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  1. St Agnes Birthing Center

    skyblue77 posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    I finally have an interview for a L&D position after 3 years of med surg and I was wondering if anyone has had any experience at St Agnes and or if you know their pay scale for experienced

  2. St Agnes Birthing Center

    skyblue77 replied to skyblue77's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Their pay is based on years of experience. Are you a new grad? The interview questions are the normal "why do you want to work L&D", "what are your strengths and weakness'" etc. Let me know how it...

  3. St Agnes Birthing Center

    skyblue77 replied to skyblue77's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Interview went great, I start in July. The manager is very nice. Good

  4. Breaking out of LTC

    skyblue77 replied to mehitabela's topic in General Nursing

    I worked on a TCU for six months after graduation and started applying for jobs in hospitals. I made sure my resume had all the skills I used on the TCU, assessment, dressing changes, Charge Nurse,...

  5. Maryland Hospital Starting Salaries

    skyblue77 replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Yes, Genesis has a $2 differential for

  6. Rehab/LTC nurse to Med/Surg nurse: advise please

    skyblue77 replied to ws582's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I look forward to hearing comments on this. I work at a Transitional Care Unit/LTC with up to 30 patients and I had an interview today for a Med/Surg Ortho unit. The manager said up to 6 patients and...

  7. How long do you wait for a call?

    skyblue77 replied to Saf1's topic in Maryland Nursing

    The two interviews that I have had I received call backs pretty quick (within a week) for the interviews. I also received dozens of rejection emails too though. You just have to keep applying and...

  8. LTC Salary for new grad RN

    skyblue77 replied to Manang Biday's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was just hired in a LTC/Subacute facility for $25/hr 7-3:30 and $27 3:00-11:30 and I'm in

  9. Genesis Healthcare Nurse Residency Program

    skyblue77 replied to LuvScrubs2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you so much for the info. I'm getting really excited, I do a shadow day next week to get familiar with the facility and then I start orientation 9/7. So thankful I found a

  10. New grad starting LTC job next week...

    skyblue77 replied to dukesgal's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is very encouraging! I start in the subacute unit of a LTC facility but I'm fortunate to get 8 weeks orientation and then 2 weeks on the floor with my mentor so I'm definately eased into...

  11. Genesis Healthcare Nurse Residency Program

    skyblue77 replied to LuvScrubs2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was accepted into the September New Grad Residency and I'm excited and nervous! How is training go for you now? Are you in LTC or a skilled

  12. Loosing hope as a new graduate

    skyblue77 replied to nikkiclaygirl's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I just graduated in May but I feel your frustration. I had an interview last week only to be told other applicants with experience were being considered. I have another interview next week for LTC,...

  13. question about evening RN program

    skyblue77 replied to onlyjesus99's topic in General Students

    I just graduated from a 2 year Evening/Weekend program. The classes were from 6-9 M,T,Th with Sat and Sun clinicals the first year and T,W,Th 6-9 with Sat & Sun clinicals the second year. I...

  14. MBON says Passed Exam Item Status Pending

    skyblue77 replied to Steph26's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I took my NCLEX on Saturday and everything says completed except "Discipline" says "Pending". I'm not going to stress about it because I know I haven't done anything to require "Discipline". They...

  15. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    skyblue77 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh, I know it's suppose to be 48 hours but she was just letting me know that sometimes they are available

  16. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    skyblue77 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the test today and it cut off at 147 questions. I came straight home and tried the trick and I got the good pop up! The woman at the testing center said the quick results are usually...

  17. New Graduate RN in Maryland

    skyblue77 replied to Luckylefty87's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I feel your pain, I've only had one call back from a nursing home and I'm really not interested in signing an 18 month contract in LTC. I've talked to all the nurse recruiters and they don't have...

  18. How much do CNA / Techs make?

    skyblue77 posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    I'm thinking about quitting my current desk job once I complete Fundamentals and work as a CNA or tech but I was curious what my pay cut would be. I really want to try to get in GBMC as a tech,...

  19. Are my community college credits transferable to other community colleges?

    skyblue77 replied to aabdelhadi88's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Sorry posted in wrong

  20. New Grad RN and Cannot Find employment

    skyblue77 replied to caribbeanbeauty's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Union Memorial is hiring in the Cardiac Evaluation Unit for night shift and they specifically say new grads are welcome. I'm doing an extern on that unit this summer. Good

  21. Just got accepted to CCBC Essex

    skyblue77 replied to dee5215LPN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Congratulations!!!! I'm in the CCBC Essex Evening/Weekend RN program and I love it so far. I'm finishing up my first year next month. Good

  22. School Advisor says I shouldn't work???

    skyblue77 replied to CLJ1988's topic in General Students

    I work full time, have a husband and 4 children between us and have maintained an "A" average through my first year. I have vacation days saved since in our last year a few of the clinicals end up...

  23. Student Nurse Externship vs. Student Nurse Residency?

    skyblue77 replied to lonestar88's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Is this residency only for 4 year college students? Where can I find information?

  24. Venting about working and going to school !

    skyblue77 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I know how you feel. I work 40 hours a week as a Senior Associate with a company I've been with for 9 years and I don't usually have time to study at work. I also have 4 children between my husband...

  25. First Test Failed: Pls refer me any critical thinking reference book.

    skyblue77 replied to shakshi's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Fundamentals Success is a great book. A few of our exam questions came from that book. I got an A on our first exam by using the Fundamentals Success book, the modules in Potter & Perry and the...