I really admire the discipline that I see in RN's who have been able to train for triathalons and marathons. I know it can be done. But how?!! Prior to becoming a nurse, I had a normal schedule so I...
Hmm... I'm actually interested in working in the ICU at some point and thought that an ICU at a community hospital would be a good place to start. I just haven't seen any ICU openings, and I'm not...
I really admire the discipline that I see in RN's who have been able to train for triathalons and marathons. I know it can be done. But how?!! Prior to becoming a nurse, I had a normal schedule so I...
Have you thought about cardiac rehab? It's the target population that would most benefit from an RN personal trainer. I often see these patients working with physical therapy and occupational therapy,...
Thanks for the advice! I've seen a lot of openings lately- is there a reason for all of this? Does Virginia Hospital Center typically have a high turnover? How is the administration? Correct me if I'm...
I'm getting burned out at work and having been quietly researching some of my other options. I have thought about going into cosmetic surgery as an office supervisor. Would this be a waste of my...
Do you have a car? It will make a big difference in getting around, and where you live. The ACE program is very time consuming and exhausting so you're not going to want to spend most of your time...
Has anyone worked at Virginia Hospital Center and is willing to comment on their work environment? What kind of benefits do they offer, especially in terms of tuition reimbursement? I'm quietly...
Thanks for the info! I still haven't submitted an application to them just yet. I want to explore other options. What are your plans? Are you going to stay in the DC area or are you going to go back...
Are there other new RNs out there working in LTC that feel stuck?! I also need to vent and I'm about to pull my hair out! I am over worked with 25+ patients, 10+ rehab patients (on...
Yikes! I was thinking of applying there... Are they hiring at this point? If there is only one med/surg floor on the hospital, what are the other floors? Anyone else have some insight into