saminde

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1. Scheduling

   saminde posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, everyone. I am graduating in 15 weeks and have to get a position as a new graduate. My concerns are in scheduling... I have two young children (a Kindergartener and a preschooler). They rely on my 100% for their care. I don't have family t...

2. Military/VA RN's - Please post experiences for Students

   saminde replied to RNPATL's topic in Government

   Thank you to everyone who responded! My husband is a federal employee and it would be great if we could both work for the same facility! I appreciate hearing about your experiences. As a new grad, it's difficult to sort through all of the options!...

3. Selecting a position/specialty unit training

   saminde replied to saminde's topic in New Nurse

   I have found that December hasn't been necessarily a GOOD time to graduate because most facilities have their new graduate programs geared towards June grads. They run specialty training/internship programs from June. So, if you want to go to any s...

4. ICU-New Grads.../Tuition?

   saminde replied to MrRacer98's topic in MICU

   Harrisburg, PA (pinnaclehealth.org) , Hershey PA (Hershey Medical Center) are both offering 15K for 3 years in the ICU... lots of choices. Also, Sentara Health in Virginia Beach is offering 15K. In Philadelphia Graduate Hospital (Tenet Healthcare) ...

5. Should I break my contract?

   saminde replied to Tony35NYC's topic in New Nurse

   Hi! I'm not sure how much your scholarship money was... but, have you looked for places that are offering a loan repayment deal? I have been talking to recruiters at some hospitals and a few have offered $15,000 in loan repayment money. This money ...

6. Has Anyone Ever Taken The ATI NCLEX Predictor?

   saminde replied to Jen2's topic in New Nurse

   My school has used the ATI for a few years and says that it's a very accurate indicator. We are required to take each section's exam after completion of a course (ex. med/surg course, at end take that ATI exam). Strangely, many of us have done what...

7. Selecting a position/specialty unit training

   saminde posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hi, everyone! I am a student in a BSN program and will graduate in December (which I thought would be an advantage... and is actually a limiting factor). I wondered how you all have selected a specialty or chosen which floor to work on if you are in...

8. When is everybody starting work and what unit?

   saminde replied to grinnurse's topic in New Nurse

   You're in Jersey? Any advice on where to work in Jersey? I have family all over that region (Eastern PA, Northern DE, Western NJ) and have considered returning there after I grad, but have no idea where to apply. I have a sibling in a little town ...

9. I've left the OR

   saminde replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in Operating Room

   hi everyone! i am a student graduating from a bsn program in december 05. i have been seriously considering a perioperative internship after graduation (i have interviewed in two seperate hospitals for the same type of program). it is a year long ...

10. Military/VA RN's - Please post experiences for Students

    saminde replied to RNPATL's topic in Government

    I am a Virginia nursing student (about an hour from Walter Reed) and have considered the military. The Army claims to have a 29,000 education repayment program now (when they have visited our school, recruiting). I also love the prospect of having ...

11. Harrisburg? Hershey?

    saminde replied to saminde's topic in Pennsylvania

    Thank you both! I have been to the area, and two different systems have offered me OR Internships. I'm a new grad and definately want to get a great learning experience, so I'm leaning towards Hershey. Thank you both! :balloons:

12. Harrisburg? Hershey?

    saminde posted a topic in Pennsylvania

    I wondered if anyone has participated in an internship program at either Harrisburg (Pinnacle Health) or Hershey Medical Center? I'm reviewing information from both... but I'm out of state and don't know which way to lean. Any suggestions? Thanks!

13. Ocala area hospitals

    saminde replied to BETSRN's topic in Florida

    I was going to suggest Florida Hospital in Orlando. I know it's a little farther from Ocala, but they offer great Internship programs, and RELOCATION assistance!! Where are you moving from? I have family near Ocala, and have considered a move ther...

14. Help....i almost puked in clinicals

    saminde replied to Valwolf's topic in General Students

    I have two little ones. There is a huge difference between cleaning up baby poo and cleaning up the poop of a 100+lb person!!! :chuckle It hasn't helped me one bit. :chuckle

15. Help....i almost puked in clinicals

    saminde replied to Valwolf's topic in General Students

    Chew gum. Strong, minty gum. The smell helps offset the ...stench! Also, if you are doing clinicals somewhere that offers a peri spray, USE IT! The smell of that stuff is strong enough to over-ride a manure truck! Anyway, I think we all have our...