cwhitlowRN

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1. Washington Hospital Center Residency February 2011 COHORT

   cwhitlowRN replied to NewRN1986's topic in Washington DC

   Hey, I had my physical last monday. You basically get your health screening/physical done (ppd, blood draw, etc) Complete all new hire paperwork including direct deposit, parking, new badge. I had to get the background/fingerprint done and it only to...

2. Got the job only because of who you know?

   cwhitlowRN replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

   I find that people can get a nursing job quicker if the work within the hospital already.

3. Getting the first job.

   cwhitlowRN replied to cna23's topic in General Nursing

   Nursing homes is usually where all the CNAs I know start.

4. Excuse my ignorance, but what is the difference between LPN and RN?

   cwhitlowRN replied to iNurseUK's topic in General Nursing

   RNs also get a higher pay than LPNs.

5. Excuse my ignorance, but what is the difference between LPN and RN?

   cwhitlowRN replied to iNurseUK's topic in General Nursing

   In most places the RN overlooks the LPN. They have more credentials and have a wider scope of practice.

6. are people seeing movement in the nsg job market?

   cwhitlowRN replied to hbgwan's topic in General Nursing

   I think the best thing to do is find a new grad residency/fellowship.

7. are people seeing movement in the nsg job market?

   cwhitlowRN replied to hbgwan's topic in General Nursing

   I graduated Dec. 2010, I got offered for a position in a large teaching hospital in Washington DC for a new grad residency program. My classmates however are having a difficult time still.

8. BSN Equivalent

   cwhitlowRN replied to k.mims's topic in General Nursing

   I pretty sure that is the case tgary08. That is the only way I have ever seen it.

9. The Washington Hospital Center RN Residency program February 2011

   cwhitlowRN replied to DivaT's topic in Washington DC

   Thats great!! What specialty is that unit?

10. The Washington Hospital Center RN Residency program February 2011

    cwhitlowRN replied to DivaT's topic in Washington DC

    CONGRATS !!! What unit will you be working on? Silver spring is a really nice area right outside of the city. It is located in Montgomery County. Alexandria Virginia is pretty nice to and you can find some really nice places and its cheaper than livi...

11. The Washington Hospital Center RN Residency program February 2011

    cwhitlowRN replied to DivaT's topic in Washington DC

    All that shows is a req number on mine as well

12. The Washington Hospital Center RN Residency program February 2011

    cwhitlowRN replied to DivaT's topic in Washington DC

    I live in Maryland about 25 min drive from the hospital. Well if you haven't gotten a rejection email yet you still have a chance.

13. The Washington Hospital Center RN Residency program February 2011

    cwhitlowRN replied to DivaT's topic in Washington DC

    I was nervous about the clinical questions as well. I felt that I messed them up terribly, but obviously not. I don't think they were looking for you to answer every question accurately, but taking note of critical thinking skills. I am a new grad my...

14. The Washington Hospital Center RN Residency program February 2011

    cwhitlowRN replied to DivaT's topic in Washington DC

    Hey, I interviewed on the 8th as well. I interviewed with a med-surg/behavioral health unit 2C. I got a rejection email the next day that went straight to my spam so I didn't see it right away. I got a call the morning of the 16th saying that the ema...