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    Starting BSN Salary

    Divatologist replied to nursing#101's topic in General Nursing

    Medstar in DC will probably start you in the $29 range. I started at MWHC in the $28 range in 2016. Good
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    Prince Georges Community College Lpn to Rn

    Divatologist replied to ari.mrslpn's topic in Maryland Nursing

    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...
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    new grad facebook post

    Divatologist replied to Iwillsurvive's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...
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    Washington Hospital Center Feb 2016 RN Residency Program

    Divatologist replied to bogugirl's topic in General Nursing

    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...
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    Best hospitals for working postpartum or mother baby

    Divatologist replied to oluchika's topic in General Nursing

    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...
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    Best hospitals for working postpartum or mother baby

    Divatologist replied to oluchika's topic in General Nursing

    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...
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    Help determining target salary

    Divatologist replied to oluchika's topic in General Nursing

    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...
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    Help determining target salary

    Divatologist replied to oluchika's topic in General Nursing

    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...
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    Is 32 to late to go to a nursing program ?(ADN)

    Divatologist replied to Samyong's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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...
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    Current RN New Grad Starting Pay

    Divatologist replied to smithgirl's topic in Maryland Nursing

    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...
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    Washington Hospital Center Feb 2016 RN Residency Program

    Divatologist replied to bogugirl's topic in General Nursing

    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...
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    Student nurse internship - bad preceptor?

    Divatologist replied to cloudtalk's topic in General Students

    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....
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    Washington Hospital Center Feb 2016 RN Residency Program

    Divatologist replied to bogugirl's topic in General Nursing

    I have a
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    Student nurse internship - bad preceptor?

    Divatologist replied to cloudtalk's topic in General Students

    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...
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    Endorsement

    Divatologist replied to Pragu's topic in Maryland Nursing

    You're
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    Didn't think it would be this tough

    Divatologist replied to Cdnbscn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I knew coming out of school it was going to be hard for me. I have an ADN and live in a tri-state area (although DC is not considered a state) with a ton of nursing programs on both the community...
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    Endorsement

    Divatologist replied to Pragu's topic in Maryland Nursing

    You probably should take the trip to Baltimore and talk to them in person. See if they have an email address for enquiries as well. You should look into the classes as well. Are you currently working...
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    Washington Hospital Center Feb 2016 RN Residency Program

    Divatologist replied to bogugirl's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! Congrats to you as well! I go in next week to have my physical. I forgot about my paperwork lol. The recruiter said it might be in the spam. I went over my emails to make sure I've done...
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    Washington Hospital Center Feb 2016 RN Residency Program

    Divatologist replied to bogugirl's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Guys! I accepted my offer, as it was my only offer. I start on the 25th! I'm excited and a lil
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    Concept map help

    Divatologist replied to Airidies's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I bought the nursing diagnosis text and handbook. They have everything you need to complete a concept map. The text even had a chapter on concept maps. Most nursing diagnoses come with goals,...
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    Nursing school gossip

    Divatologist replied to Mockingjay's topic in General Students

    Do the words that come out of their mouths pay for your nursing school education? Do the words that come out of their mouths feed you? Do the words that come out of their mouths pay your bills? Do the...
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    How to use Saunders text book effectively

    Divatologist replied to mariavj1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used Saunders too. Each rationale included a reference to my textbook from school. I would read the section in my textbook it refers to. I mostly did it if I missed a question and if I didn't really...
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    When to start applying for RN jobs?

    Divatologist replied to g.elizabeth's topic in General Nursing

    [h=2]Nursing Compact States[/h]As of November 2015, the following states are part of the multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact: Idaho Utah Arizona Colorado New Mexico Texas North Dakota South Dakota...
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    how long after passing nclex did your name appear on the nursing registery

    Divatologist replied to khaty2015's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I live in Maryland and my license number was up the next
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    The after math of nclex

    Divatologist replied to Breezyma's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Depends on your nursing board in your state. I live in Maryland. I took my test last Thursday and had my license number Friday evening. I didn't do the quick results because I knew that in Maryland...