I finished the program in Dec 2015. However, I was not a LPN prior to entering the program. So, I can't really help you as far as the transition. I have not been back since I graduated though. I don't...
I actually made a video using Jay Z's Public Service Announcement to announce that I passed the NCLEX. I used iMovie. I did every old school dance you could think of LOL! It was such an awesome...
Expect to be busy! It's a busy hospital. It's also a trauma hospital. The helicopter pad stays lit! We hear trauma alerts every few minutes. If nothing else, you will see and learn so much in a short...
You're welcome. An area you might want to check out is the neighborhoods around Indian Head/National Harbor in PG County. That area is growing. I know that Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is...
You definitely should apply to many different hospitals in the area. You should also look into applying on USAJOBS - The Federal Government's Official Jobs Site The government job benefits are...
You're welcome. I would say $35 per hour at least. See how it goes from there. Asking for more and being told it's less is better to me than selling yourself short and being given less than the...
Not sure what you should tell them, but I can tell you that new grads earn about $28 per hour base pay. I'm sure you will make more than that with your experience. I would definitely go higher than...
Too old? I was 44 when I started the nursing program. I'm 47 in the new grad program at a local hospital. If you woke up and you're able bodied, you're not too old. Being too old is a state of mind...
You're gonna find a range of about $24 to $28 per hour. Unfortunately, most hospitals are requiring nurses to have a BSN. Some hospitals in the area are hiring nurses with an ADN. I know that...
I would suggest that you keep on applying even after you receive the "position has been filled" notice. I graduated in December 2015 and I didn't get a new grad job until June 2016. Don't get...
You're so welcome. I live in Laurel. My daily commute is about 30 mins. Burtonsville is near me, but no metro. Rockville is nice. I think they are building it up. I haven't been there in years....
Hello! Wow! Where do I begin lol? There are so many opportunities here for you and your husband. Silver Spring is nice. If you want to be close to the metro, downtown Silver Spring is perfect. If you...