WDWpixieRN

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  1. Hard for GNs to get jobs in St. Louis?

    WDWpixieRN replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

    Hopefully you won't find that: a bird in the hand....between the economy and the fact as you point out, that a lot of local hospitals aren't hiring new grads, you and your fellow new grads may find...

  2. Which hospitals use EPIC?

    WDWpixieRN replied to AU-RN's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Any particular "facilities"? Northern and Southern California are pretty vast regions if one is trying to pinpoint exact locations of the installation of Epic.

  3. What does the job market look like for NI jobs?

    WDWpixieRN replied to IcanHealYou's topic in Nursing Informatics

    $90K a year? Let me know where I can find that salary range, lol!! My company is doing a lot of hiring right now....I would imagine the jobs are out there nationwide with the push to EMR over the...

  4. Does Age Make a Difference in Informatics?

    WDWpixieRN replied to GM2RN's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I was 52 when I got my RN and 53 when I transitioned back to an IT role with a local hospital group. I had 6 years of IT experience prior to obtaining my RN, but this job required a bachelor's in IT...

  5. Certified!

    WDWpixieRN replied to gaylebco's topic in Nursing Informatics

    That is a very exciting accomplishment!! I might be going for more certifications in the upcoming months...it's been over a year since I got my first, so I'm excited at the thought of going back now...

  6. NICU for new grads in St. Louis?

    WDWpixieRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is anyone aware of new grad programs in the NICUs in the St. Louis area? This is an area I've kicked around looking in to for the future and I've been reading on the NICU forums that this is an area...

  7. Looking for help on which school to go with

    WDWpixieRN replied to NurseNisnowMe's topic in General Nursing

    First: educate yourself on the programs and options available in your situation. I had a bachelor's in business. I chose to go the ADN route for financial and time reasons. I had the option of an...

  8. WHAT SHOULD I DO????????????

    WDWpixieRN replied to EBT67's topic in General Nursing

    Honey, I was almost 50 before I got in to an RN program....my suggestion is spending the time to get your prereqs done and apply for a RN program in the area. There are plenty to chose from depending...

  9. Anyone Certified As An Epic Analyst?

    WDWpixieRN replied to Brownms46's topic in Nursing Informatics

    It sounds like perhaps you should spend some time as an RN prior to attempting to switch gears too quickly. What I would suggest is what others have previously -- if there's an EHR at your hospital,...

  10. SCCC trouble?

    WDWpixieRN replied to suchas's topic in General Nursing

    Worked with a recent graduate of SCCC and don't recall hearing anything negative, nor reading much negative on these boards. It would be helpful to know what kind of issues you are/were

  11. St Charles Community College- reapply?

    WDWpixieRN replied to Jillybean1988's topic in General Nursing

    I just want to add that I was in a fellowship, and worked with, a fairly recent graduate of SCCC a year or so ago. She was a well-educated, great nurse. I never heard her complain about the program...

  12. St Charles Community College- reapply?

    WDWpixieRN replied to Jillybean1988's topic in General Nursing

    I thought it was someone else who started the thread. Sorry for the confusion. Best of luck in your nursing school

  13. St Charles Community College- reapply?

    WDWpixieRN replied to Jillybean1988's topic in General Nursing

    So once again I'll add -- have you looked in to St. Louis Community Colleges? You get a chem and a bio101 class out of the way, take the dosage test, submit your application, and get on a list where...

  14. St Charles Community College- reapply?

    WDWpixieRN replied to Jillybean1988's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered St. Louis Community College (any of the campuses)? They work strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. Once you've applied (after finishing a few prereqs, and taking and...

  15. Sanford Brown College of St. Peters, MO LPN to ADN RN

    WDWpixieRN replied to lapriajanae1's topic in General Nursing

    I believe you can look in to "bridge" programs locally. I know the St. Louis Community Colleges had a bridge program. Possibly Jefferson Community and St. Charles might also. Unfortunately, you...

  16. Second Year of Nursing school

    WDWpixieRN replied to TRCCnurse2be's topic in General Nursing

    If Barnes & Noble doesn't carry it (and I'd bet they do), look online. Amazon is a great source for "gently used" texts although make sure you're getting a recent edition. Otherwise, you can...

  17. Can new RN grads start in Informatics?

    WDWpixieRN replied to Nursing_chick's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I had less than a year's bedside experience and a bachelor's and several years in the IT field and was hired in an informatics position. I feel very fortunate to have been hired in to my position and...

  18. Anyone Certified As An Epic Analyst?

    WDWpixieRN replied to Brownms46's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I heard some trainers mention that there were quite a few openings around the country for credentialed or certified trainers. That leads me to believe that there are quite a few hospitals out west...

  19. Thanks to getting my RN license I may be jobless and homeless

    WDWpixieRN replied to expo4u's topic in General Nursing

    ARGH!! Your reply exhausts me just reading it!! Your story is certainly one of perseverance and belief in yourself and a destiny that is often out of our realm to understand. I truly wish you...

  20. Thanks to getting my RN license I may be jobless and homeless

    WDWpixieRN replied to expo4u's topic in General Nursing

    nurse2be: Congrats!! I'm really happy to hear this!! And congrats for passing boards!! QUITE the accomplishment!! I hope things worked out okay financially for you in the interim -- hopefully you...

  21. Anyone Certified As An Epic Analyst?

    WDWpixieRN replied to Brownms46's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I am recently Epic Certified and I will agree with what annette mentions above. It can be a lengthy and somewhat intense process getting certified but I wouldn't have traded it for anything! I loved...

  22. Do you know any nursing schools will accept Deaf to be in nursing program?

    WDWpixieRN replied to godsweet's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. Interesting question. I know there are a lot of EEOC issues that can be involved in a request such as yours -- have you inquired about that? That being said, how could they accept you for a...

  23. cna training in St Louis

    WDWpixieRN replied to carlarenee02's topic in General Nursing

    I believe it was mentioned in another recent thread about CNA schools that there may be one at Forest Park Community College, but the bigger issue is the cost of this program vs. just waiting to hear...

  24. Has anyone done a nurse fellowship at St. John's Mercy?

    WDWpixieRN replied to Stay-at-Home-Lawyer's topic in General Nursing

    Are you talking about the new grad fellowships which are basically a contracted, full-time permanent position or some sort of internship-type position? I applied for a NICU fellowship position just...

  25. Thanks to getting my RN license I may be jobless and homeless

    WDWpixieRN replied to expo4u's topic in General Nursing

    nurse2be: I am so sorry to hear of your plight. It's obvious you're intelligent and appears you have done all the right things. It just sounds the timing sucks and it's so unfortunate for those who...