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  1. Possibly relocating to Newport RI

    short1978 posted a topic in General Nursing

    We may be relocating with the military to the Newport RI area and I am curious as to how the jobs are. It looks like google is throwing a few hospitals at me: Newport Hospital, South County Hospital,...

  2. Northern VA Pay

    short1978 posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    I am an RN with 2 years experience looking for pay rates at Prince William Hospital in Manassas VA and also at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton VA. Would love to know the base pay and what the...

  3. Northern VA Pay

    short1978 replied to short1978's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Thanks for the response.....What is INOVA? Does the pay typically increase by $1 per year of experience ? That is the way it is where I am currently at. Say 25 for new grad, 26 with 1 yr, 27 with 2...

  4. UAA AAS program

    short1978 replied to Kaligirl02's topic in General Nursing

    You can do it with the core....However....it is a ranking system and they only take 32 people each year...once per year. If you dont make it you have to reapply next year. You get so many points (was...

  5. Nurse/Patient Ratios

    short1978 replied to jhns9vl's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am on a surgical floor and generally work the 3-1130 shift....during that time we typically carry 5-6 pts to 1 RN. We have a CCA, usually, but that varies and not every one of them "enjoy" their...

  6. Is your unit hiring new grads???

    short1978 replied to sunshineyday's topic in General Nursing

    Lindarn, Yeah I actually work at Holy Family. It was a few wks ago when they did the freeze. A coworker's brother works at Kootenai and said Monday night at work that they are doing the same

  7. Is your unit hiring new grads???

    short1978 replied to sunshineyday's topic in General Nursing

    Lindarn, I saw your post about the Spokane area hiring that you posted the first wk of April.....I am not sure if you are in Spokane or not, but both Sacred Heart and Holy Family which are both...

  8. WA state and ID state lic

    short1978 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad nurse with a WA state lic. I am interested in a position in ID, just across the border. Can I hold 2 lic? If I apply for a ID lic by endorsement, bc I have to have it in order to...

  9. WA state and ID state lic

    short1978 replied to short1978's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks... So with your 2 that you hold do you simply meet the criteria and continue to renew/pay for both

  10. Mixing working and breastfeeding

    short1978 replied to GooeyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well I am a new grad, havent started working yet...but did pump through nursing school...and will be doing the same once I start working since I just had another baby in Oct. I used the locker room to...

  11. What do you think of RN Residency Program?

    short1978 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I could use some input. I just got a call back from a hospital across the border, so it is about 45-60 minute drive. They offer an RN residency program and one department included is OB. I talked to...

  12. What do you think of RN Residency Program?

    short1978 replied to short1978's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No I do not have a place yet. They take applications in April/May for start date of June. The director spoke with the nurse manager in L/D and was told she would have 1 spot open ,,,, maybe 2 but at...

  13. What do you think of RN Residency Program?

    short1978 replied to short1978's topic in Ob/Gyn

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  14. What do you think of RN Residency Program?

    short1978 replied to short1978's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Also...any other recommendations on classes to take to make my chances better at getting the spot? I have attended a High Risk OB Conference by PESI, taken Fetal Heart Monitoring online class by...

  15. Advice/opinions on which job to take: Oncology/Pulmonary/GYN/Urology/Ped Home Health/

    short1978 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I really could use some feedback on the following: I am a new grad RN and have applied at a few locations and this is what my options are....My first preference is OB which I did my senior practicum...

  16. Advice/opinions on which job to take: Oncology/Pulmonary/GYN/Urology/Ped Home Health/

    short1978 replied to short1978's topic in General Nursing

    Any feedback on Residency Programs? This one is 6 mths long...after that time I have to sign for 2 yrs with the hospital. My heart is telling me to go for it or I will always wonder if I could have...

  17. Advice/opinions on which job to take: Oncology/Pulmonary/GYN/Urology/Ped Home Health/

    short1978 replied to short1978's topic in General Nursing

    That is what I think I should do too. I know they are super flexiable and so that may be my best option. Any others wanna chim

  18. Advice/opinions on which job to take: Oncology/Pulmonary/GYN/Urology/Ped Home Health/

    short1978 replied to short1978's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, it gets harder now. I just got a call back from another hospital across the border, so it is about 45-60 minute drive. They offer an RN residency program and one department included is OB. I...

  19. Nursing home interview help

    short1978 replied to erandi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hum....I had an interview at an Assisted Living Facility that has 2 50-bed units for long term residents and also a 20-bed SubAcute floor....I was asked the basic questions like: An example of when...

  20. New nurse to start in Nursing Home...

    short1978 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Okay so I was offered prn work through a staffing agency that works with a local nursing home. They are aware I am a new grad with no experience other than my clinicals in school. They said they...

  21. New nurse to start in Nursing Home...

    short1978 replied to short1978's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for all the input. I know everyone is just trying to be honest and helpful, and I do appreciate it. I have decided to not go for it. I was hesitant myself from the beginning and they are...

  22. help with fetal monitoring

    short1978 replied to mommy2BCD's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As far as exams go....ask if the facility has any teaching material. The hospital I did my senior practicum had a "lady parts in a box" according to them. Basically you stick you hand in and ck...

  23. help with fetal monitoring

    short1978 replied to mommy2BCD's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I also loved my Labor and Delivery rotation and was blessed enough to get to do my senior practicum there as well. Anyway...here is a way that helped me w/ decels VEAL CHOP V: Variable C:...

  24. Resume advice, pls see

    short1978 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have these titles in my resume...would you recommend I change the order of them in any way? my name with address objective employment history licenses education certifications...

  25. What's Your Passion?

    short1978 replied to alwayslearning08's topic in General Nursing

    Labor and Delivery is my passion for sure. That was based on a not so great experience for my 1st delivery and a FABULOUS experience the 2nd tme around. I did enjoy other areas while in school....