Hi everyone! I am starting soon on a step down and medsurg floor. This is my first RN position, first hospital job ever! I need advice on what I should know on the floor. I don't feel adequate with my...
Hi ALL! I am starting on the floor soon of my new RN job. I will be working on a stepdown/medsurg floor. I have been out of school (clinicals) for a while, so I am very hesitant about skills, and...
No I did not attend the Potomac open house. Yes, I heard they were turning people without experience down due to the overwhelming turnout of experienced nurses. I would try to go on craigslist and...
PrynsezNing replied to mambojennifer's topic in General Nursing
Good thing I didn't go to the Potomac open house because I was going to drive from VA BEACH to attend! Yes I agree that is probably why they are not considering new grads because of the overwhelming...
hi racknroll, i saw your private message but i am unable to reply. i am new to the site and i guess i don't have enough posts? Im looking for your message but i can't find it. sorry, im so new. im...
Hi RNBSN88, Yes my advice is to network! Network by going to open houses, career fairs, even if it is NOT what you want to work in. Go to craigs list and see if they have something for your area...
PrynsezNing replied to mambojennifer's topic in General Nursing
i am not sure if she's just referring to VA. Sentara is big here in hampton roads area in Virginia and yes they have numerous RN position openings and some are very open to new
i have been interviewed 6 times by 6 different hospitals/employers within January-February. here are the frequent questions/scenarios that I received: -Explain a time when you went far and beyond...
THANK YOU for that information chickadeepie! I can always rely on allnurses.com for great tips, advice, almost anything! it helped relieve stress before the nclex, and it has also encouraged during my...
I have a questions about this. Are you able to do the first year experience as a civilian nurse while you are in the NCP program? I'm currently in an ADN program and will finish up next May and will...