied to nursemimi08's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you all for your advice! I am still mulling this over in my mind...

6. Virginia Hospital Center's reputation?

   nursemimi08 replied to nursemimi08's topic in Virginia

   Thanks for the advice! I've seen a lot of openings lately- is there a reason for all of this? Does Virginia Hospital Center typically have a high turnover? How is the administration? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't believe there is a union in pl...

7. Yes, another salary negotiating question!

   nursemimi08 replied to Calixan's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with the others that you do not have any years of *RN* experience. However, perhaps you can negotiate to have a 6 month review with a salary increase. Within a 6 month period you will time to prove your worth and it will be a good trial perio...

8. Cosmetic Surgery RN- waste of time and experience?

   nursemimi08 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm getting burned out at work and having been quietly researching some of my other options. I have thought about going into cosmetic surgery as an office supervisor. Would this be a waste of my experience? I am the type of person that would want to ...

9. Drexel ACE--- Where to live? Apartments and such

   nursemimi08 replied to cheesetoe's topic in Pennsylvania

   Do you have a car? It will make a big difference in getting around, and where you live. The ACE program is very time consuming and exhausting so you're not going to want to spend most of your time getting to/from class, buying groceries, etc. Through...

10. Virginia Hospital Center's reputation?

    nursemimi08 posted a topic in Virginia

    Has anyone worked at Virginia Hospital Center and is willing to comment on their work environment? What kind of benefits do they offer, especially in terms of tuition reimbursement? I'm quietly exploring options for the future. Thanks!

11. Union Hospitals

    nursemimi08 posted a topic in Washington DC

    Can anyone tell me which hospitals in the DC area have a union? Does George Washington Hospital have a union? Do you think it makes a difference?

12. GWUH

    nursemimi08 replied to trimeduRN's topic in Washington DC

    Thanks for the info! I still haven't submitted an application to them just yet. I want to explore other options. What are your plans? Are you going to stay in the DC area or are you going to go back up to New York? I also have almost a year's experie...

13. New grads working for LTC

    nursemimi08 replied to BABO's topic in New Nurse

    Are there other new RNs out there working in LTC that feel stuck?! I also need to vent and I'm about to pull my hair out! I am over worked with 25+ patients, 10+ rehab patients (on vents/post-surgical/stroke), and not enough CNAs. I'm scare I'm going...

14. GWUH

    nursemimi08 replied to trimeduRN's topic in Washington DC

    Yikes! I was thinking of applying there... Are they hiring at this point? If there is only one med/surg floor on the hospital, what are the other floors? Anyone else have some insight into GWUH?

15. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    nursemimi08 replied to ashfost's topic in New Nurse

    What's the expected salary for a GN in the Philly and/or Washington, D.C. area?