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$21.27/hr is for a new grad RN

Don't know if you ever got the answer to your question, but the nurse recruiter from CHOA told me $21.27/hr plus shift differentials: $4.75/hr weekdays & $6.50/hr weekends.

here's a new article on the role of the cnl at the bedside:up:: http://include.nurse.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?aid=/20080310/mw02/803100306

here's a new article on how the cnl is being used at the bedside: http://include.nurse.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?aid=/20080310/mw02/803100306

Hi, I'm in a nursing program that graduates in August, and I'm just curious if there are any other Aug grads out there who are having difficulty securing new grad RN positions in NC. I applied to UNC, Duke, & WakeMed, and my area of interest is Pediatric Emergency, however, I applied for Adult ED and other pediatric positions as well. Both UNC & Duke called me this month and told me that they had already hired all their ED new grads for the REST OF THE YEAR & UNC told me they only had adult med-surg and neuro opportunities left! I am very confused because I don't graduate until August and I applied to all 3 hospitals in January. In addition, I have Peds ER, Adult ER, Critical Care Transport, & EMS experience, so it's not like I'm lacking experience; I'm currently doing a 560 hour practicum between a Level 1 Trauma Peds ER & a Critical Care Transport Team. Anyone have any suggestions? Start looking outside of NC? I really had my heart set on WakeMed (specifically, their Children's ED), but I haven't gotten a single call back for an interview. Anyone else experiencing a similar situation?

I would say call WakeMed Human Resources and speak to a Nurse Recruiter. I am a VA resident, graduating in August, and called WakeMed on Friday w/ a similar question. WakeMed explained to me that they have hired most of their May new grads for their nurse residencies that begins this summer (July I believe), but if there are postings on the website, those new grad opportunities have not been filled yet. Apparently their new grad RN residencies are set up for May & Dec grads, however, they stated that they have began new nurses in between if the new grad had their RN. Hope this helps. :)

Hi, I grew up in King William (across the river from New Kent), and do not know anything about MCI, but was wondering why you aren't considering Rappahannock Community College in Glenns and J. Sargeant Reynolds for your RN instead. According to the RCC website http://www.rcc.vccs.edu/academics/adn/adnestimatedcosts.shtml, their program costs ~$10,190 plus travel. The way I would think about it is $30,000= diploma/certificate @ MCI vs. $10,000=RN (ADN). As for the job part, I can think of two things right off the bat... 1) MCV/VCU will hire CNAs as Care Partners http://www.healthcaresource.com/mcvh/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.jobList&template=dsp_job_list.cfm&iJobCatId=102 and teach you what you need to know in order to effectively work as a Care Partner on the floor...I worked there myself prior to nursing school and it was a great experience/taught me a lot of nursing skills...2) Sentara has an actual Care Partner program http://www.sentara.com/Sentara/HospitalsFacilities/Schools/HealthProfessions/ProgramInformation/care_partner_program.htm in which you can apply to, get trained, & could possibly work at Sentara Williamsburg Regional (not too far from New Kent). Just another opinion, if you're at all interested in EMS/ER nursing, or just learning more in general about patient care, getting your EMT-Basic would be very helpful...you learn the ABC's very well and it makes identifying priority interventions/conditions in nursing school waaaaaaayyy easier. I took my EMT-B course at James City Fire Training Center in Williamsburg (actually located at Eastern State Hospital-unless it has moved), and it was a really well put together course with great instructors. Hope this helps! Good luck pursuing your nursing degree!:wshgrt:

According to the quiz, my specialty is Emergency Nursing... scored 100% on pediatric nursing, emergency nursing, & critical care nursing:wink2:

Minty, I will try to answer your questions... I believe an A&P course from a community college would be sufficient. There are a lot of CNLs that come into the program with non-science bachelor degrees, so I'm sure many took an A&P course through a community college. And you are correct that a CNL will enter the nursing profession as an entry-level nurse. However, from what I understand, some hospitals across the country have created specific CNL positions for CNL grads where others have not. It is my understanding that with a CNL degree you will be able to move up the clinical ladder faster than a bachelor's prepared or associates nurse. I think where the CNL differs from the BSN or ADN nurse is that the CNL takes a lot of courses in leadership studying work environment, horizontal leadership, team leading, costs/benefits, etc. The program focuses on the overall profession of nursing & looks beyond the skills needed to perform bedside care to include: the overall healthcare system (Medicare/Medicaid); nurse-to-patient ratios; the benefits of Magnet status; the current problems in nursing; and prepares the CNL to take a more progressive stance in patient care and the overall effectiveness of healthcare systems. The CNL Program is hard work & keeps you busy. The greatest benefit is that you are 1:1 with a preceptor (a nurse) working on the floor you are assigned for each clinical rotation. In addition, in the final spring & summer semester you complete a 500 hour practicum/project in an area of your choice. It is this 1:1, 500 hour practicum that gives you an edge over the BSN & ADN prepared nurse. It is the school of nursing's hope that you will know what area of nursing you would like to go into & that this practicum will prepare you to be able to be a leader in that field when you come out of the program. However, even if you don't know which area of nursing you want to go into by then, it will still be beneficial. As far as my classmates' backgrounds, we have 5 or so Returning Peace Corps Volunteers, some individuals with history degrees, an ex-NASA employee, some people who worked as PCAs/Care Partners/EMTs prior to the program...it's really an array of backgrounds/ages/undergrad degrees. Interestingly, half of my classmates already had master's degrees. I, personally, had an undergrad degree in Kinesiology/Psychology, experience in volunteer Fire/EMS, & worked as a Care Partner at MCV/VCU Medical Center. I think working in a hospital/in the pre-hospital field prior to the program certainly has its advantages. As far as required work experience, I believe you just have to have some form of healthcare-related experience...could be volunteering in a hospital, nursing home, medical clinic in another country, helping with the care of a family member, etc. etc. You can PM me if you have any other questions.:)

Minty, I'm a 2nd year UVA CNL student who will begin my CNL practicum in February, and I would be happy to answer any questions you have. As an individual who has worked in pre-hospital care & in the hospital prior to the program, I feel that I can offer you a lot of information. Have a Merry Christmas! :)

That's correct, I'm currently a nursing student in the "Commonwealth" of Virginia...and I'd like to move to NC. :) I was just interested in hearing people's opinions of different new graduate nurse programs at hospitals in NC.

Hi. I'm a VA nursing student looking to relocate to NC after graduation, and I was wondering what hospitals offer good new graduate RN internship/orientation programs. I'm currently interested in emergency medicine and critical care and leaning towards the Charlotte or Raleigh area. Any help would be greatly appreciated. =)