Scarlettanager replied to sbostonRN's topic in Maryland
This is the email I got today: "While we do have openings in the CMSC-4 School age unit, the manager is currently interviewing for positions that will start in January. She has not yet decided if she is going to be holding an orientation in the late...
Scarlettanager replied to sbostonRN's topic in Maryland
It took 2 weeks after applying for me to get the primary interest email. I just responded by saying that my interest areas are pediatric med-surg and emergency medicine. Now looking back, I feel like emergency medicine might have sounded too broad?...
Scarlettanager replied to sbostonRN's topic in Maryland
I JUST got a primary interest from JHH. The problem I am having is that I forgot which unit I applied for, but I think its peds Does it matter? And what do I say for the area I am interested in. My real interest is ED but I do not know if I can sa...
I feel like I need advice about how to approach and learn from my preceptor. My first day precepting she was very surprised that I didn't know how to empty a JP drain and was very annoyed that I asked. "Where did you do your clinicals"? It's not ...
Scarlettanager replied to Scarlettanager's topic in Relations
Wow! Thank you so much everyone for the encouraging remarks! It feels really good to know that I have support and that I can turn to all of you nursing students and nurses out there for support and advice. Roser, I agree with you. I think next tim...
Scarlettanager replied to StarGirl's topic in Virginia
Didn't know about the jobs; good to know that finding jobs isn't too difficult. I used short term memory for pharm, and actually for lots of the other courses, which makes me feel that I am not truly learning at times. With the pace of the program,...
Scarlettanager replied to StarGirl's topic in Virginia
I am sure you will do fine. I guess some people have had bad experiences, but mine so far is very positive. I think the instructors are very supportive and available for help outside of class. Both my lab and clinical instructors are amazing, and v...
Scarlettanager replied to StarGirl's topic in Virginia
Regarding hands on experience, I don't have anything to compare my program to. So far, after my first medical surgical clinical, I have gotten to administer meds with the nurses, and put in a foley. In the beginning there was lots of patient cleani...
Scarlettanager replied to StarGirl's topic in Virginia
I am now currently in the program. It's a very intensive program, like all accelerated programs I assume. I am close to the end of my second semester and I really like it overall. I definitely feel like I am getting a good education, and the facul...
Scarlettanager replied to vwde's topic in Virginia
Just got a letter from GMU and not from the school of nursing. I called school of nursing and they told me they will be mailing them out end of April/beginning of May.
Scarlettanager replied to vwde's topic in Virginia
OMG!! I am totally freaking out now after reading these posts! I got an acceptance letter too (was surprised that it came so early since I knew the nursing program said they would get back to us late April, but didn't think much of it. And just got...
Scarlettanager replied to lexy3227's topic in Virginia
Hi Sumihane, Thank you so much for sharing your experience; it has definitely given me an idea of what to expect with an accelerated program. I got accepted into Shenandoah's accelerated program for this Spring (starting this Jan). I am considering ...
Scarlettanager replied to StarGirl's topic in Virginia
Hi Stargirl! I see that you have graduated and currently working as a nurse. I would love to talk to you about Shenandoah. I got accepted into their accelerated program. Could you give me an idea of what a daily schedule is like? Do we have any br...
Scarlettanager replied to StarGirl's topic in Virginia
Hi everyone! I got accepted into the Accelerated Nursing program at Shenandoah for the Spring 2010 (starting this January). I am leaning towards going there because it starts soon and I am ready to start school since I have all my pre-reqs. I real...
Scarlettanager replied to JLSELD's topic in Pre-Nursing
Hey everyone! I interview on Tuesday (22nd). Kind of nervous about the whole process, dont know what to expect. Allimar please let us know ASAP after your interview on Thursday how it went and what questions were asked. Best of luck!!!
Scarlettanager replied to stacy1234's topic in Washington DC
Hi, I would really appreciate interview tips as well. I am interviewing next Tuesday (22nd) for Spring2010 and I have NO idea what to expect regarding interview setup and questions. What did they ask? and how was the group interview setup? Thanks ...