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  1. WellStar Douglas

    obicurn posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hi there! I am an RN up north, and am planning a move to Douglasville sometime in the next year. I want to plan well in advance, so am researching area hospitals. Can anyone give me some insider info...

  2. WellStar Douglas

    obicurn replied to obicurn's topic in Georgia Nursing

    My family members seem to really like the South Douglas school system. Of course, we take an active role at home in the kids' education as well, so I'm not overly concerned about what they will be...

  3. WellStar Douglas

    obicurn replied to obicurn's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Small world! I have some family in Douglasville and the kids and I just love it down there. It looks like Wellstar Temps pays very well for the area. I'm checking into that option too, and I haven't...

  4. Interview at WellStar--possibly relocating to Marietta

    obicurn replied to independentRN916's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Any tips on getting into L&D at Cobb or Douglas? I have a little over 1 year of Med-Surg/PCU. Recently hired into L&D in the midwest, and I want to get a little experience here before I...

  5. OB... L&D.... what's the difference???

    obicurn replied to Sl1011's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Where I live, we have a hospital that places job postings on the company website and it lists L&D as just that, and Obstetrics refers to their Postpartum unit. I don't know why they don't just...

  6. WGU RN-BSN, any tips? Starting this summer...

    obicurn replied to laRN1's topic in Western Governors University

    Any updates from people currently in the RN-BSN program? How is it going? Is it possible to complete in 6 months? I'm considering going back in August while I still qualify for Pell. Would like some...

  7. starting salary at Clarian, I mean IU Health

    obicurn replied to RNindy's topic in General Nursing

    IU Health starts at 21.75 base for RN Associate Partner. No matter experience or degree. There are shift diffs to consider, that can increase your pay. I think it's 3.60 extra from 3p-11p, 4 something...

  8. Jobs in the Indianapolis area?

    obicurn replied to NurseGuy30's topic in Indiana Nursing

    IU Health is hiring to capacity right now, especially at Methodist. We have had high census lately and they are bringing in new grads like crazy. Check out the website.

  9. New grad? Here's what you can expect..

    obicurn replied to sweetrvr's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I haven't read all the posts, but I wanted to mention a possibility for anyone interested. Clarian Health in Indianapolis is currently hiring nurses, including new grads. We have 3 major hospitals in...

  10. New grad with 2 new jobs..problem!

    obicurn replied to Ginger80's topic in Nursing Career

    I would have to agree with your husband. Take the full time position. Maybe you can pick up shifts at the other place on weekends or

  11. Discouraged new grad

    obicurn replied to JJKT1018's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Quite a few of my classmates, including myself, recently got jobs with Clarian Health in Indianapolis. Good starting pay, fairly low cost of living here. If you can handle snow and corn, it's a decent...

  12. Nursing School Bloopers

    obicurn replied to Jabber964's topic in Nursing Humor

    Dear Lord. That last one about made me lose my lunch. You poor

  13. Stupid things said by your non-nurse significant other

    obicurn replied to Moogie's topic in Nursing Humor

    "If only we can be sensitive to different backgrounds and occupations then we will understand that our relatives and friends don't have to be medics." Kind of on the same note, if we all could try to...

  14. New Grad resume assistance

    obicurn replied to obicurn's topic in Nursing Career

    llg, Thank you for your reply. One of my main reasons for lack of experience is that I really have been trying to dig myself out of a hole for years. I got married as a teen, had kids starting at 17...

  15. New Grad resume assistance

    obicurn posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I know this has been addressed many times in the forums before, but I can't seem to find a solid answer to what I'm looking for, so I'm posting in hopes someone can point me in the right direction. I...

  16. Are A's Impossible at Ivy Tech?

    obicurn replied to milan18400's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Nursing classes are tough. You have to be willing to commit a lot of time to studying, but A's are not impossible. My advice is to really learn the critical thinking skills from the very beginning. If...

  17. Financial Aid....WIA contacts

    obicurn posted a topic in General Students

    I don't remember which thread I saw it on, but there was recently a discussion about WIA contacts. I found a listing of all the contacts from different states. I'm sure it will be helpful to someone....

  18. Nurse Residency Programs

    obicurn replied to Jump_Nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    St. Vincent's in

  19. New Grad Pay Rates

    obicurn replied to ctunurse's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I've been looking into area hospitals and I can't believe I overlooked the VA!! I'll be checking into that. Thanks for the

  20. Nike Shox

    obicurn posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I saw a post on here before where someone had posted a pic of all white Nike Shox. I can't find that post to save my life!!!! Are these good shoes to buy? I recently bought a pair of Skechers but took...

  21. Ivy Tech TEAS and APHY 201 ?

    obicurn replied to MasonsMommy's topic in Indiana Nursing

    deception9999, Are you a current student at Ivy Tech, or a former

  22. Anyone using Microsoft OneNote to take notes during nursing school?

    obicurn replied to HopeForMelissa's topic in General Students

    I haven't tried using it during a lecture before, but when I rewrite my notes, I put them into OneNote. I'm not using the program to it's full capacity but I love

  23. NLN Accredidation and Job Placement

    obicurn replied to ParkerBC,MSN,RN's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I haven't researched it myself, but I was told by someone starting the program that Med Tech will soon be accredited. Just out of curiosity, what are your grades for the other 3 prereqs for Ivy Tech?...

  24. How do I answer this interview question?

    obicurn replied to DeLana_RN's topic in General Nursing

    This is truly wonderful advice. I know it wasn't directed towards me, but I'm taking it just the same. Thank

  25. Scholarships cut due to finances...bummer.

    obicurn replied to SiennaGreen's topic in General Students

    I went over my max time frame this year so I've lost all my funding. Depending on the area you live, and how close you are to graduation, you might look into your local career center and ask about...