geminidiamond

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1. Working on MS in Health Informatics but not an RN. How screwed am I?

   geminidiamond replied to jjohnnym65's topic in Informatics

   You are not alone. I actually am an RN finishing my MS in Health Informatics and it is a difficult field to navigate. I'm having difficulty finding a new job. Its relatively new and the career paths still being defined etc. I work at one of the menti...

2. 19 Months After Graduation & No Job - Should I take a refresher course?

   geminidiamond replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   Wow, I was ready to post the exact same message almost to a T. Except add 5 years. I got pregnant shortly before graduation as well. I passed the NCLEX in July and started searching for a job. About 3 weeks after I had him, I landed my first intervie...

3. Washington Hospital Center Residency February 2011 COHORT

   geminidiamond replied to NewRN1986's topic in Washington DC

   I'm curious how you guys that just started feel about the current strike?? I'm supposed to start in April, but I don't know if I feel comfortable getting into a situation where I would have to make that type of alliance (with management or fellow, se...

4. Golden Living Centers

   geminidiamond replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC Directors

   Thanks for the heads up!

5. Golden Living Centers

   geminidiamond replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC Directors

   Does anyone have salary info on this place. I have an interview coming up and have no idea what to expect. I know there are different locations and other factors. If you could tell me at least how it compares to the hospitals in the area. Thanks.

6. In need of child care

   geminidiamond posted a topic in Washington DC

   Hi, I was offered a position to work in DC but I have a 4 month old and I'm a single mom. I thought my mom would come along to help, but turns out she's changed her mind. Its at a hospital and shift work, so a regular day care won't work for our sche...

7. Columbia University ETP 2011

   geminidiamond replied to PacoUSA's topic in New York

   I'm a recent ETP grad and still have some textbooks for anyone who is interested. PM me for the info. I'm moving and need to unload so we can negotiate a REALLY good price :)

8. down, dejected, and tired of the cheerleading

   geminidiamond replied to Slat235's topic in New Nurse

   I hear you. I get depressed at least once a week searching and applying for jobs. I'm still not working yet either. I like the suggestions that everyone has made so far. My suggestion would be an investment...look at online programs for a quick way t...

9. Washington Hospital Center Residency February 2011 COHORT

   geminidiamond replied to NewRN1986's topic in Washington DC

   Oncology

10. From interview to offer (or not)

    geminidiamond replied to JeanettePNP's topic in Career Support

    Interview 1: I told her I just had a baby, so she told me during the interview she would keep in touch with me for future positions. Interview 2: Still nothing (u know about that 1) been about a month. Interview 3: 5 days, offer! The waiting game suc...

11. Having a baby during first year of working as a nurse

    geminidiamond replied to MegzRNSTL's topic in Career Support

    I got pregnant during my accelerated BSN, started in May got pregnant in January, graduated in May, passed boards in July, worked part time doing chart review in August, had him in October. I've been searching for a job these few months with little l...

12. Visiting Nurses Service New Grad Internship

    geminidiamond replied to Minnesotanewgraduate's topic in New York

    I know!! Couldn't respond to ur pm, don't have 15 msgs yet. So its not just me, I interviewed about a month ago and still have not heard anything... I was so sure it went well. I have since called once and sent an email, no reply. I would think notif...

13. Washington Hospital Center Residency February 2011 COHORT

    geminidiamond replied to NewRN1986's topic in Washington DC

    So I did get an offer :) I won't be able to start until April But I'm still super excited. I guess I will see ya there!

14. Parking at WHC

    geminidiamond replied to 53127's topic in Washington DC

    Check out these websites. http://www.nursesunited.org/ and https://www.whcnurses.org/. Updates about contract negotiations. I googled. I guess its okay to post them here, we will know if they are removed.

15. Washington Hospital Center Residency February 2011 COHORT

    geminidiamond replied to NewRN1986's topic in Washington DC

    Congrats! Just keep doing test questions until the day before and have a rest. You will do fine. I still havn't heard anything. I'm hoping they are doing this alphabetically and I'm at the end. :uhoh21: