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I had a telephone interview and it was not hard at all. It was a lady from HR and she asked me what my strengths and weaknesses were. Because I was applying for a medicine floor, she also asked me what I learned/did in my med/surg clinical. That's all I can remember, I don't think she asked anything else. Hope it goes well!

I looked it up and if it's at GWU, then you need to be there 6 months, but if you take classes from another school they say your first day of hire. I found out for non-GWU classes its 3000$ per year, and GWU its 90%. You have to give them one year after you graduate. And as I said before, don't take my word for but check with HR.

Suburban Hospital in Bethesda Montgomery General in northern Silver Spring Providence Hospital in DC Howard University Hosp in DC I've heard good things about the first two (Suburban is working towards Magnet status), but mixed reviews about the last two. You mentioned adventist, you may not know there's two locations - Shady Grove and Washington Adventist. I hope you find a job soon.

GWU Hospital will cover something like 90% if you go to GWU's nursing school for a graduate degree, and a lesser amount (50-75%?) if you go to a different school. Calling their HR would be your best bet.

Thanks everyone, I think I'm gonna try in about a year or so.

I am currently working on an adult general medicine floor. This is my first job, but I would love to be a travel nurse, and specifically work on a pediatric floor/hospital. Do hospitals ever accept travelers to pediatrics if they only have adult experience? Or should I first try and get a regular job on a peds floor for a while and then travel?

I'm not from Illinois, but I am interested in Childrens Memorial Hospital. How hard is it to get a job there (if you have experience)? I have only adult experience. I'd also be interested in hearing anything else about the hospital.

I work at George Washington University Hospital. I work on a general medicine unit, and the ratio is 6:1. However, if we don't have a tech, its 4:1 or 5:1. I have not been happy with my unit...The ratio and the frequently absent techs being some of the primary reasons. We usually have several pts on telemetry, but they're primary diagnosis isn't heart related. With that said, I think the other units are better. We have a Cardiac unit and the ratio is 4:1, maybe sometimes 5:1. As far as the metro goes, the stop is literally right next to the front door, and they also give an extra 80$ for transportation. If you live in Alexandria, your commute will be a breeze. Just from hearing people talk, Washington Hospital Center has lower pt ratios. And they're about 7 minutes from a metro stop. Hope you find a good hospital!

I'm from maryland, and am a new nurse working in Washington DC on a general medicine floor. However my dream job is a pediatrics unit/hospital, and I keep hearing great things about Texas. What are some of the top Pediatric Hospitals (or hospitals with a peds unit)?

Hello, No I actually didn't take it. I received an offer from GWUH, and decided not to take WHC because I think I'm allergic to something on that floor...It was really weird, the two times I spent a few hours on 2D, I had this coughing fit, lol. So that actually made it easy to decide between the two hospitals. I don't know anything about 2NE, but usually I only hear good things about WHC from other people. Sorry I can't help!

I just graduated from school and am about to start in august on a medical floor for the first time- I'm so scared! My first choice was pediatrics, but I'm beginning to look forward to it.

I took Kaplan and passed my first time (!). However I think that for me, the classroom portion was a waste of time (my readiness score was the same as diagnostic), but the qbank and question trainers were what really helped. If I had known, I would have only purchased access to the qbank, and not the class.

I feel your frustration! I was in the same boat. My content knowledge was weak so instead of using kaplan's text book to study I used Saunders which is so much more clear and detailed. Then I used about 90% of the kaplan qbank questions, and the most important thing with that is going back and reading both your incorrect and correct questions, and also reading the rationales for ALL the options. Good luck and don't give up!

If you have a choice definitely go for your Bachelor's. It will save you the trouble of going back to school to get it after you've been working. People say that getting your ADN will be faster but it isn't always the case. I took two years to get my pre-reqs done, and then had two years of nursing school to get a BSN. If I chose an associate's program it also would have been 2 more years. If finances are tight, ADN may be wiser... It's interesting I heard that ADN's are initially better at technical skills than BSNs. I think that BSN's may be more well-rounded (we had to take nutrition, research, informatics, a leadership and management course, and community/public health). And as someonse else said some hospitals will only accept BSNs. Hope that helps.

Definitely don't give up. Before I applied to my school, my gpa was average and not as high as most of the people accepted. If schools see you're a well rounded person or gifted in other areas that will count.

Hi, I took all of my pre-reqs at a community college, and I had no problem transferring them to a nearby university. But definitely check with the nursing school itself first to see which pre-reqs they will accept. As for your other question, I can't really answer it, except I know my school (Univ of MD at Baltimore) had a program specifically for people like you with no RN license but a previous bachelors- they were able to get a masters degree and become an RN.

Shawn, Yes, I did interview with Felicia Diggs, and I'm 99% sure she's 4th floor. The only work I'm doing until Aug 17th is babysitting. You're an LPN, right? I wish I had some background skills coming in like that, I'm so scared (but excited) about starting. (For some reason I couldn't reply to your message) Corey

Shawn, congrats on getting the job. Which floor are you going to be on? I also got a job and will be working on the general medicine unit (4 South). It actually took them a whole month after my interview for them to tell me I got the job (and only after I called/emailed them). Corey

Are you interested in getting a BSN or an advanced degree? To my knowledge GWU only has a masters program for RNs, no undergrad program. I live in the DC area, and I know Georgetown U is very good and Catholic U is good. I went to University of MD- overall it is a good school. Montgomery College's nursing program has a good reputation, but you only get an associate's degree. Hope that's helpful!

Yes, I am from DC. I didn't know that was one of their criteria for employment.

Wow that's tough. Where and what unit is your other offer for?

For trimeduLPN, I realize this is a month after you posted, but it took me a month after my interview to hear back that I got the job (for the general medicine floor). I had to call Yemi Lawal twice and then email her till she got back to me.

I interviewed recently at WHC's medical/surgical floor (2D). The interview went well and it sounds like they will hire me. However I did not get a good impression of the floor when I shadowed a nurse. Can anyone tell me what they know about that unit, or any of the other med/surg units?

Congratulations to you all! I just finished my first year there, so I may see you this fall. I remember the seemingly never ending amount of papers that needed to get filled out, just write all the important stuff down and keep a schedule because it is so easy to forget deadlines. The curriculum at shady grove is the same as baltimore but the professors are different. I have had some problems with them but for the most part they are good. If you have any other questions let me know!

Hey, I just finished my first year there. It is very competitve (I still haven't figured out how I got in) but don't let that intimidate you. Just focus on your science courses, as well as volunteering or getting involved some way with a health care field to show your interest. Hope you get in!