WDWpixieRN RN

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 out you should feel fortunate to have gainful emplo...

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

$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 coming years....

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 or business or something related as well as a clin...

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 that I've got some experience and perspective!! Co...

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 that particularly likes to hire new grads. I figur...

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 accelerated BSN program, but to be honest, I just w...

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 on your time/financial ability. You limit yoursel...

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, see about becoming a Superuser and getting as muc...

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 having?

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 or the school at SCCC anymore than any of the rest...

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

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 you will wait a semester (or two) until your nam...

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 passing the dosage test), your name goes on a list and...

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 write that you're in an LPN program. It's possible t...

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 surely order it through Barnes. As for difficulty, I ...

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 am really enjoying the healthcare IT field. In or...

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 installing this application. I would suggest looking...

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 happiness and success in your new career!!:bowingpur :r...

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 didn't lose your house -- or worse -- while waiting ...

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 all of it (although the projects are a bit un-nerv...

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 program, then kick you out AFTER the fact?!?! I woul...

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 from a hospital. Right now, hospitals just aren't ...

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 prior to graduation and at the last minute when they...

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 started school 2+ years ago anticipating a hot jo...