southeRNsally replied to nickyszoe's topic in General Nursing
Nevermind! figured out the answer to my own question! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Still very anxiously waiting! For all of you that are listing what tier your facility is classified as, wher...
southeRNsally replied to nickyszoe's topic in General Nursing
I applied this year and my account still says "under review". I'm an RN, BSN and my facility score is 19. Slightly discouraged though as most recipients seem to have advanced degrees, but really hope to hear something soon either way!
southeRNsally replied to RNurse2414's topic in NICU
Hi! Just putting in my two cents. I am a level III NICU nurse of 3 years and I was just accepted to a PNP-DNP program. I have only worked with older kiddos when floated to other floors, but it was something I enjoyed- though that being said, the babe...
southeRNsally replied to nicurn133's topic in School Programs
I actually just interviewed and I interviewed alone/not in a group setting. It was a very casual, conversational interview. It focused on your past experiences and what led you to wanting to go back to school now, why you feel you will be successful ...
southeRNsally replied to newgradRN001's topic in NICU
I am not a new grad, I worked in a level 2 special care nursery for 1.5 years, but dealt mostly with well infants. When we had a premature/ill infant, we just stabilized them (resuscitation, and IV therapy). I am starting orientation for a level 3 NI...
Hi everyone! I have been a nurse for 2.5 years and of that have worked in a Special Care Nursery level 2 for a year and a half. I love taking care of our critically ill infants and recently just accepted a job offer in a level FOUR NICU! My goal was ...
Hi all, I moved to IL 2 years ago and began my career as the charge nurse on a pediatric psychiatric unit. My only credential for a job: that I worked with children. But, I found myself missing the medical aspect of the profession. So, a year after I...
I actually did my precepting there in nursing school. I was there for 6 weeks and it was the MOST rewarding thing I have ever done. I was actually offered a job there, but ended up having to move out of state. The nurses are wonderful, the doctors ar...
southeRNsally replied to shannarini71's topic in Career Support
When I said go straight into BSN completion, I meant work while in school, but get into a school and start the BSN completion program right away. I am starting at Ohio University online and it's $157/credit hour for out of state students which is ver...
southeRNsally replied to shannarini71's topic in Career Support
I am a recent graduate(January 2011) from an ADN RN program and am starting my BSN completion in August 2011. The problem I am running into is that most hospitals only want BSN degree nurses; some won't even look at your application unless you have y...
southeRNsally replied to KellyP78's topic in Illinois
I'm having the same problem! I've just recently relocated to Chicago and have applied for over 50 positions here since March to every hospital and nursing home I can find, and no luck. So frustrating! Keep your chin up and good luck!