smn2010 BSN, RN

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    Does anyone know of any hospitals in Hampton Roads, 757 area where I should I apply?

    smn2010 replied to Bea Bea's topic in Virginia Nursing

    If you have an interest in psychiatric nursing..... Apply with the Commonwealth of Virginia (State of Virginia). Eastern State Hospital (ESH) in Williamsburg, Virginia is hiring!!! Disregard the...
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    Does anyone know anything about the Southeastern Virginia Training Center/Chesapeake?

    smn2010 replied to tellmywhy's topic in Virginia Nursing

    The plans for this facility are constantly changing.... They now have plans to build housing on the property!!!! Old building will be demolished and replaced with new housing to allow the patients...
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    Does anyone know anything about the Southeastern Virginia Training Center/Chesapeake?

    smn2010 replied to tellmywhy's topic in Virginia Nursing

    * pay: the pay should have be listed within the job description you applied for. if not, look at another rn (or lpn) position with the state (same city) and you may see a salary range. if you...
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    New Grad from FL relocating to Newport News area/single parent

    smn2010 replied to evansmum's topic in Virginia Nursing

    $1200 month is doable. check craigslist. it will give you an idea of what's out there (search for newport news) in the apts/home rental section. don't limit yourself to just newport news. for...
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    RN salary in Albuquerque

    smn2010 replied to CranberryMuffin's topic in General Nursing

    just a suggestion.... ...if you are not sure of what an appropriate pay scale/amount is for your years of experience/background, you should always turn the question back around to the interviewer and...
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    New to Virginia Beach, VA RN

    smn2010 replied to danarooo's topic in Virginia Nursing

    try sending an exploratory cover letter directly to the director of nursing (don) at long term care (ltc) facilities in the area. i know that kindred is always hiring. they have several facilities...
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    When does it get better!?

    smn2010 replied to s0ad's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There are many patient report sheets and other docs that can be found within AllNurses. There was a post where nurses provided copies of what they were using on their unit. They have a specific name...
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    RN Virginia salary

    smn2010 replied to tomjones200824's topic in Virginia Nursing

    dee tonia is so, so right about sentara and the tidewater/hampton roads area. no money for rns here in the sentara system, unless you work straight weekends and garner the $9 per hour shift...
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    New Grad Needs HELP!

    smn2010 replied to BamaRach23's topic in First Year After Licensure

    consider apply for positions in areas that may have been your third, fourth, fifth option. i.e. if you've been applying to hospitals (med/surg, progressive care units), consider skilled units of...
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    Travel Nursing Basic Info?

    smn2010 replied to beachgirl5263's topic in Travel

    i agree with nedrn. it's good that you feel that travel nursing is something you might be interested in; however, it is not something you get into "just for the great money." most travel agencies...
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    Not in new grad - what options now?

    smn2010 replied to canned_bread's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    So, so sorry everyone! I completely overlook Australia/New Zeland in the original post. It's a shame your orientation is so minimal where you all are..if you can even call it "minimal" since...
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    Not in new grad - what options now?

    smn2010 replied to canned_bread's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    I think you are doing yourself disservice by not applying for RN positions. Orientation for new graduates is usually 12 weeks. This is enough time for you to get your feet week and be ready to get...
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    New Grad - Need Help with Nursing Resume Please

    smn2010 replied to foreverLaur's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    i suggest: * change your font to times new roman, it will look more professional. * not sure why you used a table format. removing the table format allows for more spacing on the page. * not...
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    Tell me how a nurse with no psych experience and no psych certification get picked o?

    smn2010 replied to edchunt's topic in Psychiatric

    IKnowYouRider: Thanks for your comment. My intent is NOT to anger anyone. As I stated, I was playing devil's advocate. :) Everyone needs to keep in mind that the outward skills/abilities that...
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    Need Help With First Offer

    smn2010 replied to samb0105's topic in Travel

    Sambo: Don't know if you saw this in another link; but another poster provided it to assist with those who are new/curious about Travel Nursing: Travel Nurse Help | Hospital Information for Travel...
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    Need Help With First Offer

    smn2010 replied to samb0105's topic in Travel

    i agree with hollywooddiva. i provided ways for you to determine average costs (in each city you're assigned to work) in my original post but forgot to state the obvious. housing and auto rental are...
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    Need Help With First Offer

    smn2010 replied to samb0105's topic in Travel

    in all honesty, you should have done much research before entering into any contract!!! you have to do your own homework sometimes. but enjoy the experience!!! :) $1150 a week amounts to $31.94...
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    Sending resume without a job opening listed??

    smn2010 replied to LovelyAM's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    you will need nursing skills in most all medical environments. chad collins provided a good example. also, if it is a large practice, you may have the opportunity to utilize computer charting, do...
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    When do you tell a potential employer you already have a trip planned?

    smn2010 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    right now, all you have is an "web interview" (which is usually psycho/social testing to determine if you are a good "fit" for the facility/unit (usually takes 30minutes-1hour to complete). until...
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    Any word-- Hampton University??

    smn2010 replied to Epona's topic in Virginia Nursing

    natyloo: sorry, it's been a while. i can't even remember the name of the school, let alone the city/county it was in. i will try to locate the name of the school that allows you to transfer...
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    Tell me how a nurse with no psych experience and no psych certification get picked o?

    smn2010 replied to edchunt's topic in Psychiatric

    ...got picked for what job??? a management position?? a lead nurse position??? a routine clinic nurse job dealing with outpatients/people (vets) in the community???..... not knowing you...
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    New Graduate RN Just got a new job in a county Psych hospital!!!

    smn2010 replied to lyttlemomma's topic in Psychiatric

    lyttlemomma - many long term care facilities (ltc but nursing homes as you call them :)) are also rehabilitation centers also. they always need rns and are open to hiring new grads because you will...
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    New Graduate RN Just got a new job in a county Psych hospital!!!

    smn2010 replied to lyttlemomma's topic in Psychiatric

    Congratulations on the new job!! As a psych nurse for a first time job, I think you WILL be marketable as you gain more experience and make attempts to move into other fields of nursing. Keep in...
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    RN Virginia salary

    smn2010 replied to tomjones200824's topic in Virginia Nursing

    regarding salaries: as an fyi....the sentara pay scale for new grads begins at "about" $21.00 for new grads. for rn's with experience, add about $0.30 per hour for each year after that. they stick...
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    Rural nursing - who is hiring? Training/orientation process??

    smn2010 posted a topic in Rural

    hello all! i just found this thread for rural nursing and you cannot imagine how happy i am!!! :yeah: i currently live in a large city with way too many tourists coming to visit from all over the...