vwde

vwde

Psych, Stepdown, Research

Member

  • Content

    87

  • Visitors

    3,182

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    0

All Content by vwde

  1. New Hospice Case Manager

    vwde replied to AddieRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hey AddieRN and others - I'm a new nurse and have been working a few temp jobs until I got into med/psych inpatient. Now, I've been offered a pt hospice case management position. I'm looking for info...

  2. How Much Does a Hospice Nurse Make?

    vwde replied to EmilyLucille523's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Lillybellsmom - Do you feel like you were prepared for hospice patients? i.e.: your assessment skills, quick thinking/critical thinking, etc? I've been working a few different (temp) positions for a...

  3. After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    vwde replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    I read this thread up until about page 14 or so and couldn't keep going. I've been a nurse for a very short time and have already experienced/dreaded many of the aspects everyone has described here. I...

  4. Inova Loudoun?

    vwde replied to vwde's topic in Virginia Nursing

    The best I can tell you is to apply and try to find someone in the hospital you can get to know. It seems that having someone officially refer me was best. Sorry about the situation you're in. I know...

  5. Inova Loudoun?

    vwde posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    Does anyone know anything about Inova Loudoun? They say they have a higher retention rate than the rest of the Inova system and seem to have a tighter-knit group. Just wondering if anyone has had any...

  6. I can't find a job!!!!

    vwde replied to DiDi_623's topic in Virginia Nursing

    You're not alone! We're all having trouble landing new grad positions! I just got hired last week and I graduated in August and passed my boards in early September so, don't get too down about it. I...

  7. Inova Loudoun?

    vwde replied to vwde's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Cynlopez - I'm a new grad and just got into Inova. I know it's pretty competitive but I have some new grad friends who have gotten in

  8. Inova Loudoun?

    vwde replied to vwde's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I've been looking into both campuses but I'm really interested in

  9. No LTC jobs??

    vwde replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in Virginia Nursing

    I would walk into places. I just passed my board in September and have gotten more interviews by walk-in than any other way. I just interviewed with a LTC yesterday by walking in and asking if they...

  10. Help-Desperately Need Advice!

    vwde replied to LorileeRN's topic in General Nursing

    With the hospital I was applying to, I called the unit and asked for the nurse manager's name, and then asked if she was the appropriate person to receive resumes. Then I googled her to find out her...

  11. Help-Desperately Need Advice!

    vwde replied to LorileeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Obnursesherri is really onto something. I have also been looking since I graduated in August (I know, not as bad as your situation, yet) and have applied EVERYWHERE and EVERY position. I just got an...

  12. I am so happy I can fly!

    vwde replied to lucylu 777's topic in General Nursing

    Big

  13. how do i get into nursing research

    vwde replied to ebeRN's topic in Research

    Are you working in a hospital? I've looked into these positions and feel like I would love it but I'm not finding many that are willing to take me as a new grad. I have a ton of research experience...

  14. Are nursing grads still having a hard time finding jobs?

    vwde replied to mariposabella's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is great info.

  15. Are there any jobs?

    vwde replied to vwde's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I've applied to one hospital in DC and I'm looking into more. Can I ask which hospital you got lucky with? You can pm me if you don't want to post

  16. Are there any jobs?

    vwde posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    Any advice would be greatly appreciated... I just came home from yet another interview and am extremely disappointed. I really feel like I made the wrong choice with nursing and couldn't be more...

  17. Does anyone attend Career Training Solutions in Fredericksburg?

    vwde replied to Angel0411's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Good point. I don't really think about the length of the

  18. Does anyone attend Career Training Solutions in Fredericksburg?

    vwde replied to Angel0411's topic in Virginia Nursing

    No offense to anyone who has been to CTS - I'm sure the program is great. Just to give some perspective, the 2009 NCLEX pass rates were nearly identical to Germanna CC (Virginia Board of Nursing...

  19. Laid off after 38 years

    vwde replied to Ckwil1948's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry to hear about your situation. I'm a new grad - and I thought I had it bad. I thought experienced nurses had the pick-of-the-litter right now. Thanks for sharing and letting those of us in...

  20. Non-hospital jobs...?

    vwde posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    Ok, I've been reading up and just wanted to get some better information. I've applied to all hospitals, all jobs, all shifts. I've also applied to public health and primary care positions. At this...

  21. Working mom going back to school for Nursing

    vwde replied to kprice's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I just came out of an accelerated BSN program and would definitely agree with anyone who's told you not to work while in it. There are 2 year BSN/ADN programs in the area that may allow you more...

  22. Kaplan Book vs Saunders

    vwde replied to JbreezyRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    9lives and everyone else: Have you guys heard good things about Hurst? I took the review course and it made the content incredibly malleable. I was considering augmenting that with the NCBSN learning...

  23. How long until you felt comfortable????

    vwde replied to FiduciaRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's so nice to see experienced nurses saying that they can still feel uncomfortable in a clinical setting. I'm only in preceptorship now but I'm in an ICU and completely overwhelmed. I can't believe...

  24. George Mason Accelerated BSN 2009

    vwde replied to vwde's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Julesjmf and I are in the program together... The scrubs are hunter green top and khaki bottoms, though I heard there's a chance they'll change back to white bottoms so don't run out and buy anything...

  25. Just got a new grad job in neuro - what to expect?

    vwde replied to Hands&Feet's topic in Neurological

    Hands & Feet - what hospital are you in (if you don't mind my asking)? I'm a student and just got preceptorship in a NSICU. I'm suuuper excited about it and would LOVE to get a job out of it -...