momathoner09 BSN, MSN, APRN

I think the ultimate goal for everyone is to employ the residents. It really sucks if that doesn't work out because it is wasted time all around for all involved. I will say I have noticed they have employed more RNs recently into NP positions. So th...

Ready to be finished! That is for sure. I am finally able to work in my "real" job which officially starts the end of August. The other 2 people in my program were offered jobs as well. So in that sense it was worth it. There's no other way to get in...

I just finished the 6 month mark yesterday! So glad to be done with all of the required rotations. I was offered a job within the VA a few months ago. So far only 2 of us out of 9 (PCP, MH, and Geri) have jobs. The other person worked at this VA befo...

You didn't ask me but I think I can answer this. Yes I think if you are willing to relocate you can absolutely find a job. I wanted something very specific and wasn't willing to relocate because we've already moved a million times with the military. ...

Perioperative Optimization of Senior Health and Caring for Older Adults and Caregivers with Dementia. Posh looks at surgical optimization from a medical standpoint of chronic condition. We also asses risk of delirium and sometimes (often) recommend d...

I interviewed last month. Everything moved pretty fast. Received a formal tentative (pending completion of the residency) job offer last week. There is one other person in our group out of 9 total that has a job. It is possible but you have to networ...

I understand what you are saying that it is in no way perfect. I didn’t go to the VA for a “cushy” job though. I wanted to give back and I wanted to work with Veterans. My husband is 100%sc with 3 combat deployments. He’s been through hell and I’ve b...

That’s your opinion but not fact. All I’ve seen is providers going above and beyond for Veterans and caregivers. We have financial freedom to order labs, imaging, consults, etc. When compared to the private sector, that is way less red tape. Yes it i...

I started in the fall and am halfway through my second rotation. We rotate every 2 months for the first 6 months. The second 6 months we have specialty rotations (not quite sure how this is going to work honestly). Anyway at first it was a lot but I ...

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So I interviewed mid May Received a verbal very informal offer from the director 3 days later Then I heard nothing from HR months The director was in communication with myself and other residents though Completed E-quip backg...

Yesterday, I passed the AANP exam! While this is all still fresh in my head, I wanted to write it out in case it might help someone out. I spent (wasted!) a lot of money and some things worked while others didn't. This will be long as this was a jour...

I am starting a VHA residency next month as well. Extremely long process.

I guess I wish I knew more about the APEA predictor exam before taking/using it as a tool. I still think that if you have no experience with it then it isn't the best tool/study guide out there if you are *only* using the predictor exams.

I agree about the predictor exam- that was stupid to take it right before! My issue with this whole process is that our instructors/school gave us zero input or advice. And this is a reputable brick and mortar school. I understand that they don’t *ha...

I got in! I’m in shock.

I was just offered a job in the cath lab of a busy teaching hospital. My experience is in step down and pre op (open heart and vascular) in a smaller but busy hospital. I start in about a month but was wondering if there is anything I should review o...

Anyone in or completed this program recently? Just interested in general thoughts about it? If you like it or not? Pros/Cons? I would like to work more in the Raleigh area vs Durham but it seems their new OR programs are strictly for new grads. Thank...

I don't have any actual "in OR" experience and would feel more comfortable being trained as if I know nothing. I know that I know more from a surgical standpoint than a floor nurse but I still have a lot to learn. That's why I was considering the pro...

I am not in the OR but can comment on the scheduling since you mentioned that. The biggest thing I have noticed is the scheduling can vary so much. Add ons and cancellations have us making changes all day. Full time does try to stick to there 4, 10 h...

I will be job searching again next year due to a move and am wondering where I can go with my current experience. I love pre op but there doesn't seem to be many jobs available in that area. I really like being part of the OR team and that aspect of ...

You can re take courses. Look at the required courses and take them over to raise your grade. I did this and applied and applied before I was finally accepted to a diploma program. Good luck to you!

Wow that's early! I kind of don't want my current job to know I'm leaving that soon. Thanks!

When did everyone apply to start in July? Also does anyone know if they take only new grads for the OR program or can you have some nursing experience? Thanks!

First of all, like others said, 24 is not too late at all. I started nursing school at 25 and graduated at 27 with my diploma in nursing (already had a bachelors in another field). Now I'm 36 but have only worked 2 years because my husband is on acti...