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I don't know. I work in school nursing. My situation is a little bit different because I'm a public health nurse directly affiliated with the county, not the school system. The school system has some drama, but our community is really supportive, eve...

I'm a nurse who works 8-4 with weekends and holidays off! Left the PICU for public health/school nursing for the county and it was the best decision I ever made. Oh, and to support your statement, I wear business casual. :)

Check out American Academy of Pediatrics and their recommendations regarding lice in schools. Very interesting. If that's not applicable to you specifically, or you just aren't interested, there is some great concussion EBP and research out there. So...

Thank you Elvish. Its very hard to keep up with this thread and actually put thought into some of my responses in between managing my clinic. Life is so hard.

excuse me, true. but inactive vaccines cause similar s/s.

I wouldn't necessarily say she'd be tarred and feathered, more like questioned, like I just questioned you. And I agree, the debate still exists. But it only exists because of lack of education. First of all, the "study" by Andrew Wakefield that was...

Are you a nurse? I know NO nurse that still believes the worlds most successful hoax ever.

Hi everyone, I'm just curious to know what its like to work at Georgetown University Hospital, aside from pay and benefits (although if you see fit, feel free to comment on those too). Do/did you enjoy the nurses you worked with, the doctors? What ...

Hey everyone! I officially accepted to DePaul! I'm extremely excited about it and looking for other classmates/students/alums. Also, any advice would be really appreciated!

You need a 3.2 in order to have your GRE waived. If you do not have a 3.2 (but your GPA is above a 3.0 or near it), you need to take a GRE and test with a combined score of 1000 or higher, and a written of 4. Combine that with a few experiences that ...

You know, I'm not sure. I don't know of anyone else besides us (and the girl that is in the PICU w/ me) that are starting this summer. Feel free to PM me though and we can look each other up on Facebook.

Hey! I'm also starting at GUH in July. I'll be in the PICU, and I'm coming from Chicago. Super excited to be moving, but I graduate in June so its going to be a pretty hectic month. Worth it, I guess! I have no idea what i'll be moving/how i'll be d...

Try googling "resume" or "new graduate nurse resume" for some ideas and feedback.

To everyone who is wondering about their app status: My roommate is a competitive candidate for the Fall '10 cohort, but has yet to hear back from DePaul. I inquired at the department and was told that there were over 200 applications to sift through...

Well then...I hate to be irreverent but let's consider this simple analogy: NPs are to smart nurses as PAs are to _________ doctors. (*hint* use your SAT skills) Juuuuusssstttt saying.....

You know, I'm really not sure. I would guess its twice a year. I would try calling Nurse Recruitment. The number is on the GUH site. Good luck!

The application came out online sometime in October or November. I applied, took a Nursing Battery Test, had a short phone interview and was invited to New Grad Day. During NGD, I interviewed in the area I wanted to work and was offered a position.

http://tahilla.typepad.com/mrsawatch/2008/12/highly-resistant-bacteria-common-in-er-workers.html Interesting. There are also relevant links to other studies on that site.

There have been studies done (although regrettably I'm too lazy to find sources) where nurses' nares have been swabbed for MRSA and the majority tested positive. I assume this is because people who have it (and have normal immune systems), have it in...

I know there are hospitals (like Children's National in DC) that have a peds orientation for experienced nurses. Also, I wouldn't be discouraged in applying for positions, even if it requires a year or more of experience. If you find a job that does ...

I have been! And you?

Have you tried other cities? You may want to branch out to the east and west coasts (mostly east since california is so selective) as well as texas and arizona. There are many sublets to chose from in order to secure housing, and you are more likely ...

Kyle, I really don't think its your place to undermine anyone's opinion of the program. The student was simply making a statement of her/his disappointment with the overall structure and organization of lectures and faculty. Regardless of whether I ...

jlharris1, Did you get to interview with the facility?

I'm looking for roommates near hospitals as well! I won't be moving until July, though. I've found craigslist to be quite helpful. Definitely worth trying!