DLB_RN

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1. AACN ECCO 3.0 course

   DLB_RN replied to Mike832's topic in General Nursing

   Lmao... Def not a good idea. This has to be a joke.

2. MedStar WHC rotating shifts question

   DLB_RN replied to LadyLamp's topic in Washington DC

   It varies based on the units. When I was rotating we did 4 weeks days and 2 weeks nights. As long as the shifts are covered...you may have some flexibility. I'm strictly nights now.

3. Type B in a Type A world

   DLB_RN replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

   I'm not sure... But isn't the ICU all about attention to details? Sorry that they're giving you a hard time though.

4. Which Specialty for a NEW Nurse?

   DLB_RN replied to Teejaysmomma3's topic in General Nursing

   Med-Surg will give you a better foundation.

5. Starting BSN Salary

   DLB_RN replied to nursing#101's topic in Washington DC

   New grads in DC typically start in the $27-29/hr range. I started at WHC in 2014 and got $28.08/hr. I know it's increased since then.

6. Chamberlain college of nursing...arlington campus...

   DLB_RN replied to Kelbelle21's topic in Virginia

   Hey! I graduated from the Arlington campus in Sept of last year. Prepped for the nclex for about 1 month and passed in Dec '13 on the first try. I applied for a job in Jan '14 and got hired in a 2 week time span. I feel CCN really prepared us...even ...

7. Washington Hospital Center April 2014 Residency program

   DLB_RN replied to Rn success's topic in Washington DC

   @rn success The math test was super easy. I didn't even study for it. I have my dysthymia test tomorrow...lol

8. Washington Hospital Center April 2014 Residency program

   DLB_RN replied to Rn success's topic in Washington DC

   Hi! I got in with the Feb group in Cardio. The interview was pretty straight-forward. I interviewed with HR and then with my specific unit. There were tons of people there interviewing at the same time. I was offered the position on the next day. Let...

9. Washington Hospital Center New Grad February 2014

   DLB_RN replied to Coffee Lady's topic in Washington DC

   I interviewed for the ED on 1/29/14 and didn't get the position. Through some luck, I went back in for a 2nd interview on one of the Cardiac Unit on 2/5/14 and got the job :). I'll be starting with the Feb 24th group.

10. Chamberlain college of nursing...arlington campus...

    DLB_RN replied to Kelbelle21's topic in Virginia

    I'll be starting at the Arlington location on July 5th as well!

11. Two Sciences in the spring?

    DLB_RN replied to JennL's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Yep! It can be done. I am taking both right now along with human growth and development. They are both reading/studying intensive...but the hard work will pay off in the end.

12. Help!!!which has a better program bowie or howard???

    DLB_RN replied to kirsten8177's topic in Maryland

    I think the program they have for 2nd degree students is accelerated.. So it will be full-time for a little under 2 years. When they get really busy they just let the phone go to voicemail

13. Career Change: Auditor to RN - Education Advice

    DLB_RN replied to NYC29's topic in General Nursing

    I am almost in the same situation as you. I graduated in 2008 and worked as auditor for the last 2 years at a large accounting firm. Within the first few months of working I realized that accounting was not my true passion, but I stuck with it for al...

14. Help!!!which has a better program bowie or howard???

    DLB_RN replied to kirsten8177's topic in Maryland

    Hi Kirsten, I know several nurses that went to Bowie State and they loved the program. They all got jobs right away and had a good experience. I will be returning to bowie as a 2nd degree student in nursing this Fall!!! Based on the things I heard a...

15. When a child dies - what makes nurses incredible.

    DLB_RN replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! Very touching.