catrina387

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1. HELP! In need of NP preceptor ASAP!

   catrina387 replied to catrina387's topic in NP Students

   I will first research their credentials and clinical experience, the type of practice and the reviews they get, then I would eventually interview withe the provider while telling them my expectations.

2. looking for NP preceptor in chicago

   catrina387 replied to nadinenn's topic in NP Students

   Hi Nadine! I know this post is old but I wanted to reach out anyway. Im in dire need of an NP or MD preceptor that's a primary care provider in internal medicine. I'm a 2nd year NP student starting my clinical at the end of this month. I initially h...

3. HELP! In need of NP preceptor ASAP!

   catrina387 posted a topic in NP Students

   Hello everyone. I'm currently in my 2nd year of NP school and starting my first clinical rotation by the end of this month and need a preceptor (either MD or NP) that is a primary care provider in internal medicine. Just to give you the back story, ...

4. VA Hiring Process

   catrina387 replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

   I did my physical/fingerprinting on July 13 and received my final offer September 2, so almost 2 months later.

5. VA Hiring Process

   catrina387 replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

   Hey everyone. I have a question. Does having a BSN automatically start you off as a level 2 nurse in Illinois? I have my BSN and over 3 years nursing experience. Also, do they count LPN experience as nursing experience? I heard some people say they d...

6. VA Hiring Process

   catrina387 replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

   WHATEVER YOU DO, DO NOT GIVE A RESIGNATION LETTER OR YOUR 2 weeks notice yet! The process could take up to 3 months before you actually start or even longer and they even say don't quit your current job until you get a firm offer with actual start da...

7. VA Hiring Process

   catrina387 replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

   What VA do you work at? Are the patient assignments usually fair? Do you know any about the spinal cord injury unit? I was recently hired for a position there.

8. VA Hiring Process

   catrina387 replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

   Natira23, I really appreciate your response and honesty. I have 3 years experience as a nurse, 1 year of that in psychiatric nursing but not in an in-patient setting. I'm sorry to hear you had to deal with the unprofessional staff. It's crazy that VA...

9. VA Hiring Process

   catrina387 replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

10. VA Hiring Process

    catrina387 replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

    Hi Natira23. How is it working at the Jesse Brown VA in psych? I applied and wanted to get some feedback. Thanks!

11. VA Hiring Process

    catrina387 replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

    Hi Natira. I know your post is from last year but I seen it and wanted to ask some questions that maybve you could help answer. I recently applied for a job with the Jesse Brown VA in chicago also. How is it working there? Hows the nurse to patient r...

12. Wilbur Wright College Chicago Humbolt Park Vocational Education Center LPN program

    catrina387 replied to amih's topic in Illinois

    Hello all! I was just accepted into Wright's LPN program for summer 2012, Which starts June 11th. Is anyone else going to this same program? Maybe we can start a group or something. Also, what is the schedule for day AND evening classes? I'm official...