YorkieMomRN replied to Kirstenj578's topic in Florida
Financial aid for a Bachelor's degree is up to 120 hours for Bright Futures, and I think 112 for Pell Grant. I might be off on my numbers, but typically these students are eligible for an appeal that says they have x hours remaining. The tricky issu...
YorkieMomRN replied to ExploreDreamDiscover's topic in North Carolina
Other hospital systems do, but not Duke. Also, remember there are hundreds of new grads applying to each position, and usually employers only pay for flights for interviews if you're bringing something to the table that they really want. Try Carolina...
YorkieMomRN replied to ExploreDreamDiscover's topic in North Carolina
Also near Colonial Village - Deerfield (across the street) is The Forest Apartments. They have furnished apartments if you're just needing a place to crash for a few months until you get a better idea of the area. That's the route I went with until I...
YorkieMomRN replied to ExploreDreamDiscover's topic in North Carolina
This may be a little late to reply, my apologies. As a CNI-New Grad, you will automatically be a part of the Nurse Residency Program, it is rumored to become mandatory, and a condition of employment as of January 2014. The Residency Program consists...
YorkieMomRN replied to OUxPhys's topic in North Carolina
I interviewed with Duke, and the interview was very laid back, very exciting. They are definitely on the cutting edge of everything with technology, patient safety, patient satisfaction, patient outcomes. The benefit information I received was quite ...
YorkieMomRN replied to melmacrn's topic in Emergency
If it makes you feel any better.... During nursing school I had the opportunity to shadow in the emergency department. The staff was really eager to involve me in patient care and I was really excited to be helpful. I managed to put labels on the bl...
YorkieMomRN replied to mstacer's topic in Job Hunt
Some hospitals still have 8 hours shifts (i.e., 0700-1500) that might work for you. Consider talking to your manager first, and if not, start looking around for hospitals in your area that might do this.
YorkieMomRN replied to Just and R.N's topic in Job Hunt
I've heard that upstate NY is a good location. You may not be able to relocate out of state, but perhaps a commute to a less than desirable area will be what you need to gain the experience necessary to start your career!
YorkieMomRN replied to jennabowling's topic in Job Hunt
The important thing is to highlight what YOU bring to the table, what makes you a stronger candidate for a position. If you don't have hospital experience, demonstrate customer service experience. If you don't have work history, demonstrate volunte...
YorkieMomRN replied to Pusheen's topic in Emergency
I joined as an RN with my NSNA membership number. I think the membership is only good for 1 year though and you might not be eligible for discounts on TNCC/ENPC or CEN since it's a "student" membership. I went with the student option for now, and the...
YorkieMomRN replied to Majain2013's topic in Emergency
I think taking a step back, letting them sink or swim (without risking patient safety) is the idea here. When they aren't being a team player and too busy in their phones or whatever (regardless of age) you just ensure you take care of your patients ...
YorkieMomRN replied to thelittledoe's topic in Emergency
My BSN program had a critical care class that offered extra credit for taking ACLS and gave a discount for students wanting to take it. I figured it couldn't hurt me and wasn't terribly expensive. (BLS+ACLS+PALS=$300) I found that it wasn't difficult...