C'wing

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1. International nursing students in the US

   C'wing replied to suzanne4's topic in Immigration Advice

   Update: So I've talked to EVERYONE I could get a hold of...My Nurse Manager, Assis. Nurse Manager, Human Resources, Supervisor, Immigration Attorneys...at my hospital and FINALLY, they agree to make...

2. SOCAL hospitals offering sponsorship

   C'wing replied to athenian's topic in International Nursing

   Hi athenian, I was in a similar position a few months ago. I found a few hospitals here in Northern California. Some hosipitals paid for the petition (but usu. will ask you to sign contract or...

3. International nursing students in the US

   C'wing replied to suzanne4's topic in Immigration Advice

   I'm starting to get very nervous hearing about this retrogression news. I was on F-1 visa, have graduated and just started my new job at a well-known teaching hospital this past July 2006 on my OPT...

4. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

   C'wing replied to Brian's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hi SilvieNurse, we're in similar situations --graduation in May, studying for NCLEX, received a few job offers...I guess the one difference is I'm starting work sooner...Coming Monday. So I don't...

5. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

   C'wing replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Update: I finally did get few offers in NICU and one in Special Care Nursery (Step down NICU). I'm still deciding on where to go. Just wanna say thanks for all your kindly support =) Hope...

6. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

   C'wing replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Guys, I did NOT get the NICU job I interviewed for... : :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: ...I know the chances are slim with so many applicants and few positions, but I thought I would have a good...

7. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

   C'wing replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Hi Tiny, I went to the Sigma Theta Tau Induction ceremony just last night. It was quite nice. You'll be individually recognized and pinned and receive a nice, purple STT cord that you can wear...

8. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

   C'wing replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Thank you, Tiny. I will surely keep posted. I was debating whether or not to join Sigma Theta Tau too (quite costy), but I did eventually decided to join. It's quite a nursing honor and...

9. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

   C'wing replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Just an update: I finally had my first interview at NICU today! Both the Manager and Assistant Nurse Manager were interviewing. They asked lots of questions...Why NICU? What are my strengths?...

10. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    C'wing replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks Liz, I'll surely keep all those tips in mind. I still can't believe this time is finally coming...I've been waited for this time to come so bad, yet when it's finally approaching, I'm feeling...

11. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    C'wing replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm having my interview at my DREAM TOP choice NICU facility next week! I've talked to the nurse recruiter at a job fair and realllly hope I could land this job. It's a well respected hospital and...

12. Quickest Way for Getting Things Done and Licensed in US

    C'wing replied to suzanne4's topic in Immigration Advice

    Thanks for creating such a great informative forum! I have a question in regards to sponsorship fee... I heard the lawyer and application fee etc often costs several thousands ($6,000+) of dollars....

13. Bf says I smell like corn

    C'wing posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok, this is a little embarrassing... :imbar Every time (almost) I came back from clinicals, my bf says my breath has this distinctive "corn smell". Now, I have to say that I take good care of myself...

14. Bar coding

    C'wing replied to pa-tricia's topic in General Nursing

    I totally love Barcode system as well as BCMA. Personally, i think they're safer and can save nurses a lot of time and med. troubles, except of coz during computer/network breakdown, which we did...

15. Help! How do I survive this!!!

    C'wing replied to nurscee's topic in General Nursing

    You totally deserve a nice vacation after all these semesters! Relax and pamper yourself~ :balloons: I'm fresh and green here too (still a student nurse). I've always found it much easier to deal...