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  1. Columbia University Nurse Anesthesia Program CRNA

    gogatsby replied to TactileFremitus's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congrats on getting an interview! When did you hear and how did they contact

  2. 2013 GWU FNP Program

    gogatsby posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello! Has anyone else out there applied to George Washington's online FNP program for Fall 2013? I got an email saying that GW received my application and that it's under preliminary review and...

  3. 2013 GWU FNP Program

    gogatsby replied to gogatsby's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    One of the nurses who used to work with me (she moved) is in the program and liked it. I got her final recommendation before applying. While certainly not a walk in the park, we both like to travel...

  4. 2013 GWU FNP Program

    gogatsby replied to gogatsby's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I just got my acceptance today too! I'll be doing part time...I live and work in NYC. So

  5. 2013 GWU FNP Program

    gogatsby replied to gogatsby's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I submitted my application the day before it was due (February 14th, I believe). On March 19th, they said my application was referred to the admissions committee, so hoping to hear

  6. Rush/Loyola's Accelerated BSN Program

    gogatsby posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    I'm currently a junior in college studying dietetics (I was planning on going to med school, but I've recently decided against that), and I'm looking to go through an accelerated BSN program once I...

  7. New nurse assigned to float

    gogatsby replied to NurseJJ09's topic in Medical-Surgical

    At my hospital, you get eight weeks of orientation with a preceptor, then four weeks on your own on your floor (med/surg) before you can get floated to other floors (tele...ICU, even). The way my...

  8. Is it possible to get a job at CHOP?

    gogatsby replied to Ling07's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Happiness5...Did you call and try to reach a recruiter, or did you just apply through the website and they contacted you? I'm going to try calling someone on Monday, so I'm looking for information!...

  9. Don't like being a nurse...Will I like being an NP?

    gogatsby posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello! I'm still a new nurse (coming up on seven months) on a medical/surgical/hospice/EVERYTHING floor, and I'm not sure I like it. I went to nursing school with the intent of going on and becoming...

  10. Philadelphia area job market?

    gogatsby replied to PhillyQuaker's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    For those of you doing accelerated programs, for what it's worth: While I didn't go to Drexel, I went to Rush University (in Chicago) and did their 12 month accelerated second degree program (which...

  11. Is it possible to get a job at CHOP?

    gogatsby replied to Ling07's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    meggarn2b --- I haven't really tried too hard! I've applied to a few jobs, but my goal for January is to call recruiters and everything. I need to get out of the job I'm in currently!! Any luck...

  12. Is it possible to get a job at CHOP?

    gogatsby replied to Ling07's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Does anyone who has gotten a job at CHOP or is currently going through the application process have tips on getting through to recruiters? I've been applying to jobs on the website, but I never hear...

  13. Just spotted a new grad posting at UPenn posted today

    gogatsby replied to AtomicWoman's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Has anyone heard back from Penn? It's been awhile since they took down the job

  14. Med/Surg or M/S Float? What is better for a new grad?

    gogatsby replied to the sparrow's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As a new graduate, I hate floating. At my hospital, you can be floated after working there for three months. (Two months spent on orientation) The first day I could be floated, I was sent off the...

  15. Clock OUT and IN for lunch in a NICU???

    gogatsby replied to Jerico's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    After we work for six hours, we automatically have a half hour deducted from our pay. They skip the clocking in and out by just doing it for us...how convenient. I'm lucky to sit down for ten...

  16. Just spotted a new grad posting at UPenn posted today

    gogatsby replied to AtomicWoman's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Does anyone know how to contact nurse recruitment/HR? I can't find any contact into

  17. How long should you wait before transferring to another unit????

    gogatsby replied to NoDakRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We're having major issues at the hospital that I work at, and fellow nurses (and even the doctors!) all tell us one thing...protect your license! At times we're told to leave when our "time is up"...

  18. Evening shift??

    gogatsby posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey...I'm a new nurse (four months into my first job), and I work the evening 3-11pm shift. It's a crazy busy time, but my question is...what do you evening shift nurses do in the morning?? I moved...

  19. How long should you wait before transferring to another unit????

    gogatsby replied to NoDakRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    While I understand that it is better to stay at a job to demonstrate commitment and feel comfortable where you work, I really do believe that if you're unhappy with where you are, then you should...

  20. How long should you wait before transferring to another unit????

    gogatsby replied to NoDakRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been at my hospital for about four months, and I *really* want to switch hospital. I'm currently on a med/surg unit, and I would try one at another hospital, but I'm just very unhappy with how...

  21. Fitness and Nursing- any ideas?

    gogatsby replied to HealthyRN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I know this topic is really old, but has anyone pursued anything that combines fitness and nursing? I'm new to nursing (three months in my first job!), but I would love to find a way to combine my...

  22. New Grads: How was your day today???

    gogatsby replied to Misslady113's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had an eight week orientation, and now I just finished my second week on my own. I was doing fine until yesterday, and I spent the first three hours of my shift today pulling myself together enough...

  23. new grad may 2009..possibly relocating...need advice

    gogatsby replied to breanne27's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I just wanted to reinforce what was said above. I graduated in December, and I just started a job in May about an hour northwest of Philly. I REALLY wanted a city hospital (HUP, CHOP, Jeff, St....

  24. new grad jobs in nj???

    gogatsby replied to quinnie50's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Princeton had a listing up in March-ish, but I got an email from the nurse recruiter saying that they are NOT having their new grad program in August this year. She just said to "keep an eye out" in...

  25. Christiana Care Internships for new Grads

    gogatsby replied to NEWRNDE's topic in General Nursing

    My program was one year straight through, with only one week between quarters. No time for any sort of CNA or patient care tech experience. I don't know how much of a difference it really makes, but...