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  1. Nurse extern interview

    glamgalRN replied to lilredbedhed's topic in General Students

    I realize how stressfull the whole interview process can be. And good news- the Nurse Manager that you are interviewing with realizes that as well! So the number one thing I would suggest is that you...

  2. Interivew on Monday!

    glamgalRN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi Everyone! I am about to graduate from nursing school and have an interview for a NICU in my area. What I know about the unit is: it's a 30 bed level 3+ (not sure what the "+" means!) Patient:Nurse...

  3. Interivew on Monday!

    glamgalRN replied to glamgalRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Texas- Thank you for your kind words. I won't find out if I got the job for another two weeks. Hopefully I'll have some good news to share by

  4. Question for Nurse Managers

    glamgalRN replied to glamgalRN's topic in Nurse Management

    Thanks everyone for your input! I decided that I'm not going to go on vacation, thus I won't need the time off. I didn't realize how difficult it was going to be trying to find a job when I graduate...

  5. Question for Nurse Managers

    glamgalRN posted a topic in Nurse Management

    Hello all Nurse Managers! I have a question for you.. I am graduating from nursing school in the beginning of May and plan to start working in June (it seems most hospitals begin orientation at the...

  6. Interivew on Monday!

    glamgalRN replied to glamgalRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Good luck on your interview! Let me know how it

  7. Interivew on Monday!

    glamgalRN replied to glamgalRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Soo.. I had my interview! And boy did I blow it! :cry:The whole week leading up to the actual interivew I was practicing questions that the Nurse Manager could ask me, and she didn't ask me any of...

  8. Hahnemann hospital

    glamgalRN replied to soccer's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I was offered a RN position at Hahnemann, but turned it down. The starting pay is $26.67 for days, with 10% shift diff for nights and $2.00 extra for weekends. They don't offer loan forgivness and I...

  9. Interivew on Monday!

    glamgalRN replied to glamgalRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Jerico- Thanks for responding! I'll let you know how it goes! I'm so

  10. Full Circle, My First Year of Nursing

    glamgalRN replied to Imafloat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I really enjoyed reading all about your experience. I'm graduating in May and have a interview in a few days for the NICU, just like you! It sounds like you've learned soo much and come such a long...

  11. Which program? RN or BSN?

    glamgalRN replied to LittleLynn85's topic in General Nursing

    Lynn- I'm graduating from my local Community College in May w/an associates in nursing. I'm beginning to really regret not going all the way and getting my BSN. I live in Philly, and a lot of the...

  12. Frustrated in Philly - CCP past Grads advice welcome

    glamgalRN replied to David's Harp's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    RNCU- Thanks for sharing that info! That's a little disappointing

  13. is anyone else worried they are going to have a hard time finding a job?!?!

    glamgalRN posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hey everyone! I'm really starting to freak out!!!! Let me know if you guys feel the same way... I graduate from nursing school in May and just started looking for jobs last week. I figure I won't...

  14. is anyone else worried they are going to have a hard time finding a job?!?!

    glamgalRN replied to glamgalRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Richelle- Thanks for responding! I actually live in Philly. My concern is that so many schools have been pumping out so many new grads, and it seems like every time I turn around another school is...

  15. Question for Nurse Managers

    glamgalRN replied to glamgalRN's topic in Nurse Management

    Pat- thank you for responding. I honestly could care less if I take unpaid vacation time, i actually assumed it would be unpaid. My only concern is that I don't want the NM to think I am a slacker...

  16. anyone work at CHOP or any other NICUs in Phila area?

    glamgalRN replied to doglvr's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Sweeper- Thanks for responding! I'm going to begin my search for jobs over the next few days and begin applying in the beginning of Jan. I'm soo excited!! I hope I have the same luck you did when...

  17. anyone work at CHOP or any other NICUs in Phila area?

    glamgalRN replied to doglvr's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    While I haven't done my clinicals at CHOP, I've heard the same thing- that "CHOP is doing you a favor by letting you work there." I realize there are a few NICUs in the Phila area, are there any in...

  18. is anyone else worried they are going to have a hard time finding a job?!?!

    glamgalRN replied to glamgalRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thank you everyone for responding! I decided I'm going to start applying right after the new year as I want to make a few weeks off after graduation to prepare for

  19. how many patients do you get for clinical?

    glamgalRN posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just wondering.. How many patients do you typically get in your second year of nursing school? I'm a second year nursing student and just started a new rotation on a SUPER BUSY med-surg unit in a...

  20. meds on nclex- generic or brand name?

    glamgalRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    To all you new nurses: I'm in my last year of nursing school (thank god!) and have a test this Friday which I have been studying for for the past week and I'm starting to get so angry at the way my...

  21. Guys- what made you want to become a nurse?

    glamgalRN replied to glamgalRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Gerry- Thank you for your honesty. I hate it when people won't admit that they decided to go into a certain field because of the pay or job flexibility. I was talking to one girl in my class about...

  22. Can a new grad negotiate?

    glamgalRN replied to bucknangler's topic in General Nursing

    "Since I am a Male, I'm looking for a Job around $25.00 an hour or around $50,000 a year." Yeah I find that amusing, please explain what you mean by that. Since nursing is a female dominated...

  23. best NCLEX review book

    glamgalRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm sure this question has been asked a hundred times.. but what review book did you feel prepared you the most for the NCLEX? Or are there any books in particular I should stay away from? I'm not...

  24. Night shift question!

    glamgalRN replied to jla623's topic in General Nursing

    Raindreamer, I'm just curious about why you feel that "they couldn't pay you enough to work day shift." I'm graduating in May and my dream would be to find a day position (although I don't know how...

  25. Interviewing at a Children's Hospital

    glamgalRN replied to johnstarks's topic in Pediatric

    John, I just read you posting about interviewing at CHOP although I see it was from June. Just wondering when did you apply to CHOP? I live in Phila and am graduating in May and heard that it's best...