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Hello! I just recently accepted a position for Endoscopy RN position for a tier 1 hospital in Hampton Roads, VA. I was wondering what were great resources to use for this new field I'm getting into. I'm originally a General ICU nurse and have been practicing for 5 years. It was my first profession as a nurse and now this is a big change. Any books or online resources you all recommend? I don't start the job until Nov 14. p.s. I have gone to the SGNA. org website but it looks like you have to be a member or pay for education. I appreciate the help! Jessica

My advice is to keep calling back btw 8-430pm and not btw lunch time which varies 1100-1pm until you get actual person on phone. When applying to position at hampton roads bon secour facilities the apps go to HR in Richmond Bon secours and I'm assuming the richmond facilities use the same HR for hiring. You go through telephone interview which was dreadful ( i thought). 20-30 questions that must be each answered but may skip and come back to ones you are stumped on. I think afterwards the same day if you pass they will let you know and then will provide you the offers or whatever you applied for. Whatever offer you choose they then set you up with a meeting/interview with manager of the unit or panel (which I didn't experience--i talked to unit manager). Good luck and hope you get a call back!

Hello Nursgirl I don't have an answer to your question but is wondering if you can answer mine...how long have you worked in the ICU before applying for the OR position? I am currently working in the MICU/SICU for about 8 months now as a new nurse. I'm really interested in the OR but really want to go to a periop program...it seems like there are no more of these programs... Chickadeepie

Thank you for your reply Lisa! I live in VA and I don't think I have any periop programs in my hampton roads area... I did find a list online I think through the AORN website. I guess they recommend nurses to have some sort of educational training before trying to go into periop position? Jessica

Hello All, I am a new grad nurse that was fortunate to start in the MICU. I'm still in that stage of anxiety, dread as a new nurse each day I work but am blessed to have this experience. I want to work for at least a yr in the ICU maybe more. I was interested into going into the OR. How might I be able to do that? Do I need to take a class? Go into a periop program if those even exist anymore? I was thinking about asking whoever in my hospital if I could shadow an OR nurse for day. I've only had one clinical experience from nursing school in the OR and enjoyed it. So what are the steps or classes i need to do? Is there a certification I need to obtain? Jessica

Hello! I don't know if you already looked at my previous post about the UVA New Grad Program on this forum. I recently found out it's for 2011 grads only. You should take advantage of it! Unless you already have? I'm posting the link anyway hope this helps! :) http://www.uvajobsbeyondmeasure.com/nursingAtUVA/rnNewGraduate.php p.s. they are having an open house Feb 19 Saturday. But you have to RSVP. There are links at the website I gave you. Jessica

felineRN and diva86 - I was wondering if you ever transferred? Was it easy or did the manager give you a hard time? Is 5RP just as bad as 5A? I was trying to see if there was a difference between 5A, 5RP, and 5K on Sentara's website but they seem the same. Right now positions are open for 5RP and I'm getting desperate in finding a job as a new grad RN. Chickadeepie

Hey I can't private message you through this website! They have a policy that you have to post 15 + discussions on their forum before private messaging members! Crazy! I hope you don't mind me emailing you. I got it from the private message you sent me which was emailed to me.

She definitely did get back with me. I have a phone interview with her scheduled for the afternoon today! Do you know if it's just basic questions (i.e. strengths & weaknesses) or do they also throw in scenario questions?

I called the HR building of Mary Immaculate and they gave me a number in order to check the status of my applications for the New Grad positions. I only got the recording machine of the nurse recruiter named Whitney. Is that who you were referring? I left a message and I'm hoping she will call me back. Unlike Chesapeake General...I haven't gotten a call back from them after leaving a message on their machine...twice. But due to that, I'm glad you informed me they aren't hiring til summer. So I am also looking outside the area as well...well good luck in finding a job and congrats on your recent graduation in December!:)

jmunsg2010 thank you so much for your reply! It's good thing I didn't apply to the program. Have you applied to any of the RN Clinician 1 positions? If you have, I was wondering if they require you to add letters of recommendation? I'm just asking because I remember searching their employment website back when I was still in school and I saw one of their positions requiring letter of recommendation. p.s. Have you had any call backs from jobs in Hampton Roads? I've basically applied to Sentara, Chesapeake General, Riverside, and Bon Secours (which I have yet to receive a call back...its been like 2 months and no call). I've only gotten called once from Sentara Obici for phone interview which I thought went well and they had set me up for a face-to-face interview a couple days later. BUT they cancelled it because they hired someone on the spot.

You're definitely not too old!!!! My nursing classmate who I met when taking one of our prerequisites at a community college is 53 and we just graduated our accelerated nursing program August 2010. Just like your husband said do what makes you happy!

Hello All, I was wondering if anyone has applied for University of Virginia's RN New Grad Program for 2011? I also wanted any input about the program if anyone is or has currently participated in it. I'm interested in applying since the job outlook in Hampton Roads isn't giving me much luck. I'm a recent new grad from Old Dominion University August 2010. Jessica

Thank you all for your help!!!! :) Chickadeepie

Hello, I just recently submitted my application for license as an RN and was reading the section under their application instruction form titled "Practice Pending Results." I just wanted to ask clarification of this section. Does it mean that I can practice within 90 days after submission of app, transcript, and fee OR I can practice within 90 days after submission of app, transcript, fee, and after taking the NCLEX? In addition, do they send you some temporary card or form that states this condition and time frame? I also just graduated from my nursing program last month and I have not gotten my ATT yet. I was wondering in yall's opinion is it okay to start applying for jobs now or after I pass my NCLEX? I just feel weird to apply for jobs that are asking for licensed RN's without my license yet or without even my ATT/date to take my test! - Confused Chickadeepie