evgeneia

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1. University of South Alabama Psychiatric NP program

   evgeneia replied to BDev's topic in School Programs

   I called today about the MSN-psych NP decision letters, and was told they're hoping to have letters out by mid-October. The lady I spoke with said all masters applications are still with the admissions committee....keep waiting and hoping for the bes...

2. University of South Alabama Psychiatric NP program

   evgeneia replied to BDev's topic in School Programs

   Does anyone know when they start sending out letters of acceptance? I'm not anticipating hearing anything before mid-November, but it sure would be nice to know sooner!

3. University of South Alabama Psychiatric NP program

   evgeneia replied to BDev's topic in School Programs

   Hi All-- I applied for admission to the Spring 2015 MSN Psych NP program too! According to CAS, my undergrad GPA is 3.29, Nursing 3.55 and Graduate 3.77 (I have graduate degrees in education/counseling). My biggest concern is lack of psych nursing ex...

4. Let's talk $$ for hospice. (Idea lifted from Agency nursing)

   evgeneia replied to SuzieVN's topic in Hospice

   Inpatient unit--VA Hospital, GA Newer nurse--1.5 years experience, BSN $59,000+ shift diff + benefits + 26 days PTO/Yr+ sick time + Education $. Rarely have OT, never on call. Typically ratio is 1 RN to 2 Pts--when low on staff, it can be 1:3. Loving...

5. Not sure if I should switch....

   evgeneia replied to HereInTX's topic in Hospice

   I just recently left the ED for Palliative Care nursing--and LOVE it! For me, it was the best move ever! Like you--I got tired of constantly thinking about turn around times and how fast I could get a pt out. I felt more like a waitress than a nurse....

6. VA Hiring Process

   evgeneia replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

   Was the test mostly dosage calculations? Or were there many medication questions too? I didn't realize most ppl fail on first attempt--yikes!! I take it Monday....

7. VA Hiring Process

   evgeneia replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

   I wondered the same thing!! I mailed HR and was told to wear business casual on the first day....

8. VA Hiring Process

   evgeneia replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

   Congrats everyone!! Looks like several of us are starting on 9/23--can't wait!! YAY!!

9. VA Hiring Process

   evgeneia replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

   N2B8U- The job market sounds rough where you're located! May I ask where you are--generally speaking?

10. Job Market in NH?

    evgeneia replied to olliesmommy1005's topic in New Hampshire

    Hi everyone-- I see this is an older thread and not sure if it's still viewed... In case it is--how is the job market in NH currently? I'm a newer nurse (second career) with 1+ years in Peds ER at a level 1 trauma ctr, and currently working for the V...

11. VA Hiring Process

    evgeneia replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

    I didn't complete an ROI either--nor give any signed permission to contact my references other than my signature on VetPro....

12. VA Hiring Process

    evgeneia replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

    SOOOO excited to report that I was formally offered the position!!! YAY!!! They wanted me to begin in 2 weeks, but I'm required to give 30 days of notice at my current job, so will begin orientation on Sept 23rd. I never did the dimensions that I've...

13. VA Hiring Process

    evgeneia replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

    Does anyone know if they contact your references by mail or by email? My recruiter and credentialing people said to be certain I put down correct email addresses for my references. So, I'm hoping the contact is that way--email is much faster... Also,...

14. VA Hiring Process

    evgeneia replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

    My experience has been pretty different than what I'm reading here....I applied online and was called for an interview with the unit nurse manager shortly there after. Within a week after the interview, the nurse manager called and checked my referen...

15. Would inpatient hospice be a good fit for me?

    evgeneia replied to PeacockMaiden's topic in Hospice

    Hi Peacock Maiden, I'm wondering the same thing! What is it like working in hospice at a facility? I interviewed recently for a position in a facility, and each RN had 3 patients so that they could spend adequate time with the pt and their families. ...