Becky8

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  1. Pay range and nurse/pt ratios for Vanderbilt Med surg RNs

    Becky8 replied to rn51003's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    How does Vanderbilt pay compare with the cost of living in the Nashville area? Is it doable? Up north you make a lot more as a new grad, but pay a lot so I wonder if you end up breaking even....

  2. Vanderbilt's Nurse Residency Program

    Becky8 replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Does anyone have any information on what the interview will consist of? How to prepare mentally and emotionally? Whether I get the position or not, I would like like it to be a positive learning...

  3. Open House at TMC - Novant - Did anyone go?

    Becky8 replied to EmilyLucille523's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thanks for your reply. That is exactly what I was afraid might happen. It definitely would be uncomfortable to be with so many people searching for a job. Guess I will let this opportunity go by....

  4. New Grad Jobs

    Becky8 replied to jenn8500's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Any suggestions as to which LTC's would be good to look into? Do you know starting pay?

  5. New Graduate Nurse willing to Move Anywhere!

    Becky8 replied to Jvalrn's topic in General Nursing

    Good

  6. New Graduate Nurse willing to Move Anywhere!

    Becky8 replied to Jvalrn's topic in General Nursing

    It is now 9 months later from these posts and I am wondering if the same info still applies. I also can live anywhere but trying to move south and/or west of New England............a little warmer...

  7. Open House at TMC - Novant - Did anyone go?

    Becky8 replied to EmilyLucille523's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thanks so much for the thorough reply. I would be moving there with my husband too...........so finding work for him would definitely be a concern. It is very helpful to get your input. I looked...

  8. Open House at TMC - Novant - Did anyone go?

    Becky8 replied to EmilyLucille523's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thanks so much for the reply. This evite actually came from Forsyth for soon to be and recently new grads. But I can see that NC's work environment for new grads is a lot like up here........you...

  9. Open House at TMC - Novant - Did anyone go?

    Becky8 replied to EmilyLucille523's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Does anyone have any updated information on hiring at Novant right now? They are having another Open House for new RNs into the residency proram and I was wondering if it was worth my while to fly...

  10. inpatient hospice facility question

    Becky8 replied to MT RN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Since I feel very certain that I would like to be a hospice nurse, (I work as a hospice lna now and love it), I thought it would be helpful for me to start in an inpatient hospice unit and eventually...

  11. New Grad

    Becky8 replied to srm1181's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am currently working as a hospice lna for a visiting nurse service. I have known even before I began nursing school (I graduate in May) that my dream job was to be a Hospice RN. But even where I...

  12. Any hospital hiring new grads? anywhere in the country?

    Becky8 replied to zefutebolera's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks for your reply. This forum and all the nurses and soon to be nurses have been wonderful sharing information, especially now when things are getting tough. I will look into Texas and see what...

  13. Any hospital hiring new grads? anywhere in the country?

    Becky8 replied to zefutebolera's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This is a wonderful thread and I am really grateful for all the information. It seems like Texas is a hot spot for RN's.....is there a particular reason that there are more jobs there than elsewhere?...

  14. What is real deal with nurses and salaries in Florida?

    Becky8 replied to Dino's topic in Florida Nursing

    Things are tough in NH as

  15. What is real deal with nurses and salaries in Florida?

    Becky8 replied to Dino's topic in Florida Nursing

    Can someone speak as to how things are at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville? I am up here in NH graduating in May and they are telling us that there are jobs for new grads in Florida and...

  16. burnout possible during orientation?? or just overwhelmed?

    Becky8 replied to adpiRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You are obviously conscientious and doing your best to do a good job and keep everyone safe. Anything new takes time to adjust to and feel comfortable with even if it is your dream job. Try to find...

  17. VA Hospital

    Becky8 replied to LeesaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely loved the veteran population and really enjoyed taking care of them as a student nurse tech. It can be pretty brutal amongst the nursing staff though but I suspect that is anywhere you...

  18. dress to an interview?

    Becky8 replied to Acosmo27's topic in Nursing Career

    It is real nice, but I have always done well being very conservative with black pants and matching business jacket and white shirt with black pumps for an interview. But each of us is different and...

  19. Cheating in the Classroom

    Becky8 replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I wonder about the on line testing that is becoming more prevalent in my school. It is a wonderful convenience, but how many students stick to the closed book requirement I wonder? It seems that it...

  20. Need study and organization tips

    Becky8 replied to TrinaCNA's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi there. Now take a deep breath and try to relax. We have all been right where you are now, and even though you may not believe it, you will figure out how to get through it. I am just finishing...

  21. VA Hospital

    Becky8 replied to LeesaRN's topic in General Nursing

    What state was this in? I was hoping to work at the VA in Prescott AZ and hope the situation is not like this.

  22. New Nurse Graduate Curious About Applying w/o health experience

    Becky8 replied to little_miss_hulk's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What area are you in? Just curious where they are still hiring new grads.

  23. Day in the life of a hospice nurse

    Becky8 replied to FirstYear2005's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks so much for your response. Since I initially wrote, I was able to get a job as a Hospice lna while I am going to school. I am almost done with the first year of an RN program and the...

  24. New Grads and Prescott Az VA?

    Becky8 replied to Becky8's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks so much for the info. It sounds realy nice there. I hear you about the VA taking a long time, so I might still go visit this summer, and when I graduate and get throught the NCLEX, be...

  25. New Grads and Prescott Az VA?

    Becky8 replied to Becky8's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Besides wanting to work with the veteran population, and wanting to move out of New England and to a warmer, sunnier climate, at 50 years old, I was hoping to get some sort of decent retirement....