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Andy RN, I also have my BSN, completing my MSN, 2 years experience. 5 weeks AFTER applying for a job I finally got a call back. I'm about to start my orientation and it's been over 2 months since I applied for this position! Have faith! Have you applied with Riverside (Newport News)? I know they have a new nurse recruiter (may have been back-logged with new position) and many positions opening up in January (surgical wing) and ACE unit. Also, Sentara has been kicking out a lot of positions this week (sign up for the search agent). Good luck!

Queens Medical Center About Nursing at Queen's RN Salary Information The Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Hawaii Nurses Association covers all full-time and part-time RNs. Starting salaries are based on the amount of experience accumulated in an acute care facility within the five year period immediately preceding employment. In addition, shift differentials are provided. RNs can choose from 8 to 12 hour shifts and weekend options, subject to availability, to accommodate lifestyles. Nurse Managers can provide details specific to their units. [TABLE=class: colorstripes, width: 300, align: center] [TR] [TD=bgcolor: #265d80]Experience[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #265d80]Hourly Base Effective 12/7/2008 [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]0-6 months[/TD] [TD]$31.65[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]7-12 months[/TD] [TD]$33.92[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]13-18 months[/TD] [TD]$36.18[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]19 months +[/TD] [TD]$40.70[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Job rate*[/TD] [TD]$45.22[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] * New hires who have 24+ months of experience shall be placed at the 19+ month start rate for a minimum of 3 months (probationary period) before progressing to the job rate. [TABLE=class: colorstripes, width: 300, align: center] [TR] [TD=bgcolor: #265d80] [/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #265d80]Differentials Above Base [/TD] [/TR] [TR=bgcolor: #1F3D59] [TD]Call-in[/TD] [TD]$2.50[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Charge[/TD] [TD]$3.00[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Evening Shift[/TD] [TD]$1.25[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Night Shift[/TD] [TD]$2.75[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Certified RNFA[/TD] [TD]$2.00 [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]

If you are a member of the American Nurse's Association and interested in Chamberlain, check the ANA website for information on a member discount of 10% tuition plus waived application & transcript feed. All I had to do was mention it to my financial advisor and voila, saved me $$$$. http://www.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/ANAMarketplace/Education-Resource-Center/ANA-Educational-Alliance/Chamberlain.html.aspx

CSGREEN2005, I just started Chamberlain's MSN- executive track. The classes are in 8-week sessions, one class per session (solo) with 2 classes per semester x 6 semesters. You also have the option fast-tracking a few sessions and completing the program in 5 semesters. I work 50-60 hrs per week, acute care, have 3 active children with sports, volunteer one afternoon per week, am the only parent at home AND have lots of time to do school work. I am even considering fast-tracking this degree. I recently completed ECPI's online BSN which had 5-week sessions, 2 classes per session. The MSN is a walk in the park. I highly recommend it!

ACL2006, Regardless of your BSN, you have no experience. Most hospitals say BSN preferred PLUS 2 years experience. Look into LTC, with your BSN you can become a manager, ADON in no time. After atleast 6 months, start applying at hospitals. Go to job fairs at hospitals/health systems (they advertise these in the Sunday paper, not on their website). Good luck!